The Lovers 

As an Indian lesbian living in the United Kingdom, the cards are stacked against Geetika from the start.

'The Invisible Man' triumphs in tension even as it drops the ball on genuine surprise for the audience.

'The Worst Person In The World' follows a part of life I don't see often portrayed on-screen: extended adolescence.

"Hustlers" returns power to groups that are traditionally deprived of it: women, the working class, and sex workers.

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. 

Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind "Men" feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.