A once-thriving family-owned tamale shop faces a struggle for survival when a restaurant tycoon launches a health food tamale store just down the street, putting their very existence at risk. In a race against time, they must unite to uncover their family's rich legacy, rekindling their passion to save the cherished tamale shop from the brink of closure.
Clocking in at about four hours, Stranger Things season 4 volume 2 is the length of a double feature. Despite the length and the hype, the finale still falls short of expectations thanks to poor pacing, poor character choices, and poor diverse storytelling.
KIMI is the main character of this film and as much as I wish it was Angela Childs played by Zoe Kravitz, it isn't. KIMI is a smart device that works not unlike Amazon's Alexa and Google's Nest assisting in anything from home purchases to music playing all under the guise of only activating when in use.
The 'Shaft' remake fails to capture Blaxpoitation's rebellious spirit.
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
"Thunder Road" presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
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.
