By Andrea ThompsonI state that my list wasn’t too late, 2020 came too early. So here are my top 25 movies of 2019.25. Avengers: Endgame Walt Disney…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Top Films Of 2019”

By Andrea ThompsonMagic sparkle glue. That’s how writer and advice columnist Cheryl Strayed explained why her second marriage worked and her first one didn’t. Apparently, this ingredient…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Tiffany Haddish And Rose Byrne are BFFs for the Ages in ‘Like a Boss’”

By Andrea ThompsonMovies about Christmas and the holiday season in general tend to be a tough sell. It’s a time of year that’s predicated on giving, family…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 52 Films By Women: The Holiday (2006)”

By Andrea ThompsonThe votes have been counted, and the winners of the Audience Awards for the 2019 Film Festival have been announced!More…Permalink from A Reel Of One’s…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 2019 Film Girl Film Festival Winners Announced”

By Andrea Thompson2019 was a great year for women in film, with a variety of filmmakers bringing complex stories of women’s experiences to the screen. Below are…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Film Girl Film’s Top 15 Movies Directed by Women in 2019”

By Andrea ThompsonWatching the passionate 18th century French romance “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is an experience, and not just because it’s such a beautifully told…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 52 Films By Women: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)”

By Andrea ThompsonJust when you thought it was safe to see a “Star Wars” movie…well, it gets sold to Disney like everything else. Then things really get…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Reylo shipping and action-packed fan service can’t replace character in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’”