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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Movie Review: San Andreas

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: The feel-good disaster movie of the summer! Low on blood and onscreen human decimation, this is a disaster flick that you can take your grandmother (or grandkids) to. Does that make it dull? Nup; the CGI is the best … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Dope!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Denise

Yes, that I’m doing a Pass-palooza is definitely dope.  But it’s a giveaway for the film Dope.  Cool, right?  What’s the film about?  Glad you asked… A critical hit and audience favorite out of the Sundance Film Festival, in DOPE, … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Entourage!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Denise

Come see the…it’s gonna be…okay fine I’ll say it.  I’ve never seen a single episode of this show.  Ever.  However, I’ve heard something about Aquaman being bandied about.  And I loved Adrian Grenier – and his hair – in Drive … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heather Herrman, Consumption

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Believe the hype; Consumption is straight-up horror that echoes King, Koontz and Hill. Gory but not gross, and a page-turner once the first few chapters click into place. Required reading for horror fans. Get to it. Grade: A- “For … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Batman Detective Comics Volume 6: Icarus

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell:  Think of this as Law & Order: Gotham Division. Batman heads out to squash the bad guys that have killed someone who was trying to make Gotham a better place.  Gritty art gives it a suitable Noir feel, but … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash: Tomorrowland

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes I’m too lazy for a full-out piece. Sometimes everything I’ve got to say about a film can be summarized in a sentence or two. Sometimes it’s both. So herewith, a quick-n-dirty on Tomorrowland! Nutshell: Tomorrowland is an interesting film. … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: San Andreas!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Denise

C’mon, admit it.  You’re secretly glad you live on the East Coast, because there’s never been a threat of our state crumbling apart and falling into the ocean.  (Of course we’re all in it together with this pollen tsunami though…) … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Spy!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Denise

Do you like your popcorn shaken, not stirred?  Is your shoe actually a phone?  Then you’re just the kinda fan that’s ready for today’s giveaway; screening passes for Spy!  Here’s the synopsis, should you choose to read it… Susan Cooper … Continue reading →

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5 Stupid Questions for: Wasted

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Denise

I love zombie movies. I love silly jokes. And who doesn’t love Grandma’s Boy? So when I heard about a short film (looking to become a longer one) that rolled up all three and lit ’em up, I had to … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Pitch Perfect 2

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: The Barden Bellas are back, and still awesome?  Well, kinda.  Pitch Perfect 2 is a crazy, messy blend of songs, funky cameo appearances and strange subplots that will have you laughing out loud. But those moments can’t cover up … Continue reading →

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