Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

What/Why/How Review: Magic Mike XXL

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes all you wanna know is “what is this?”, “why should I see it?” and “how did you like it?” So? Here’s the dish on Magic Mike XXL! Nutshell: If you’re reading this review?  You know you wanna see it.  … Continue reading →

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Movie Review — Terminator: Genisys

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Denise

I’m not sure whether to applaud or scratch my head at this newest entry in the Terminator mythos.  On the one hand, I love the 21st Century revamping.  Look; people have cell phones!  Tablets!  On the other hand, all the … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Gallows!

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Denise

I’ve seen the trailer for this fright flick up on the big screen, and it looks like a lot of fun.  I’m kinda done with the shakycam thing, but this film’s “high school theater is haunted” story tugs at my … Continue reading →

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“I Am Chris Farley” trailer will bring out all your feels.

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Denise

No question; Chris Farley was madly talented. Lorne Michales calls him “infuriatingly talented”. I was lucky enough to be on set for a dress rehersal of the Patrick Swayze SNL  that gave us the Chippendales skit.  And it was freakin’ awesome.  … Continue reading →

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Documentary “Amy” shows a young Winehouse singing Happy Birthday

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Denise

…and it’s incredible.  Even at that age, she was a major talent.  And apparently a sweet, saucy kid. Here’s the synopsis for the doc: The newest clip from Asif Kapadia’s highly anticipated film AMY is here! Watch a 14-year old … Continue reading →

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Trainwreck — first pictures from the set!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Denise

Judd Apatow has been hit-or-miss with me.  However, I love Amy Schumer.  (Tip: if you haven’t seen Inside Amy Schumer, get on that.) So I’m so down for Trainwreck, her first big-time, headliner of a film.  Here’s the 411 from … Continue reading →

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Baltimore: Celebrate Batman Day with Snyder, Tynion, Pak, and Tomasi

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Denise

Y’know what? I’ma let this press release speak for itself. Because BATMAN DAY Y’ALL. And what a fantastic lineup. Man, I hope there’ll be a special Batman Day panel…I’ll be front-n-center for that. Celebrate Batman Day with Snyder, Tynion, Pak, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Max

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Max pulls all the right heartstrings.  Kids coming together, family bonding, and a freakin’ beautiful dog that has his own hero’s journey to deal with.  What’s not to love?  Well, the cookie-cutter plot, maybe.  But if you don’t shed … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: there’s a reason why Me & Earl is scooping up awards; it’s a touching but not sappy look at youth, illness and the bonds of friendship.  Come for the cool way director Gomez-Rejon imagines the story, stay for the … Continue reading →

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What/Why/How Review: Mortdecai

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes all you want to know is “what is this?”, “why should I see it?” and “how’d you like it?” So here’s the lowdown on Mortdecai! What:  An idiot that somehow has incredible luck as a nowhere-near-legal art dealer/smuggler/cad, Mortdecai … Continue reading →

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