The world first met Cady Heron, Regina George and the Plastics when “Mean Girls” hit movie theaters in 2004.
Written by Tina Fey and based on a nonfiction book about social dynamics among high school girls, “Mean Girls” tells the story of a formerly home-schooled 16-year-old who becomes entangled with a group of popular students at her new high school.
Its stars became famous, its quotable lines were ubiquitous and young people started wearing pink on Wednesdays.
This month, a new version of “Mean Girls” has hit cinemas.
Alissa Wilkinson, a film critic, and Alexis Soloski, a culture reporter, discuss their relationships with “Mean Girls,” how the world has changed since the original movie and what the new “Mean Girls” has to say to audiences today.
Persons:
Cady Heron, Regina George, Tina Fey, Alissa Wilkinson, Alexis Soloski
Organizations:
Plastics