Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “Father Figures”!

“She’s our mom.” Ready for some fun?  I’ve got passes to Father Figures, and I’m ready to share. Sharing is caring, y’know. Synopsis! Owen Wilson and Ed Helms are Kyle and Peter Reynolds, brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to … Continue reading

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“The Shape of Water” – sparkes but doesn’t fully set sail

Nutshell: While Shape is a fascinating story with absolutely incredible performances by Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer, it has neither the sense of wonder of Pan’s Labyrinth, nor the suspense of The Devil’s Backbone. But I can’t say … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Downsizing”!

Mmm, giant Oreo cookies….what?  I’ve got  passes for the Baltimore area screening of Downsizing, and all I can think of is gigantic food.  #priorities  Synopsis! Downsizing imagines what might happen if, as a solution to over-population, Norwegian scientists discover how … Continue reading

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Tracee Ellis Ross reads “The Handsy Man” to set things straight 

Tracee Ellis Ross is a goddamn national treasure. And while this is a Jimmy Kimmel Live bit, I’d like to order a few copies of that book. Y’know, just in case. 

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Ready for season 2 of “The Crown”?  

YouTube’r dimitreze did an amazing side-by-side comparison of the show with the real world pictures and videos of Queen Elizabeth II.  Watch this, and get stoked for season 2 of The Crown! Beans on toast and Victoria sponge optional, but … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” trailer tease! 

Ooh – dinosaurs!!!  Who else is ready to check out the whole trailer this Thursday? 

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “Ferdinand”!

Ready for some animated fun?  I’ve got passes for Ferdinand, a cute story about a bull and…well…synopsis! FERDINAND tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Wonder Wheel”!

Get ready for a star-studded cast, Woody Allen at the helm, and a film that has Awards Season Onslaught written all over it (that’s a good thing, y’all.) I’ve got passes for Wonder Wheel, and I’m ready to share.  Synopsis! … Continue reading

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Con News: Snyder and Capullo back at Awesome Con!

That’s right y’all.  Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo are headed back to Awesome Con this year!  I can’t wait to hear what stories Snyder is working on, and of course hear where I’ll see Capullo’s gorgeous art next. See you … Continue reading

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Con News: Ho Ho Ho – Baltimore Comic-Con tix now on sale!

Wondering what to get your geeky friend and/or family member for the holidays?  Well, why not snap up tix to next year’s Baltimore Comic-Con?  It’s got it all; groovy cosplay, panels filled with amazing guests, and of course that glorious … Continue reading

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