Adolescence occupies a precarious space between childhood safety and adult independence. Cinema gravitates toward this transitional phase because it holds universal emotional truth. The fumbling ...

Ahhh growing up, what a time! Feelings that you don’t fully understand! Responsibilities you never asked for! Hair in places you never expected! The end of one’s adolescence is a turbulent event, just ...

One of the most comforting movie genres of all time is the coming-of-age genre. It’s bittersweet, nostalgic, raw, hopeful, ...

Coming-of-age films are among the most popular, and for good reason. These films tap into universal human experiences such as self-discovery — often navigating the awkwardness of growing up — with ...

Taylor Gates is an Indiana native who earned her BFA in Creative Writing from the University of Evansville. She fell in love with entertainment by watching shows about chaotic families like Full House ...

EVERETT BLUNCK: (As Ben) There's nothing wrong with me. KAYO MARTIN: (As Jake) OK. BLUNCK: (As Ben) The plague is fake. MARTIN: (As Jake) OK. BLUNCK: (As Ben) So can you please tell everyone that I'm ...

As movie genres go, there’s nothing quite like coming-of-age. It’s a type of film that sees its characters go through major life shifts, often going from carefree youth to something a little more ...

Daniela is a freelance writer with two years of experience covering entertainment. She is a senior writer on Collider’s freelance team and has also been published in other platforms, such as Elite ...