For years, YA blockbusters have been high-stakes, high-action, and fantasy-driven.

For years, YA blockbusters have been high-stakes, high-action, and fantasy-driven. But, perhaps thanks to concern that Millennials are suffering from “supernatural exhaustion,” Hollywood could be starting to move in a “more realistic direction” with their young adult fare. Recently optioned Eleanor & Park is a love story between two regular 16-year-olds, and could help usher in the return of the normal teen movie. (The Wire)