February 19, 2019
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, limber up those building hands and discuss The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, which premiered in the United States on Friday, February 8, 2019. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily…
February 14, 2019
Editor’s note: We are pleased and honored to welcome Genevieve Iseult Eldredge to Speculative Chic today! Her article needs no introduction from us, so we will simply step aside and let her take it away. It’s no secret that diversity is gaining ground in popular media. Our world is amazingly diverse, and marginalized people are rightfully demanding movies about protagonists…
January 29, 2019
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, bring together heroes and villains and discuss Glass, which premiered in the United States on Friday, January 18, 2019. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we…
January 29, 2019
Magic Bites (2007) Written by: Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels #1 Genre: Urban Fantasy Pages: 260 (Paperback) Publisher: Ace Why I Chose This: My 2019 Resolution Project for Speculative Chic is to read the books in the Kate Daniels series and finish up with a first read of the final book. I first read Magic Bites in 2007. The Premise: Atlanta would be a…
January 8, 2019
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, reminisce about your first car and discuss Bumblebee, which premiered in the United States on Friday, December 14, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we…
January 1, 2019
Editor’s note: Welcome to 2019! We hope that you have a relaxing day. Maybe take in a movie while you’re recovering from whatever celebration that you had last night? Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, join us in the water and…
December 18, 2018
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, grab your superhero mask and discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which premiered in the United States on Friday, December 14, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all,…
December 14, 2018
An Acceptable Time (1989) Written by: Madeleine L’Engle Series: Time Quintet #5 Genre: Science Fantasy/Young Adult Pages: 367 (Paperback) Publisher: Macmillan Why I Chose This: My 2018 Resolution Project for Speculative Chic was to read and review both the novel and film versions of A Wrinkle in Time. But I’m a completionist, so it should come as no surprise that I’d have to continue on this magical journey I somehow…
November 27, 2018
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, check your wifi connection and discuss Ralph Breaks the Internet, which premiered in the United States on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all,…
November 20, 2018
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, return to the wizarding world and discuss Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which premiered in the United States on Friday, November 16, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a…