Book reviews (Oct. 2011)
Looking for great reads? Our teen staff recommends The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Band of Brothers.
Movie reviews
Movie review: My Idiot Brother
Christian, 18, says that while Our Idiot Brother had some flaws, it will make you laugh.
Movie review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Victor, 18, says that the great special effects in Rise of the Planet of the Apes couldn’t make up for a boring story.
Movie review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Aaron, Avika and Patricia say that with all the action in Part 2 the Harry Potter series ends with a bang.
Art review: Tim Burton exhibit
Camille, 14, was awed by Tim Burton’s creative mind.
Movie review: Bad Teacher
Victor, 18, recommends Bad Teacher for a good laugh.
Movie review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Chantelle, 16, really liked the latest installment of the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, while Aaron, 16, thought it was too long and boring.
Movie review: Scream 4
In the tradition of its predecessors, Scream 4 has big scares and some good laughs, says Christian, 17.
Movie review: Red Riding Hood
Victor, 17, was hoping for more action in this romantic update of the classic fairytale.
CD reviews (January – February 2011)
L.A. Youth writers recommend CDs by The Black Eyed Peas, Florence + The Machine and Maroon 5.