Judy Blume
‘Forever’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Gets a Winsome Modern Makeover From Netflix
Creator Mara Brock Akil's take on the 1975 YA classic moves the action to 2018 Los Angeles, following two Black teens as they navigate the ups and downs of first love.
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Netflix to Release Judy Blume Series Adaptation ‘Forever’ in May
The series will follow the love story of two Black teens Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), young athletes who become each other's first love.
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Rachel McAdams Received “Play-Length Notes” From Judy Blume
For her role as the matriarch in 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,' the actress was coached by the revered author: “All we really wanted was to make her happy.”
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‘Judy Blume Forever’ Directors on the Beloved Author’s Appeal: “People Feel Connected to Judy Blume as a Person”
Emmy-nominated directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok talk about the enduring legacy of the author and eponymous subject of their documentary.
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Guest Column: Judy Blume Has Always Been There
The author is having a moment with a doc special and a film based on her most famous novel — but she’s long been a guide for young people’s self-discovery.
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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review: Rachel McAdams in a Judy Blume Adaptation That Was Worth the Wait
Kelly Fremon Craig ('The Edge of Seventeen') adapts the beloved novel about a girl on the cusp of puberty, with Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie and Kathy Bates co-starring.
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Next Big Thing: Abby Ryder Fortson Takes on the Role of a Lifetime in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
The 15-year-old actress stars in the long-awaited Judy Blume adaptation; here, she tells THR about her path to the big screen.
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Judy Blume Clarifies Comments About Being “Behind” J.K. Rowling: “Taken Out of Context”
The author is now stating, "I stand with the trans community and vehemently disagree with anyone who does not fully support equality and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people."
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‘Judy Blume Forever’ Review: An Author of Timeless Classics Gets a Charming Doc Tribute
Davino Pardo and Leah Wolchok co-direct this Sundance documentary about the life and lasting impact of the children's and young adult author.
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Sundance: After 29 Books, Judy Blume Finally Tells Her Own Story in New Doc
'Judy Blume Forever' looks at the legacy of the pioneering young adult fiction writer at a time when many of the issues she confronted — book banning, abortion, antisemitism — are still shockingly topical.
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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Trailer: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson Prove Coming of Age Is a Life-Long Journey
Lionsgate's big screen take on the Judy Blume classic, which also stars Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie, will hit theaters on April 28.
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