Getting Lost in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a confusing movie with a meandering plot amidst a beautiful rendering of 1930s New York

Amsterdam is a confusing movie with a meandering plot amidst a beautiful rendering of 1930s New York
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
The story continues in 'Tall Girl 2' as Jodi finds herself playing the lead role in the school's musical production.
"First Day" is a trans kid slice-of-life tv show that brings desperately needed diversity to coming-of-age stories in mainstream media. Here's a show that get's it right by having a trans actress in a story centered on trans girlhood.
This is not McDonald’s. This is something different.
We got a movie that takes the old school approach of trying to creep you out with chilling atmosphere more than anything else.