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Hi.

Welcome to my site! My name is Andrea Thompson, and I’m a writer, editor, and film critic who is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics and also the founder and director of the Film Girl Film Festival, which you can find more info about at filmgirlfilm.com! I have no intention of becoming any less obsessed with cinema, comics, or nerdom in general.

52 Films By Women: The Holiday (2006)

52 Films By Women: The Holiday (2006)

By Andrea Thompson

Movies about Christmas and the holiday season in general tend to be a tough sell. It's a time of year that's predicated on giving, family togetherness, and cheer, and as one of my favorite pop culture characters once said...

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2019 Film Girl Film Festival Winners Announced

2019 Film Girl Film Festival Winners Announced

Tiffany Haddish And Rose Byrne are BFFs for the Ages in 'Like a Boss'

Tiffany Haddish And Rose Byrne are BFFs for the Ages in 'Like a Boss'