Bruce Handy's book, "Hollywood High," provides a thorough exploration of the evolution of teen movies from their inception in the early 20th century to their cultural prominence today. It surveys iconic films like 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Twilight,' reflecting on how these movies not only depict teenage life but also shape and respond to broader social contexts. Handy emphasizes the significance of teenagers as a consumer group and cultural force, offering behind-the-scenes insights and personal assessments of various films while addressing the gap in literature on this subject.
I just felt like nobody had really pulled together the whole arc of how these movies evolved and how they reflect what's going on culturally.
There are great books about the making of some of them, but there's not one about 'Boyz in the Hood' or 'American Graffiti,' though there has been great writing about both.
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