I am woman, hear me roar! Except in a movie theater. That’s just rude.
- Follow Atomic Fangirl on WordPress.com
-
Got a dollar to spare? A quarter?
Looking for something?
Categories
-
Recent Posts
Category Archives: Movie Reviews
“Blockers” – raunchy fun for teens and their ‘rents
Nutshell: By flipping the script on the usual teen sex romp, Blockers gives an empowering post-#metoo spin on the usual raunchy shenanigans. Plus, the teen-said/parents-said storyline gives something fun for all ages. Well, let’s say all ages over teen, shall … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews
Leave a comment
“Ready Player One” – 80s nostalgia at its best
Nutshell: Forget the haters that say RP1 is just a hodgepodge of 80s nostalgia packed in glitter. Because RP1 is a hodgepodge of 80s nostalgia packed in glitter, and that makes it awesome. Spielberg takes a gloriously messy thrill ride … Continue reading
Wayback Review: “Young Adult”
Originally published at Geek for e back in 2011. WHOA. High school. Whatever. But for some, high school was their best, shining moment; the time where they were everything to everyone and nothing could stand in their way. Like Mavis … Continue reading
Posted in GeekForE, Movie Reviews, Wayback Reviews
Leave a comment
“A Wrinkle in Time” – definitely a forehead wrinkler
“We can’t take credit for your faults. It’s how you use them that counts.” As the movie adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time is a confusing hodgepodge of…stuff? So will my review be! Talk like Yoda you will, if seeing … Continue reading
“A Fantastic Woman”
Nutshell: Moving, bittersweet and powerful, A Fantastic Woman not only makes it’s mark as a Best Foreign Film Oscar contender, but as a reminder that the struggle for LGBTQ rights is still very much a struggle. Grade: A “Saying goodbye … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, Awards Season
Tagged Academy Awards, Foreign Films, LGBTQ News, Oscar Nominees
Leave a comment
Gus Writes: “Red Sparrow”
Gotta love when Gus Russo takes the lead here at AFan! Herewith, his excellent review of Red Sparrow! As a fan of espionage thrillers, especially classics like The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (John Le Carré) and From … Continue reading
All hail “Black Panther”
Nutshell: Fabulous performances, fabulous soundtrack, fabulous visuals. And a story with ideas that’ll have you contemplating what goes on in the world – and your backyard – long after the end credits. Go. Grade: A “Just because something works doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of
Tagged Black Panther, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movie Reviews
Leave a comment
“Fifty Shades Freed” – well, that’s over.
Nutshell: Looks Dakota Johnson is growing into her acting chops. Unfortunately, Freed doesn’t give her much to work with. A messy plot with a drummed-up antagonist that takes away from the light-hearted chemistry between the two leads. Grade: D+ “It’s … Continue reading
“Maze Runner: The Death Cure”
Nutshell: A fun ride, if you ignore the fact that this final film in the Maze Runner series is a tangled mess of cliches and overused tropes. I wish I could say I enjoyed the ride, but I was too … Continue reading
“Insidious: The Last Key”: tired tropes combine with new twists
Nutshell: There’s no doubt that Lin Shaye is an incredible actress that brings top-notch talent to this series as psychic-in-charge Elise. There is, however, serious doubt that this series can continue, considering how it scrapes up the usual jump scares … Continue reading
Atomic Fangirl 