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‘First Man’ Review: A Solid, Beautiful, and Rather Subdued Film

October 12, 2018

Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling have teamed up again for their latest film, the Georgia-filmed First Man, which releases in theaters today. First Man tells the iconic story of the first manned mission to the moon, with a focus on Neil Armstong’s life for roughly a decade leading up to the historic Apollo 11 […]

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Brian Henson Talks ‘The Happytime Murders’, Dragon Con, and the Muppets!

September 14, 2018

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During Dragon Con this year, yours truly got to interview Brian Henson. For those that don’t me, you may not be aware of my love and admiration for the Henson family, for those that do know me – you know I’m basically the biggest Muppet fan alive (aside from Jason Segel – who I will […]

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Cirque du Soleil Corteo Review: A Enchanting Italian Carnival

August 30, 2018

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Attending a Cirque show is always a magical experience, and Corteo is no exception. So what makes Corteo stand out so? For me, this was the very first Cirque I ever saw – years ago. So it has a special place in my heart to start with. But beyond the sentimental, the music, performances and […]

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An Evening with ‘American Masters’ and a Conversation on the Source of an Artist’s Inspiration

August 29, 2018

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This post is sponsored by WNET; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Are you a fan of documentaries? I personally geek out over them, and I love to watch them with friends. Throw in a few glasses of wine, and what happens is a really great night of insightful and meaningful conversation. That’s […]

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August 2018 Atlanta Filming Roundup: ‘Stranger Things’, ‘Jungle Cruise’ and More!

August 1, 2018

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What’s filming in Atlanta now? Your Geek Girl is back at it with a roundup of projects that are currently in production in Atlanta! From film and television to the OTT space with a project from Facebook and YouTube Premium, I’ve got the details for you on those production code yellow signs you’ve been seeing […]

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Netflix Renews ‘Altered Carbon’ For Season 2 – And Announces New Series Lead

July 30, 2018

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Netflix has ordered eight additional episodes of Altered Carbon from Skydance Television! The news first surfaced last week along with the announcement that Anthony Mackie (Captain America series, Detroit) will star as Takeshi Kovacs! As much as I loved Joel Kinnaman in the lead role for season 1 – I’m really excited that MCU’s Anthony […]

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The TV Show I’m Most Excited For – And How I Discovered It At Comic-Con 2018

July 21, 2018

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My love of sci-fi is no secret, specifically anything that involves aliens, and it’s been awhile since we’ve had a good alien-focused show on television. Hollywood tends to go in sci-fi/fantasy cycles of zombies, vampires, werewolves, witches, and aliens – and we’ve been stuck in zombies for while – and vampires for just as long […]

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The Geek Girls Are Back In Town For Comic-Con 2018

July 20, 2018

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It’s Comic-Con Day 2 for me, and I’ve been having a blast so far! I’ve met up friends I only get to see once a year, spent way too much on Star Wars exclusives…. and Funko Pop! Vinyls, and done some amazing press rooms and interviews! All-in-all, I’m off to a solid start. The cosplay […]

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Geeking Out Over ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ at AMC Theatres

June 25, 2018

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There was absolutely no way I was missing opening weekend of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom despite all the recent traveling I’ve been doing! And I was thrilled to be able to see it at AMC’s Dine-In Buckhead 6 Theater here in Atlanta – which not only provides reserved seating – but also a full dining […]

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Hamilton Review: A Musical That Changes Theatre

May 25, 2018

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s sensational-masterpiece Hamilton debuted in Atlanta last week at the Fox Theatre, but if you’re a fan of theatre or musicals and you’re Atlanta-based, you’ve been anticipating the arrival of this one since the ticket lotteries were first announced. So does it live it up to the hype? YES. So much yes. Hamilton first […]

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Game-Changing Cinema Technology with the Samsung Onyx and What It Means for Movie Fans

April 27, 2018

Emma Loggins

For more than 120 years, Hollywood has relied on film projectors to showcase the stories that filmmakers have to tell. And while today’s films have no shortage of incredible special effects and graphics, the outdated theater technology can hinder audiences from enjoying films the way they were intended to be enjoyed. Samsung rose to this […]

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Geek Girl Travel: San Diego Bound with #TheNewKia

April 2, 2018

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Disclaimer: I am a brand ambassador with Kia, but all thoughts expressed here are my own. I’m headed to San Diego this morning for an event with Kia. Every year they throw a pretty amazing event in San Diego to introduce a select group of influencers to their brand’s award-winning vehicles, and this year – […]