'Stargirl' Shows Self Expression Among Teenagers
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.

Pledges (It's A Man's World, Part 2) is Studio 2000's latest slurpy sugar-rush of erotic escapism. Adventurous director Derek Kent always has a trick or two up his sleeve. Here he delivers his tasty and edgy take on what happens in a fraternity house filled to overflow with horny frat brothers and willing pledges. Rest assured, Pledges is the stuff stiffies are made of. Studio 2000's stock and trade is, now and forever, gorgeous, hung and hot guys and Pledges more than rises to the tradition. Studio 2000 Exclusives Roland Dane and Robert Balint, both featured in the last month's Pistons, are back to make your peckers pulsate. If such a thing is possible, Dane is more delicious than ever and the muscular mountain of a man Balint bangs butt like never before.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
Him is visually stunning—all concrete cathedrals and bone-rattling impact shots that look like a nightmare highlight reel. Marlon Wayans is magnetic as this legendary quarterback who's basically selling salvation with a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. But the story keeps running in circles: more tests, more cryptic pep talks, more ritualistic drills. The sports-as-religion metaphor beats you over the head when subtlety would've been more effective. The middle drags, and that finale chooses spectacle over substance. It's undeniably stylish, but left me cold. Also worth noting: despite the Monkeypaw connection, this isn't actually a Jordan Peele film—he didn't write or direct.
A trouble-making teenager spends the summer working at a Southern California beach learning about responsibility.
This Transgender Day of Remembrance, let us take a look at six films about transgender children grappling with their identity in a heteronormative world that despises their kind and tries its best to invalidate their feelings.
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.
The Night Doctor achieves telling an original story in which the pace accelerates progressively while supported by dark aesthetics.