Pasadena (2001)
This forgotten Fox drama hints at Whites darker side.
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Dana Delany starred alongside early performances from Natasha Lyonne and Alison Lohman.
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The whole clan needs way more therapy than anyone bargained for.
The show dug into the mess behind polished facades something White would nail years later.
The film dives into stunted development, sexuality, and messy human connections with zero fear.
Roger Ebert called it a disturbing comedy of errors that sticks with you long after watching.
School of Rock (2003)
Whites biggest commercial hit matches perfectly with Jack Blacks wild energy.
Beyond the crowd-pleasing stuff lies Whites signature interest in outsiders finding connection.
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Magic Magic (2013)
This psychological thriller shows Whites darkest writing.
As her grip on reality slips, the people around her prove totally unhelpful.
The film builds dread and isolation so effectively that viewers start questioning whats real themselves.
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The Emoji Movie (2017)
Even talented creators sometimes take head-scratching jobs.
White cowrote this animated movie about emojis living inside a smartphone.
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