"I guess I’m just not better enough." Oof.

I'm not saying John Green has never made a narrative decision I disagree with, but I do think people bash his work for largely cynical reasons (and often turn out to be people who have never even read his books). And Turtles is one of the best examples of that sweet spot he occupies when he's running on all cylinders, combining that jaunty/a bit whimsical and reverent-about-life mood with the crushing reality…

Idk why this movie is so poorly reviewed on here. I guess y'all just hate fun. I was about 12 when this movie came out, and the smoothly handled queerness made a huge impression on me at the time, a young queer who was stuck in the rural Midwest back when representation was scarce. Now, 33 and nostalgic, I gave it a rewatch.

You never know if 90s films will hold up or quickly betray you, but this one holds…

I love this trend of streaming services making original movies that are basically Lifetime movies on a higher budget. It's sensationalist fun, and we could all use some of that in a time that demands tawdry entertainment distractions. To me, one of the most essential elements of a good high-rent Lifetime movie is a bananas, balls to the walls third act. Once the twists start coming, just keep them coming until you're shouting at the screen "they did what?!" This…