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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

TrailerWatch: “XX” makes the horror anthology lady business

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Denise

And I mean that literally.  Synopsis! XX is a new all-female helmed horror anthology featuring four dark tales written and directed by fiercely talented women: Annie Clark (St. Vincent) rocks her directorial debut with THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; Karyn Kusama (THE … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Live By Night”

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Gorgeous visuals.  Great cast.  Intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying story.  Affleck tries his best to write, direct, and star in a modern Film Noir, but the only thing on screen is the tantalizing hints of what this film could have … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The Founder”!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Denise

Hey there! See the Golden Globes? Who doesn’t love watching a bunch of talented folks get blotto then take the stage? (In all seriousness; if you haven’t watched this years show, at least peep Meryl Streep’s powerful acceptance speech.) Ready … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The Bye Bye Man”!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Denise

Ready for something spoopy?  Well, if you think of Friday the 13th as a high holy day like I do (yay horror films), I’ve got passes for The Bye Bye Man – synopsis! Three friends stumble upon the horrific origins … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “Love & Friendship”

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes I can’t get to a screening.  Sometimes there isn’t a screening available for a particular film.  Sometimes I’m just lazy and wait until the Award Season Onslaught to catch films that came out during the “For Your Consideration” award … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Live By Night!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Denise

Hey there, and happy 2017!  What?  You’re still bummed over the dumpster fire that was 2016?  (RIP, Alan Rickman, Carrie Fisher, Prince, David Bowie…I JUST CAN’T EVEN.) Well, I’ve got free passes for the new Ben Affleck film, Live By … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “I Saw the Light”

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes I can’t get to a screening.  Sometimes there isn’t a screening available for a particular film.  Sometimes I’m just lazy and wait until the Award Season Onslaught to catch films that came out during the “For Your Consideration” award … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: A Monster Calls!

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Denise

Ready for the first free passes for 2017?  No, not of 2017 – I’m aware we’re not there yet.  But I’ve got passes for A Monster Calls, and while it’s in early January, I couldn’t wait to share. Synopsis! A … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Patriots Day”!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Denise

Merry Christmas Eve-Eve, everybody! Regardless of whether you celebrate or not, I’ve got presents  – passes for the Baltimore area screening of Patriots Day!  Synopsis! An account of the Boston Marathon bombing and the intense aftermath, PATRIOTS DAY is the … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of “Sing”

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A cliche’d but entertaining story is given a boost by game voice actors and a sweetly humorous plot.  A few notes are a bit off-key, but by the end Sing makes beautiful music nonetheless.  Grade: A- “Wonder and magic … Continue reading →

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