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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: ROOTS (2016)!

Who didn’t love/cry their eyes out during the miniseries Roots when you first saw it?  I know it wasn’t just me.  I was just a kid when I first saw the 1977 miniseries, and was mesmerized by LeVar Burton as … Continue reading

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Short Film, Short Review: Already Dead

Who wants to read a review that’s longer than the film? Nobody, that’s who. So here’s my take on a short film that will get you primed to see it, or prepped to pass on it. Herewith, Already Dead! “We’re … Continue reading

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“Winter’s War”: hot performances, cold story

“And you thought this was just a game.” Nutshell: a sequel that feels like a sincere attempt that devolved into a cash-grab.  Outstanding performances and gorgeous visuals can’t save a story that doesn’t know what to do with itself.  But … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Keanu!

Okay, who doesn’t want a copy of this poster?  It’s adorable!  And with Key and Peele in charge (including Key and Peele director Peter Atencio), this film should be a hoot.  So, synopsis! Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, a.k.a. the … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “The Girl on the Train” mystifies

Another mystery novel hitting the big screen, and this one looks very twisty.  I mean that in a good way.  Synopsis! Each day, Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) takes the train to work in London, heading past the town of Witney. … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “The Magnificent Seven” saddles up!

“I seek righteousness.  But I’ll take revenge.” I’ve always been a fan of 1960’s The Magnificent Seven.  Then again, I’m a huge fan of Akira Kurosawa’s The Seven Samurai, the film Mag7 is based on.  So when I heard that … Continue reading

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Pony News: this year’s BronyPalooza lineup announced!

Ready to shake a tail and get your hoof-stompin’ on?  Well, BronyCon has just released it’s list of musicians playing at BronyPalooza, and it’s a doozy! Tons of folks with mad skills, it should be amazing.  Best part?  THIS. To … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza- Captain America: Civil War!

Time to pick a side, y’all.  Whether it’s it’s peanut butter v jelly, sunrise v sunset, cookie v cream, we all must choose.  (Except for cookies; the answer’s both, naturally.) With Captain America: Civil War, it’s about what our gang … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Everybody Wants Some!!

As always, clicky the title below for the original piece! Movie Review: Everybody Wants Some!! “I know what we’re doing here.  We’re playing baseball.  What are all these other people doing here?” Liked Dazed and Confused, with it’s ensemble cast … Continue reading

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“The Jungle Book” breathes new life into an animated classic

Nutshell: astounding CGI, motion capture and first-class voice acting breathes new life into this live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic.  Much darker than the original, The Jungle Book is nonetheless entertaining, blending touching moments with action that will keep kids … Continue reading

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