Book to Movie: What makes a good adaptation?

I am sure we’ve all seen our fair share of movies adapted from books but,…

‘Deadly Class’ 1×06 Review: “Stigmata Martyr” & Its Portrayal of Bipolar Disorder

Deadly Class’ “Stigmata Martyr” made me cry in a way that I haven’t in years. Let me explain. I’m bipolar. Newly diagnosed and on the way to finding the medicine that works for me and the fire that goes on…

The Curious Case of Penelope and Schneider

Usually, when I ship a couple, I ship them. There are no black and whites, no ifs or buts. If I ship, I’m full into the shipping, all steam ahead, the good ship has sailed. And there are many times…

It’s Almost Time To Bring ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Home

One of the best movies that we saw in 2018 was Mary Poppins Returns. Maybe it’s the eternal child in all of us that makes this movie one of our favorites. Maybe it’s our want to never grow up. Maybe…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 72: What Makes Foreign TV So Good

Here at Fangirlish we continue to support your right to fangirl over any fandom you desire – whether that is a book, a TV show, a movie, or even sports. That’s why we have Stop and Fangirl! So you can feel…

'Cloak & Dagger' Season 2 Trailer Tackles Fine Line Between Right and Wrong

What if the choice between right and wrong is not black and white? That’s the question that our heroes Tyrone and Tandy face in the trailer for season 2 of Freeform’s hit Cloak & Dagger. In the official trailer for the anticipated sophomore…

‘The Gifted’ 2×15 Review: Too Far To Give Up Now

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” I thought it better to start with a quote, especially one that pretty much encapsulates everything “Monsters” is, everything this season has been, than to…

‘Deadly Class’ Maria Gabriela de Faria Talks Importance of Mental Health and Telling Latinx Stories

Maria Salazar is a hero. Yes, she might be an assassin at a deadly school called Kings Dominion. And yes, she did just kill Chico, aka the love of her life and the bane of her existence. But that doesn’t…

Elena Alvarez from ‘One Day at a Time’ Had Sex and She Didn’t Die. Oh My!

In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx/WOC community since I am Latinx.) Welcome to…

'Supergirl' 4×12 Review: ‘Menagerie’

Supergirl returned from a two-week hiatus just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day in its own unique way. Heart-eating alien, anyone? I don’t know about you, but that just screams Valentine’s Day perfection. In “Menagerie,” Supergirl and co. dealt with…

Netflix cancels ‘The Punisher’ and ‘Jessica Jones’

Say it ain’t so. In not so-surprising, and yet, still painful news, Netflix has gone ahead and cancelled the last two Marvel series left on it’s service. The Punisher, whose Season 2 debuted a month ago, and Jessica Jones, whose…

‘Legacies’ 1×10 Review: It’s Lizzie’s Show Now

It’s Lizzie Saltzman’s Legacies now and you’re just watching it. From Jenny Boyd (who portrays Lizzie) doing the “Previously on Legacies…” voice over to the title card making it as obvious as possible, everything was all about Lizzie this week.…

‘The Blacklist’ 6×07 Review: Entomophobia, the Fear of Bugs

This week’s episode of The Blacklist, titled “General Shiro,” was one of the weakest the show has produced in its six season run. The story barely moved forward, we had to suffer another appearance from Glenn the DMV employee (one of…

‘Blindspot’ 4×13 Review: “Though This Be Madness, Yet There Is Method In’t”

We’re here, blindspotters! Episode 4×13, entitled “Though This Be Madness, Yet There Is Method In’t” has been a cocktail of tension, fear and feelings brought to the surface. In the moment when everything seems lost, that’s when real feelings come…

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ 6×06 Review: “The Crime Scene”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “The Crime Scene” saw Rosa opening up and making real progress in accepting her bisexual life, sharing it with others, and reconnecting with her mother. It’s the kind of progress we’ve been hoping for Rosa. And from one…

Netflix Uber Hit ‘The Kissing Booth’ Gets a Sequel

Happy Valentines Day! It is the day of love, flowers, and all things romance, so what better day for the news to drop that Netflix most watched movie of 2018 is getting a sequel! Announced by the cast via social…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 71: Valentine’s Day Special – Would You Rather?

Here at Fangirlish we continue to support your right to fangirl over any fandom you desire – whether that is a book, a TV show, a movie, or even sports. That’s why we have Stop and Fangirl! So you can…

‘Deadly Class’ 1×05 Review: “Saudade” aka The Trippiest Episode You’ve Ever Seen!

Maria takes a hold of her freedom, Billy seeks the ultimate revenge, and Marcus trips out hard in the highly anticipated episode “Saudade” of Deadly Class. It’s a turning point for all of our faves, a moment in time that…

Why You Should Be Watching ‘Sorry For Your Loss’

Did you know that Facebook offers original streaming content? I know, Facebook has become such an evil in our society lately, and we all collectively want nothing to do with it, which is probably not many knew that Facebook Watch, which…

‘The Flash’ 5×14: Cause and – Cause and – Cause and XS

This week’s episode of The Flash, titled “Cause and XS” had a marked lack of Barry and filled the time with a little Groundhog Day inspiration. (As I understand it, filming happened around the period of Grant Gustin’s wedding.) Rumor has…