Released Date:
2006-07-21
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
84 min
Rated:
TV-G
IMDB Ratings:
5.7 (3559 Reviews)
Director:
Paul HoenPatrick J. Clifton (teleplay)
Beth Rigazio (teleplay)
Julia DeVillers (book)
Freshman Jamie Bartlett is frustrated with high-school life. She wonders what it would be like to be popular, where Marco the hunk might notice her and snooty Sawyer would remember her name. To escape the pressures of school, Jamie retreats to her journal, weaving a tale about teen heroine Isabella ("Is"), who's beautiful, self-assured, and popular and can effortlessly zap any pesky person out of her way. When she accidentally turns in her journal as a homework project, Jamie wins a writing contest and finds her books on shelves nationwide. Suddenly she's caught up in the whirlwind of photo shoots and guest appearances and starts to lose touch with her friends and herself. Meanwhile, Is becomes a real presence for Jamie, though no one else can see her. As Jamie's stardom grows, her literary alter ego pops in and out of her life to influence every move she makes. Jamie eventually becomes disenchanted with her new life and in the end must decide whether popularity is worth sacrificing self-respect and true friendship.
Released Date:
2007-10-19
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
94 min
Rated:
G
IMDB Ratings:
6.3 (840 Reviews)
Director:
Michael DamianThe curiously named, Moondance Alexander is a spirited teen living with her eccentric mother. She is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a lost pinto pony named Checkers who has jumped out of his paddock. Although Moondance returns the horse to his rightful owner, the gruff and mysterious Dante Longpre, she is convinced that Checkers is a champion jumper in disguise and is determined to help him realize his full potential. Moondance manages to talk Dante into training her and Checkers for the Bow Valley Classic and despite the criticism of her peers; discovers that perseverance, loyalty and individuality can land you in the winner's circle.
Released Date:
2009-09-25
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
107 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
(13364 Reviews)
Director:
Kevin TancharoenAllison Burnett (screenplay)
Christopher Gore
The four years in the lives of some students in one class, from their entrance audition to their graduation, at New York City's High School for the Performing Arts (P.A.) is presented. Upon their entrance, the disparate group have a few things in common: they've got "big dreams" and they "want fame". Some have natural talent, some have had to obtain talent through hard work and training, and some show only some promise which the teachers hope will materialize into true talent. Some have full support from their parents, some have support from their parents but only for the parents' specific dreams, and some have little or no parental support whatsoever. Some have formal training, some not. Some are confident of what they can do, some believe they are limited and are at school to expand those talents, while others have no confidence whatsoever. And some are clear about where they want to "be" after graduation, while some want to explore whatever other opportunities may arise for them through this experience. During their four years, some will try to learn whatever they can from their teachers, while some will butt heads with the teachers over creative differences. Some will focus on what they entered the school for, while some will explore other hidden talents. Some will blossom, while some will stagnate. Unlike their counterparts from thirty years earlier, they are allowed to find work in the performing arts while at P.A. Most will find that there are many pitfalls in looking for work - whether it be hired work or having their own work produced - especially as they are inexperienced and may want fame at any cost. And some will not make it to the end of the four years for differing reasons. After graduation, some will move onto the next phase of their pursuit of fame, while others know this juncture is the end of the line for their dream. And some will have formed life long bonds with their friends from P.A., while others know they will lose touch with their colleagues out of circumstance.
Released Date:
2010-10-24
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
89 min
Rated:
TV-PG
IMDB Ratings:
5.2 (1115 Reviews)
Director:
Christopher LeitchA mother and her two teenage daughters move into an ancient house in a suburb of Detroit, when it is offered at a very low price, much to the dislike of the elder daughter. Soon, the younger child begins to see strange things in the house, but the mother disregards her claims, saying that it is only her imagination. Then the elder child also begins to notice creepy phenomena but does not speak about it. Only when things take a more serious turn and the mother too starts to witness strange events does she realize that something really is wrong with the house.
Released Date:
2011-01-23
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
94 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.2 (3626 Reviews)
Director:
Elgin JamesGenres:
DramaLily and Alison face a life-changing event after they leave their Salton Sea home and follow the boys they meet back to Los Angeles.
Released Date:
2011-07-17
Languages:
English
Countries:
Canada
Runtime:
120 min
Rated:
TV-14
IMDB Ratings:
(8549 Reviews)
Director:
Charles BinamèGenres:
DramaTeen girl Taylor Hillridge gets a a laptop for her birthday and signs up on a social networking site. She starts to feel alone as her friends ostracize her and she falls victim to cyberbullying.
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