The Timeless Legacy of Speak (2004) | Kristen Stewart's Most Overlooked Role
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Speak was originally a book written by Laurie Halse Anderson that was published in 1999. Nobody expected the book to blow up but it did to the point of becoming part of the curriculum at some schools and universities around the US.
In 2004, the novel was adapted into an underrated movie gem starring Kristen Stewart. In 2018 Speak was reborn yet again and turned into a graphic novel. In this video I revisit the story of Speak and talk about its significance and legacy.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Into
0:41 - Introduction of the main character - Melinda Sordino
4:59 - Family dynamic / Parents
8:49 - School life / Teachers
11:39 - The importance of art / Symbolism
18:27 - Friendships / The significance of other supporting teen characters
24:34 - The handling of SA / Melinda’s attacker - Krátké a kreslené filmy
I read this book when I was about 14, and it was so powerful, and still stays with me to this very day. Kristen Stewart showed just how powerful of an actress she is at only 14, and I'd show this movie to anyone who claims that she can't act.
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Not 14. Kristen Stewart was 12 years old 2 months before she filmed it! Let that sink in. She was 13 years old when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
I was raped by an acquaintance the summer before my freshman year of college and although I was older than Melinda, I was equally ill-equipped to handle it and I also shut down emotionally. I wasn’t able to tell anyone for more than a year and reading Speak, relating to Melinda, and seeing myself and the way I felt but was unable to articulate reflected on the pages was critical to restarting myself and my life. Before I read Speak, I wasn’t going to make it. I think this book saved my life.
I’m so glad you did make it, thank you for sharing ❤
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people like you are just so incredibly brave and wonderful souls, I hope you are doing well and get the pique of healing- you only deserve the best! ❤️
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Being raped at 15 by a really popular boy that told everyone I was a whore and everyone treated me like an outcast. When I read this book and saw this movie my freshman year I related to it so much. I think every young person should read this book because it'll help them understand that they don't always know what someone has went through.
I hate male humans sm I once helped a girl who was raped by the guy who was everyones crush at vocational school and because I'm a lesbian they said I only want to f*ck her and that "I can't get her to join the LGBT side" even though I only wanted to help not flirt and I made everything worse because they told everyone that she's a lesbian too and then she got bullied more so we fell out of contact I still feel guilty I couldn't do more so I hope you Had a better support system I could give her
I'm so sorry, I hope the truth came out and that guy is rotting.
I’m so sorry
I’m sorry that happened to you. I hope you are able to find some peace in this life. My daddy always said “living well is the best revenge”
The scene where she is in the cafeteria and he comes behind her and puts his hands on the table always stayed with me. It was so disturbing, she was shivering like hurt prey and he was a predator engulfing her.
i remember not long after my assault, i found out about this movie and id rewatch the ending where they find andy and melinda in the closet over and over again. for years i craved for something like that to happen to my attacker, the thought of him coming back to my school and back into my life haunted me, but the thought of everyone knowing what he did to me, and everyone rejecting him like they did to andy was something i wanted so much. the movie is very important to me and helped me take steps to move on with my life and open up about what had happened to me, its easily my favourite movie of all time
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the only thing that made me feel a certain way about this movie was them cutting the line “i said no”. which in my opinion was one of the most powerful parts of the book
I agree I think that had to do a lot with her speaking up, but also she didn't have to say anything. Her pushing against him, trying to scream, her body language, attempting to go talk to her friends meaning leave, was enough signs that andy ignored. He knows he violated her.
This is a painfully overlooked movie, but damn it’s a good one. I am so glad you’re doing this film, Kristen Stewart was incredible in that film, really a star imo
One of my favourite parts in the books was her thoughts after her parents give her the drawing supplies. About how much she wanted to tell them how much it ment and how the moment past and she missed the opportunity.
I HIGHLY recommend “Wintergirls”, written by the same author of “Speak”. It deals with the destruction eating disorders can cause, especially in adolescent girls. It’s been years since I’ve read it and there’s still parts of the book that stick with me. The way the book is written was so unique to me, I’ve never seen anything like it before and reading about how every aspect of the main character’s life buckles under the stress and pain she suffers was life-changing
I read and re-read that book so many times, it was so comforting to me
I read that book at the height of my ED, and after in recovery. Then I bought it. One of my favorite books!
I read Wintergirls in high school and it fucked me up so bad
though I wasn't SA'd, this book and movie seems so relatable, such a core essence to my 13-14 year old experience that it was hard not to tear up.
also the "never in a million years, would I want to relive 13-14" is one of the main parts I love and remember about this video. That time was affected by quarantine, equally bad, I thought it was just me. Will read the book and watch the movie. Seems like a new gem
I remember seeing this movie as a 19/20 yr old back when it came out and it really struck a chord with me. After I was raped in 2009, this movie helped me feel less alone. I watched it and cried so much. It was so hard to watch after what I endured, but her journey towards healing was so cathartic. I'm 37 now and this movie still resonates with me.
I was 14 when I first watched the film it helped me cope with the trauma of being sexually abused I was at a low point in my life at the time I'm 32 now
The timing is so weird. I've been wanting to watch Speak again. Kristen does an amazing job playing Melinda. I was never raped, but the isolation she experiences in school brings back painful memories.
I also felt a lot of isolation in high school. I did feel comfort in reading and watching speak. It felt bleak. The muted colors screamed high school, either that one class that connects with you. I too have my fair share of painful memories. I was diagnosed with ocd and I had bad anxiety. It was fatiguing. However it wasn’t all bad. I had one favorite class: social studies was great. In freshman and junior years, my teacher was awesome! He was so funny and kind and light hearted.
I read the book in high school and was blown away at how realistic Melinda’s character felt. Most writers approach this kind of deeply traumatized angst young teen with little accuracy or profoundness, but Anderson fully captured the cynicism, depression, and emotional conflict that pretty much everyone goes through, regardless of whether they’ve faced the same circumstances of Melinda or not. It instantly became a favorite novel of mine and I watched the movie almost immediately after. I earnestly believe it to be mandatory reading for any teenager and am glad it remains timeless throughout different generations. Great analysis of an incredible story, I’m really loving all the videos on this channel so far.
Also, if I may add, one detail I really loved from the book is that when Ivy goes to the girls bathroom to find Melinda after she had a breakdown in the art room, and they both talk and and make a list of “guys to stay away from” (fronted with Andy), Ivy says that it was Mr. Freeman who sent her. Since the list in the bathroom led to more girls having an outlet to express how they felt preyed on by Andy and helped Melinda gain the confidence to formally speak up, that little act of support from Mr. Freeman single handedly helped Melinda and others immensely. It’s a small detail but it goes to show how important empathy and support towards survivors of sexual assault (or any sort of trauma) can be.
Honestly I could drone on about how good it is, No wonder it’s so timeless.
10:02 "They either the chillest people on earth or pure tyrants. I guess it depends on what part of history they like the most". Girl that gave me chills. You said it so nonchalantly and moved on, but it's so true
this book changed my life in seventh grade. i wish every single woman read it before age 14
I agree, I was the exact same as Melinda when I was 14.
As someone who was assaulted by an adult who was a trusted adult, it was very hard for me to tell my mom or my therapist at the time what happened. In the end I did and a few days later I read this book. I felt so recognized and seen, I was 14 at the time and going through awful things, but I was no longer silent about it. This book helped me in so many ways, thank you so much for making this video
i remember watching this movie on youtube, back in 2016 when i was trying to process a lot of trauma. i was 14 and i would re watch it over and over. i felt like Melinda's silence, loneliness and depression represented how i felt too and it felt cathartic for me at that really difficult time in my life. i'm 21 now and still trying to heal from a lot of stuff but this video took me back to that time in my life for a moment and what a powerful and special film this is. i'm so glad someone is talking about it. ps. i love your videos sm
i used to do the same thing too! im turning 20 this year, it’s crazy how fast time has gone by.
Woah, I used to do the same thing. It was uploaded in several 15 minute parts and I had all of them on my iPod classic. Apparently it’s helped so many of us ♥️
i randomly saw this one day many years ago. it was such a powerful movie. the effect it has that she can't make herself speak. it's so emotional. very realistic and beautifully portrayed. one her best performances.
So I read this book when I was quite young, after suffering from a SA. I saw the movie soon after. I really feel this book is so important and I learned a lot from it. I always considered this book to be one of the reasons I started to open up in therapy about what had happened. So it was part of healing for me. Weirdly, lol I became friends with one of the actresses that played one of Melindas "old" friends years later. (I won't say who for privacy) She told me a lot about the behind the scenes of this movie, and how Kristen Stewart was really nice and they talked online for a few years afterwards. She said Kristen was like "I know I'm not the best actress ever, but I will definitely keep working at it and improving" LOL. (no shade I love Kristen, I personally think she is great even this early on, I just thought that was interesting,) she said that the kids all had a lot of fun together and she felt like it was nice for them all and she felt that Kristen enjoyed just being goofy with all of them. So its weird that this book and film pop up from time to time in my life in all different ways.
That's so cute
It’s a shame _Speak_ doesn’t get more coverage despite the pedigree of its star and the fact that it’s become a classic for a generation of youth and required reading in many schools. I think the only CZcamsr to even make videos about it is Chris Stuckmann.
Yeah I saw his and decided to do one too
i related so much to this book/movie growing up. this story will forever hold a special place in my heart.
this is the movie that clued me into how bizzare the acting in twilight was and that it was none of the actor's faults
This book had a grip on me, still does. Laurie certainly knows how to write in a way that destroys me emotionally. Being raped at 14 and then blackmailed to continue the abuse until I was 18, this story hurt me in the best way possible. I’m 25 now, still healing, but way further ahead than I was as a teen.
I remember reading this book in middle school as part of our curriculum. It's stayed with me as a now 22 year-old, especially after I was sexually assaulted at 20 years old by a close friend in college. I went through a similar period of time where I stayed home constantly, refused to talk to professors, friends, etc. When I reported the asshole, the university didn't do much, just gave him a slap on the wrist and forced him to take a few gender equality classes. It drained me even more. I'm honestly surprised I made it to graduation. It was a really difficult time for me, and I can't even begin to imagine going through something like this as a minor.
That's because men are always a threat with their dirty thoughts you can't be friends with them as a woman believe me most men think about hurting girls and women
As an artist myself, I've always loved that art became a coping mechanism for Melinda.
Never read the book but have seen the movie a few times. There is a scene in the movie where Melinda picks up a poster of Maya Angelou who was raped and adopted muteness.
Wow I didn't piece that together either! In the book she kind of talks to the poster of Maya Angelou, looking up to her. Such an important aspect too.
I recently watched this movie for the first time, and I was completely shocked at how mature and talented Kirsten Stewart was at 14! Also I wish I watched this when I was younger, and I definitely would recommend for any 13-16 year olds. I loved this film, and I’m so glad you made a video on it! 💗
This is such a great adaptation. Kristen Stewart is so good in this role. The scene where she sneaks into a hospital to take nap has stayed with me for the past 16 years
I remember resonating with that scene in the book. That's what happens when you're depressed. You wander to places, and escape in the lives of others there. It helps you feel better. It's reckless in nature but when you're so low, you don't really care about yourself or your safety. A hospital is a safe place though, that would've been so nice.
I read this book so long ago but the scene in which the hockey team intervenes on Melinda's behalf has always stuck with me and I think it's because it such a vivid example of girls protecting girls. The don't know Melinda very well but they don't hesitate for a second to get her out of the situation and and it's so cathartic after so many chilling incidents are either ignored or unnoticed.
I'm not an SA survivor myself. But as someone who was a very depressed teen. Speak absolutely spoke to me in an amazing way and I'm glad for any teen who has read it. It was an amazing read truly
I think back on this movie often when I see the different roles she’s taken throughout her career. She’s done some really meaningful work but for some reason Speak remains the most powerful to me
This is one of my favorite kristen Stewart movies I was 14 years old when I watched it this movie helped me
The Christmas scene when her parents gift her art supplies was powerful to me
The book is a modern classic and the movie is criminally underrated because it’s a made for TV movie. The part in the movie were she shows her art teacher her secret closet is so meaningful to me.
I'd like to believe that for at least a moment, the teacher was reconsidering his decision to quit teaching. Many teachers say that they replay moments like this to sustain them.
I wasn't assaulted but I had severe anxiety and depression through my childhood and this movie was so relatable. I had selective mutism, self harmed and panic attacks and had no one who understood what I was going through.
I related a lot with the character of speak but I was never assaulted. I was , and I suppose still am, a quiet girl that kept to herself. Isolated from others. It was great seeing this sort of small representation in the book and movie
I had to read this book in freshman English class, we read it all together as a class and after we finished it we got to watch the movie. When I say the ENTIRE class was silent when we got to the part where she tells you about the party.
i was assigned this book to read my freshman year of high school and was genuinely shocked. it felt like my teacher had somehow known that my summer before freshman year played out almost exactly the same way and that i was feeling exactly the way melinda felt (isolated, empty, etc etc). i finished it ahead of the class and my teacher then gave me wintergirls to read, but it didn't resonate in the same way. i adored speak but likely won't read it again because it was just too real.
Read this book in 6th grade then watched the movie, I think it's a great book and movie. Melinda felt relatable in someways (sadly). I'm glad you covered this and it was well done:)
This movie taught me to use art to express ALL of my emotions, not just the happy ones. For the longest time, I only wanted to draw things that made people happy, but when I started using vent art for my stress and trauma, I started actually feeling happier
i saw this movie on television one night while in high school and ended up buying the book a couple years later. i think the story in both are really important to young woman going through life, trying to navigate trauma of any kind. i was not aware there was a graphic novel but might look into purchasing it.
now having kids of my own, esp one that just turned 13, i want to pass the story on to them so they can experience these tales in the safe space of a book.
I’m out here sobbing about a movie I’ve never even seen. I needed this movie when I was entering high school. But I still need this movie almost 10 years later as a 24 year old.
I totally forgot about this movie!! I watched this during the summer in high school and I remember really loving it. I've never had a similar situation happen to me, but I enjoyed Melinda's story of overcoming her pain and the growth that she achieves throughout the movie. Thank you so much for jogging my memory and making a video on this great movie!
I’m always happy when someone talks about this movie. I saw it as a teen on CZcams and loved it. I’ve watched it so many times and it sticks with me cuz I find Melinda so relatable as someone who is quiet and struggles with depression. This will probably always be my favorite Kristen Stewart performance and imo her best. This movie means so much to me.
I read the book my freshman year of highschool and stuck with me ever since. I think everyone should read it. Years later i watched the movie and was blown away how well they adapted the movie from the book. Im 26 now and still think of this book fondly. 10/10
THE movie that proves that Kristen Stewart can act.
This movie is always so jarring to me because it was filmed at my old high school. A school i would eventually transfer from due to similar feelings of isolation and stress. It was in that transition to a new school that i started finding my voice and confidence.
I read this book and watched this movie in the beginning of 9th grade and it played such a huge part in not only my high school years but also my life in general. I was raped as a kid and I truly thought there was no way to describe my feelings and I had to stay silent about it for the rest of my life, this book/movie really changed my perspective for the better. I love this movie so so so much 💞
I read the book in 10th grade (2011, I believe). We also watched the movie. There was actually a guy who argued that she wasn't raped in the book cause she didn't say no...
Geez 😢
Reminds me of someone I know 😑
I remember reading this books obsessively in school. Now I've graduated....I need to buy this book. And the graphic novel I didn't know was a thing! 😱
I had a class in 8th grade where this was assigned. I fell in love with the empowerment this book's content has. We had a raffle for another LHA book because I loved the book so much.
When I was assaulted as a kid.. I felt so alone. I found speak at Barnes and noble when I was 11 and it made me feel seen and I’ll always be greatful for finding it and it’s the only book I’ve kept throughout the years
Wonderful analysis. I really love the actress playing her mom. She is a really great character in the sharp objects miniseries, I would love your thoughts on that and the way Gillian Flynn tackles female rage and generational trauma.
That's a great idea I absolutely enjoyed both the book and the adaptation
Speak, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Strike!, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Virgin Suicides are underrated high school films.
aside from a really incredible portrayal of the aftermath of assault, this movie/book captures the kind of profound loneliness some folks go through at this age that doesn't get portrayed properly often. definitely an underrated story.
I read this book when i was 13 and it became one of my favourites. I was SA'd at a party when i was 17 and a year later i picked up this book again, and it hit me so much harder being able to relate. Its so sad how this experience is so common among young women
I remember reading this book in freshmen year and watching the movie. one of the greatest books I've ever read, it really re-lit my love for reading.
This movie helped me tell my mom about my assaults
Andy in the movie made me wonder if he was even aware of what he did, but then at the end when he tried to hurt her again, I was like: yeah he knew what he was doing. Give this boy an oscar, because he acted as if he was so dumbfounded and didn't know what happened.
I don't like when rapists are seen as monsters or not human, because they are human. And it pushes that narrative that rapists are only monsters. But rapists can be anyone. They can be good people in society. They can be people who are activists for sexual assault. Because it's about power. It's about having their cake and eating it too, and that's very human. It's terrifying
I Read this book at 13 a few months after being sexually assaulted and it was so comforting to read and it honestly changed my life every woman should read it.
I absolutely enjoyed the movie adaptation of speak I haven't read the book yet this movie is totally underrated kristen did a great job in the film she was young when she did the film it really helped me while I was coping with my trauma of being sexually abused
Reading this book I bawled my eyes out, watching the film also made me bawl my eyes out because both are incredible. And they reminded me of events that sadly happened to me.
I also, had the honor of meeting Laurie Halse Anderson when I was younger after I had read the book and had seen the movie. And she was amazingly intelligent in person as well. She was a guest speaker at my High School and it was incredible hearing her speak about her work.
I absolutely loved Speak when I first saw it as a teenager. It was exactly what I needed to watch when I was that age. I must admit I was a bit disappointed with how they changed the ending to her confessing her secret to her mother instead of the teacher. I think it comes down to preference, because both endings are good and tbh Ive been able to appreciate the movie ending more, with time. Its such a small detail that some might deem insignificant (and tbh it kind of is, cause at the end, whats important is that Melida finally felt like she could trust an adult who loves her with what happened, either way). But i guess I was just a bit disappointed at that time because I felt that Melinda and the teacher built such a nice friendship throughout the movie, and it felt like Melinda was choosing the teacher for the care he demonstrated towards her throughout the novel, rather than because "this is your mom, so she is the one you SHOULD tell this stuff to", you know? Almost felt a bit more earned that it was the teacher. Anyway, thats just my opinion. I absolutely love all your analysis and POV and I am so lucky that I found your channel ❤️
I read this book when I was in 8th grade, along with the outsiders for my English class. We also watched the movies for both books. Haven’t thought of this movie since until now
I felt so connected to this book when I was 13 and I found it in my school library… I could relate to the feeling of being an onlooker who always wanted to escape. My favorite scene in the book is when she skips school to lay in a hospital bed. I had dreamed of that scenario so many times… I just wanted some rest.
Just had to comment again and say that you make some incredible points here. I agree one thing so unique about this film is it doesn’t give you a boogeyman - not really. It doesn’t totally pander to teenagers and excuse all decision making as acceptable due to youth. Even as a teenager I remember thinking that was rare. Because most YA narratives are solely meant to offer intrigue and comfort to teenagers and they’re so afraid of seeming “preachy” that they offer no criticism of teen protagonists at all - no matter how warranted it is
This was the 2nd movie I every saw her in (1st was Panic Room & I watched Twilight after) I was a fan every since.
I read this book when I was like 10 and I cried twice. It was a wave of emotions and it’s ranked as my favorite book of all time.
I'm so glad you made a video about this movie because it's one movie that never fails to cross my mind and I think it's so underrated and no one pays much attention to it, I feel like this movie is so important and everyone needs to watch it. my favorite scene is in the end when she's talking to her mom about what happened and what she's been going through and ughhh it's just so good. Young Kristen was so amazing in this movie.
This book, movie, and comic reached so many many many people. Its painful knowing what connects us all but I'm thankful for such a smart and honest piece of media that spoke for us. Em Carroll is an artist I really love and appreciate (I have a Medusa they drew back in 2015 tattooed on me) and the work they did for the comic moved me deeply.
I also loved the positive men in her life. Like you pointed out it could be easy for her to write men off all together but the men in her life ARE positive. They help her grow into a person who can not just speak but shout.
when i was in high school we had to read this book in our english class. although what i went through is no where near melindas story i truly related to her feelings of isolation and depression. my english teacher pulled me aside after class one day and expressed how she wanted to add speak to her curriculum to help out young women's journey as they go through high school. she told me that this book reminded her of me and was hoping that i could get something out of it. ive never had a teacher care for me like that. we watched the film in class too and i was the only bawling my eyes out. out of all books ive read growing up this one stuck to me the most
I remember seeing the movie in 2005, when I was in 9th grade and in 10th grade we read it in English class. Kristian Stewart was great in the movie.
At the end, when you said this movie feels cozy- it perfectly describes how I feel. Strangely enough, this is a comfort movie for me. It feels like I’m watching my 17 year old self and it always makes me emotional, but I feel cozy at the same time? I don’t know how to describe it, but I love all the changes in the movie and it’s really special to me.
I have enjoyed this book and movie for years and I think it’s just so incredible and has amazing symbolism and messages. It’s such a powerful story and it still sticks with me and I still go back to it even after all these years
Man my 6th grade English teacher made fun of my stutter infront of the whole class. I had had an allergic reaction to some medication but at that time I had no idea what was wrong and my parents thought I had a tumor. After almost 15 years of basicly relearning how to talk but the stutter comes back when I’m exhausted. Everytime I stutter I think about that English teacher. Weirdly enough I had that teachers daughter for freshman algebra and that teacher thought it was cool to call me out in the middle of class about me very obviously having a mental breakdown, first time I cried infront of “strangers”. No one ever talks about who actually bullies the students at school, short pseudo teacher/pe coach power tripping shit heads
I feel like we dont give Kristen Stewart enough credit as an actress because we dislike Bella swan. It took me a few years to realize that Kristen is Kristen and not Bella.
I sent this to my mom in hopes that she’ll begin to understand. Thank you so much for making this. It may have legitimately changed my life for the better. Depends on how mom reacts, lol.
❤❤❤ ur so brave love
i’m so glad my mom had this dvd cause i loved kristen in twilight and so i was like ooo what’s this. and after that i continued to defend her and her acting bc that movie was hella good
I remember rediscovering this movie after Twilight came out and was even MORE obsessed with KS. this storyline is definitely one of my all time favs
Watched Speak last night for the first time in over 10 years after seeing you post a new video! I absolutely love your analysis and commentary. Another amazing piece of work!
I read this book so many times in 7th grade my teacher gave me her copy of it I still have it 10 years later
Omg I just thought I wanted to rewatch some of your videos and you posted a new one in a second!! 💗💗💗
Just found this channel and it is a gold mine!!
The graphic novel adaptation was also very good, highly recommended.
I am OBSESSED with your content!!! It’s so good!!!
im so glad a video is being made of this, my 8th grade teacher made us read the book and watch the movie and laurie halse anderson has been a staple author of my life ever since.
This book found me right after I was bonded to Melinda through shared experience. I’ve held it very close to me since. Thank you for coving this
I love this film and I'm so glad you made a video on it! 👍❣️
Dave, the bus driver, and Mr. Freeman are such sweethearts
This was required reading for my freshman high school English class and it should be for all students that age.
Powerful novel the movie missed a few things that were so so crucial
This was one of my favorite young adult books I read when I was 16 years old. It was the first young adult book I read about a serious topic and it has stuck with me ever since. I love your video essays by the way! ❤
i absolutely love the way you put this video together. Thank you so much!
My English class read this book my freshman year. I related so deeply it gave me the courage to come forward.
Thank you for this video. Speak the book and movie impacted me in such a deep way. At the time I wasn’t fully aware of what I was reading but I am thankful for learning about such serious topics as a teen. The movie is great because it is actual normal looking teens playing such realistic characters. I am so glad Speak is still here teaching the next generation.
Can’t wait to watch this and share it everywhere. Cuz I’m posting from Florida 🚩❤️🔥 you do so much great work thank youuu this will be a great teaching tool to show folks
This was an amazing video! I had never heard of the book or film, but I'm very interested in exploring it. Great jon
I love ur videos, u are very factual and informative and I love that u don’t muddle the reviews of characters and media with ur opinion, u separate the two and it helps me look at the subject of ur videos objectively and with a closer look into the little details u bring to light 🎉
i’m so happy i found this channel, omg
This was an excellent video, very eloquent. I've always loved speak so much.
Every video on this channel is nothing short of superb ❤️ I love this video so much I’m going to go watch Speak later.
Such a good video! Thank you so much!
A friend of mine recommended this book to me in 10th grade and it’s one of the most impactful books I’ve ever. I think about it so often and reread it every couple of years. I can’t explain how much this book means to me.