A Kid Like Jake Movie Review: A Strong, Necessary Social Message Saves the Film’s Simple Approach

In life, it is almost unavoidable to find yourself trapped within some sort of established system. You may wonder why, if you are even ever made aware of it. It’s the way our moms and dads have done it, and…

Bad Girls Club: The rise of the female anti-hero

It feels so good being bad. That rush, that skin-tingling, heart-racing thrill you get when you know you’re engaging in some clandestine act. And getting away with it? Being celebrated for doing it? Having a group rallying around you, encouraging you?…

Women in Film Wednesday: Little Women (1994)

Jo March: I find it poor logic to say that because women are good, women should vote. Men do not vote because they are good; they vote because they are male, and women should vote, not because we are angels…

Top 10: Great 90’s TV Shows

The 90’s always bring fond memories. They were different, yet great times. Sure, there was no such thing as DSL or Wi-Fi, but TV was thriving back then. There was no DVR, but we could record our favorite TV shows…

All About the Romance: Movies for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and with such weak offerings hitting theaters it seems like it might be smarter to stay at home and pick from some better pickings. In no particular order, here are some of my favorite movies about…

Homeland Season 3 Teaser

We’re fans of Showtime’s Homeland here at The Young Folks! Check out the season 3 teaser after the jump!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ArjvJeI8NgU   Season 3 of Homeland premieres on Showtime on September 29th

TV News: Emmys 2013 Nominations Are Here!

The 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were just announced on Thursday morning. Aaron Paul and this year’s Emmys host Neil Patrick Harris was on hand to announce the nominations. American Horror Story: Asylum leads with 17 nominations. House of Cards set a record for…