I Watched Amazon's Girlboss 'Cinderella' So You Don't Have To
The newest in a long line of Cinderella adaptations, Amazon’s Cinderella (2021) prizes girlbossification above the very story it tries to adapt.

NJPW vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2 was a co-produced show by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and DDT Pro-Wrestling that took place on June 8, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The event was headlined by a 10-man tag team elimination match between Team NJPW and Team DDT, captained by Toru Yano and Super Sasadango Machine, respectively.
The newest in a long line of Cinderella adaptations, Amazon’s Cinderella (2021) prizes girlbossification above the very story it tries to adapt.
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film "Pyscho" is an American film classic that still resonates today.
So do I recommend that people see this movie, yes 100%, but do I think they are going to come out of it with 80 hot takes, yes 100%.
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.
In My Octopus Teacher, documentary filmmaker Craig Foster models healthy masculinity by showing us a trusting, gentle, and emotionally fulfilling bond with an octopus.