The finale of The Mandalorian had what I’ve been waiting for all season–background on Mando, even with the long awaited reveal of his actual name, and the removal of his helmet as well. Jam-packed with action, a bit of intrigue,…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×07 Review: “The Reckoning”
Wow! Just…wow! My fears about The Mandalorian being too episodic and not having enough overarching story are now proven to be completely unfounded. I’ve never been happier to be wrong in my life. Deborah Chow who previously directed the third…
Fangirlish Best of 2019 Lists: Best Movie Moments of the Year
2019 has had its ups and downs, but it’s certainly been a great year at the theater. Here are what we at Fangirlish think are the best movie moments from 2019! The Wandering Earth Wow! Based on the novella of…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×06 Review: “The Prisoner”
If you’ll recall, in my last review, I found The Mandalorian to be wanting. While I’ve loved it on the whole, it’s just been moving so. Dang. SLOW. For a while, it seemed like it was following a “monster of…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×05 Review: “The Gunslinger”
On the whole, I’ve had a blast with The Mandalorian so far. I’ve appreciated the subtle nuances that pay homage to the original trilogy, and other little details within and outside of Star Wars canon. “The Gunslinger” does that very…
‘Knives Out’ Spoiler-Free Review: A Comedy that Cuts Deep
When I first saw the trailer for Knives Out, I was hooked by several things. First, it’s an original film in an age of reboots, sequels, and adaptations. Quite a novel concept these days! Second, what a cast! I loved…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×04 Review: “Sanctuary”
So, I’ve done my best to hold myself in. This is my fourth review when it comes to The Mandalorian, and I feel like I’ve done well so far, but I can no longer contain myself. BABY YODA IS THE…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×03: “The Sin” Roundtable
We’re still having a blast with The Mandalorian here at Fangirlish. In case you missed it, check out our review of this week’s episode, “The Sin,” and then take a glimpse at what are staff thinks about the latest episode below! 1).…
The Mandalorian 1×03 Review: “The Sin”
This. THIS! This is the episode I’ve been waiting for since The Mandalorian premiered. Chapter Three: “The Sin” has it all–beautiful cinematography, great battles, a Tolkienian Eucatatrosphe, and our hero confirming that he does indeed have a conscience. “The Sin”,…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×01 & 1×02 Roundtable
The verdict on The Mandalorian is quite positive thus far among the Star Wars fans around the Fangirlish writer’s room. (ICYMI: here are our reviews for episode one and episode two). Check out what our crew has to say about the…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×02 Review: “The Child”
The Mandalorian is sticking to its guns (or blasters, rather) with the latest installment in the saga, “The Child.” In my review of “Chapter One,” I pointed out that Star Wars has a history of blending elements from different genres.…
‘The Mandalorian’ 1×01 Review: “Chapter 1”
Star Wars has been a source of controversy for many folks in recent memory, but with Disney+’s opening and The Mandalorian’s premiere, I believe we’ve come to the bridge that will bring fans of the original and sequel trilogies together.…
Halloween Horror Countdown: Halloween TV Roundtable
We’ve made it through October! I’ve shared with you my classic horror favorites, modern horror, one & done horror films, and our crew shared their picks for Halloween horror viewing. After all that scary, let’s end the month on a…
Halloween Horror Countdown: One and Done Horror Films
We’re almost there! There’s only one more day until Halloween, so it’s time to get really scary now! I’ve shared my choices for classic horror, modern classics, and the writing staff here have shared their choices for their favorite Halloween…
Halloween Horror Countdown: Favorite Horror Film Roundtable
You’ve heard a lot about my favorite horror films to watch this time of year, both classic and modern. I wanted to ask the question of our writing staff–what is your favorite horror film to watch at Halloween time? Pop…
Our 3 Hopes for ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season Three
I love Star Trek. I have an unusual introduction to the franchise in that my first real experience with Star Trek was catching the 2009 movie in the theater with my then boyfriend, now husband on date night. While I…
Halloween Horror Countdown: The Modern Classics
It’s the second week of October! That means “Spooky Month” is in full swing. I’ve got my Halloween costume ready (Brienne of Tarth), I’m midway through my local theater’s retro horror film festival, and I’ve not quite reached my quota…
Halloween Horror Countdown: The Classics
I love Halloween. I’m a cosplayer, so I obviously love wearing costumes, and having a holiday where this is practically a requirement is a-okay with me. Candy everywhere? I see no problem here. Pumpkin spice in my coffee mug and…
‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Roundtable: The Scoop from our Troop
It’s been about a month and a half since its release, so with that much time to mull it over, it’s time that the crew at Fangirlish stopped to share our thoughts and feels about the latest season of Stranger…
A Tale of Two Suspirias
The writing staff at Fangirlish can get into some deep discussions when it comes to film and television. Jasmine and Ashley started talking about their love and hate for Dario Argento’s 1977 Suspiria and its 2018 Luca Guadagnino reboot a…
Hopes, Fears, and Feels for Stranger Things 3
Stranger Things 3 is so close! Stock up on Eggos, pour up some New Coke, grab some Reese’s Pieces and popcorn and settle in for a midsummer night’s binge. There are loads of things to look forward to this season.…
