Shelli Nicole
Shelli Nicole's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:
Shelli Nicole is a Detroit-born culture critic currently living in Chicago, IL. She is terrified of mermaids & teenagers.
Rustin (2023)
83%
“This film can serve as inspiration to work daily toward shaking off the humility that prevents us from being our full selves. If not for us, then for the sake of generations after.” –
Vogue
Nov 10, 2023
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Fitting In (2023)
96%
“While it beautifully nails some things, others didn’t land so well for me, especially the queerness.” –
Autostraddle
Mar 15, 2023
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Who I Am Not (2023)
100%
“A deeply personal look into the lives of two intersex people who, just like the rest of us, are trying to figure out who they are and where they belong in this world.” –
Autostraddle
Mar 15, 2023
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Shortcomings (2023)
85%
“This movie feels too scared to say what it really wants to say... it’s tiptoeing around desire, fetishism, hypocrisy, and disposability, and it’s unnecessarily confusing.” –
Autostraddle
Jan 31, 2023
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Rye Lane (2023)
98%
“The story is smooth, leaves no gaps, and doesn’t skip a beat. The camera work is stunning and adds to the story to keep you invested in where everything is going. ” –
Autostraddle
Jan 26, 2023
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The Persian Version (2023)
84%
“Kesharvarz uses family secrets, pop culture, and lived experiences to connect us to a full and sweet story of mothers, daughters, and womanhood. ” –
Autostraddle
Jan 26, 2023
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Bad Behaviour (2023)
47%
“It jumps around a bit here and there, is about 20 minutes too long, and opts to not go deeper on some revelations when it absolutely should, but all in all, it’s great.” –
Autostraddle
Jan 24, 2023
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Eileen (2023)
82%
“Because the film isn’t invested in being truly queer, it doesn’t properly explore it and instead, it turns into a story of another “crazy” girl.” –
Autostraddle
Jan 24, 2023
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Spin Me Round (2022)
47%
“ It’s really well done and just kind of odd but in a fun way.” –
Autostraddle
Sep 2, 2022
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Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022)
100%
“Like Jerrod Carmichael, we try to heal from the self-hatred—and when we do, hopefully there is less suffering when we look at the names we left behind...” –
Vogue
May 9, 2022
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Bad Hair (2020)
62%
“Whenever I watch horror my fascination is the actual gore. My favorite horror genres are Body & Revenge and in some way Bad Hair encompasses both. ” –
Autostraddle
Apr 13, 2022
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
97%
“The focus of the film is more on Levee, Chadwick Boseman’s character. It felt like Viola was the pull but I was left wanting to learn even more about Ma Rainey than before. However, that’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy the film because I absolutely did.” –
Autostraddle
Apr 13, 2022
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Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) (2021)
“If you're coming to the special looking for a hot, fat, Black chick who is gonna make you laugh by chatting shit about gaining power from the tears of white women, and about helium-voiced nurses with panty stealing kinks, you will be more than happy.” –
Autostraddle
Dec 10, 2021
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Night Teeth (2021)
38%
“In spite of its flaws, the gratuitous vampire violence and sexy-yet-creepy vibe make it worth the Halloween watch.” –
Thrillist
Nov 1, 2021
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The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
55%
“It feels like I'm watching trauma porn with one hell of a soundtrack.” –
Autostraddle
Mar 9, 2021
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Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning (2020)
86%
“As much as Sam Jay made me laugh and relate, there were also major moments of cringe that I simply couldn't ignore.” –
Autostraddle
Aug 20, 2020
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