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Karl Delossantos
Mar 02, 2020
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Today’s recommendation is for Booksmart — streaming on Hulu. This R-rated comedy, directed by actress Olivia Wilde in her directorial debut, has more than just a plot in common with Superbad. Beanie Feldstein — who co-leads the film with Kaitlyn Dever — is also Jonah Hill’s little sister. But don’t let the comparisons deter you. This movie stands all on its own.

Here’s what it’s about: Molly (Feldstein) and Amy (Dever) have been friends since childhood, but have never connected with their classmates who they have always seen as slack offs. However, on the eve of their high school graduation, they find out that those same “slack offs” have gotten into the same top universities as they did. Determined to not let high school go to waste, they have a hilariously debaucherous (and sometimes illegal) Grad night. [Trailer]

Why you should watch it: I don’t think I’ve laughed harder at a movie in theaters. There’s so much…

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