The Coming of Age Collection

From turbulent teens to self-discovery, transformation, and peer-group problems, our Coming of Age collection of movies, TV shows, and stage productions has it all.

The Virgin Suicides (2000) Rewind Review

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

The Virgin Suicides (2000) rewind review – Sophia Coppola’s film is a girlhood classic that balances sweetness, sweatiness and sorrow

by Daisy Grace Greetham

21st July 2026

Pimple (Fantasia Festival) Borbulha review

Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Short Films

Pimple (Fantasia Film Festival) review – Alle’s story of a toxic pimple, a sebum monster and bullies about to meet a sticky end is a delight

by Neil Baker

19th July 2026

Royal Court’s Young Playwrights Award 2026

Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Royal Court Young Playwrights Award 2026 – less like a competition and more like an investment in the future of British theatre

by Jane Jung

18th July 2026

The Last First Time (review) NQV Media

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films

The Last First Time (review) – an uncompromising and intoxicating portrait of first sex, infatuation, queer joy and escape

by Neil Baker

17th July 2026

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 Guide Volume Two

Arts·Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·LGBTQ+·Music and Dance·Theatre·Theatre News

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 Guide (Volume Two)

by Neil Baker

3rd July 2026

Ashcon Rahmani and Rebecca Trehearn Everybody's Talking About Jamie 10th Anniversary Tour

LGBTQ+·Music and Dance·Theatre·Theatre News

Ashcon Rahmani and Rebecca Trehearn to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the 10th Anniversary Tour

by Neil Baker

19th June 2026

Saved! 2004 Rewind Review

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Saved! (2004) rewind review – Dannelly’s movie is razor sharp in its humour, yet tender in its exploration of love, faith and community

by Neil Baker

14th June 2026

Footloose 1984 rewind review

Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Music and Dance·Rewind·Rewind Reviews

Footloose (1984) rewind review – an early ’80s gift that many mistakenly dismiss as a mere musical jukebox movie

by Neil Baker

13th June 2026

rare birds tribeca festival review

Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Short Films

Rare Birds (Tribeca Festival) review – Weisberg’s short film is about what it means to be human, and the social barriers that divide us

by Neil Baker

11th June 2026

Summer of Three Tribeca Festival Review

Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews

Summer of Three (Tribeca Festival) review – a sun-kissed portrait of youth, love and loss in Puerto Rico

by Daisy Grace Greetham

8th June 2026

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