Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“The Bikeriders”

“Ain’t you supposed to be takin’ pictures?” Story: 1960s Chicago was a time of big change. Not the least of which was the rising motorcycle gang scene. Let’s take a ride with the Vandals, a Chicago club that slowly turned … Continue reading

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“In a Violent Nature” – (N)ot (R)ated for a reason

“Maybe it’s supposed to be here.” Story: Spending time in the woods is fun. Nature, exercise, campfires, s’mores…good times. But maybe if you see an old gold locket literally hanging out in the woods? Maybe leave it alone. Because maybe … Continue reading

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DC Screening Pass-palooza – “Thelma”!

Up for some payback? Synopsis! In THELMA, June Squibb plays a 93-tear old grandmother who falls for a phone scam, to the tune of $10,000. But Thelma isn’t about to be anyone’s victim: she recruits an elderly friend and sets … Continue reading

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“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

“This is some dysfunctional shit.” Story: Detectives Mike Lawrey and Marcus Burnett have had years of experience dealing with bad guys. But what happens when their latest bad guy turns makes our duo look like they’ve done wrong? Time to … Continue reading

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“Furiousa: A Mad Max Story” – bleak, beautiful, brutally overlong

“There always was, is, and shall be, war.” Story: “45 years after the collapse” of civilization as we know it, Australia is little more than a vast wasteland of sand, and loss of hope. But there’s one piece of green … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

Y’know what? I’m kinda in the mood for some M&M shenanigans right about now. I’ve been avoiding the trailers – seriously, I closed my eyes when one was shown last time I was at Cinemark… I don’t wanna get spoiled … Continue reading

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“Back to Black” is an insult to Amy Winehouse

“I want to be remembered… For just being me.” Story: Amy Winehouse was a talented singer/songwriter who was gone much too soon. Here, we take a look at what purports to be her life and times. Genre I’d put it … Continue reading

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Happy #MothersDay! “Top Terrifying Mommy’s in Horror” from Real Queen of Horror!

If you’re not watching this YouTube channel? Well, welcome – this channel is so much fun! Zena really knows her stuff, and her love of the genre is infectious. With it being mom’s day, it’s the perfect time to check … Continue reading

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“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”  is… Fine.

“That is the law. But the law is WRONG.” Story: “Many generations after Caesar’s death”, Earth looks like one of those Life After People episodes. Apes have flourished, with many different settlements throughout the former USA. But Noa, a young … Continue reading

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Baltimore Wine Village comes back to the Inner Harbor!

Yes, I love our yearly Christmas Village. Good food, great crafts, and lovely, lovely munchies. But I really love a sunny day at the Harbor too. So I’m stoked that Baltimore Wine Village is coming back, after a fantastic season … Continue reading

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