American Beauty by Caitlin B., San Antonio, TX “American Beauty” is by far one of the most amazing films I’ve ever seen. It’s essential for teens to see because it touches on the most complicated taboos in society ... Continue...
Dr. Zhivago by Katie A., Colleyville, TX “Dr. Zhivago” is the 1965 epic love story set during the Russian Revolution. Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif) is a poet and doctor; Lara Antipova (Julie Christie) is a mysterious beauty ... Continue...
Fever Pitch by Carrie H., Phoenix, AZ “Fever Pitch,” starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon, is a love story with a comic twist. One might think that it is your typical “chick flick,” but that assumption is wrong ... Continue...
Million Dollar Baby by Rebecca O., Suffern, NY The daily life of Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) revolves around his rundown gym and the sweat of aspiring boxers. Alone and without family, Dunn is a person with little feeling or emotion ... Continue...
Sin City by Will W., Wichita, KS Stumbling out of the theater, I found myself unable to comprehend what I had just witnessed. My friends were likewise too dazzled to form any thoughts. After a few moments, I was finally able to utter: “That was the coolest movie I have ever seen ... Continue...
Thirteen by Vince F., Wilmington, DE Have you ever done something that would make you fit in? Sure, every typical teen has, but 13-year-old Tracy takes things a bit too far. Starting as a goody-two shoes, she is totally corrupted by the popular and sexy Evie Zamora ... Continue...
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