Let me start by saying that I’m not the type of person who reads a lot of graphic novels. My only comic book experience was with Marvel’s Barbie comics, so the progression is not a natural one for me. I’m Continue reading
I dislike James Franco so much that I actually had no intention of going to see Oz the Great & Powerful. But my parents offered to take me, and I do love going to movies, so away I went, half Continue reading
There is a very small number of factors that give a movie sufficient appeal for me to shell out the cost of a movie ticket rather than wait to watch it as part of the Netflix subscription for which I’ve Continue reading
Two things in particular drew me to watch The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. First, as you may have noticed, my fellow NTIGs and I are obsessed with Downton Abbey. Not only were previews for this film featured after PBS’s airings Continue reading
When I hear the words “historical fiction,” I get a clear image of the following: a busty Tudor-era broad in a French hood, a bearded king out of his jerkin, and plenty of court intrigue. But some works of historical Continue reading
Not too long ago, I wrote an article alerting you all to the awesome that is The Nerdist. Yes, I penned said article literally years after the podcast originated but, hey, don’t blame a girl for not knowing what podcasts Continue reading
I’ve already publicly professed my love for Jennifer Lawrence, and I’m taking this opportunity to declare my devotion to Bradley Cooper. So when I saw the first teaser trailer for Silver Linings Playbook, it seemed like a given that I Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, an extremely controversial movie called Zero Dark Thirty came onto the scene. I went to see it because, little-known fact, I love movies. Here are my ten takeaways from the film:
About a month ago, I found out that one of my favorite filmmakers, Ken Burns, was going to be present at a screening of his newest documentary (directed by him, David McMahon, and Sarah Burns–daughter of Ken and reason this Continue reading
“Call the police,” as its fittingly (for Tarantino) modern theme song that I can’t get out of my head states. Because Django Unchained is just too damn hot to handle. Don’t worry, I’m not slipping; I saw this film the Continue reading