My Old Ass has proven to be a massive streaming hit on Prime Video, and its a timely reminder to check out director Megan Parks first movie, The Fallout, starring Jenna Ortega. Park started out as an actor, best known for her TV role as Grace Bowman in The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but shes since become an acclaimed filmmaker. My Old Ass is her sophomore feature, and with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and impressive streaming viewership numbers, its made her a household name.

My Old Ass is a unique take on the coming-of-age genre. Like many coming-of-age films, it revolves around a young adult whos 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, whos filled with regret and world-weary wisdom. Before Park helmed My Old Ass, she made her feature directorial...