Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Gladiator II” – an ode to the excess and eccentricities of Ancient Rome

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Denise

“There once was a time when there was honor in Rome. That Rome no longer exists.” Story: 16 years after the death of Marcus Aurelius (and the events of Gladiator), the Roman Empire is led by twin emperors Caracalla and … Continue reading →

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“Wicked (Part 1)” – a Wonderful World of Oz

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Denise

“Glinda, exactly how dead is she?” Story: Once upon a time, a young girl was born in Munchkinland. She was born with incredible powers, which could become a boon to the wonderful Wizard of Oz. She only thinks about how … Continue reading →

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Festive Flicks – “Hot Frosty”

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Denise

“This is very…um… It’s just… It’s very weird.” [I mean…fair.] Genre: Netflix Holiday Cheeseballs Release Date: 2024 New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: New! Where I Watched: Netflix. Obviously. Synopsis: Kathy has been distancing herself from everyone and … Continue reading →

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“Red One” is ho-ho-h-okay

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Denise

“Spread cheer, asshole.” Story: Jack O’Malley has never believed in Santa Claus. But as he’s grown up, he’s believed in cold hard cash, and gambling. He hasn’t been lucky with either of those. So when he takes a “job” to … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Red One”!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Denise

When a screening happens on my birthday, I have to give out passes. It’s the law… Synopsis! After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with … Continue reading →

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Election 2024: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Denise

Exhausted with all the election stuff? ME TOO. But I’m also terrified. This is truly an extremely important Presidential election. It’ll chart the course for not only the next few years, but for years to come. (Eyes the SCOTUS nervously.) … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Thanksgiving”

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Denise

“We let the police handle it, we’ll all gonna end up end up 50% off.” Story: Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. How freakin’ American can you get? Well, this year, more than turkey is gonna get carved, thanks to a crazed … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Daddy’s Head”

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Denise

“Iiiiiiiisaccccc… Iiiiiiiisaaaaaac… Come to the forest.”  Story: Soon after James remarries, he’s struck down. His new bride Laura and son (from his first marriage) Isaac struggling to pick up the pieces, even though they barely like, let alone understand, each … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – This year’s Halloween jam on Spotify!

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Denise

I tell you, it’s getting harder and harder to come up with new tracks for the year… But luckily there are some songs that either got released this year, or just recently got into my earholes. Did you know Kesha … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “How to Make a Monster”

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Denise

“For 25 years, he’s been the master! He’s created ’em all!” Story: Yep. Fire a guy who’s worked at your studio for 25 years, just so corporate shills can make more money after a takeover. That’d most likely do it. … Continue reading →

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