The Genius of Easy A

A video essay analyzing the teen comedy, Easy A (2010), specifically its characters, dialogue, tropes, and themes.

Chapters:
00:00-01:17 intro and spoilers
01:18-03:40 background
03:41-05:45 movie vs script
05:46-09:44 "unrealistic" dialogue
09:45-12:42 subverting the 4th wall
12:43-16:15 olive penderghast
16:16-19:38 rhiannon
19:39-21:21 mean girl trope
21:22-23:08 role reversal
23:09-24:41 character want vs need
24:42-30:06 woodchuck todd
30:07-34:53 olive's parents
34:54-36:49 theme
36:50-37:17 ending

Art by Joyblivion on Instagram

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   • Anne Hathaway gets offended during in...  
   • 'The Avengers' Interviews: Scarlet Jo...  
   • Emma Stone at the "Easy A" premiere  
   • Easy A: Emma Stone - Buzzine Interviews  
   • 'Easy A' Interview with Emma Stone  
   • 'Easy A' Interview with Director Will...  
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