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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Elsewhere Review: Whiplash

Nutshell: I’d give Whiplash an A-. Emotionally difficult to watch at times, but worth it. This film grabs you by your collar and drags you into it’s world headfirst, no quarter given. Simmons and Teller give Master Class performances, and … Continue reading

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Interstellar at the Hazy

Great fun, and the Interstellar Experience was freaking amazing. I wanted to reach out and grab some of the things floating around in the virtual reality Endurance spaceship, but the nice people said raising my hand would mean I wanted … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Interstellar

Nutshell: I’d give Interstellar a B+.  It’s a study in contrasts; gritty and sterile, violent and peaceful, walking the edge of death and celebrating life.   Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain are fantastic, even when the storyline veers off … Continue reading

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The Woman In Black 2: Angel of Death poster hits the interwebs!

I enjoyed The Woman In Black.  So now that it’s sequel, The Woman In Black 2: Angel of Death is coming soon, I’m intrigued but cautious.  Am I concerned that Daniel Radcliffe isn’t making an appearance?  And that it’s a … Continue reading

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Horror film Matthew 18 coming to theaters 11/14: check out the trailer and stills!

Remember this summer’s news about Matthew 18, a horror movie that takes comedic actors and plays it straight up scary?  Well, there’s more news; it’s about to open in limited release, just in time for a chill in the air … Continue reading

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Free opera at Cinemark Towson! This time: Carmen!

More freebies? Why not? It’s my birthday month, and I’m makin’ it rain y’all! Like opera? Amazed at the glorious voices? Just like to see hot people sing really loud? Hello, this one’s for you. Bizet’s Carmen (Wednesday, November 5th … Continue reading

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Baltimore: wanna see Interstellar in theaters? For free?

UPDATE: THE PASSES AND SWAG HAVE ALL FOUND HOMES.  THANK YOU TO ALL THE FOLKS WHO ENTERED! Okay y’all.  So maybe we didn’t get a chance to screen Interstellar here in B’more.  But that’s okay, y’know why?  Because the studio … Continue reading

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Interstellar at the Udvar-Hazy Center: check out a spaceship!

Interstellar may have been under wraps, but now that it’s hitting theaters next Friday things are starting to loosen up.  In fact, you can drive on down to Chantilly, VA and take a gander at the “Ranger” Spacecraft.  Also there’s … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Birdman

Nutshell: I’d give Birdman a B+. This film razzes it’s subject, cinematic and theatrical cliches, and occasionally the audience. But if you can get past the posturing and navel-gazing of it’s characters, it’s an arresting look at how fame can … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Beyond the Lights

There’s a screening on November 12th.  That’s my birthday. So?  FREE PASSES Y’ALL! It’s for the film Beyond the Lights, and though at first blush it seems like a re-do of The Bodyguard, it stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, whom I adored … Continue reading

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