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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Elsewhere Review — The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: A well-done attempt to turn the final book of The Hunger Games into two films, though there are choppy spots where editing could have been smoother. Lawrence jumps back into Katniss territory with ease, and so does the rest … Continue reading →

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Bobby Flay’s “Thanksgiving at Bobby’s”: tips, tricks and Twitter questions!

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Denise

If you’re like me, you make the same few holiday recipes over and over again.  Rather poorly. And you always make That Call to mom/grandma/sis/uncle to check the proper way to cook that damn bird, and should you stuff it?  … Continue reading →

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Vote for Coldsmoke Winter Film Festival’s Online People’s Choice: screen ’em at home for free

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Denise

Ahh.  Movies.  Ahh.  Staying in.  Add voting for cool stuff, and that’s not too shabby.  The Coldsmoke Awards will be held January 10th, 2015, but they’re giving you a way to get involved long before that.  Get involved, and check … Continue reading →

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Preview images from The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Denise

Ooh, spoooooky!  No, I’m not late for Halloween.  I’m talking about the new stills for The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death.  Yes, I’m still cautiously optimistic with this one (emphasis on cautious), but these stills are pretty sweet. … Continue reading →

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Comic Distributors will summit…here in Baltimore! Whee!

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Denise

Ever wondered what it must be like to go to a ‘con where you get to meet with publishers and comic book retailers?  Well, you just might get a taste of that at this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con, because the Diamond … Continue reading →

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Here’s Everything We Know (and Don’t Know) About the Bill Cosby Rape Allegations

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Denise

Dammit. Brown Hornet, why?

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Penguins of Madagascar

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Denise

Liked the Madagascar series? Hello – totally cool. Polka dot, polka dot, polka dot, afro! Ahem. Anyway, penguins were the best super spies a zoo has ever (or is that never..?) seen. Wonder how they got together? Here a hint, … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Bully

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Denise

As it’s the first day of Anti-Bullying Week, I figured I’d post a review for this film that I wrote when it first opened.  I suffered a shit-ton of abuse/bullying/general awfulness growing up, but nothing like what was shown in … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Wedding Ringer

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Denise

Josh Gad! Kaley Cuoco! Kevin Hart! Seen the trailer? The Wedding Ringer looks pretty cool; think The Hangover buddy-ness with a Wedding Crashers vibe. Here’s the synopsis: THE WEDDING RINGER http://www.facebook.com/WeddingRinger In Theaters January 16, 2015 Doug Harris (Josh Gad) … Continue reading →

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New ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ trailer hits — ready for Mr. Grey?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Denise

“My tastes are very…singular.” ‘Say I did stay — what would happen?’ Me?  I’d just sit around and wait for the Red Band trailer….  But this one is already amping up the steam.  (Let’s just hope it amps up the … Continue reading →

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