Lighthearted but Shallow: 1Up's Take on Women in Gaming
In a post-Gamergate media landscape, it's ambitious to have a film confront the harsh reactions to women in gaming from a comedic lens.

Danyel Cheeks encounters Buttman and friends on the streets of Las Vegas prior to her shift as a stripper. Later, she hooks up with Roscoe Bowltree (!) at the hotel. Buttman himself has better luck in California, including some fun couples who are no match for the sexual energy of Angela Summers.
In a post-Gamergate media landscape, it's ambitious to have a film confront the harsh reactions to women in gaming from a comedic lens.
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
The genres of science fiction and fantasy are not exclusively masculine territory. Over the last few decades, female directors have brought to the screen some of the most visually stunning, intellectually daring, and deeply moving works of speculative fiction. From big Hollywood productions like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel to independent low-budget films, women filmmakers are making a name for themselves around the world.
This surprisingly clever romantic comedy perfectly balances genuine heart with wild reality television chaos. It is an uplifting and funny reminder that second chances and real community can show up exactly when you stop looking for them.
A surprise sequel takes place ten years after the original movie based on the title of the same name, but with a twist to the fairy tale.
This story solidified my choices to consume a more plant-based diet and nearly made me cancel my subscriptions to big corporations like Amazon. The narrative was perfectly crafted and on par with Bong Joon-Ho’s other major works; Parasite and Snowpiercer.