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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

#31in31 2016: The Secrets of Emily Blair

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Denise

“You wanna do good in this world? You gotta get your hands dirty.” Story: A nurse got kissed by some possessed dude.  Gotta hate when that happens.  Meanwhile, her fiance notices things aren’t quite right with his lady.  The trail … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Freakish (Hulu series)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Denise

“We all have secrets.” Story: The Breakfast Club are trapped in school after a chemical plant explosion causes a zombie mutation. I’m sure the kids that snuck back inside after the explosion are perfectly fine. Scares: Mostly jump scares, as … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: The Shallows

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Denise

“And here comes the tide.” Story: Med student Nancy heads to a beach her mother surfed as a way to memorialize mom. Unfortunately, Nancy finds a shark in the water…and no way to shore. Trapped on a low tide reef, … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Doctor Strange!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Denise

It’s that time of year, y’all!  Time to get all Marvel up in here!  I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of Doctor Strange, and if the 15 minute preview is any indication, it’ll be a very cool ride.  … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Holidays

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Denise

“Mommy?  How does he get in the house?” Story:   8 holiday-themed tales of terror.  From Valentine’s Day to NYE, a whole lotta people are gonna get offed.  Pass the popcorn! Scares:  Some effective ones, some not so effective.  All depends … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: American Pastoral!

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Denise

Gear up y’all – it’s the Awards Season Onslaught!  I’ve got passes for the Baltimore screening of American Pastoral.  And before you start to think “oh, what a comforting, welcoming title…sounds lovely”?  It’s a bit more complicated than that.  Synopsis! … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: Shin Godzilla

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Denise

“I repeat. There is no danger of the creature coming ashore.” Story: A huge aquatic creature clambers up from the deep, and onto Japanese soil. Red alert! Red alert! *SKREEONK* Scares: Of the mild, kaiju variety. Splat factor: Ditto. Mostly … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Edge of Seventeen!

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Denise

Great trailer.  Cool poster.  Passes!  Synopsis! THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN is a new coming-of-age movie in the vein of SIXTEEN CANDLES and THE BREAKFAST CLUB – an honest, candid, often hilarious look at what it’s like to grow up as … Continue reading →

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“Nocturnal Animals” poster: who’s haunting whom?

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Denise

This is definitely a gorgeous, creepy, cool poster for Nocturnal Animals.  The trailer was haunting, and a bit confusing…but I have a feeling that’s exactly the tone this film is looking to take.  There’s a definite Rashomon vibe to it, … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2016: My 2016 Halloween Jam

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Denise

Thanks, Spotify!  As per the usual yearly thang, here’s my Spotify Spookiness for this year.  A bit of a break from the usual movieness, to give you something to jam to while you put the finishing touches on your Halloween … Continue reading →

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