Teen Drama

Mockumentary ‘American Vandal’ is also a gripping mystery with spot-on performances (TV review)

“American Vandal” – an eight-episode fictional docu-mystery that dropped last fall on Netflix – explores the snicker-worthy case of someone spray-painting penises on 27 cars.

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‘Here on Earth’ review

My “Here on Earth” review, NDSU Spectrum, March 2000

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‘Final Destination’ reviews

John’s “Final Destination” flashback review, Oct. 25, 2021 John’s “Final Destination” review, NDSU Spectrum, March 2000

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‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ reviews

John’s “The Rage: Carrie 2” flashback review, Feb. 25, 2022 John’s “The Rage: Carrie 2” review, NDSU Spectrum, March 1999

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‘I Still Know What You Did Last Summer’ reviews

John’s “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” flashback review, July 3, 2020 John’s “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” review, NDSU

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‘Teaching Mrs. Tingle’ review

“Teaching Mrs. Tingle” – Writer-director Kevin Williamson makes the grade again, exploring the thought processes of evil teachers, the absurdities of the grading system and

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‘Idle Hands’ review

“Idle Hands” – This tale of a boy named Aaron and his demon-possessed hand is directed with energetic flair by Rodman Flender. “Idle Hands” is

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‘American Pie’ review

“American Pie” – The summer’s funniest movie builds momentum with an endless string of hilarious scenes. Writer Adam Herz knows and respects his audience with

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‘Road Trip’ review

“Road Trip” – This comedy combines the now-ubiquitous gross-out element with some genuine humor and likable characters. Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Tom

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‘Loser’ review

“Loser” – Writer-director Amy Heckerling’s (“Clueless”) latest effort is a romantic comedy that falls firmly into the category of “cute movie” rather than “dumb movie”

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