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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. 

While the director didn't set out to make a feminist film, "A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night" reads as a reclamation of female power in a patriarchal society.

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

The film illustrates the life of a single who struggles to provide an ideal childhood for her two daughters.

The coming-of-age story that brings viewers into the world of Broadway, New York City, with musical talent and LGBTQ leads.