Over 1K filmgoers have voted on the 110+ films on Funniest Movies About High School. Current Top 3: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 10 Things I Hate About You, The ...
But ‘The Fallen Idol’ is the best of the bunch, and indeed one of the finest British movies about children, about the ways they can be manipulated and betrayed, their loyalties misplaced and their emotions toyed with. TH Buy, rent or watch ‘The Fallen Idol’ 46. Blow-Up (1966) MGM...
Jason Reitman's quirky and heartfelt Juno offers a fresh perspective on the coming-of-age tale, exploring teenage pregnancy and the complexities of growing up. As a standout among the best Pretentious Movies Ever Made, the film's witty dialogue, engaging characters, and exploration of unconventi...
Gerwig grew up in a middle-class family inSacramento. She attended an all-girlsRoman Catholichigh school, where she took part in several theater productions before graduating in 2002. Though sheenvisionedstudying musical theater, she chose to attendBarnard CollegeinNew York City, where she majored...
John Singleton’s classic about growing up in South Central Los Angeles is a cultural touchstone for the Black community.Boyz n the Hoodstars Cuba Gooding Jr., a talented teen torn between the guidance of his father, Furious (The Matrix‘s Laurence Fishburne), and the daily pressures and vio...
A dramedy about growing up, teen angst, and high-school interpersonal relationships, the movie feels universally familiar. The film’s writing, direction, and casting are all worth calling out, but the dynamic between Lady Bird (Saoirse Ronan) and her mother (Laurie Metcalf) is one of the ...
Everything is stacked against her until a coworker hooks her up with a side gig doing credit card fraud, sending her down a new path of danger and financial success. SEE ALSO: 11 best true crime docs about scammers, con artists, and deadly deceptions Most crime thrillers put us in ...
Soon afterward Goldberg made her Hollywood debut inSteven Spielberg’sThe Color Purple(1985). The acclaimedfilmis anadaptationofAlice Walker’sepistolary novelabout the growing up and self-realization of an African American woman in rural Georgia. For her performance, Goldberg garnered an Oscar nomin...
Runner-Up:I spent a good chunk of the month exploring Mexican genre movies, which I’ve dipped into in the past. This time, I ended up mostly watching movies aboutluchadorsandluchadoras(wrestlers), including some starring Santo, the man in the silver mask, who in addition to being a champ...
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