Viva la Mamma! 

Jordan Peele’s film is an intelligent and unflinching piece of work, firmly focused on the African American experience.

It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.

Another story focuses on the bond between a young man and a shelter dog in this Netflix drama film.

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. 

Asha, the main character, is a biracial woman who discovers the power of magic wishing dust.

By depicting 4 different stories, Director Sergio Tovar Velarde keeps the focus on the shared humanity and search for love (both self and romantic) of various gay Mexican men.