Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Room” trailer: like Kimmy Schmidt but really, really creepy

They alive, dammit!  It’s a miracle!  Kimmy Schmidt may have broken free, but in Room they’re still trapped, and things aren’t nearly as funny.  In fact, it’s downright bleak and frightening.  Based on the novel (that I keep meaning to … Continue reading

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The 2015 “Future of Comics” winners!

This year’s Baltimore Comic-Con held a pre-con “Future of Comics Contest” courtesy of their “Kids Love Comics Pavilion”, and the winners have just been announced.  And each one of these creators are truly outstanding. What’s even more amazing is the … Continue reading

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The What/Why/How of “American Ultra”

Sometimes a film is easy to sum up.  Sometimes a movie sucks so terribly, or shines so brightly, that a quick writeup is all that’s needed. Sometimes I’m on codeine cough syrup for summer bronchitis (WTF!!11!!) that a quickie is … Continue reading

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Edward James Olmos comes to Baltimore Comic-Con!

Okay, Cassidy and Blackthorne was amazing.  Conner and Palmiotti are making me do the happy dance.  But the guest list is getting even cooler.  Edward James Olmos is coming!  Yep.  The man from Battlestar Galactica, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Dexter, etc., … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: We Are Your Friends!

We are.  Your friends.  You’ve seen the trailer.  C’mon, the DJ’ing (and Zac’s supernaturally perfect abs) have you intrigued.  I’m a fan of EDM, so I’m hoping the music will be killer.  Here’s the synopsis: “We Are Your Friends” is … Continue reading

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SPX: 2015 Ignatz Award nominees announced!

Here they are, folks! This year’s Ignatz Award nominees! The Ignatz awards “recognizes exceptional work that challenges popular notions of what comics can achieve”, and this year’s nominees do that and more. I’m especially happy to see Super Mutant Magic … Continue reading

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“Arrow” stars Katie Cassidy and Paul Blackthorne come to Baltimore Comic-Con!

Attention all Arrow fans (and superhero addicts in general): Black Canary and Quentin Lance will be at this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con! Okay, settle down. I’m talking the real-life actors Katie Cassidy and Paul Blackthorne. You know they’re actors right?  Not … Continue reading

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Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional – The US Constitution gets lovingly roasted on Netflix

Colin Quinn was great in his role as Amy’s dad in Trainwreck.  He’s also a damn fine stand-up comedian.  So now that he’s tackling history?  Lemme feast my eye parts. Hooray for more Netflix programming!  Saves me from begging my … Continue reading

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“Until Dawn” trailer lets you choose your own (horror) adventure

GO BACK INSIDE!  DON’T OPEN THE DOOR!  SERIOUSLY, PUT CLOTHES ON BEFORE GOING OUTSIDE!  How many times have you shouted that to a movie or TV screen?  For me, I’ve lost count.  Think you can do better?  Maybe you can…or … Continue reading

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Hey Baltimore – want free tickets to “The End of the Tour” at The Charles?

Free movies are always cool.  I mean, passes are great, but you have to wait in line, and seating isn’t guaranteed.  But free tickets that you can use when a film hits theaters?  They’re called ROEs (Run Of Engagement), and … Continue reading

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