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Tessa Smith

Tessa Smith is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved Film and TV Critic. She is also a Freelance Writer. Tessa has been in the Entertainment writing business for ten years and is a member of several Critics Associations including the Critics Choice Association and the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association.

Perfectly Used Cameos Still Can’t Save Deadpool 2 (with video review!) | #Deadpool2 #Deadpool

I just saw Deadpool 2 last night and, well, this Marvel fan was disappointed. Yes, there was some humor, yes, there were amazing cameos, but no, this movie was not good. Unpopular opinion perhaps but I could barely make it through this movie. In fact, I fell asleep twice. TWICE! During fight scenes! I will keep the first half of this review spoiler free, and then move on to spoilery stuff for those of you that have seen the movie, or just want to know what you are getting yourself into. 

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Deadpool Explained: What Parents Need to Know Before Taking Their Kids to the Movies | #Deadpool2

The first Deadpool movie was pretty spot on to the comic books, and I don’t expect the second to be any different. He is all about violence, bad language, breaking the 4th wall, and yes, even sex. In fact, one of my favorite story lines in the comics includes him carrying around a zombie head of himself from another time line. I highly recommend that parents know what they are getting in to when taking their kids to see Deadpool 2. Do your research and, if possible, view the film before letting them see it.

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Costuming the Characters of Incredibles 2: Mid-Century Aesthetic & Lots of Hard Work | #Incredibles2Event

Did you know that when making an animated feature film, the crew has to create looks for every single background character? I guess I knew that, but I never thought much about how much work goes in to it. They have to design not only their clothes, but their hairstyles and body types. Of course, the main characters have to be styled as well. It could totally be argued that more work goes in to the costumes for animated films than live action films. While at Pixar, I was lucky enough to talk to the costume designers for Incredibles 2 and I learned so much about the whole process. 

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Avengers 4 Predictions: Life after Infinity War (SPOILERS AHEAD)

Many of us are still processing Avengers: Infinity War, I know I am. I saw it twice and I still don’t fully know what I saw, despite having a background in the comic books. Going in to Infinity War, I expected death and destruction, I did. But seeing it. Seeing it right in front of my eyes, that is a whole new ballgame folks. I thought I was ready. I was not. Despite all the sadness my soul feels, I tried to put myself together so that I can bring you my Avengers 4 predictions. 

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Marvel Studios Has a Comic Book Lending Wall: Photo Tour of Where the Magic Happens

As you probably know by now, I am a huge Marvel fan. The day after attending the Avengers: Infinity War World Premiere, I toured Marvel Studios. Those are two things that I never thought I would be able to say (unless I was flat out lying). There was so much memorabilia – so much awesome. From amazing wall murals (some that I can’t even show you) to a wall literally filled with comic books, it was this fan girl’s dream. I want to share with you some of the incredible things that I saw, so take a photo tour with my through Marvel Studios!

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Peter Rabbit Brings Families Together For Fun & Laughs | #PeterRabbitMovie #WorldMarket

One of my favorite things to do with my daughters is cuddle up and watch a good movie. Another one of our favorite things to do is garden together. So when those two things combine in to a fun filled family day, I am at my happiest. Recently, Sony Pictures sent me an adorable Peter Rabbit themed Mother’s Day package, which included a copy of the film, and so much more. My girls and I themed a full girls down around this, and had a blast! Peter Rabbit is available on blu-ray and DVD now, so be sure to pick up a copy!

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Free Comic Book Day 2018 Full Book List + My Comic Shop Haul With Video!

The day is finally here! The one that comic book nerds like me wait for to arrive every year – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! I always say support your local comic book shop. These are shops that we need in our communities, and I don’t want to see them start disappearing. So please, head out to your local shop, pick up some free comics, and grab some other awesome goodies as well. The employees and owners are spending their time and effort for you today, even spending $5 would be a big help – so don’t just be greedy!

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Do Your Best Chewbacca Impression & Help Save Lives with Roar for Change!

Today is Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you) and to help celebrate, I want to tell you about an amazing thing you can do. Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change have given us as a country a challenge – Roar For Change. Star Wars invites fans and families to share their own version of Chewbacca’s iconic roar. I know my girls were itching to do theirs – me, not so much. I just don’t have the skills for it. But for charity, OK, bring it on. This challenge could potentially earn up to $1 million for UNICEF, who do lifesaving work for children around the world. Why would you not put your Chewbacca face on and roar from the rooftops for that?!

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