Mmmm angsty teenage films about parties, first love and the big game! What makes this genre so relatable and comforting for mass consumption? I'll analyze the tropes and arcs that make us fawn over such a shallow and light genre of film, and what separated the greats from the simply mediocre. So steal your dads car, use that fake ID to snag a keg, and I'll meet everyone at the water tower at 10!!!