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Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Legend of Tarzan!

Oh man.  This looks really good.  As in, wow the set design is amazing, and the CGI is on freakin’ point.  And also, au naturel Alexander Skarsgård people.  THIS IS NOT A DRILL.  Trailer.  Watch it.  Tell me this won’t … Continue reading

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#MarketingWinOfTheWeek: “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” + The Knot = #NSFWeddings

Oh.  My.  God.  Becky.  Whoever came up with this tie-in should get a gold plated bottle of tequila.  (Or a corner office.  Whatevs.) The movie Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates teamed up with the “oh thank God they’re doing … Continue reading

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“Attacking the Darkness” – a mockumentary where religion and RPGs collide

Nutshell: with cinematography and sound that definitely doesn’t scream “Shoestring Indie”, Attacking the Darkness gives a knowing wink to mockumentary fans and RPG aficionados.  There are definite echoes of Christopher Guest films like For Your Consideration and Waiting for Guffman, … Continue reading

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Pony News: MLPFiM folks coming to Baltimore Comic-Con! Cider for everybody!

BronyCon is in two weeks; are you psyched?  I am!  But if you’re looking for MOAR PONE, look no further than Baltimore Comic-Con; they’ve got Katie Cook, Andy Price, Nei Ruffino, Chad Thomas, and Thom Zahler coming to Baltimare September … Continue reading

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates!

No.  I’m not throwing out a request for some pals with that title.  It’s a movie, and it looks like a hoot.  Synopsis! Hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find the perfect … Continue reading

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2017 Halloween ComicFest titles announced! Zombie Tramp! Black Eyed Kids! Afterlife With Archie! MOAR!

It’s the moooost wonderful tiiiiiime of the yeeear… No, not right now.  I’m talking Halloween!  Ghoulies, ghosties, long-legged beasties, and free comics!  That’s right, Halloween ComicFest has announced the freebies for their yearly giveaway – this year it’s on October … Continue reading

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“Central Intelligence” – fun, embarrassing and goofy. Just like high school.

Nutshell: Hart and Johnson make a great team in Central Intelligence, a film that focuses on the funny and puts the serious business of espionage on the back burner.  That’s a good thing; here, it’s the connection (real or perceived) … Continue reading

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“Finding Dory” – adorable in and out of the sea

Nutshell: Finding Dory is a little bit crazier, a little bit goofier, and maybe even a little more heavy-handed than its predecessor. But it’s still got its heart in the right place, and plenty of positive messages mixed in with … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “Almost Christmas” warms you up for the holidays

Christmas in July!  No, that’s not what happens when the a/c goes on a bender…though I do enjoy the cool even though I need to scrape the frost off the cat.  I’m talking about Almost Christmas, an ensemble comedy that’s … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Secret Life of Pets!

I’ve been all over this movie since I saw the first trailer.  Okay, so I adore Louis C.K., all things animal related, and animation, so I may be a bit biased.  But The Secret Life of Pets looks like an … Continue reading

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