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Rating: PG
Service: Disney+

Leo Borlock is an average kid at an average school in an average town where nothing ever happens. Everything changes however when an anything-but-average stranger named “Star Girl” enters the scene and turns everything upside down. Based on the well-known novel by Jerry Spinelli, Disney’s “Star Girl” seeks to bring an updated version of the story to the public via their ever-expanding streaming service Disney+. Fans of the book should know that the movie deviates a little from its literary counterpart, however, it’s message of self-acceptance and growing into your own person remains unchanged. Grace VanderWaal, the breakout star of “America’s Got Talent” season 11, gives a fantastic performance as the confident and quirky titular character with a sincerity that often eludes even seasoned actors. The film makes good use of its music to shape and progress the film, utilizing a solid mixture of original and licensed music. Honestly, I found the movie to be surprisingly endearing. The film made me feel like I was in high school again, a time that I look back at fondly. While I’ve never read the book, all in all I think that “Star Girl” is a fun watch from start to finish. 

Peer Rating: 4/5

The Letter for the King

Rating: TV-PG
Service: Netflix

Fans of the fantasy genre should definitely check out this Netflix original. “The Letter for the King” follows a young prospective knight on a quest to prevent a catastrophic war and discover his true potential along the way. The production quality and writing are impressive with a charming young cast. 

Peer Rating: 4/5

The Big Show Show

Rating: TV-G
Service: Netflix

WWE star Paul Wight, popularly known as “Big Show” stars in “The Big Show Show.” This new sitcom follows the Wight family as they navigate life through zany and drama-filled challenges. While it may not be perfect, “Big Show” adds his own unique flare to an otherwise standard premise. 

Peer Rating: 3/5

*Zeitgeist articles are written as reviews, not recommendations.