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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.

Review: Young Woman and the Sea

Review: Young Woman and the Sea

In an era when collective, in-person viewing is in a tenuous state, Young Woman and the Sea is what we call a straight-to-streaming movie. 

There’s certainly little that’s objectionable about the story and how it’s told, which easily lends itself to an inspirational, live-action Disney experience. There’s a heroine in period dress who overcomes all manner of obstacles to achieve greatness, and a simple Google search will tell you of its triumphant end.

Review: Daddio

Review: Daddio

An iconic heroine mostly gets her due in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'

An iconic heroine mostly gets her due in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'