Author Archives : J.L. Gribble

Sound Off! Halloween


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, celebrate the ultimate final girl and discuss Halloween, which premiered in the United States on Friday, October 19, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we…

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Sound Off! Venom


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, release your oily alter-ego and discuss Venom, which premiered in the United States on Friday, October 5, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we are all…

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Sound Off! First Man


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, race to the moon with First Man, which premiered in the United States on Friday, October 12, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we are all…

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Hello, Old Friend: Reviewing Many Waters


Many Waters (1986) Written by: Madeleine L’Engle Series: Time Quintet #4 Genre: Science Fantasy/Young Adult Pages: 352 (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 missed…

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I Never Knew What I Was Missing: Reviewing A Swiftly Tilting Planet


A Swiftly Tilting Planet (1978) Written by: Madeleine L’Engle Series: Time Quintet #3 Genre: Science Fantasy/Young Adult Pages: 304 (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…

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Steel Time Cover Reveal


Happy Friday! J.L. Gribble here. At Speculative Chic, you know me as the film review editor and host of many a Sound Off post. In my other life as an author, I’m currently working on an urban fantasy/alternate history series. Next month, book 4 will be released into the wild. But today, I’m happy to share the cover of Steel…

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Sound Off! Extinction


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, fight off an invasion to discuss Extinction, which premiered on Netflix in the United States on Friday, July 27, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we…

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Sound Off! Ant-Man and the Wasp


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, shrink down with us to discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp, which premiered in the United States on Friday, July 6, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while…

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Sound Off! Sense8 Series Finale “Amor Vincit Omnia”


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 your cluster to discuss the Sense8 series finale, “Amor Vincit Omnia,” which premiered on Netflix in the United States on Friday, June 8, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily…

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Sound Off! Incredibles 2


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 super-suit and discuss Incredibles 2, which premiered in the United States on Friday, June 15, 2018. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we are…

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