Reevaluating the ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Trope

In an article published by Salon.com last month, entitled “I’m sorry for coining the phrase ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl,’“ film critic Nathan Rabin expressed his regret for creating this pervasively used and outwardly misogynistic movie trope. Although the “Manic Pixie Dream…

The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners

The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony took place this afternoon (and will air tonight on IFC at 10p ET/PT). It’s considered the “Oscars” for independent film and is usually one of my favorite awards of the season because it…

The Young Folks’ Best Movies of 2012

The Young Folks writers have come together to list the very best in entertainment and pop culture for the year 2012! 2012 has been a great year for movies. From The Avengers to Les Miserables, there was a lot to…

Oscar Buzz: The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Are Here!

Last night, the Gothams awarded some of this year’s best indies, giving us a good idea of which independent films will be serious contenders for Oscar season. Now, just announced are the 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees. I guess…

This Month in Film: July’s New Releases

When I think of July, I honestly only think of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, a movie I’ve waited years to see. I’m sure that’s the case for many others. While the new and final Batman movie (of Christopher Nolan’s that…