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4 days ago

Little Trouble Girls review monstrous choirmaster spikes a sublime Catholic coming-of-age tale

Lucija is a shy 16-year-old who is a member of her Catholic school's female choir; she joins the choir's special trip across the Italian border for a week in Cividale del Friuli.
Film
#animation
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

#1 Happy Family USA review a truly special comedy that's packed with 00s nostalgia

Ramy Youssef explores the complexities of modern Muslim identity through the lens of a teen's coming-of-age story in the animated series #1 Happy Family USA.
fromVulture
6 days ago

Boys Go to Jupiter Is a Perfect August Movie

"Have a Grubby day!" is a frequent refrain in Julian Glander's Boys Go to Jupiter. It's the catchphrase for Grubster, a Grubhub-esque food-delivery service for which Billy works, reflecting his life's humiliations in the gig economy.
Film
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Teen Drama 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Is About the Parents, Too

Parents navigate empty-nesting as kids transition into adulthood, highlighted by Belly and Jeremiah's engagement and Laurel's personal growth following grief.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

Fantasia 2025: Mother of Flies, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake, Foreigner | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Mother of Flies" explores a father's desperate journey with his dying daughter seeking help from a witch amidst the realities of cancer.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Summer I Turned Pretty Recap: The Taylor Show

Taylor, raised by a young single mom, masks her emotional vulnerability with sarcasm while managing her relationship with her boyfriend and complicated friendships.
Television
fromScary Mommy
4 weeks ago

12 Books For Middle Schoolers We Can't *Wait* To Read This Fall

Exciting middle grade books for fall 2025 will engage middle schoolers with diverse themes and discussions.
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago

No other Superman story will scratch the post-Superman-movie itch like this animated series

My Adventures with Superman is a coming-of-age action-romance series that reimagines the early days of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as 20-something interns at the Daily Planet.
Film
#film
fromAeon
1 month ago

Moving from Tibet to Beijing, Drolma reconciles big dreams with harsh realities | Aeon Videos

"Drolma, a young Tibetan singer, struggles to adapt to the fast-paced life in Beijing, reflecting the tensions of globalization and cultural identity."
Philosophy
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Amy Bloom's Favorite Family Novels

Bloom's novel 'I'll Be Right Here' examines family dynamics over decades, portraying members as time travelers observing growth and change.
#fiction
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Backstage at MARKE Spring/Summer 2026 - The Summer I Never Had - KALTBLUT Magazine

MARKE's collection, The Summer I Never Had, explores queer longing and lost seasons, celebrating narratives of queer youth through fashion.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan review an immersive but imperfect coming-of-age mystery

A child's perspective filters adult themes through youthful observation, revealing deeper truths.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jenny Han is an expert in embarrassment

Parenting a teenager involves navigating emotional complexities and insecurities,
#drama
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

10 Shows Like 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' To Stream For Cousins Beach Vibes

The series has me hooked. I'm already dreading its end - and searching for more shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Relationships
#pixar
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Portland writer Steven Christiansen's YA novel, 'The Blue Line Letters,' chronicles life along the MAX line * Oregon ArtsWatch

Ty's character embodies a typical teenage blend of humor, crisis, and quest for identity, revealing the inner life of a young adult navigating life's complexities.
Books
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Game That Made Everyone Cry At Summer Game Fest 2025

I am a bit of a romantic,' game director Johan Oettinger told me, describing the relationship between the game's playable characters, Karla and Kurt. Typically, 'they can talk about anything. But they find themselves in a moment in their relationship with something new in the air.' But sadly, Oettinger added, 'they can't find the words' to say how they feel. Out of Words is a coming-of-age love story about the things we want to say but don't know how.
Video games
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan audiobook review love and conflict in Sri Lanka

Brotherless Night follows Sashi Kulenthiren's journey from a hopeful student to a medical professional amidst the turmoil of the Sri Lankan civil war.
fromPaste Magazine
2 months ago

Tribeca 2025: Everything's Going to Be Great Doesn't Live Up to Its Title

Lester's character embodies a passionate yearning for the theater, but his actions raise questions about realism and the personal consequences of pursuing dreams through disruptive behavior.
Film
#comedy
Media industry
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

"Overcompensating" Is the Best TV Series of 2025 (So Far)

Overcompensating is a humorous coming-of-age series that masterfully addresses themes of identity and acceptance through the lens of a college experience.
Film
fromVulture
1 year ago

12 Essential Movies About the End of High School

Movies about high school graduation capture the unique mixture of anxiety and excitement associated with approaching adulthood.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Pulp: More

Jarvis Cocker's new album reminds us that life is a continual coming-of-age journey full of revelations and humor.
Women
fromAnOther
2 months ago

Harley Weir: On Womanhood from Sex-Obsessed Teendom to Mothering

Harley Weir's exhibition explores the complexity of coming of age as a woman, juxtaposing innocence with the realities of adult life.
#lgbtq
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Film

The Venus Effect review a sizzling queer romcom without the cliches

The film explores complex themes of sexuality and identity in a fresh, humorous way, avoiding typical romcom tropes.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Venus Effect review a sizzling queer romcom without the cliches

The film explores complex themes of sexuality and identity in a fresh, humorous way, avoiding typical romcom tropes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What It Feels Like for a Girl review deeply disturbing and totally fearless TV

Ultimately, Byron's experience highlights a complex intersection of gender identity and exploitation, capturing both the struggle for self-understanding and the grim realities many young people face.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Blaine Corren - Club Tahoe

Darren's weekend at Tahoe symbolizes the transition from youthful freedom to adult responsibilities.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Motorheads review Amazon's teen racing soap goes nowhere slowly

Motorheads presents a far-fetched teenage drama centered on car racing in a fictional Rust Belt town, highlighting its charm via self-awareness.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My Father's Shadow review subtle and intelligent coming-of-age tale set in 1993 Nigeria

The film vividly portrays a father's reconnection with his sons amid Nigeria's turbulent political landscape.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Cannes 2025: The Little Sister, The Wave | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film explores Fatima's journey of self-discovery as a young Muslim woman embracing her sexuality amidst traditional expectations.
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Little Sister's Nadia Melliti Is Cannes's Breakout Star

"Stone-cold stunner," "gorgeously modulated body-and-soul performance," "one of the most auspicious screen debuts I've seen in a while," "the kind of talent Cannes urgently needs more of."
Film
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Forever' is a frank and lovely take on teen romance

The series Forever explores the trials of teenage love and growth in a modern setting.
#netflix
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

"Somebody Sedate Me": "Forever" Is The New Teen Romance That's Leaving Fans Yearning For More

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

"Forever": Lovie Simone Opens Up About Black Girlhood, First Love, And The Pressures Of Coming Of Age

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

"Somebody Sedate Me": "Forever" Is The New Teen Romance That's Leaving Fans Yearning For More

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

"Forever": Lovie Simone Opens Up About Black Girlhood, First Love, And The Pressures Of Coming Of Age

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Murderbot to Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story the seven best shows to stream this week

Murderbot, a self-aware security cyborg, navigates its newfound freedom while hoping to pursue trivial pastimes instead of its programmed duties.
Film
Relationships
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'Forever' Review: Netflix's Grounded Judy Blume Adaptation Takes the Long View on Young Love

'Forever' explores the complexities of teenage love alongside themes of race and parental fear in a relatable setting.
fromDefector
3 months ago

Rolling The 20-Sided Dice On Love | Defector

At Camp Gonedoor, campers find their own unique meaning of 'coming of age', from confronting fears in the woods to exploring connections with crushes.
Podcast
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Secrets of Physique Magazines

The first exposure to physique photography can evoke a complex mix of excitement and embarrassment in young boys discovering their sexuality.
fromAnOther
3 months ago

Bonjour Tristesse: Durga Chew-Bose Puts a Modern Spin on a French Classic

When I can't write, I watch a movie. When I can write - irrespective of whatever quick rhythm or new stuff is developing on the page - I watch a movie.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Pretender by Jo Harkin review a bold and brilliant comedy of royal intrigue

The novel follows John Collan, historically Edward Plantagenet, and his tumultuous journey amid the machinations of Tudor England.
LGBT
fromAnOther
3 months ago

Sean Hewitt's New Book Explores the Pain and Power of Queer Yearning

Seán Hewitt's debut novel examines the complexities of first love and its lasting impact on one's identity and relationships.
fromKqed
3 months ago

'The Legend of Ochi' Is a Scrappy, Whimsical and Retro-Coded Treat

The Legend of Ochi is a whimsical fable about a misunderstood girl on a dangerous journey, evoking nostalgic childhood film experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Tape Two) review love, grief and self-recrimination as the girls reunite

This is one of the themes and indeed the mechanics of Lost Records, a narrative adventure about four teenage girls who develop an intense friendship in rural Michigan during the summer of 1995.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Fun and Games by John Patrick McHugh review teenage dreams

The awkward longing, the spots, the insecurity: it's enough to cringe yourself into oblivion. For John Patrick McHugh, however, it is a rich seam to squeeze not only for humour, but for a nuanced examination of burgeoning masculinity.
Board games
fromBustle
4 months ago

Exclusive: Read An Excerpt From Denne Michele Norris' 'When The Harvest Comes'

Davis's journey towards lasting love is complicated by past trauma and familial challenges.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Holy Cow review unlikely French teen cheesemaker drama with a big heart

Holy Cow impressively combines personal struggles and rural authenticity, highlighting the journey of a teenage delinquent in pursuit of a cheesemaking competition.
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