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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.

Film Review: The Last Showgirl

Film Review: The Last Showgirl

The Last Showgirl is all about women who are having a moment. Or how for some, their moment is ending, or has long since run its course.

For lead Pamela Anderson, it’s a continuation of a career renaissance in her most layered role yet as Shelley, a Las Vegas showgirl whose show is ending, forcing her to face the reality she’s been avoiding for decades. A mere two week notice for a 30 year career would be abrupt if it wasn’t the face of a very Sin City tradition that’s been dying a slow death for some time, sequins and all.

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Film Review: Conclave

Review: Jackpot!

Review: Jackpot!