Mean Girls

‘Easy A’—The Defining High School Rom-Com of the 2010s?

“Sixteen Candles,” “Clueless,” “Mean Girls,” and… what?…

January 16, 2024

Essay: If You’re From Africa…

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Parallels between my experience and Cady Heron’s, assimilating to American life after experiencing formative education in East Africa.…

January 4, 2024

These Rom-Coms Will Get You Warmed Up For Christmas

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Nothing Better Than a Good Christmas Romantic Comedy to Celebrate the Holidays– Here Are Our Favorites!…

December 23, 2023

Insert Christmas Tropes Here: Exploring the Dynasty of Hallmark Christmas

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

No other company does television quite like Hallmark. Is that a good thing?…

December 13, 2023

In an article about the film, Bottoms, a brunette woman with medical tape over her nose stands back to back with a woman with black hair.

Film Review: ‘Bottoms’ Rises to the Top

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Loser Lesbians. Teenage Lies. Untrained Fighters. What’s not to love? …

September 21, 2023

In an article about female rage, three prominant female characters that represent the trope stand together under the word 'rage'.

The Age of Female Rage

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

As female-rage edits garner more attention on social media, they beg the question — is the portrayal of these emotions beneficial?…

June 21, 2023

‘Mean Girls’ and Meaner Sex-Ed Courses

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

As it turns out, schools across the U.S. seem to be using "Mean Girls" as a model for their courses.…

February 3, 2023

An illustration of Wednesday Addams played by Jenna Ortega

Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ is as Important as it Is Entertaining

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Clear a space on the pedestal for young, smart female role models.…

December 14, 2022

In an article about the film Do Revenge the two protagonists look on

‘Do Revenge’ Is Gen Z’s ‘Mean Girls’

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

The film offers a witty subversion of the stereotypical high school revenge drama, updated for the 2020s.…

October 30, 2022

The Funny Fat Friend Trope Is Harmful and Needs To End

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

Overweight individuals have been mocked and stereotyped for decades in the media. As audiences call out the issue, new and better representation may be on the horizon.…

August 17, 2021

From ‘Bridesmaids’ to ‘Girls Trip,’ the Trials of Female Friendship in Media

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

What’s in a friendship?…

August 4, 2019

The Burn Book and Plastics Return in ‘Much Ado about Mean Girls’

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Your favorite 2004 film with a Shakespearean twist.…

May 9, 2019

5 Lessons We Can All Learn from Lindsay Lohan’s Remarkable Recovery

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Because being yourself is so fetch.…

June 24, 2018

4 Girl-Power Movies from the 00’s That Need a Remake

Abby Hall, Hollins University

It's time to bring back your favorite female powerhouses.…

June 14, 2018

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