Oscar-nominated writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson shifts firmly into the coming-of-age genre with Licorice Pizza, a 70s-set narrative following the lives … More
Tag: Coming of Age
TO ALL THE BOYS: ALWAYS AND FOREVER (2021) brings the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion
The conclusion to the To All the Boys trilogy is here! After the brilliant charm of the first film introduced … More
THE HALF OF IT (2020) is an intelligent, emotional and risk-taking coming-of-age story
After 16 long years out of the limelight, writer/director Alice Wu returns to filmmaking with a coming-of-age story that is … More
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES (2020) is an emotionally driven story with poor execution
Based on the book of the same name, All the Bright Places is the story of Violet (Elle Fanning) and … More
I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS is a solid coming-of-age story that could have taken more risks
We go back to Netflix for another coming-of-age series that gets experimental with how it depicts the struggles of growing … More
Season 3 of ATYPICAL boasts engaging character arcs and a charming story
Atypical returns to Netflix for its third season off the back of a strong second season, and this time focuses … More
Netflix’s 13 REASONS WHY makes a strong comeback for its third ‘murder mystery’ season
13 Reasons Why has enjoyed an extended life on Netflix and, despite the dismay of some seeing it receive a … More
BOOKSMART (2019) is a coming of age story with heart and strong comedic performances
Booksmart is the directorial debut of Olivia Wilde and follows two best friends who use their last day of high … More
ON MY BLOCK‘s second season excels with fantastic character and relationship development and gnomes
Netflix’s On My Block is a coming-of-age dramedy which follows a group of close friends surviving high school and the … More
TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE is the best rom-com of 2018
Netflix’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is the latest teen rom-com coming of age story and it may … More
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