Author: Tracey Thompson

In her spare time, when she’s not crying over her love for Mr. Darcy, Tracey Thompson watches a lot of films. She decided to put her favorite pastime to use. As Germ’s film reviewer, she’s taking her opinions of the silver screen, and posting them on the little thing known as the interweb. In the meantime, if you ever have a yearning to talk about Wes Anderson, French New Wave, Alex Turner’s hair, or all things Salinger, you can reach her at tracey@germmagazine.com.

Film Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Posted on Jan 11, 2016Feb 1, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

Hailing from a galaxy far, far away, the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, has landed and continues to tell the stories of George Lucas’ original world. Directed by J. J. Abrams, the film acts as a sequel series to the original three episodes made in the ’70s. Far from the atrocities of the prequel series […]

Top Five Movies to Watch This Christmas

Posted on Dec 18, 2015Jan 8, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

I live for Christmas. I separate my year into three parts: pre-Christmas months of excited anticipation, Christmas month, also known as December, and post-Christmas months of mourning. I can think of no better way to spend the holidays than watching some movies, so I bring to you the top five films you need to watch […]

This Review Will (Crimson) Peak Your Interests: A Film Review of Crimson Peak

Posted on Nov 18, 2015Jan 8, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

An expert in the grotesque inner workings of twisted fantasy, Guillermo del Toro — director of films such as Pan’s Labyrinth and Pacific Rim — has produced his most recent flick, Crimson Peak. If you are looking to be truly immersed in another world, del Toro is the director for you. Crimson Peak’s intricate set and […]

An Out-of-This-World Movie: Film Review of The Martian

Posted on Oct 28, 2015Jan 8, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

Ridley Scott, a deity within the sci-fi world, has yet to make a space film quite like The Martian. His other films, like Alien or Prometheus, show a darker, more twisted side to space while The Martian is a film full of light-hearted humor and unbridled optimism. Based off of a novel by Andy Weir, Ridley […]

A Brilliant New Movie: A Film Review of ‘A Brilliant Young Mind’

Posted on Oct 1, 2015Jan 8, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

Based off of a documentary, the British drama fiction film A Brilliant Young Mind follows Nathan (Asa Butterfield), a teenage mathematical prodigy. While Nathan’s autism gives him ease with numbers, it makes it difficult for him to relate to others. Traumatized from the death of his father, he further delves into the numerical world, which leads him to […]

Top 5 Best Sports Movies to Help You Beat the Heat

Posted on Aug 19, 2015Jan 8, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

Summer has finally reached a closing. For most, summer is a time of relaxation — a word that can be interpreted in many different ways. Some relax by spending a day lounging at the beach; others see it as time spent with air conditioning and a good book, but many relax during the summer by […]

An Open Letter to Taylor Swift

Posted on Jun 20, 2015Jan 7, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

Dear Taylor Swift, I write this letter to you regarding the recent release of your “Bad Blood” music video. I can write nothing but praise. Strong women kicking butt is truly what I aspire to surround myself with in life, and here you have created a world where that dream is reality. However, I find […]

The Dollhouse Collective: Five Women, One Mission

Posted on May 25, 2015Jan 7, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

The Dollhouse Collective is a new production company that was made by women, for women. Actress Rose Byrne and her fellow Aussies –Gracie Otto, Krew Boylan, Shannon Murphy, and Jessica Carrera — are carving their own path in the film industry. The Dollhouse Collective offers a promising avenue that would allow women to better represent […]

Review of Avengers: Age of Ultron

Posted on May 14, 2015Jan 7, 2016 by Tracey Thompson

The multi-million dollar behemoth named Avengers: Age of Ultron has smashed into theaters near you. In this new movie, director Joss Whedon gives us a whole new reason to be scared of Siri. The film begins in Sokovia, a country in Eastern Europe. Here, the Avengers — snarky Tony Stark (Robert Downy Jr.), sweet as […]