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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

In Queue Review – “Moviepass, MovieCrash”

If, like me, you’re avoiding the summer heat and humidity by catching up with films released earlier this year? I’m here to separate the worthy from the time-sucks. “At one time, there was this really positive group of people who … Continue reading

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Hot One’s “Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings” is just the right appetizer before “Deadpool & Wolverine”

“I took too big a bite. I took too big a bite. Rookie error…” If you’re chomping at the bit for Deadpool & Wolverine (and you should be, because it’s great), here. Have a wee amuse-bouche of Reynolds and Jackman … Continue reading

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“Deadpool & Wolverine” –  Absolutely gonzo. I can’t wait to see it again.

“Disney brought him back! They’re gonna make him do this ’til he’s ninety!” Story: Since the events of 2, Deadpool has been [CENSORED] [REDACTED], and so when [REDACTED]? He [CENSORED] [CENSORED], then [REDACTED]. Who’s to say what will happen next? … Continue reading

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“Longlegs” messes with your brain, and genre expectations

With fewer and fewer films being screened for press in the Baltimore area, I’ll be doing more opening day/weekend reviews. Apologies for folks who’ve been asking for them earlier – and if there’s anything you’d like me to look, at … Continue reading

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“MaXXXine” – West & Goth lead us into more horror subgenre temptation

With fewer and fewer films being screened for press in the Baltimore area, I’ll be doing more opening day/weekend reviews. Apologies for folks who’ve been asking for them earlier – I love y’all! “Do you know what happened to the … Continue reading

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“A Quiet Place: Day One” paints a gripping picture of the start of something horrible

“I’d forgotten how the city sings…you can hear it when you’re quiet.” Story: Samira Sam is a young woman who’s come into the city with her hospice gang (AND HER CAT.) But when they have to leave the city due … Continue reading

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“Daddio”

“2 to 2. … We are tied.” Story: A woman (“Girlie”) takes a taxi home after a flight from Oklahoma. Clark is the the typical taxi driver guy. Girlie is a typical Midtown dweller. But when traffic deadlocks, they really … Continue reading

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“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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