Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

#SpoilerFreeReview: “Deadpool 2” – not just dialed to 11, but dialed to DEADPOOL 11

Nutshell: Dopinder and the gang are back for more fourth-wall breaking hijinks, and I couldn’t be happier. Not because the story is good (it is) or that the actors are more than down to clown (they are), but because 2 … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: Cannes darling “BlacKkKlansman” gets an official trailer

“You ask too many questions.  You undercover or something?” Ready for the newest Spike Lee joint? Because it looks like a good one. Black officer. Jewish partner. Down to infiltrate the KKK in 1970s Colorado. Did I mention it’s co-produced by … Continue reading

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Hey B’more; wanna see BLACK PANTHER for free?

Seriously, how many times have you seen Black Panther already?  I’ve gotta admit I’ve shelled out my hard-earned a few times myself (not including the screening I got to check out)…  But there’s always room for one more, right? Well, … Continue reading

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Con News: writer Nick Confalone as BronyCon 2018 Guest of Honor!

That’s right y’all. The writer of The Maud Couple, Party Pooped, and Dungeons and Discords (among many others) is hitting this year’s BronyCon! And not only that, he’s guest of honor y’all!  You know what that means…cool panels of awesomeness! … Continue reading

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Con News: Steranko returns to Baltimore Comic-Con!

Jim Steranko is returning to Baltimore Comic-Con! Co-creator of Nick Fury, as well as writer/artist for Captain America, The Hulk, Superman, X-Men, and many more! He hasn’t hit BCC since 2001, so it’ll be so good to hear what he’s … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Tony Magistrale, “Hollywood’s Stephen King”

From back in the GMR archives, circa 2003. Wow. Edited a touch because I can’t help myself. Read the post at GMR here! I have been a Constant Reader of Stephen King’s work since I got my hands on a … Continue reading

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“Breaking In” is heavy on action fun, light on substance

Nutshell: Looking for a movie that has action, but doesn’t tax the ol’ brainpan? Well look no further. Union is fantastic as the mom who has to save her kids, but other than the usual action tidbits there’s little else here. … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “The Predator” hints at a change

“I think they’re attempting hybridization.” I have a list of movies in my head that I hope will get a reboot. Predator wasn’t one of them. But with this trailer for The Predator, it looks like writer/director Shane Black (The … Continue reading

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Lackluster “Life of the Party”

Nutshell: SIGH.  I really wanted to love this movie.  Yet I just can’t. Jokes that fall flat and/or are drawn out for way too long. A story that doesn’t really seem to know where it’s going or what it’s trying … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Adrift”!

Ready to go sailing?  Because I’ve got passes for Adrift, starring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin!  Synopsis! Starring Shailene Woodley (Fault in Our Stars, Divergent films) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You, The Hunger Games films), ADRIFT is based on the … Continue reading

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