There’s no worth in trying to deny that Mary Shelley is an utterly familiar biopic. Much more though in the vein of a Victorian era literary adaptation (think Far From the Madding Crowd) than something as strategic and cold as The Imitation Game, the…
The “13 Reasons Why” Season 2 Finale Infuriated Me and You Should be Mad Too [Editors Note]
This editorial is a part of a new column at The Young Folks called “Editors Note.” The column aims to discuss topics currently prevalent in Hollywood. Spoilers for season two of 13 Reasons Why below and trigger warning for discussion about sexual assault. …
Avengers: Infinity War Movie Review: The MCU Delivers Again with a Messy, Beautiful and Shocking Film
At moments, Avengers: Infinity War is an ugly film. From the putrid coloring of Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) skin and burnt oranges and reds casting deadly shadows on far away planets to the dimmed landscape of Wakanda, less vibrant under the…
Finding Her Voice: Female Sexuality in Film [Podcast]
Hello and welcome to TYF’s newest podcast series, Finding Her Voice. Joined by editor in chief Gabrielle Bondi and film and television writer AJ Caulfield, we’ve come together to highlight, celebrate and discuss films directed by women. From the very…
The Magicians Season Three Finale Review: Melancholy and character study dominate one of the years best
Television is so rarely everything you want it to be. Sure, there are great series and ones that on a technical level stand leagues about this little SyFy show that could, but few have the ability to target the heart…
Lean On Pete Movie Review: Andrew Haigh spins a beautiful and tragic coming of age tale
What tremendous lengths we go to in order to combat the impending sense of loneliness. That lingering sense of empty space along with the mechanisms of a coming of age story round out director Andrew Haigh’s latest feature film. Introspective,…
