My Old Asshas proven to be a massive streaming hit on Prime Video, and it’s a timely reminder to check out director Megan Park’s first movie,The Fallout, starring Jenna Ortega. Park started out as an actor, best known for her TV role as Grace Bowman inThe Secret Life of the American Teenager, but she’s since become an acclaimed filmmaker.My Old Assis her sophomore feature, and with 90% on Rotten Tomatoesand impressive streaming viewership numbers, it’s made her a household name.
My Old Assis a unique take on the coming-of-age genre. Like many coming-of-age films, it revolves around a young adult who’s eager to spread her wings and enjoy the independence of adulthood, but unlike most coming-of-age films, she has a direct line to her older self, who’s filled with regret and world-weary wisdom.Before Park helmedMy Old Ass, she made her feature directorial debut with a different coming-of-age movie,The Fallout, in 2021. Anyone who was touched byMy Old Ass’ heartbreaking endingneeds to check outThe Fallout.
After My Old Ass, Watch Megan Park’s 2021 Drama The Fallout
The Fallout Was A Stellar Directorial Debut
After directing two short films and five music videos, Park finally got the chance to direct a feature with 2021’sThe Fallout.The Falloutstars Jenna Ortega as a high school student trying to navigate devastating emotional traumaafter surviving a school shooting. It’s a poignant, powerful study of having to experience grief at a shockingly young age, and it markedOrtega’s breakout movie role.
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The Falloutis a must-see for fans ofMy Old Ass. They share the same writer-director, they both feature Maddie Ziegler in a supporting role, and they were both widely praised by critics.The Falloutdeals with much heavier subject matter thanMy Old Ass, but they’re both deeply touching coming-of-age character studieswith a well-rounded, three-dimensional protagonist worth investing in and caring about.My Old Assstarts out as a lighthearted comedy, but it deals an emotional gut punch in its third act. InThe Fallout, the whole movie is an emotional gut punch.
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Park Can Finally Put Jenna Ortega & Aubrey Plaza In A Movie Together
For a while now, people have really wanted to seeJenna Ortega and Aubrey Plazastar in a movie together. They even shared the stage for a bit at the SAG Awards, where they played on their similar styles of dark, deadpan humor. Now that they’ve both starred in acclaimed Megan Park movies — Ortega inThe Falloutand Plaza inMy Old Ass— it’s possible that another film by the director could finally bring them together for the on-screen pairing everyone’s been waiting for.
The Fallout
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The Fallout (2022) follows high school student Vada Cavell, played by Jenna Ortega, as she navigates the emotional aftermath of a school tragedy. Directed by Megan Park, the film explores the complexities of trauma, friendship, and healing, highlighting Vada’s evolving relationships with her family and peers.
