The Kids Aren’t Alright: Troubled Teens on Screen
Teen movies really hit their stride once the youngins started hanging out in malls in the early '80s. Suddenly, teens were more visible, and with that visibility came more complex and rebellious young roles on screen. Local filmmaker Jeremy Cropf will chat about some of the most enduring teen films of the last 40-odd years in this series, which includes screenings of Jennifer's Body, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and more alongside hybrid lectures on teen representation with themes corresponding to high school grades ("Freshman Year: The Invention of the Teenager," "Sophomore Year: Dark Comedy and Social Satire," and so on). Show up if you're into Euphoria.
February 12 - Screening: River’s Edge (35mm)
February 21 - Film Talk - Freshman Year: The Invention of the Teenager
February 26 - Screening: Jennifer’s Body
February 28 - Film Talk - Sophomore Year: Dark Comedy and Social Satire
March 4 - Screening: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
March 6 - Film Talk - Junior Year: Teen Screams
March 13 - Film Talk - Senior Year: Modern Angst
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