Not Another Teen Movie

watch the movie without reading the play. To begin, there are many similarities between Zeffirelli 's and Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet. One similarity is that Romeo is very moody; in the beginning of the movie, Romeo can be seen frequently slumped over and talking in a very downcast manner. Similarly, in the play, Romeo is found by Benvolio laying moping around saying, “Should without eyes see pathways to his will!” (I.i.162). Many of the characters act the same in the play and the movie…

The movie Hairspray is a loosely based 1960s themed musical turned movie that contains controversial topics along with nostalgic themes from fashion to type of speech. Although the main character didn’t fit into the status quo of the usual icons that were known for beauty and class, the quirky teen made many decisions in her high school life that people of the time would frown upon. The running theme of the plot included the iconic styles and fashions staples, the impact of society on general…

because my parents were always really strict with us. One of the things that they didn't let us do is put on makeup or paint our nails. I hated that because all my friends would do it and I was the only one that wasn't allowed to. At that moment another thing that was in my mind was going out with my friends like to the movies or just basically anywhere to have fun. My parents did let me go out but not as much and if so an adult had to be with us but I wanted to go with my…

Whether these shows tell the story of New York’s golden youth, the incredible story of two young teenagers playing in a musical play of their high school and falling in love, or a bully who will intentionally take anyone they walk by down. What do movie or TV show producers try to show in their work? Are we witnessing an intentional desire to attract people to the United States? Why not show what high schools and colleges really look like? Is this way of showing the world what the American way…

detention, is even tougher! Yet five students, from different walks of life do just this, in one of the most iconic movie of the ‘80s. Directed by John Hughes, The Breakfast Club, is a film that follows the events of five teenagers serving their time -and shenanigans- in detention, while lifelong friendships are made by the simple act of understanding and relation. In the opening of the movie, the teenagers quickly group together based on what they know: the ‘popular’ and ‘athletic’ together,…

they belong or is it selected for them? Divergent the movie was about a girl and how she is so different then what the community was. Today’s world has a lot going on. Between divergent and today’s world are somewhat similar to each other or not. People’s identity to define themselves. For example, the character, Tris. She represent on how she is trying to blind in to the community, but in reality she is far different then everyone else. Another example, people themselves. Trying to find who…

characterization, through to its obvious savagery and uncompromising take on the darker phases of teenage life, Puberty Blues is a straight up Aussie classic film. The notion of setting of a movie is a complex one, but…

the spookiest time of the year; this is the time where all of one’s frights can become real, and the movies are making a fortune with it. With a combined total of 149.5 million, the two biggest hits are the top of the charts. The movie It is a remaking of the old 1990 movie, which was based on Stephen King’s book It. Happy Death Day is a new twist on the idea of recurring days; which was originally seen in Groundhog Day. Both movies are filled with many frightening scenes, sure to keep the…

Coming to theaters near you Macbeth, the latest hit-action drama, is on track to be the number one rated movie in 2018. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Charlize Theron, Macbeth will be a high-end modern recreation of the Shakespearean Play. The majority of the movie will take place in Washington, DC. The main goal of the movie is to keep viewers on the edge of their seat and have the action-drama feel. We want the audience to be offended by the many deaths caused by…

article that talks about moody teens. As seen through our character Holden, he seems to have an odd personality and is unable to cope with his own problems with school, social life, and his own emotions. He displays his inability to cope with school when he mentions that he is failing 4 out of 5 classes. In the article, the author states that a teen who is irritated or depressed is more likely to have a decline in grades than others. The author also says that its best the teen who suffers from…