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To Be Continued….

When I began this blog for my Spring semester Fundamentals of Digital and Online Media class, I had no idea how much I would enjoy this process. I find it so freeing to put your thoughts and opinions on an online platform for others to see. I feel like, overall, I’ve done a pretty goodContinue reading “To Be Continued….”

This is The Way The World Ends: Not With a Bang, But With Trolls

How “Trolls: World Tour” May Have Wrecked the relationship between Universal and AMC Theatres Forever It’s been a joke as of late that many relationships have been strained and possibly ruined by the quarantine everyone has been forced in due to the Coronavirus pandemic. People have started noticing things about their family members and spousesContinue reading “This is The Way The World Ends: Not With a Bang, But With Trolls”

Non-Celebrities Need Not Apply

How Hollywood has Started Valuing Fame over Talent and Why This Spells Disaster for the Movie Industry As a 20-something college student, I love twitter. I use the social media platform as a source of entertainment and news. So if you’re like me and like to scroll through your Twitter feed more than you’d careContinue reading “Non-Celebrities Need Not Apply”

Contrary to Popular Belief, I am Not the Only One

My Recommendation for Another Movie Blog to Check Out. Now, I know what you might be thinking. “Maddie, why are you giving me another blog to read when I could just read yours?” Here’s the thing: I am just one person. I am a current college student with a lot going on in my life.Continue reading “Contrary to Popular Belief, I am Not the Only One”

15 Virus Movies to Watch to Remind You That the Coronavirus Pandemic Could be Worse

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably have heard about the virus COVID-19 sweeping the globe. People are in hysterics over it. Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and soap have vanished from store shelves. Events like Coachella and the NBA season have been postponed. Movies have been held from theaters. Colleges have cancelled classesContinue reading “15 Virus Movies to Watch to Remind You That the Coronavirus Pandemic Could be Worse”

A Plot Twist Even the Movie Industry Didn’t See Coming

How the Coronavirus has Halted the Movie Industry as We Know It I usually approach all my blog posts with a smiling face and a happy, go-lucky attitude. I sit down in front of my computer and rant endlessly about my favorite topic: movies. Sadly, I can’t seem to find it in me to approachContinue reading “A Plot Twist Even the Movie Industry Didn’t See Coming”

And the Oscar Goes to…..

The Academy awards, a.k.a. The Oscars, were held on Sunday, February 9th this year, and like many, I sat with bated breath to see who would walk out with a golden statue. Usually, the Oscars have some element of drama in the award ceremony. Either there’s some sort of upset (Olivia Colman winning Best ActressContinue reading “And the Oscar Goes to…..”

Introduction to My Blog!

Hello, internet! Welcome to my blog, Critical Girl! My name is Madeline Glanton, but feel free to refer to me as Maddie. I am a sophomore at Texas State University and I am majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Theatre. The first thing you should know about me is that I am aContinue reading “Introduction to My Blog!”