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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Pixar’s Inside Out!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Denise

Love Pixar?  Of course you do.  Wall*E, Up, Monsters Inc…they’ve got a way with animation and with storytelling.  So you obviously want to get to Inside Out, Pixar’s newest film, right?  Again, of course you do.  Here’s the synopsis: Growing … Continue reading →

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Simon Pegg’s “Man Up”: groovy soundtrack now on Spotify

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Denise

Gotta love Simon Pegg.  Shaun of the Dead is one of my all-time favorite zombie films, and Hot Fuzz was just fantastic.  So when I heard about Man Up, I leaned in.  Here’s the synopsis: A single woman who’s mistaken … Continue reading →

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New (and not-so new) images from Jurassic World. Ready, dino-lovers?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Denise

Jurassic World hits theaters next Friday.  But if you need a dino-fix, I have one for you.  Well, I have a bunch of stills from the film.  Tomato, potato. As I’m unsure as to what stills are new, and what … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Spy

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: a goofy spy spoof that hits all the bases.  Fans of Bond should enjoy the genre riffs, while comedy junkies will get more than their fair share of laughs.  As with her CIA alter ego Susan Cooper, Melissa McCarthy … Continue reading →

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“Everest” trailer will take your breath away

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Denise

Full disclosure: I’ve read Into Thin Air several times, given the book away to friends, and then re-bought the book.  It’s an amazing true story that left me gasping.  So does this trailer for Everest, the thriller that is based … Continue reading →

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Insidious 3 “Screamiere” finale has fans losing their minds…and their voices!

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Denise

Ever been to a movie that makes you scream? Of course you have; you’re the cool people. From those creepy Channel 7 “4:30 Movie” horror weeks to 80s slashers to the creepiest of indie films, who hasn’t let loose? Things … Continue reading →

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Suffragette trailer lands with a boom. Literally.

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Denise

Here’s the latest trailer from Focus Features, for the film Suffragette. I’m immediately drawn to this film, because I’m a history junkie and because this is a moment in history I’m always happy to learn more about.  Also?  La Streep! … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Spy screening, part 2. Tonight!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Denise

A second screening for Spy.  Tonight.  So let’s get this party started, shall we?  Synopsis! Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude … Continue reading →

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The Archie gang comes back to Baltimore Comic-Con!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Denise

More news, more guests for Baltimore Comic-Con!  I absolutely loved the Archie panel at last year’s BCC, and I’m sure this year will have a get-together equally fun and informative. Plus, I’m dying for tidbits (fine: spoilers) about Chilling Adventures … Continue reading →

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Awesome Con was, in fact, awesome.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Denise

I won’t lie.  I decided to go to Awesome Con because a whole bunch of my friends were going.  And yes, I’d jump off that cliff.  Thanks for asking. I feared that it’d be the same ol’ thing I can … Continue reading →

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