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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Me Before You” – warm fuzzies and sugarcoating make for a sweet romantic trifle

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: There’s no denying that Clarke and Claflin have onscreen chemistry.  And this “who knew they were made for each other” story strikes all the right romantic notes.  But there’s a whitewash to Will’s quadriplegia that turns this sweet modern … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “Monster Trucks” gives you family friendly monsters

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Denise

Monster Trucks. Sounds like NASCAR amped, doesn’t it? Well, it also happens to be the latest movie trailer from Paramount and it’s worth a look for sheer “what’s going on HERE” value. And because the monster in this movie looks … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: ‘The Stepford Wives’, three ways

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Denise

[When the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives hit theaters, I figured why not review the book by Ira Leven, and the classic film from 1975? Why not indeed. Enjoy this triptik from the dearly departed Green Man Review, originally … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Conjuring 2!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Denise

Boo!  Scared you?  Okay so maybe I’m off my game.  But gotta admit The Conjuring was on point with their horror.  So now there’s a sequel, aptly titled The Conjuring 2, and I’ve got screening passes, Baltimore!  Synopsis! Director James … Continue reading →

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Wish “Avatar” was real life? Cirque du SoleiI’s “TORUK” could be just what you’ve been waiting for…

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Denise

Cirque du Soleil is one of those theater experiences that I always figured I wasn’t classy enough for.  Too cool for me and my nerdy self, I thought.  I’d have to be able to speak French.  Or at least pronounce … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “The Bet”

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Denise

Indie films.  So proper.  So staid and serious.  SIKE!  Just because something’s indie doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.  Case in point; this trailer for the indie comedy The Bet.  Synopsis! A down on his luck man gets into an … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Me Before You!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Denise

L’amour.  L’AMOUR.  Amirite, people?  Nothing like a sweet love story to make you forget that we got approximately 5 seconds of Springtime this year.  This time, the love story in question is Me Before You, starring the Mother of Dragons … Continue reading →

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“Alice Through the Looking Glass” – Wonderland whimsy

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Entertaining, fun, and surprisingly – refreshingly – deep. Alice packs a whole lot of glorious enchantment into just under two hours. Alice herself isn’t quite the same, nor are a few other characters…but overall that’s not overwhelmingly bad, and … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Iron Man

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Denise

[Since Green Man Review is just a memory, let’s revisit my review of Tony Stark’s first MCU joint, shall well?  From GMR, 6/11/2008.] I’m sorry. This is the fun-vee. The hum-drum-vee is back there. — Tony Stark Another summer, another … Continue reading →

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Mystery & Mayhem: Lynn Cahoon, ‘Teacups and Carnage’

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Looking for a cozy mystery that’s heavy on characters but light on grue?  You’ve found it here.  While I would have liked a more tied-in death to make the story feel relevant to the main characters, Cahoon has a … Continue reading →

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