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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Phenomena” – a glorious trip through our universe

“Alright. So what am I looking at?” Story: Director Josef Gatti deconstructs ten “inner workings of nature”, looking at our mundane world in ways that spotlight the makeup of our universe. Genre I’d put it in: Science Documentaries You Actually … Continue reading

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“Who Moves America” – We, the Union

“If they can break what’s always been the biggest and strongest union in this country? Believe me, other unions will not be able to withstand the onslaught.” Story: The Teamsters – “the largest collective bargaining agreement in all of North … Continue reading

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“Scream 7” – where nostalgia meets routine

“Mom, did that really happen to you? Like in the movie?” Story: It’s been almost thirty years since Sidney Prescott went through a living hell in her hometown of Woodsboro. Now she’s all grown up, with kids of her own. … Continue reading

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“Paul McCartney: Man on the Run” – a musician with (W)ings

“Hello cabbages!“ Story: What do you do when you’ve been in the biggest band ever? Well, if you’re Paul McCartney you disappear to your farm with your new wife and family, and see what happens next. And so Wings was … Continue reading

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Fandango Giveaway – “Scream 7”!

Ready to get back to Sidney Prescott’s story? Synopsis! When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes … Continue reading

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“Wuthering Heights” – 50 Shades of Heathcliff

“What TF did I just watch?” [me, as the end credits rolled] Story: Young Catherine lives with her abusive, drunken father in a run-down ruin of what was once a great house. One night, dad brings home a young boy … Continue reading

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“Dracula” – a campy, creepy romp that’s perfect for Love Month

“Tell your God that until he brings me back my wife, my life no longer belongs to him.” Story: 1480s Europe. Wallachian Prince Vladimir must leave his beautiful wife Elisabeta and fight against the Ottomans. His only request to his … Continue reading

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“Shelter”

“I gotchu. It’s okay. I gotchu.” Story: Mason lives alone in a lighthouse, and he likes it that way. No matter how often young Jesse tries to befriend him, Mason ignores her kindness. But when a vicious storm hits, leaving … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Shelter”!

Already looking forward to the upcoming snow to be over? SAME. So let’s prep for better weather with free passes, okay? Synopsis! On a remote coastal island, a man living in self-imposed exile rescues a young girl from a deadly … Continue reading

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“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” – literally a monument to the horror genre

“Do we help them?” Story: After the events of the last film, Spike is introduced to the Jimmy gang. Let’s see how it goes. Meanwhile, Doc Kelson is trying to find the humanity in good ol’ Samson. Let’s see how … Continue reading

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