They do not make it as they used to, believes Seth Rogan. Since his appearance on ‘Freaks And Geeks,’ Seth Rogan has become a certified name in the comedy. Along with his writing partner Evan Goldberg, he created various entertaining projects, including ‘Superbad.’ 

This cult classic comedy that came out in 2007 made them a hot commodity in Hollywood. Rogan believes the bar of high school movies remains unchallenged. The Canadian actor is of the view that, to date, ‘Superbad‘ remains the cultural touchstone of teenage representation in media. 

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Seth Rogan Is Unsure Of Contemporary High School Movies

A staple in the comedy genre for more than two decades, Rogan has developed a keen sense of judgment when it comes to what’s funny or not. While doing the press rounds for his Oscar-nominated movie ‘The Fabelmans’, he talked about the legacy of ‘Superbad.’ Referencing his ‘The Fabelmans’ co-star Gabriel LaBelle, Rogan spoke about the movie’s relevance for the contemporary audience.

In his interview with ‘People‘ magazine, Rogan claimed that his co-star Gaberiel’s favorite movie is ‘Superbad,’ saying how great art is the one that remains timeless and reaches all demographics. He then proceeds to give a great soundbite, saying, “No one’s made a good high school movie since then.”

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The Enduring Legacy Of ‘Superbad’ Among Teen Comedies

Seth Rogan is slightly biased towards a movie he wrote with his writing partner Evan Goldberg during their teen years. Regardless, ‘Superbad‘ perfectly captures teenage awkwardness. While contemporary comedies in the ilk of ‘Superbad,’ such as ‘Booksmart,’ ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Dope,’ and ‘Easy A’ come close, they are not as endlessly quotable as their predecessor. 

‘Superbad‘ became a launch pad for many people involved. The movie was the debut of Emma Stone, who would later win an Academy Award for ‘La La Land.’ It was also the first leading role for Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, who would explode and become major Hollywood talents. Most importantly, the movie introduced the world to the comedic writing talents of Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, who are now major creative forces in the movie business. 

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