movie Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/movie/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:23:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Movie Magic: 7 Must-Watch Films for Every Mood This Upcoming Weekend https://youthareawesome.com/movie-magic-7-must-watch-films-for-every-mood-this-upcoming-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=movie-magic-7-must-watch-films-for-every-mood-this-upcoming-weekend https://youthareawesome.com/movie-magic-7-must-watch-films-for-every-mood-this-upcoming-weekend/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:23:03 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117199 Whether you’re curled up with popcorn, hosting a movie night, or escaping the weekday grind, there’s a perfect film for every mood. From heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming stories, here’s a handpicked selection of movies that will keep your eyes glued to the screen. 1. Feel-Good Favorites The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) Genre: Adventure/Drama […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/movie-magic-7-must-watch-films-for-every-mood-this-upcoming-weekend/feed/ 0 POV: You’re a Side Character in Someone Else’s Coming-of-Age Movie https://youthareawesome.com/pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie Fri, 30 May 2025 03:02:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116951 You’re not the one with the tragic backstory, the indie soundtrack, or the dramatic rooftop monologue. You’re the one who sits next to the protagonist in math class. You make one sarcastic comment, everyone laughs, and the camera cuts away.  Welcome to side character energy.   You’re not the star, but you’re the reason the […]

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]]> Upcoming Movies this Summer 2025 https://youthareawesome.com/upcoming-movies-this-summer-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-movies-this-summer-2025 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:34:42 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116504 The aroma of buttered popcorn, the sound of the arcade games and, of course, the excited chatter of people entering and exiting the movie halls. The movie theatre is one of my favourite places as a film fanatic, and while I love watching the actual movie, I always make sure to arrive 15 minutes early […]

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]]> Low-Key Birthday Spots and Ideas in Calgary https://youthareawesome.com/low-key-birthday-spots-and-ideas-in-calgary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=low-key-birthday-spots-and-ideas-in-calgary Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:25:37 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116556 Let’s be real: not every birthday needs to be a big, over-the-top party with 50 people, balloons everywhere, and a surprise flash mob (though that does sound kind of fun). Sometimes, the best birthdays are the chill ones—just a few close friends, some good vibes, and doing something a little different. If you’re looking for […]

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]]> Understanding the Mandela Effect: Definition and Three Common Examples https://youthareawesome.com/understanding-the-mandela-effect-definition-and-three-common-examples/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-mandela-effect-definition-and-three-common-examples Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:23:42 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116484     What is the Mandela Effect? The Mandela Effect is a phenomenom in which a large number of people remember a certain fact, or event differently than what it actually is. They are usually details that a wide variety of people agree with, but is in reality, not factually correct. Why is it named […]

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]]> Recognizing the Importance Of Family Day: Three Ways to Celebrate It https://youthareawesome.com/recognizing-the-importance-of-family-day-three-ways-to-celebrate-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recognizing-the-importance-of-family-day-three-ways-to-celebrate-it Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:57:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115416 First of all, what is Family Day? Family Day was a day created to emphasize the importance of family and give people a break to allow them to spend quality time with their family. It was created in Alberta, Canada by Premier Don Getty 1990. Due to charges placed on his son for posessing drugs, […]

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]]> The Evolution of Streaming Platforms https://youthareawesome.com/the-evolution-of-streaming-platforms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-evolution-of-streaming-platforms Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:56:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115129 Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has been revolutionized by various streaming platforms and entertainment companies. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Hulu have grown into global superpowers, competing with not only each other but with other traditional television networks and cinemas as well. But where did we all begin? More importantly, what […]

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]]> Squid Game Season 2: New Games and What’s Coming Next? https://youthareawesome.com/squid-game-season-2-new-games-and-whats-coming-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=squid-game-season-2-new-games-and-whats-coming-next Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:09:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114644 Squid Game is back for Season 2, and it’s even bloodier than before. With the return of Gi-hun, the final winner of Season 1, many are wondering what types of games will he play this time. Will he manage to repeat everything and save everyone? Or will he face completely new terrain and have to […]

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]]> The Substance (Movie Review): A Violent, Romantic, and Artistic Tale of Beauty https://youthareawesome.com/the-substance-movie-review-a-violent-romantic-and-artistic-tale-of-beauty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-substance-movie-review-a-violent-romantic-and-artistic-tale-of-beauty Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:15:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113361 The Substance (Movie Review): A Violent, Romantic, and Artistic Tale of Beauty The Substance is a horror and science fiction movie brought up on screen just recently in September-October of 2024. As said in the official trailer, the entire movie can be summarized in a few sentences: “Have you ever dreamt of a better version […]

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]]> Guess the Movie from the Emoji Plot Summary: Can You Get Them Right? https://youthareawesome.com/guess-the-movie-from-the-emoji-plot-summary-can-you-get-them-right/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guess-the-movie-from-the-emoji-plot-summary-can-you-get-them-right Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:08:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112208 Hello! As per the title, I’ve interpreted 5 movies into emojis based off of the plot. The movies range from genres of anime, romance, LGBTQ+, drama, and comedy. Please enjoy! Movie #1:  🤓♀️🪄❤️‍🔥📚 🏫, 😡💪🤾♀️, 🍯💗♀️  🍫🎂 😡♀️ 🏡→🍬, 🪆 → 🍯♀️ and 🤓♀️ 😡♀️ → 🫠♀️ 🍯♀️ and 🤓♀️ →  🏠👪   Movie #2:  […]

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]]> Inside out: Unpacking the Message of Empathy https://youthareawesome.com/inside-out-unpacking-the-message-of-empathy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-out-unpacking-the-message-of-empathy Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:05:59 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111274 Introduction: Welcome to the story of Inside out, an animated movie released in the year of 2015. This movie highlights different emotions through a cast of characters set in the main characters brain, Riley. In this post I will talk about the role of empathy in the movie and how it can relate to viewers. […]

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]]> Fantastic Mr. Fox – Film Analysis https://youthareawesome.com/fantastic-mr-fox-film-analysis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantastic-mr-fox-film-analysis Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:19:26 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107704 Brief Summary: A wild animal seeks to find its true self; Mr. Fox finds himself stuck in between identities in which he cannot choose which one to favor more than the other. He steals chicken as living, hiding this secret behind his wife and son. Conflict of the farmers and relationship between resident animals, Mr. […]

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]]> 13th https://youthareawesome.com/13th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=13th Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:36 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106734 Black History Month is more than just a celebratory month for people who have made it far despite the deeply integrated systemic barriers they have faced. However, Black History Month is also a time to appreciate, to listen and hear our the truth of history and how history shapes the reality of today. 13th is […]

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]]> Eternals Movie Review https://youthareawesome.com/eternals-movie-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eternals-movie-review Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:31:04 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=105798 Eternals just broke an M.C.U record! For the lowest rated Marvel movie. This movie was very unnecessary, and it had nothing to do with the Avengers. It was probably the slowest action movie that I personally have ever seen. “It’s like the person who made this only wanted to make it to see if they […]

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]]> The Stunning Return Of Violet Evergarden https://youthareawesome.com/the-stunning-return-of-violet-evergarden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-stunning-return-of-violet-evergarden Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:51:39 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=104828 Violet Evergarden: The Movie is the first movie released by Kyoto Animations after the arson attack that occurred in 2019. This film has been awaited by fans worldwide and carries a large amount of emotional weight; on and off-screen. Violet Evergarden is a wonderful anime series that follows a slice of life format that has […]

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]]> Behind Christopher Nolan’s Mesmerizing Films https://youthareawesome.com/behind-christopher-nolans-mesmerizing-films/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-christopher-nolans-mesmerizing-films Thu, 06 May 2021 22:16:41 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102588 One of the greatest filmmakers today is Christopher Nolan, and ever since he started his career in the late 1990s, he’s been known for his blockbuster action sequences and careful attention to cinematic detail. He does it all—from writing to directing to producing. And each one of his films is iconic in its own way. […]

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]]> The Timeless Story of a Man of Grace and His Neighbourhood: Mister Rogers https://youthareawesome.com/the-timeless-story-of-a-man-of-grace-and-his-neighbourhood-mister-rogers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-timeless-story-of-a-man-of-grace-and-his-neighbourhood-mister-rogers Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:25:58 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99183 The Plaza Theatre in Kensington has been playing A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood this week. My friend, Katrina, who had already watched the movie starring her favourite actor, Tom Hanks, decided that I needed to see it. She was right. The movie follows the inspiring true story of Mr. Rogers, as he is interviewed […]

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]]> How Does Something Become A Cult Classic: The Importance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show https://youthareawesome.com/how-does-something-become-a-cult-classic-the-importance-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-something-become-a-cult-classic-the-importance-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:16:12 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=98517 Lips! Lips! Lips! Lips! Lips! In the Plaza Theatre, the audience shouted at the silver screen. It almost felt wrong; I’ve been taught from an early age that movies are strictly to be enjoyed in silence. However, with the provocative nature of the film, my idea of tradition seemed to be out of the question. […]

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]]> Roma … A Movie You Should Try To Watch https://youthareawesome.com/roma-a-movie-you-should-try-to-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-a-movie-you-should-try-to-watch Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:15:48 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=96403 Here is why you should watch Roma!

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]]> Green Book has won best picture… should it have? https://youthareawesome.com/green-book-has-won-best-picture-should-it-have/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-book-has-won-best-picture-should-it-have Thu, 28 Feb 2019 02:33:58 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=96361 Green Book surprises many by winning Best Picture.

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]]> Avengers 4 Theories https://youthareawesome.com/avengers-4-theories/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avengers-4-theories Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:25:04 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=93770 Imagine if the fourth Avengers movie started with Peter enjoying his life. Wanda and Vision living their lives together. Thor and Loki enjoying a drink with each other. Then Tony says “that’s how I wish it happened…” All of these visions dissolve into the Marvel logo we all know and love, but this time there […]

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]]> Netflix Summer Must Watch List https://youthareawesome.com/netflix-summer-watch-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=netflix-summer-watch-list Sun, 24 Jun 2018 18:33:52 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=92525 Summer! A time for relaxing, hanging out with friends, but most importantly, finally getting the chance to binge-watch as much Netflix as you can! I’ve managed to compile a list of movies with very different genres so that there will be variety. Some of them are new, some of them are old, nevertheless, they’re great […]

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]]> Hero https://youthareawesome.com/hero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hero Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:21:47 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=90737 Who is a hero? Maybe you think of A firefighter, those who Help the helpless. No doubt they’re heroes, right? Their courageous acts and Admirable qualities Make them such good people. But what about those acts that go unnoticed? If somebody is heroic But nobody is there to witness Are they still a hero? And […]

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]]> Best Events For This Long Weekend https://youthareawesome.com/5-events-february/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-events-february Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:54:44 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=84845 We have come to know chinooks as “not that cold weather” which grants everyone to have more fun outdoors than inside. Fortunately, there are some great events happening this long weekend! 1.Science in the Cinema Presents: Seven Pounds (free) Feb 16 Location: Globe Cinema 617-8 Ave SW Calgary, AB Are you a Science lover or just a curious […]

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]]> The Troubles of Being a Short Girl https://youthareawesome.com/troubles-short-girl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troubles-short-girl Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=84448 Ladies and gentlemen, I am a short girl. In a society where the average Canadian female is 5 feet 4 inches, I fall below average at a whopping 5 feet 1 inch. Personally, I have no problem with my height. It’s a part of who I am, and I’ve learned to embrace it! With that being […]

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]]> Viral Moments of 2015 https://youthareawesome.com/viral-moments-2015/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=viral-moments-2015 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 17:19:45 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=79049 In the age of the web and social media, the word “viral” takes on a whole new meaning. No longer does it only refer to medicine, but also to anything that spreads like wildfire over mass media. 2015 was an interesting year for the internet, and not one that will soon be forgotten. 1. Justin […]

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]]> Partners for Mental Health Presents: TWLOHA Screening & Panel! https://youthareawesome.com/pfmh-twloha-screening-panel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pfmh-twloha-screening-panel Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:40:59 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=78112 {Source} Mental health awareness is something I have been passionate about for almost 4 years. It started when I saw close friends suffer from depression and anxiety, and I felt helpless since I did not know how to rightfully approach their situation. It’s so easy to feel like your words of comfort and support are […]

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]]> What to See in YYC: Weekend Preview August 21 – 23, 2015 https://youthareawesome.com/yyc-weekend-preview-august-21-august-23-2015/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yyc-weekend-preview-august-21-august-23-2015 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:56:57 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=75919     Forecast   Sadly, the summer’s coming to an end. It may seem like everything is dying down but that’s definitely not the case. Are you scrambling to find something to do? Are you looking to have some last memorable fun to end your summer? Take a look at what’s going on in Calgary […]

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]]> Review: Paper Towns The Movie https://youthareawesome.com/review-paper-towns-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-paper-towns-movie Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:44:35 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=74653 (Original Image) John Green’s third book, and number five on the New York Times bestseller list at debut, Paper Towns, premiered last night at a special event across the globe known as Night On The Towns. Along with the movie premier, a special live stream Q&A session with John Green and cast members was broadcasted […]

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]]> August Drive-In Movies return for Summer 2015 https://youthareawesome.com/august-drive-movies-return-2015/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-drive-movies-return-2015 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:19:20 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=73123   Source Mark your calendars! Ever wanted to experience a drive in movie? Well now’s your chance! Deerfoot Mall’s widely popular fun Summer Drive in Movie Series is set to host this fun event yet again this summer in their large parking lot. The NE shopping mall will show 5 fun movies on Wednesdays during […]

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