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.

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×10 “Wish You Were Here”

Once Upon a Time just had its winter finale, and it was surprisingly intense, even if it seemed a bit familiar at times. The Evil Queen threw another wrench into things, Gold and Belle looked to be teaming up again,…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×09 “Changelings”

Really? That’s a trademark phrase on Once Upon a Time, but it’s also what I kept thinking as the Evil Queen did her thing on the episode Changelings. Last week, Rumplestiltskin gave her an ultimatum if she wanted him to…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×08 “I’ll Be Your Mirror”

It was nice to see Once Upon a Time remember a few things. Things like the Evil Queen having an actual bond with Henry. Also, that Jasmine and Aladdin are apparently still in town. It’s not everything the show has…

Movie Review: The Love Witch

“The Love Witch” is a deceptively simple movie that taps into a whole lot of complex ideas. Of course, the fact that it’s an homage to the Technicolor sexploitation films of the 1960s means it touches on the issues it…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×07 “Heartless”

Once Upon a Time has fluctuated wildly this season, but the episode Heartless catches the show on an upswing. The Evil Queen makes good on her threat to finally get her revenge, and it’s a nice change to see her…

Best New Marvel Comics

Well, there’s a new Marvel movie in theaters, and it’s critical and commercial success, with some calling Doctor Strange one of the most enjoyable MCU offerings in years. Marvel has certainly been on a roll with its source material as…

TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×06 “Dark Waters”

  In the Once Upon a Time episode Dark Waters, the characters asked both themselves and others a lot of questions, and I had a few too by the end. Questions like, how did the Evil Queen know about those…