Set entirely at night, it has a perfectly cast St. Croix as a guilt- ridden ex-cop, caught up in a new case to prove his lover Asia Carrera did not murder her husband, the dastardly Randy West. Morgan wrote the script as well as taking the role of West's business partner (importing Greek statues and antiques), but the plot twists he wrote are too obvious and detract from the otherwise engrossing murder mystery.
"A Drowning Man" (2017) explores the unseen aspects of the Refugee Crisis. In, 15 far-too-short minutes, viewers are given a detailed snapshot of what it's like for a refugee to drown in the waters of poverty and otherness while trying to navigate a land whose promise has worn off, and only 'strange' remains.
The one-way journey went to the desert that refused to offer an answer or a transcendence.
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.
The Force Awakens is A New Hope 2.0, in essence. The story structure is virtually unchanged, marking a safe opening to the new trilogy.
