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  • Retrospectives

    Thirty Years Later, ‘A League of Their Own’ Is Still an Anomaly

    by Adina Bernstein July 19, 2022
    by Adina Bernstein July 19, 2022

    Thirty years ago, A League of Their Own hit theaters. Starring Geena Davis, Madonna, and Tom Hanks, it told the true story of the AAGBPL, an all-female baseball league that played in the lieu of…

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    Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Review: ‘Babysitter’

    by James Y. Lee June 20, 2022
    by James Y. Lee June 20, 2022

    There’s a certain type of fascination in watching a film where you can immediately tell that other people’s enjoyment of it will be almost entirely predicated on how much they’re able to live with its…

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    The Beauty of ‘I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing’

    by Ingridje March 16, 2022
    by Ingridje March 16, 2022

    I first saw I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing in the late eighties or early nineties. One of my lesbian friends recommended the movie to me not only because it was so good, but also because…

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    ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ Is Absolutely Ridiculous…But I Like It

    by Kali Tuttle June 25, 2021
    by Kali Tuttle June 25, 2021

    Seriously, what is up with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider? It is the most insane movie at times and for really no good reason. The Illuminati plays a big role in the plot and also Daniel Craig…

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    ‘Moxie’: A New High School Movie for a New Era

    by Adina Bernstein April 6, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein April 6, 2021

    High school movies are a dime a dozen. Though the specific narrative, characters, and details will vary, the genre, for the most part, is pretty cookie-cutter. The new Netflix film, Moxie (based on the book…

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  • Retrospectives

    Thirty Years of ‘My Girl’: Friendship, Firsts, and Tears

    by Adina Bernstein March 3, 2021
    by Adina Bernstein March 3, 2021

    There are first experiences in life we never forget. The first kiss; the first time someone you love dies; your first best friend. Though they may seem small in retrospect, those developments can feel earth-shattering…

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  • HorrorReviews

    ‘A Nightmare Wakes’: A Total Disappointment

    by Spencer Henderson March 1, 2021
    by Spencer Henderson March 1, 2021

    I hold Mary Shelley essentially to deity status. I consider Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in contention for the best novel ever written. The word “genius” is sometimes overused, but I genuinely cannot think of any other word…

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  • ReviewsThriller

    ‘Test Pattern’: The Aftermath of a Crime Is Just as Harrowing

    by Ingridje February 20, 2021
    by Ingridje February 20, 2021

    It’s been a considerable amount of time since I finished watching Test Pattern and I am still in shock. Although I am not American, I am very familiar with the themes of this movie: the…

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    ‘9 to 5’: 40 Years Old and Still Relevant

    by Adina Bernstein December 26, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein December 26, 2020

    Sometimes, comedy’s purpose is more than a good laugh. It is able to make a point as few things can. This year is the 40th anniversary of 9 to 5. Looking back on the last…

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    ‘Darling’ by Saim Sadiq

    by The MovieBabble Staff December 1, 2020
    by The MovieBabble Staff December 1, 2020

    As a new show is introduced at an erotic dance theater in Lahore, a sacrificial goat goes missing, a dreamy trans girl desperately tries to become a star, and a naive young boy falls in…

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  • DramaReviews

    ‘Misbehaviour’: Too Little, Too Late

    by Anna Campion October 7, 2020
    by Anna Campion October 7, 2020

    People love to write movies about big, important events. I get it. World War II was important, we have a lot of World War II movies. Queen was important, so we got Bohemian Rhapsody. The…

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    ‘Easy A’ is a Perfect Update to ‘The Scarlet Letter’

    by Adina Bernstein September 8, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein September 8, 2020

    There has always been a double standard when it comes to what happens in the bedroom. Men can do whatever they want and no one bats an eye. Women, however, are bound to a strict…

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    ‘Pocahontas’: Historical Fact or Disney Myth?

    by Adina Bernstein June 10, 2020
    by Adina Bernstein June 10, 2020

    Since the beginning of history, writers have looked to the past to inspire them. The problem with this perspective is that when history fades into myth, the real person and the real story are often…

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    ‘Saint Frances’ is the Kind of Film We Need Right Now

    by Chris van Dijk March 6, 2020
    by Chris van Dijk March 6, 2020

    We don’t need to see eye to eye, we just have to remain respectful. This virtue is understood by most children, but it seems lost in American political discourse. It’s disheartening seeing people cheer for…

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  • Action/AdventureReviews

    I Tried to Find Good Things in ‘Charlie’s Angels’

    by Kali Tuttle November 18, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle November 18, 2019

    I had no intention of seeing Charlie’s Angels. I’ve never seen a full episode of the original TV show nor have I seen any of the movies. It’s not the type of movie that appeals to me.…

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    The Early Feminist Agenda in ‘Adam’s Rib’

    by Kali Tuttle November 11, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle November 11, 2019

    I 100% know that the title alone has done one of two things: driven away potential readers or hooked in interested browsers. If you are of the latter group, welcome to MovieBabble! Here, we try…

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  • ReviewsThriller

    Film Review – Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019)

    by Jillian Oliver March 21, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver March 21, 2019

    Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase reintroduces us to the red-headed sleuth in a fast paced, high energy film that will appeal to a younger crowd. Sophia Lillis comes on the scene with a charismatic,…

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  • Reviews

    A Feminist Rant on ‘Captain Marvel’ – She Deserved More

    by Natasha Alvar March 19, 2019
    by Natasha Alvar March 19, 2019

    My brothers and I have a tradition of watching any Marvel/DC movie that comes to theaters. Good or bad, we are there, in the center of the cinema, ready with our popcorn and our hot…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – The 2019 Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts (2018)

    by Nick Kush February 15, 2019
    by Nick Kush February 15, 2019

    When the Academy releases their nominations for the Oscars, two things normally happen. 1) everyone erupts in rage as the Academy continues to make the wrong choices time and time again. And 2) most people…

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  • Reviews

    You Can Be Feminist and Love Older Disney Cartoons

    by Natasha Alvar November 23, 2018
    by Natasha Alvar November 23, 2018

    In recent years, older Disney cartoons have gotten a bit of a bad rep, for being un-feminist and a little date-rapey. Snow White and Sleeping Beauty were both kissed without consent, Beauty and the Beast is really…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘The Seashell and the Clergyman’ – The First Surrealist Film Turns 90

    by Jillian Oliver November 11, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver November 11, 2018

    Most Americans expect a straightforward narrative when they watch a movie. Anything that gets a little abstract is sometimes viewed as pretentious or high-minded. Often people look at surreal films as accessible only to an…

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    Netflix Review – Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (2018)

    by Jillian Oliver October 22, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver October 22, 2018

    Feminists: What Were They Thinking? Inspires nostalgia as we look ahead anxiously at the future of women’s rights.  Synopsis Directed By: Johanna Demetrakas Starring: Lily Tomlin, Gloria Steinem, Michelle Phillips, Jane Fonda, Cynthia MacAdams, Cheryl…

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  • Reviews

    In the Age of #MeToo How Should We Interpret Aggressive On-Screen Romance?

    by Jillian Oliver August 30, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver August 30, 2018

    Until a few days ago, I probably was in the minority of movie buffs who hadn’t watched Blade Runner. For whatever reason I decided it was time to watch the Ridley Scott’s classic after years…

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  • Reviews

    A Female James Bond? Let’s Explore the Possibilities

    by Kali Tuttle August 27, 2018
    by Kali Tuttle August 27, 2018

    I mean, a female James Bond? The feminists are taking over! 007 theme plays I’m an adult virgin! For those of you who aren’t vine-savvy, this would be what I’m quoting: Yes, I am the kind…

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  • Reviews

    Pride Month: A Look Back at LGBT Characters In 3 Old Hollywood Films

    by Jillian Oliver June 23, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver June 23, 2018

    Movies made during Hollywood’s Golden Age weren’t always kind to the LGBT community. As little more than a covert group of sexual deviants, LGBT people were thought of as an aspect of America’s dark underbelly.…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Ocean’s 8 (2018)

    by Nick Kush June 10, 2018
    by Nick Kush June 10, 2018

    After the PR nightmare that was the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters, Warner Bros. may have been shaking in their boots as they rolled out their marketing campaign for an all-female addition to the Ocean’s franchise, Ocean’s 8. Yet, with a…

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  • Reviews

    Revenge: A Brutal Throwback with Timely Commentary

    by Ryan St. Hilaire May 19, 2018
    by Ryan St. Hilaire May 19, 2018

    The current climate in Hollywood regarding women, whether it be involving equal pay or sexual harassment, is extremely unfortunate. The #MeToo movement has become an outlet for survivors to tell their stories. Films have always…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Revenge (2018)

    by Nick Kush May 17, 2018
    by Nick Kush May 17, 2018

    Hollywood is in a bit of a transitional period in the wake of the #MeToo movement that kicked many predators to the curb, creating the foundation for a proper environment for people to enjoy a…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Best Movies to Empower Women

    by Kali Tuttle April 18, 2018
    by Kali Tuttle April 18, 2018

    I Feel Pretty hits theaters this Friday, April 20th, starring Amy Schumer as an insecure woman who gains an insane amount of confidence after suffering a fall. It may just be me, but this doesn’t seem like…

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  • News

    James Cameron Calls Wonder Woman “A Step Backwards”

    by Nick Kush August 26, 2017
    by Nick Kush August 26, 2017

    While Wonder Woman continues to crush it at the box office, James Cameron isn’t very thrilled on the film’s depiction of women. The Report In an interview with The Guardian, James Cameron did not mince words regarding his…

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