Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Moana 2”!

Ready to head back to the islands? Synopsis! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew … Continue reading →

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

“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

“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”

“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

“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”!

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)

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”

“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”

“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!

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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