Exposure (2022)

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.

A trouble-making teenager spends the summer working at a Southern California beach learning about responsibility.

Ralph and Vanellope unpack lots of surprises for those who love going on the Internet.

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. 

One of the great achievements of this film is its ability to challenge the mind and to force you to try to process information in a different way than you’re used to.