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'Wake Up Dead Man' Movie Review: Another Satisfying Slice of Blanc's Brilliant Mind

November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Emma Loggins

@emmaloggins.bsky.social

#WakeUpDeadMan is officially here, and Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc has never been better.

This third #KnivesOut mystery swaps the sunny vibes of #GlassOnion for something darker and moodier.

Check out my review below.👇
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#MovieReview #NewMovie

Movie Review: Wake Up Dead Man is an engrossing Knives Out mystery with stellar performances from Daniel Craig and Josh O'Connor.

'The Age of Disclosure' Is Amazing. So Why Won't the Oscars Notice?

November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Emma Loggins

@emmaloggins.bsky.social

I paid $19.99 to watch #TheAgeofDisclosure on Prime Video Friday night. 🛸

Best #UFO documentary I've ever seen. 👽 Oscar winner? Probably not. 😬 Here's why the Academy will likely ignore it (even though it shouldn't).

New article up now on @fanbolt.com!

www.fanbolt.com/160844/the-a...

As a film critic, I loved 'The Age of Disclosure.' But Oscar? Probably not. Here's my honest prediction for the documentary's chances.

The Real Japanese Industry Behind Brendan Fraser’s New Movie ‘Rental Family’ — And Why It’s Growing in 2025

November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

#BrendanFraser stars in "Rental Family,” inspired by Japan’s real rental family industry, where actors pretend to be loved ones. 👨‍👩‍👦

Curious about the real story? 🍿

Find out more: https://www.rfr.bz/b27b86a

#Movies #RentalFamily

Brendan Fraser stars in 'Rental Family,' a powerful new film that dives into Japan's unique rental family industry and modern loneliness

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Almost Didn’t Include Most Powerful Moment in ‘Defying Gravity’ (Here’s What Changed His Mind)

November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

Jon M. Chu almost cut the most powerful moment in “Defying Gravity” from the Wicked movie, until one performance completely changed his mind.🎬💚 How he saved it: https://www.rfr.bz/b338c33â�� #Wicked #DefyingGravity #JonMChu #Elphaba #Wicked="/hashtag/WickedForGood" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WickedForGood #CynthiaErivo

Jon M. Chu transformed 'Wicked's iconic Defying Gravity with one bold choice: making Elphaba fall before she could truly fly.

The Real Reason ‘Wicked: For Good’ Is Fundamentally About Glinda (Not Elphaba)

November 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

“For Good” in #Wicked="/hashtag/WickedForGood" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WickedForGood is all about Glinda. ✨

Her journey from popularity to real self-awareness is what makes the story unforgettable. Find out why her transformation matters to fans everywhere. 🩷

Read more: https://www.rfr.bz/b69d2bf

#Glinda #Wicked #PopCulture

Ariana Grande’s Glinda steps into the spotlight as 'Wicked: For Good' explores her deepest questions about image, guilt, and real goodness.

HBO Locks In More Westeros: ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ Renewed Through 2028

November 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

Westeros fans get more magic from HBO! 🐉🔥

'House of the Dragon' renewed through 2028, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' scoring a second season before its premiere. 🎬

Get the whole story: https://www.rfr.bz/b1590c1

#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms

HBO renews both 'Game of Thrones' spinoffs, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and 'House of the Dragon', ensuring new seasons through 2028.

'Jay Kelly' Movie Review: An Honest Meditation on What We Sacrifice for Success

November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Emma Loggins

@emmaloggins.bsky.social

#JayKelly asks what we sacrifice for success. Clooney & Sandler are phenomenal in this meditation on fame, regret & what actually matters.

My full review is up here: www.fanbolt.com/160360/jay-k...

#NewMovies #MovieReview #GeorgeClooney #AdamSandler

Movie Review: George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine in Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly,' a drama about Hollywood regret that resonates.

'Die My Love' Movie Review: A Descent into Madness and the Unraveling of Maternal Reality

November 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

Atlanta Film Critics Circle

@atlfilmcritics.bsky.social

AFCC member Emma Loggins reviews Lynne Ramsey's #DieMyLove which Emma says "Ramsay has created a mood piece that prioritizes emotional truth over plot mechanics, and the results are both mesmerizing and exasperating." www.fanbolt.com/160195/die-m... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

'Die My Love' Movie Review: Jennifer Lawrence gives her most unrelenting performance in Lynne Ramsay's challenging postpartum descent into madness.

‘Predator: Badlands’ Breaks 38-Year Franchise Record With $40M Opening Weekend

November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

Predator: Badlands just set the franchise’s biggest opening ever: $40M domestic, $80M global. 🎬

The legacy lives on and fans are loving it. ✨

Who else has it on their must-see list? 🍿

Read more: https://www.rfr.bz/b34db62

#Predator #BoxOffice #Movies2025

'Predator: Badlands' smashes records with a $40M debut, giving the Predator franchise its biggest opening ever.

Goodbye Q&A, Hello Ask Maps: What Google’s Latest Update Means for Your Business

November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

excitecs.com

@excitecs.com

Google’s Maps update means businesses now get AI-powered Q&A, right on your profile.

Find out how to make the most of this shift, strengthen local SEO, and connect with customers in new ways in our newest blog post below! 🌍💡

#GoogleUpdate #BusinessGrowth #SEO #AI

Google just replaced Q&A with Ask Maps. Learn what this means, how to optimize your profiles, and keep your business info visible.

'Die My Love' Movie Review: A Descent into Madness and the Unraveling of Maternal Reality

November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Emma Loggins

@emmaloggins.bsky.social

#DieMyLove is not for everyone, and it doesn’t pretend to be.

Check out my review now up on @fanbolt.com! 🎬

www.fanbolt.com/160195/die-m...

#MovieReview #FilmReview

'Die My Love' Movie Review: Jennifer Lawrence gives her most unrelenting performance in Lynne Ramsay's challenging postpartum descent into madness.

'Bugonia' Movie Review: Wonderfully Weird and Disturbingly Smart

November 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

#Bugonia is wonderfully wild, weird, and full of surprises, according to @emmaloggins.bsky.social!

Ready to dive in? Check out her full #moviereview here: www.fanbolt.com/160010/bugon...

#Bugonia is out in theaters now! Will you be checking this one out?

Movie Review: Yorgos Lanthimos delivers a uniquely unsettling experience with 'Bugonia,' starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

A Look at the 7 New Movies Coming Out This Week: ‘Anniversary,’ ‘Stitch Head’ and More!

October 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

excitecs.com

@excitecs.com

Our founder @emmaloggins.bsky.social presented to PRSA Georgia yesterday on AI, GEO, and how PR pros need to adapt for AI-powered search.

The reality? Your content isn't just being read by journalists anymore. It's being processed by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews.

October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

This week's movies: a thriller with the girlfriend from hell, drag queens fighting zombies, and a sweet Frankenstein story for the kids. 🎬🎃

Full list of what's new in theaters + streaming: fanbolt.com/159949/a-loo...

#NewMovies #Halloween #Streaming #MovieNight

A look at the new movies coming out this week (October 27, 2025 – November 2, 2025), including 'Anniversary,' and more!

fanbolt.com

October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

excitecs.com

@excitecs.com

#AI Overview citations look impressive in reports, but they perform like ranking 6th in regular search results 😬

Top 3 organic positions are still where the traffic lives. Don't let the hype distract you from what actually works. Learn more in our latest post!

#DigitalMarketing #SEO

The Reality Check SEOs Need About AI Overview Citations - Atlanta Creative Agency

New research shows AI Overview citations perform like position 6 rankings. Here's the data SEOs need about traffic reality.

'Good Fortune' Movie Review: An Endearing but Uneven Directorial Debut

October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

Aziz Ansari's #GoodFortune is endearing but uneven. #KeanuReeves absolutely steals it as a bumbling guardian angel learning what it means to be human. Worth seeing for the laughs, even if the film gets a little messy at times. 🎬✨

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#MovieReview #NewMovies

Movie Review: Aziz Ansari's directorial debut, 'Good Fortune,' has laughs and heart but uneven pacing. And Keanu Reeves steals the show.

Publishers Are Finally Getting Some Control Over AI Training (But Will Anyone Listen?)

October 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

excitecs.com

@excitecs.com

Publishers now have more control over how AI uses their content, and that could change the game for digital publishing. 🚀📚

Ready to see what this means for you?

Read more in our latest blog: www.excitecs.com/8456/publish...

#AI #Publishing

Cloudflare's new Content Signals let publishers block AI training while keeping search visibility. Will Google actually comply?

A Look at 7 New Movies Coming Out This Week: ’One Battle After Another,’ ‘Eleanor the Great,’ and More!

October 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

Your weekly movie guide is here, and it's giving:

✨ Oscar bait with Leo
🎭 Chaotic grandma energy
👻 Horror sequel madness
🎨 Sundance darlings

Check out the trailers and details for all 7 new films, theaters + streaming at the link below 👇

#NewMovies #EleanorTheGreat #OneBattleAfterAnother

A look at the new movies coming out this week (September 22 - 28, 2025), including: 'One Battle After Another,' and more!

The Atlanta Entrepreneur's Guide to Choosing the Right Web Design Partner

September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

excitecs.com

@excitecs.com

"Our last developer completely ghosted us."

We hear this weekly in new client meetings, and it blows our minds that disappearing web developers are just... normal now? 👻

#NewBlog: We're diving into how to find the right partner and avoid red flags:

www.excitecs.com/8416/the-atl...

#WebDesign

How to find the perfect web design partner for your Atlanta business - what to look for and how to make the right choice the first time.

A Look at New Movies Coming Out This Week: ’A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,’ ‘Him,’ and More!

September 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

FanBolt

@fanbolt.com

This week's movie drops are 🔥

🎭 Colin Farrell + Margot Robbie magical road trip
👻 Jordan Peele horror with football twist
🔥 Matthew McConaughey wildfire hero story
And More!

Check out the full lineup here: www.fanbolt.com/159578/a-loo...

#NewMovies #ABoldBeautifulLife #HimMovie

A look at the new movies coming out this week (September 15 - 21, 2025), including 'A Bold Beautiful Journey,' 'Him,' and more!

Negotiation: How to Ask for What You're Worth (And Get It)

September 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Reposted by Emma Loggins

Women's Business Daily

@womensbusinessdaily.com

Women negotiate starting salaries MORE than men now (54% vs 44%), but the pay gap persists.

The issue isn't asking. It's HOW we ask.

Pro tip: Name a specific number. People who do get better results than those who don't.

www.womensbusinessdaily.com/career/negot...

#CareerTips #WomenInBusiness

Proven negotiation tips to help women confidently negotiate salaries, project fees, and the true value you deserve.

www.womensbusinessdaily.com

September 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Emma Loggins

@emmaloggins.bsky.social

Watched #TheLongWalk last week, and I’m still thinking about it...

This film throws you into a chilling dystopian race with young men forced to walk or face execution. Yet what really stays with you are the friendships that form in that horror.

My full #moviereview: www.fanbolt.com/159545/the-l...

'The Long Walk' Movie Review: A Haunting Journey Through America's Darkest Hour

Movie Review: 'The Long Walk' is emotionally obliterating in the best possible way, leaving you hollowed out but somehow enriched by the experience.

An Introduction to GEO: How to Create Content that AI Wants to Cite

September 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Emma Loggins

@emmaloggins.bsky.social

My latest post, diving into the future of #SEO and why brands now need to also focus on #GEO, is now up on
@excitecs.com!

Check it out below.

excitecs.com @excitecs.com · Sep 8

SEO still matters. And now GEO matters too. 📚

Create content AI citations with clear claims, evidence, and a solid structure (schema and #EEAT).

Read our latest blog post here: www.excitecs.com/8394/an-intr...

#GEO #SEO #AI #ContentMarketing

Discover proven GEO strategies from Excite's team. Learn how to create authoritative content AI systems trust and cite.