Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

TrailerWatch: McAvoy and Taylor-Joy face off in “Switch”

“He’s done awful things to people, and he’ll do awful things to you.” Ever since I read Sybil (based on the controversial diagnosis of Shirley Ardell Mason), I’ve been fascinated by “Multiple Personality Disorder” (now called Disassociative Identity Disorder.)  While … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Trolls!

Getting ready for Halloween?  Well, so am I.  And so’s the great Pass Overseer In The Sky, because I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of Trolls!  Synopsis! From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent … Continue reading

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#31in31 2016: Theater of Blood

“They’re not going to start killing people for writing bad notices, are they?” Story: A respected Shakespearean actor commits suicide after failing to receive a coveted award.  But then the critics that lambasted him begin dying in Shakespearean style.  Maybe … Continue reading

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#31in31 2016: Southbound

“We’re all on that same endless highway, the one with no name and no exits…” Story: A lonely stretch of dusty highway is the stage for four tales of guilt and punishment. Vengeance demons in the rearview are closer than … Continue reading

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: Inferno!

Happy Monday!  Why happy?  Because I’ve got passes for the Columbia, MD screening of Inferno!  That’s right; Tom Hanks – Mr. 9 Time Host of SNL – is bringing another Dan Brown joint to theaters.  And this one looks like … Continue reading

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#31in31 2016: Camp Death

“Realism? Fuck realism!” Story: A film crew tries to make a slasher film, but didn’t expect a real killer to crash the joint. Ooh – so scary! Scares: Zero. Lame concept, lame acting, lame blocking. Angles that leave the action … Continue reading

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#31in31 2016: The House That Dripped Blood

“It’s that house! There’s something about it!” Story: Four stories. One house. All built by Psycho’s Robert Bloch. Why don’t you come in? Scares: Lots of quality creep, and a few flat-out shivers. Splat factor: Very little. Kinda ironic, considering … Continue reading

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#31in31 2016 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again

Story: Recently engaged couple Brad (ASSHOLE!) and Janet (SLUT!) head to Frank N. Furter’s castle after their car breaks down. The Doctor is in…and working on a new project.  C’mon up to the lab, and see what’s on the slab. … Continue reading

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7 Pieces Of: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”

Nutshell: Tom Cruise at his Tom Cruise-iest.  Nonstop action, jaw-dropping stunts, lightning-quick pacing, and grrl power smackdowns courtesy of Cobie Smulders and Danika Yarosh. If you’re looking for more than that…what are you doing at a Tom Cruise action fest? … Continue reading

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#31in31 2016: The Colony

“People will do horrible things to survive.” Story: After a global winter, the lucky ones live in underground “Colonies” where people are safe, and avoiding the flu is literally a way of life. But when one Colony sends an SOS … Continue reading

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