‘Maid’ review: A heartbreaking tale of a young mother trying to provide for her daughter

Netflix’s new mini-series, ‘Maid,’ showcases the humanity of those around us, especially when we’re at our lowest.

‘Love, Victor’ review: Season two breaks away from established narratives

Narrative crutches can make or break a TV series, and Love, Victor walks that very fine line in its second season, premiering today on Hulu. After initially DMing Simon, from Love, Simon, (Nick Robinson) asking for advice about coming out…

Interview: Ana Ortiz Talks About the Importance of Love, Victor

We at the Young Folks had the pleasure of speaking with Ana Oritz about her role in Hulu’s new series, Love, Victor. Coming off of the success of the 2018 film Love, Simon, the show is set in the same…

Krystal Movie Review: A Film Lacking Heart and Depth

Krystal is what happens when a terrible script is made into a film. Unsure of exactly what it’s supposed to be, Krystal struggles in so many ways with coherency that it often feels like a bunch of loose plot threads tied together…

Love, Simon Review: A charming gay teen romance finally hits mainstream

As we live an age that is moving from tolerance to acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, it remains perplexing that it has taken this long for a movie like Love, Simon to hit mainstream. For years, audiences had to go to…

‘Everything, Everything’ Review: Amandla Stenberg shines in a compelling teen drama

Everything, Everything may not be considered groundbreaking cinema in general, but for this new crop of films adapted from Young Adult bestsellers, the stunning visuals and pitch perfect performances help the new film stand out among the rest. It’s the…

‘Everything, Everything’ Giveaway: Win the Book & a Movie-Themed Prize Pack

We are excited to team up with Warner Bros. Pictures to give away this sweet Everything, Everything prize pack to one lucky reader. Enter for a chance to win below. GIVEAWAY One (1) winner will receive: $25 Visa gift card to see the film…