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The classic coming-of-age novel that inspired a new TV series remains timeless and necessary, on the page and screen.
Netflix’s adaptation of “Forever,” developed by Mara Brock Akil, brings Blume’s themes into a modern context, reminding a new ...
Since its publication in 1975, Judy Blume's young adult novel Forever... has stirred controversy for its frank exploration of ...
Now, though, we’re in the middle of yet another Judy Blume renaissance. While the first was kicked off by the release of the ...
Judy Blume has developed another winner, as Netflix's new drama series has debuted to strong Rotten Tomatoes scores from ...
It is undeniable that Netflix adaptation always brings out the best in any source material. This is also the case for the newest series, which just got released on Netflix.
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil talks reinventing Judy Blume novel 'Forever' in her own image. — 'What ...
The Netflix TV show, created by Mara Brock Akil, captures perfectly the spirit of Blume’s writing, with a few twists. Katherine and Michael become Black Gen-Zer Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin ...
Judy Blume’s iconic novel about young love, Forever, was reimagined for Netflix by showrunner and executive producer Mara Brock Akil and premiered on May 8. The original story was known for its ...
Bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein will present "How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us" at noon Wednesday, May 21 ...
Mara Brock Akil returns with Forever, a fresh Netflix take on Judy Blume’s novel, redefining first love for a new generation.
Developed by Mara Brock Akil, Forever reimagines Blume’s 1975 of the same name, telling the love story of two Black teens, played by Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., who explore romance and their ...