Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.A. grade 8
Mean Girls is a classical Rom-Com most watched by today's teens. Cady Heron, a newcomer that came from Africa arrives to her first school in Illinois after being home schooled her whole life. She finally get to have the high school experience. Cady…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.B. grade 12
Avengers Endgame is a 2019 superhero film that is a direct sequel to 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. This movie follows the aftermath of what happened in infinity war where Thanos completed his mission in wiping out half of all life in the universe…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by N.B. grade 6
Goosebumps Slappy World: Night of the Squawker. This book is one of the Slappy World series, it is book number 18. Again, as in all of R.L. Stine’s books, he has delivered a chilling story. In true Goosebumps fashion, R.L. Stine introduces the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.T. grade 12
The movie Benchwarmers is a comical movie that also teaches many valuable life lessons. The movie starts with three older men who are all friends that see a kid getting bullied. They go to defend the kid and tell the ones who are bullying him to…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by K.F. grade 12
"The Greatest Showman" is a spectacular musical that tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the famous American showman who created the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The movie delivers a powerful message of inclusion and acceptance through its dazzling…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by K.F. grade 12
"Wonder" is a heartwarming and emotionally engaging film that touches on the universal themes of acceptance, understanding, and friendship. The story centers around Auggie, a young boy with a facial deformity, who faces the daunting challenge of…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.M. grade 11
Paranorman is a stop motion movie for older kids set in Salem, Massachusetts. This setting of course carries with it the Salem witch trials, and other content that may be upsetting to children younger than 13. As is typical from Laika studios, the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.M. grade 11
Hereditary is a R-rated horror film that targets where many people feel the most safe-- with family. The film was directed by master of disturbing horror, Ari Aster, and produced by A24. The atmosphere of the film in of itself creates unease, and…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by E.L. grade 12
Beverly Hills Chihuahua, is a movie produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is an interesting perspective on the life of wealthy dogs. The main character, a chihuahua named Chloe, is owned by a rich woman. When she finds herself lost while on a trip in…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by E.L. grade 12
Weathering With You, is a Japanese animated film made in 2019. It tells the story of a 16 year old boy, Hodaka Morishima, who runs away from home and tries to find his own life in Tokyo City. Early on in the movie, Hodaka meets a young girl who is…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by E.L. grade 12
The Lego Movie is a film written and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. This movie follows the story of Emmett, an ordinary guy. He lives a very normal life, completely blending into the perfect and unoriginal world around him. When he…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by T.V. grade 12
This review is of the debut album of Calum Scott, Only Human. This album consists of 11 tracks with 8 deluxe tracks. The album opens up with the song “If Our Love Is Wrong”, presenting very vulnerable and personal lyrics. The tone then shifts to be…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by T.V. grade 12
This review is of the sixth studio album of Imagine Dragons, Mercury - Acts 1 & 2. This album is a double album consisting of 32 tracks, with Act 1 being released one year prior to the second. The album opens up with the top hit, “Enemy”,…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by T.V. grade 12
This review is of the debut album of Madison Beer, Life Support. This album consists of 17 tracks with varying themes and tones. The album opens up with “The Beginning” a track consisting of beautiful vocalizations, showcasing Beer’s vocal ability.…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by S.W. grade 12
The recently released album "The Record" by the supergroup, Boygenius, has been a hit among many teens. The group consists of artists Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus who are all very close friends. The album itself has the overarching…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by B.L. grade 11
By the Way (2002) is the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ eighth studio album, featuring frontman and lead singer Anthony Kiedis, drummer Chad Smith, guitarist and backup vocalist John Frusciante, and bassist Flea (Michael Balzary). By the Way contains 16…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by B.L. grade 11
Until I went to one of their concerts not long ago, I had never really appreciated how good some of the songs on this album were. Bush had always seemed to me like a wannabe Nirvana trying to squeeze its way into the tail-end of the grunge era, and…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by L.K. grade 12
The Movie "The Way Back" is a fantastic movie that has the main character Jack Cunnigham (Ben Affleck) turn around his life by coaching his former High School's basketball team. When he was in high school, he could have gone to a high profile…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by L.K. grade 12
The movie "Thank you for smoking" is centered around Nick Naylor, the chief spokesperson for a powerful Tobacco Lobbyist. This film includes several favorites including Aaron Eckhart, Rob Lowe, Katie Holmes, Robert Duvall, and J.K Simmons. The movie…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.F. grade 12
Ready Player One - In a dystopian society - where technology reigns - people all have one goal in mind. Wade Watts, the main protagonist, has the same goal in mind as everyone else. This is to gather all of the keys and complete the game by finding…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.F. grade 12
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - In this classic, a lesson is taught involving family value as well as good intentions. Charlie, a boy who doesn’t have much, takes as many chances as he can to visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, which is right…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.F. grade 12
Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift (movie)- If you love cars and watching races then you will love Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift! The Fast and Furious has a fantastic franchise with many new movies to watch showing the best cars around. I have always loved…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.F. grade 12
Step Brothers (movie)- Step Brothers has been one of my all time favorite movies, as it is interesting and will keep you laughing. Anytime I have felt down this is my go-to movie to make myself smile again. Also, Will Pharrel is hilarious and always…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.F. grade 12
Moxie (movie)- Moxie is all about women's positivity and how women should stand together to fight for what is right. The main character is Vivian and she is the one who started the movement at her school going against sexism. At most schools there…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.F. grade 12
Murder Mystery (movie)- Now who does not love Adam Sandler movies, all of his movies are hits. He is hilarious and witty and all together a fantastic actor. Nick and Audrey Spitz are going on a lovely honeymoon to Europe when they meet this…