Foreword Stephen Tropiano
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Cinematic Image of Youth
Social Representation and Genre Theory
The Study of Youth, In and Out of Movies
Chapter 2. Youth in School: Academics and Attitude
Contexts and Trends in the Subgenre
School Kids
Transforming the Nerd
Delinquents and Their Avenues of Anger
Resisting Rebels
The Labor of Being Popular
The Sensitive Athlete
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Delinquent Youth: Having Fun, on the Loose, in Trouble
Contexts and Trends in the Subgenre
Delinquent Styles
Deviant Dancing
Natural Encounters
Tough Girls
Crime Until 1999
Crime after Columbine
Conclusion
Chapter 4. The Youth Horror Film: Slashers and the Supernatural
Contexts and Trends in the Subgenre
Horror Stories
The Slasher/Stalker Film
Supernatural Movies
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Youth Romance: Falling in Love and the Fallout of Sex
Contexts and Trends in the Subgenre
From Adolescent Ardor to Juggling Gender
Family Matters
Proms
Losing Virginity
Being Queer
Pregnancy
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Conclusion: Youth Cinema into a New Century
Afterword: Imagine Becoming Someone Catherine Driscoll
Appendix A. Filmography of Youth Films, 1980–2013
Appendix B. Subjective Superlative Lists
Notes
Bibliography
Index