Booksmart

(2019) is a modern coming-of-age classic that subverts traditional teen comedy tropes through its focus on female friendship and intellectual overachievers. Directed by Olivia Wilde in her feature debut, the film follows academic superstars Amy and Molly as they attempt to cram four years of missed partying into one night before graduation. Development and Screenplay Evolution

: Initially written by Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins, the first version centered on the girls' quest to find boyfriends for prom. Booksmart

: Premiering at SXSW, the film grossed nearly five times its modest $6 million budget worldwide. (2019) is a modern coming-of-age classic that subverts

: Booksmart received critical acclaim, earning a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and winning the Golden Tomato Award for Best-Reviewed Comedy of 2019. : Premiering at SXSW, the film grossed nearly

A of its subversion of teen movie tropes? Booksmart - Creating the Aura of Freedom in Cinematography