Get in Losers, We’re Reviewing “Mean Girls”: The Movie Musical
Faithe J Day faitheday.medium.com
A few movies have significantly influenced my life and personality, and “Mean Girls” is one of them. Gaining popularity from 2003–2004, I was thirteen years old when I first saw the film, and it…
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A few movies have significantly influenced my life and personality, and “Mean Girls” is one of them. Gaining popularity from 2003–2004, I was thirteen years old when I first saw the film, and it sparked my love for comedy and costume design. In a time before popular streaming platforms, I purchased the DVD version of the film and watched every interview, director’s commentary, and deleted scene that accompanied the movie more times than I can count. Consequently, “Mean Girls” is one of those films I can recite from start to finish, and to say I am a “Mean Girls” fan is a vast understatement.

But, if you’ve been here for a while, you know that I am also an “aca-fan,” or academic specializing in analyzing all of my favorite fandoms. Specifically, I am an intersectional film and media studies scholar with a background in studying cultural anthropology, online communities, and youth culture. Therefore, my appreciation for “Mean Girls” goes beyond fashion, iconic phrases, and fandom. I admire how the film skillfully communicates the sociocultural politics of the “girl world” and…