Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

2015 SAG awards: images and winners list

Last night was the 21st Annual SAG awads, and it was, as always, a Who’s Who of acting talent.  I could blah blah, but y’all want pictures and a list of winners.  I would too.  So?  Check out the photos … Continue reading

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Off the Shelf — Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass and Sorcery

Nutshell: Inappropriate, raunchy, with dialogue that’s borderline NSFW?  Yes please. Gorgeous art, an addictive story, great dialogue and lovely letters.  Leaves you wanting more, which is the highest compliment I can give a series.  If this is the new face of … Continue reading

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AMC does it again: missed Oscar pics? Best Picture Showcase arrives February 14th and 21st!

I love me some awards shows.  And I love to catch the movies that get tapped for Best Picture.  This year’s crop is a good one too: The Grand Budapest Hotel, Whiplash, Birdman, Selma, Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, The … Continue reading

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Off the Shelf — Frankenstein (Dover Graphic Novel Classics)

Nutshell: A quick refresher for fans of the story, though grown-ups may wish for a tale they can really dig into.  A perfect intro to the story for kids ready to get their classic scare on. Grade: B Story: A … Continue reading

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First pics: Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant

More January movie drops, but with a twist; this time it’s The Revenant, based on a true story and starring Leonardo DiCaprio.  NO trailer or poster yet, but as this is a January 2016 release that’s not a surprise. Here’s … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The DUFF

Like teen comedies like She’s All That, Mean Girls, Princess Diaries, or any other film where there’s a bunch of gorgeous girls and one that seems pushed to the side?  Wonder what would happen if that girl got the spotlight?  … Continue reading

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Desert Dancer images and poster

Here’s a new film for the US that’s been out and about in Europe for awhile.  Sounds like a very compelling story. Here’s the synopsis (from Wikipedia): Set in Iran, this powerful and unbelievable true story follows the brave ambition … Continue reading

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Off the Shelf — My Little Pony: Friends Forever Vol. 3

Nutshell:  Is the wait for Season 5 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic killing you?  This group of four stories should  help ease the pain.  There’s some so-so art in spots, but overall the Mane Six trot out some … Continue reading

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Movie Review: A Most Violent Year

Nutshell: I’d give A Most Violent Year an F.  Painful to sit through, horrendously dull.  Choppy performances from top-notch actors gives the feeling that director J.C. Chandor didn’t have a good bead on his vision.  What could have been a … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Mr. Turner

Nutshell: I give Mr. Turner an A-. I hate this movie, and I applaud the hell out of it. An amazing, disgusting, warts-and-all performance shot as if every frame was it’s own work of art. And it is. (As always, … Continue reading

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