Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Con News: #BCC2016 Day 2

Phew – Saturday was crazy!  Crazy full of awesome cosplayers, cool panels, and tons of DIY tips and tricks.  I even caught a Haunter!  (What?  It’s been my White Whale for a while now.  Next?  I’m coming for you, Pikachu…)  … Continue reading

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Awards News: 2016 Harvey Award Winners – full list!

It’s that time of year kiddies; time to see who nabbed Harvey Awards! The nominee slate was pretty amazing, so it’s no surprise that the winners are top-notch. Saga led the night with four wins, and March: Book Two grabbed … Continue reading

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Con News: #BCC2016 Day 1

The first day of a con is always pretty chill.  Most folks wait to grab their flash-est cosplay ’til the weekend, when more folks can partake of the awesomeness.  Many con-goers can’t take the day off, and end up skipping … Continue reading

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“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” got the Flux Machine treatment, and it’s glorious.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is the start of a very cool series of YA books, and a film adaptation is headed our way very soon.  As it’s officially September, I wanted to share some spooky goodness.  What?  It’s … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Kicks!

Ooh ooh ooh – you guys!  This one sounds pretty groovy.  “This one” meaning Kicks, and I’ve got passes.  But don’t take my enthusiasm. Peep the trailer and…synopsis! In director Justin Tipping’s feature debut Kicks, nothing is as simple as … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Sully!

Tom Hanks acting!  Clint Eastwood directing! Topical biopic happening!  Heck yeah it’s time for Awards Season Onslaught.  And I’ve got passes for Sully, so you can check out all the Hanks goodness for yourself.  Synopsis! On January 15, 2009, the … Continue reading

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7 Pieces of: “The Light Between Oceans”

“So what do you wish for, then?” Story: WWI veteran Tom (Michael Fassbender) tries to leave behind the horrors of war by becoming a lighthouse keeper.  Meeting and falling in love with the beautiful, spirited Isabel (Alicia Vikander) starts to … Continue reading

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Con News: “March” creators Aydin and Powell come to SPX

The award-winning March series is incredible.  If you haven’t read it yet, go do it now.  I’ll wait. In the meantime, synopsis! The March trilogy is a black and white graphic novel trilogy about the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, told … Continue reading

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First look at “Ash vs. Evil Dead” season 2: Ruby! Ely! LEE MAJORS!

“Do I save her ’cause I should? Or ’cause she’s hot?” Oh yeah baby. Ash is coming back, and he’s…well, the same Ash we’ve always known.  In this first look at Season 2 of Ash vs. Evil Dead, we get … Continue reading

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What is “Morgan”? Disappointing.

Nutshell: like its title character, Morgan is a hybrid; a sci-fi/horror mashup that doesn’t know what to do with its interesting premise except beat it to death with ennui.  A waste of not only a fine story idea, but a … Continue reading

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