Netflix’s Mixtape Brings On Nostalgia For The Whole Family

movie
Written By Kristen Maldonado

Set in pre-Y2K Spokane, Netflix’s Mixtape follows middleschooler Beverly Moody (Gemma Brooke Allen) who discovers a mixtape made by her late parents. When the tape is eaten up by a tape deck, she sets out on a mission to find and listen to each and every song, believing they contain a special message just for her. With the help of new friends, she learns more about her mom and dad — and herself.

Young actors Gemma Brooke Allen, Audrey Hsieh, and Olga Petsa make a wonderful trio as they dive into the past while making new friendships and memories. Through the power of music, Beverly goes on a journey of self discovery that helps her discover who she is while also bringing her closer to her parents. While set in the late 1990s, Mixtape embraces 1980s to early 2000s culture in its music and references, with callbacks including Back To The Future, N*SYNC, and even Britney Spears.

A feel-good movie about connecting with your roots, making friends, and finding yourself, Mixtape is a can’t miss film for the whole family. Mixtape is out on Netflix now.

Kristen Maldonado

Kristen Maldonado is an entertainment journalist, critic, and on-camera host. She is the founder of the outlet Pop Culture Planet and hosts its inclusion-focused video podcast of the same name. You can find her binge-watching your next favorite TV show, interviewing talent, and championing representation in all forms. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, a member of the Critics Choice Association, Latino Entertainment Journalists Association, and the Television Academy, and a 2x Shorty Award winner. She's also been featured on New York Live, NY1, The List TV, Den of Geek, Good Morning America, Insider, MTV, and Glamour.

http://www.youtube.com/kaymaldo
Previous

The Sex Lives Of College Girls Picked Up For Season 2
Next

The First Two Episodes Of Marvel’s Hawkeye Are A Beautiful Tribute To New York City And Broadway