Mae Abdulbaki
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Mae is a critic/writer and TV Editor for The Young Folks. A member of the Washington, DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA), she's a geek who loves talking about all things entertainment. She is also a voting member of the Black Reel Awards. If she's not at the movies, she's catching up with her TV shows with a glass of wine in hand.

TYF’s Top TV Episodes of 2017 (So Far)

We spend a lot of time in front of the TV. The longer a series lasts, the more invested we become in the characters, their stories, and their relationships. And while one season of a show has several episodes, there…

Movie Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming

After six Spider-Man movies, it’s easy to feel a bit fatigued. Sony, clinging to the character like a lifeline, continues to make films about Peter Parker and his heroic adventures. But somehow, Spider-Man: Homecoming is different. For one, it benefits…

Still Star-Crossed 1×03 Review: “All The World’s A Stage”

Still Star-Crossed has so far managed to exceed expectations. It was assumed going into the show that the narrative would quickly have Rosaline and Benvolio be married and then have the drama unfold. However, the show is allowing everything to…

Ranking The Comics-Based TV Shows Of The 2016-2017 Season

From The Walking Dead to Legion, The Flash to Jessica Jones, The Young Folks ranks the top comics-based TV shows of the 2016-2017 season.

Movie Review: Rough Night

It’s hard to decide what to make of Rough Night. It’s certainly dark and takes an unexpected turn fairly quickly and while the film has a handful of chuckle-worthy moments, it isn’t all that funny because a lot of the comedic…

Still Star-Crossed 1×02 Review: “The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth”

Last week, Still Star-Crossed suffered just a bit because it spent the majority of its episode setting up the characters and plot. But now that that’s out of the way, the second episode, “The Course of True Love Never Did…

5 Things The Flash Needs More Of In Season 4

As the door on season 3 of The Flash closes, we look forward to season 4 and the 5 things the show needs more of.