Andrea Thompson
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Andrea Thompson is a writer, editor, and film critic who is also the founder and director of the Film Girl Film Festival. She is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics and runs her own site, A Reel Of One's Own. She has no intention of becoming any less obsessed with cinema, comics, or nerdom in general.

Movie Review: In a Valley of Violence

Westerns have certainly come roaring back. It’s rather ironic, because they tend to embrace elements that many of us find repugnant (or should anyway). Classic westerns tend to be about the mighty white man who conquers nature, women, villains, and…

Halloween Movie Countdown Day Four: The Halloween Tree (1993)

We’ll be counting down to Halloween with a new post each day about our personal favorite Halloween inspired and horror movies. To read our past lead up to Halloween coverage, click here.  Halloween has to be my favorite holiday. Really, what’s…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×04 “Strange Case”

Once Upon a Time certainly got dark in the episode “Strange Case,” which delves into the twisted history of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, just in time for Halloween. Its message, about the shortcuts we take to try to rid…

Movie Review: Christine

Sometimes people are able to triumph over the odds and sometimes they’re not. Christine Chubbuck falls into the latter category. But the biopic Christine will truly break your heart as it shows just how hard Chubbuck fought to step back…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×03 “The Other Shoe”

Last week’s episode of Once Upon a Time left much to be desired, but the latest, “The Other Shoe,” was a fun return to form. Cinderella is one of the most well-known characters there is, but also one of least…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×02 “A Bitter Draught”

For the past couple seasons, Once Upon a Time has made the darkness within one of its major themes. Of course, since this series takes place in a world that revolves around fairy tales, the battle between good and evil has…

TV Review: Once Upon A Time Season 6 Premiere

Once Upon a Time can be very good and very frustrating in equal measure sometimes. This season is supposed to be about duality, and how we balance our best and worst selves. But the season 6 premiere is about all…