The new Netflix film Do Revenge takes its cues from a lot of other films.

Some are comedies about the psychology of high school, like Clueless and Heather's.

Some are more traditional tales of dark plotting like strangers on a train.

This film stars Camila Mendez and Maya Hawk as two teenagers committed to getting back

at each other's enemies.

I'm Linda Holmes and today we're talking about Do Revenge on Pop Culture Happy Hour

from NPR.

Joining us today is NPR contributor Serena Torres.

Hey Serena.

Hey Linda.

Also joining us is writer Ella Serone, whose book Viva Lola Espinoza will be out in April

and is available for pre-order now.

Hello Ella.

Hi, thanks for having me back.

I am delighted to have both of you here.

Do Revenge tells the story of Dreia played by Camila Mendez and Alanora played by

Maya Hawk.

They are an odd couple, Dreia fashionable and popular, Eleanor awkward and in need of a makeover

of course, but they become friends and they begin plotting revenge against each other's

enemies.

Dreia wants to get back at whoever leaked a sex tape of her and Eleanor wants to get back

at a bully who tormented her at camp and out at her.

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