The 2000s saw a resurgence of high school comedies, with films like "Mean Girls" (2004), "The O.C." (TV series, 2003-2007), and "Napoleon Dynamite" (2004) becoming instant classics. These movies often used humor to tackle issues like social hierarchy, peer pressure, and identity formation.

have introduced more diverse, grounded, and intersectional perspectives. 📱 Popular Videos and the "TikTok-ification" of Cinema

Current filmography leans into raw, diverse perspectives. Films like and Eighth Grade