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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Wayback Review: “Fast Five”

Today I share the very first movie review I wrote after moving here to B’more.  Originally published in April, 2011, I bring you: Fast Five! I’ve prided myself on the fact that I’ve never seen a single movie in the Fast … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Fifty Shades Freed”!

UPDATE: WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED.  THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED, Y’ALL HAD SOME INCREDIBLE IDEAS!!! Ready to see how Christian and Anastasia end up?  Because I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of Fifty Shades Freed!  But first…synopsis! … Continue reading

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Oscar nominees announced!

And while it’s no big surprise that Phantom Thread, Three Billboards, and The Post grabbed noms, it’s wonderful to see such great films get recognized. The Academy announced this year’s nominees this morning, and so the Oscar pool begins. What … Continue reading

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Con News: Stephen Amell comes to Awesome Con!

That’s right, Arrowverse fans – Oliver is coming to Awesome Con! So get your DC/CW Universe questions ready, and let’s hope there’s a tidbit or two about new Arrow/Flash/Legends of Tomorrow crossovers…and maybe even another Supergirl appearance?

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TrailerWatch: Mr. Rogers biopic “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” gives me all the happy feels

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, y’all.  Why?  Because the first trailer for the Mr. Rogers documentary has been released.  Synopsis! From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), Won’t You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “Show Dogs”

“What kind of dog likes hip-hop?” [Answer: all the best ones. DUH.] I love dog shows.  I also really dug Miss Congeniality.  So why not mash ’em up?  If you’re liking the sound of that, check out the trailer for … Continue reading

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“Insidious: The Last Key”: tired tropes combine with new twists

Nutshell: There’s no doubt that Lin Shaye is an incredible actress that brings top-notch talent to this series as psychic-in-charge Elise. There is, however, serious doubt that this series can continue, considering how it scrapes up the usual jump scares … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Den of Thieves”!

Happy 2018 y’all!  Ready to get your New Year passes on?  Good, because I’ve got passes for Den of Thieves.  Synopsis! DEN OF THIEVES is a high energy, fast paced, gritty action film that sets a syndicate of bank robbing … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: freak out over creepy smiles in “Truth or Dare”

Ah, Blumhouse.  You are so much fun. As with Lionsgate, you’ve established yourself as a studio where I can go for some fun scary stuff.  And with the new trailer for Truth or Dare, fun scary stuff looks to be … Continue reading

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Wayback Review: “Insidious 2”

Because I’m working on my review of Insidious: The Last Key, why not revisit my thoughts on part 2 of this franchise?  From Geek for e way back in 2013.  Enjoy! Movie Review: Insidious 2 Remember how amazing The Exorcist was? Well, Insidious wasn’t … Continue reading

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