Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Idea of You”!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Denise

Love is in the multiplex, y’all! Synopsis!

Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.

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DC Screening Pass-palooza – “The Fall Guy”!

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Denise

Ready to get stunt-y? Synopsis!

He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?

From real life stunt man and director David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night, comes his most personal film yet. A new hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller and love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them: The Fall Guy.

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TrailerWatch – “Deadpool & Wolverine” get their story going!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Denise

“Hi, Peanut.“

I always thought this story would be one we always wished for, but never actually got. But HERE IT IS BAYBEEEEE! Synopsis!

Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.

Yeah. Thanks for the info, Marvel. Anyway, the trailer looks interesting – could this be the multiverse story the MCU needs to be relevant again? Or will it Deadpool and Wolverine just doing their thing for around two hours? I’m hoping for both, but looking forward to the latter.

D&W comes to town July 26th, 2024.

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“Abigail” – bloody good fun

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Denise


“I don’t scare easy, so when I do? I take notice.”

Story: A group of bad guys and gals come together at the behest of a powerful crime boss; their mission? Kidnap the young daughter of an extremely wealthy man, and hold her for 24 hours, ’til dad pays 50 mil. They don’t know each other, they don’t know who the girl’s father is, and they sure as hell don’t know that this is gonna be one bloody horrible night. Emphasis on blood.

Genre I’d put it in: Actioners With Bite (get it? Because Abigail’s a...fine.)
Release Date: 2024
Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: A “reimagining” of 1939’s Dracula’s Daughter, which itself is very loosely based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula (well, a deleted chapter) and Carmilla, by Sheridan Le Fanu. With me so far? Cool.

Gotta say: I love vampire stories. Just think; as long as you follow the rules, you can kick back and live as long as you like. I mean, there’s the whole blood thing, which is gross. But I guess you’d get used to it. And boy howdy, has our titular character gotten used to it. This girl is a one-woman wrecking crew, who’s not only had centuries to hone her craft, but time enough to really, really dig what she’s gotta do to survive. Abigail takes actioners, vampire movies, heist films, and haunted house thrillers, puts ’em in a blender, and hits pulse. Because it’s the kind of movie you’ll find your pulse racing to…and okay FINE. I can’t help myself; I’m writing this review on opening afternoon, and for some reason I have serious Dad Joke Syndrome. I’ll probably stop, but? You’ve been warned.

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Movie Review – “The Ministry of Ungentemanly Warfare”

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Denise


“Remember gentlemen; try to have fun.”

Story: It’s WWII, and England is getting blitzed in the worst possible way. So, to get a leg up on Germany, Winston Churchill decides to not play fair. By having an unorthodox team led by Major Gus March-Phillipps originate the Special Operations Executive, or SOE. Which, considering the no-f’s-given attitude of the group, should probably be called the SOB… Let’s get cracking!

Genre I’d put it in: Saucy Based-On Historical Actioners
Release Date: 2024
Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: A fictional take on WWII’s Operation Postmaster. Based on the book Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII by Damien Lewis.

Gotta say: I remember Henry Cavill being stoked about this project last year. He’d post fun on-set pics to his IG, and I got interested. I love me some devil-may-care WWII shenanigan films, so when the trailer hit? I took notice. Yes, this is a based-on film, but the mix of history and modern cinematic spectacle is just as much riotous fun as I’d hoped it’d be. Warfare harks back to classic WWII stories like The Dirty Dozen and The Devil’s Brigade. But with a modern, 21st century spin that keeps things lively, even when stuff isn’t blowing up. I dig it, Ritchie.

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Ministry of Ungentemanly Warfare”!

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Denise

Ready to get ungentemanly? Synopsis!

Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.

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TrailerWatch – “Bridgerton Season 3”

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Denise
Though saying Pen is a wallflower? C’mon, she’s GORGEOUS.

“I cannot live at home anymore. I must take a husband.”

GAAAAAAH!!! The Ton is back, and with it, another story of the Bridgerton clan. This time, it’s “little” Colin Bridgerton, freshly back from his travels and looking all grown up. Can his childhood friend Penelope Featherington – still smarting after her friendship with Eloise Bridgerton has seemingly collapsed – catch his eye? Does she even want to?

Bridgerton Season 3 requests the honor of your presence on May 16th, 2024.

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DC Screening Pass-palooza – “Abigail”!

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Denise

You asked for it – they gave it to me! DC Screening Passes for “Abigail”, y’all!

Ready to go babysitting? No? Well, maybe this movie will be a better idea… Synopsis!

After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl. 

Children can be such monsters.

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Abigail”!

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Denise

Ready to go babysitting? No? Well, maybe this movie will be a better idea… Synopsis!

After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl. 

Children can be such monsters.

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Movie Review – “Civil War” is a terrifying gut punch of possibility

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Denise

“Wait! Wait. I need a quote.”

Story: The Florida Alliance, Western Forces, and Republics of Texas and California are a coalition of 19 states that have seceded from the USA. A dictatorial third term president disbands the FBI, and would rather see everything burn than reach out. And four war journalists are looking for a powerful message they can share with the rest of the world, before it’s too late. Welcome to the second American Civil War.

Genre I’d put it in: Nightmare Scenario Films That Feel Way Too Close To A Possible Reality
Release Date: 2024
Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based way too closely to real divisions in our country. Damn y’all. Way too closely.

Gotta say: Journalists. Everybody wants a Pulitzer. To write THAT piece. Take THAT photo. But at what cost? Director Alex Garland uses the uncertainty of our times to craft a powerful think piece on war, divisiveness, and the drive to accomplish something in the world. This movie’s sheer brutality will not be for everyone, but for those who can stomach the intensity? It’ll hit you like a gut punch to your very soul.  War has a same visceral feel as Alfonso Cuarón’s Children of Men; there’s an immediacy to the proceedings that pulled me in and did not let go. Not even after the end credits rolled. I’m not sure if it’s let me go even now.

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