Footloose (2011) is a dance-drama film directed by Craig Brewer, serving as a modern remake of the 1984 classic. The story follows Ren McCormack (Kenny Wormald), a rebellious teenager who moves to the small town of Bomont, where dancing and loud music have been banned following a tragic accident. Determined to challenge the town’s strict … Read more
School of Rock (2003) is a musical comedy directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black as Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck rock musician who gets kicked out of his band. Desperate for money, he poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Instead of teaching traditional subjects, he secretly turns his class into … Read more
Hairspray (2007) is a lively musical comedy directed by Adam Shankman, based on the hit Broadway musical and John Waters’ 1988 film. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the story follows Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky), an optimistic teenager who dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show. When she finally gets her chance, Tracy not only wins … Read more
Fame (2009) is a musical drama directed by Kevin Tancharoen, serving as a reimagining of the 1980 classic film. The story follows a diverse group of talented students at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts as they navigate the challenges of ambition, competition, and self-discovery. Spanning four years, the film explores … Read more
27 Dresses (2008) is a romantic comedy directed by Anne Fletcher, starring Katherine Heigl as Jane Nichols, a hopeless romantic who has been a bridesmaid 27 times but has never had her own wedding. Always putting others first, Jane finds herself in a dilemma when her younger sister, Tess (Malin Åkerman), gets engaged to the … Read more
Hairspray (2007) is a musical comedy directed by Adam Shankman, based on the Broadway musical (which itself was inspired by John Waters’ 1988 film). The story follows Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky), a cheerful and ambitious teenager in 1960s Baltimore who dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show. Along the way, she challenges social norms, … Read more
The Princess Diaries (2001) is a coming-of-age comedy directed by Garry Marshall, based on the novel by Meg Cabot. The film stars Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, an awkward and shy teenager who discovers she is the heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Genovia. With guidance from her elegant grandmother, Queen Clarisse … Read more
About Time (2013) is a romantic drama with a touch of fantasy, written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film follows Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson), who discovers that the men in his family have the ability to travel through time. Using this power, Tim attempts to improve his life, win the heart of his love … Read more
Maid in Manhattan (2002) is a romantic comedy directed by Wayne Wang, starring Jennifer Lopez as Marisa Ventura, a hotel maid in New York City who dreams of a better life. When a wealthy politician, Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), mistakes her for a high-society guest, they begin a romantic relationship. As their worlds collide and … Read more
She’s the Man (2006) is a teen romantic comedy directed by Andy Fickman, loosely based on William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The film stars Amanda Bynes as Viola Hastings, a determined teenager who disguises herself as her twin brother, Sebastian, to join an all-boys soccer team after her own team is cut. While trying to prove … Read more