The movie Clueless, drawing inspiration from Jane Austen’s Emma, offers an enjoyable and thoughtful look at adolescence, love, and finding yourself that remains relatable even now. It features fashionable scenes, performances that feel genuine, and a plot that flows well, successfully combining comedy and emotion to appeal to people who appreciate both traditional literature and ‘90s teen movies. It's become a belove…

Alicia Silverstone performs well as the character of a privileged young woman who possesses considerable wealth but lacks practicality. While she might appear naive, there's more to her than meets the eye; when she successfully brings together two teachers, “Mr. Hall” (Wallace Shawn) and “Miss Geist” (Twink Caplan), in a romantic connection, she begins to wonder if she could assist others—possibly even herself. Her i…

This film brings back memories of my childhood, and I suspect my appreciation for it differs from many viewers'. What appealed to me was actually a dislike—I found one character particularly unlikable. Seeing her throughout the movie just seemed absurd, which I found amusing. A standout line has always been: "Why would I listen to you? Your a virgin that can't drive!" It still makes me laugh.

**Truly one of the finest teen movies around.** Teen films often end up being pretty awful. There have been times I’ve really gone after them, and generally speaking, it's a genre I dislike because of its silliness. However, this comedy about privileged young women is an exception—a film aimed at teenagers that manages to be both well-made and sophisticated while also offering satire, a sharp critique of the mater…