Wil, the princess of the wealthiest nation in the world, is the youngest of four, making her the third spare to the thrown. She dreams of travelling the world, and growing up with three older brothers has ensured that she…
Guest Post: Atia Abawi, author of A LAND OF PERMANENT GOODBYES
I’m thrilled to welcome Atia Abawi, author of A LAND OF PERMANENT GOODBYES, to The Young Folks. She’s here to share why she wrote this novel, what she hopes the audience will take away, and the audience she envisions for…
Sundance 2018 Review: Wildlife
Paul Dano’s directorial debut is a quiet, contemplative view of the everyday struggles of Americans in the 60s. In the midst of economic struggle, 14-year-old Joe (Ed Oxenbould) watches the disintegration of his parent’s marriage while navigating his new life…
The Open House Movie Review: An unsatisfying and tonally messy affair
Netflix Originals can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes you strike lightning in a bottle and achieve a great success, like with Stranger Things or Orange Is The New Black. Other times it can be campy and simply offer a good time, like…
The 91 Best Things About Spice World (1998)
When the Spice Girls brought their debut album Spice into the world, they became an international sensation. The British girl band comprised of Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Emma Buntin (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) and…
Supergirl 3×11 Review: “Fort Rozz” Explores Kara’s Humanity Sans Powers
It’s an all-girl team-up on Supergirl this week as Kara finds herself working with old enemies Livewire and Psi, and new ally Saturn Girl, for a mission to Fort Rozz. The episode, aptly titled “Fort Rozz,” struggles to maintain its pacing.…
Sundance 2018 Review: American Animals
American Animals is based on one of the most ridiculous heists in recent memory. In 2004, four mostly well-off college students planned to steal valuable books from Transylvania University’s library in Lexington, Kentucky. These four boys thought they were clever,…