Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Deadpool fans: if you’re not following @VanCityReynolds, you need to. Because THIS.

I love that he really gets Deadpool.  And this is looking like my next favorite thing, at least ’til WETA’s Rat Queens TV series gets off the ground. So yeah.  VCR.  Get your Deadpool fix.  Plus, he’s funny.  And I … Continue reading

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Book Review — Dark Screams: Volume 3

Nutshell: Enjoyed the hell outta Volume 2.  But Volume 3 is even better.  As with Volume 2, there’s a slight hiccup, but this time that’s on me and my particular reading ability tastes.  Let’s hope this is the start of … Continue reading

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Off the Shelf — Batman/Superman Vol. 3: Second Chance

Nutshell: Second Chance is the story arc Little Kid Me always wanted to read; what happens if Batman and Superman forget who they’re supposed to be?  Pak delivers a page-turner of a story, and the covers — including variants — … Continue reading

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Off the Shelf — Rat Queens Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles Of N’Rygoth

Nutshell:  Put NC-17 Golden Girls sass, D&D campaigning, and every single drug you can possibly think of, into a blender.  Voila — Rat Queens!  That’s high praise from me.  Loved Volume 1, and Volume 2 is just as high(-octane).  Strong … Continue reading

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Tomorrowland and Museum of Science Fiction team up to ask: what’s YOUR vision of the future?

C’mon, who doesn’t love a fun contest? Makes you get your creative on, lets you flex your (virtual) muscle against others, and sometimes you even win! The Museum of Science Fiction in DC (coming soon) is teaming up with Disney’s … Continue reading

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Bastian, Cho, Peters and Vess coming to Baltimore Comic-Con!

More news from Baltimore Comic-Con, which means more guest are scheduled!  I’ve already squee’d about Conner and Palmiotti, and I’m also looking forward to seeing Christy Blanch, Frank Tieri, Cliff Chiang Barry Kitson, Terry Moore…and so very many more folks.  … Continue reading

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Lighters up for for Ricki and the Flash — first images, trailer and poster

What’s it like when a rocker that bolted from her family finally comes home?  Well, Ricki and the Flash aims to answer that.  Here’s the synopsis: Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep goes electric and takes on a whole new … Continue reading

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Far from the Maddening Crowd is far from on point

Nutshell: A beautifully crafted and acted story, surrounding a thoughtless, self-absorbed lead character that I couldn’t bring myself to care for.  A promising start turns into a de-evolution of the character and a shift of focus from story to proselytizing, … Continue reading

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Movie News: Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges to face off in COMANCHERIA

Can’t get enough of Chris Pine?  I know; he was a hoot in Into The Woods.  And he’ll be in big trouble in the Wild West in his next film, Comancheria.  CBS Films just snapped up the rights, and filming … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – Mad Max: Fury Road!

Ready for Summer?  Well, Mad Max: Fury Road will definitely make you feel the heat.  Hello Australian Outback after the apocalypse!  Here’s the synopsis: From director George Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary “Mad Max” … Continue reading

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