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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

31 in 31: Slacker’s Delight (aka — early wrap-up) — Horror on Netflix!

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Denise

It’s been a crazy October, and so rather than pushing myself to post stuff for the 31 in 31 finale?  I’m posting this.  Because I’d rather put my energy in cranking out a few good reviews of screenings I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Big Hero 6

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Denise

Hairy baby!  Okay, so I can’t get enough of Baymax, and I haven’t even seen the film yet.  But look at him!  (Yeah, I know; this isn’t an exact copy of the Marvel Universe Big Hero 6 gang.  But I … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: My Little Pony – Spooktacular Pony Tales

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Denise

(Tweaking the 31 in 31 list for this Kiddie Friendly pick!) Story: Magic. Cockatrices. Nightmare Night. The Olden Pony (Ooooh!) Creepy castles. Vampire fruit bats. Ponyville just 20% spookier y’all! Scares: Adults? Nope. Kids? Maybe here and there, depending on … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf — Harley Quinn Volume 1: Hot in the City

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: Hot in the City is a must for Quinn fans, even though this TPB it isn’t a completist’s dream. Gorgeous drink-it-all-in art, 4th-wall busting at it’s most wack-a-doo, and Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner’s tongue-in-cheek storytelling gets you one … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Bell, Book and Candle

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Denise

Story: Breathtaking witch Kim Novak falls for sweet muggle neighbor Jimmy Stewart on Christmas. Elsa Lanchester is an adorably kooky auntie witch. Will love conquer all? Um, of course! Scares: Zero. L’Amour! Splat factor: See above. Closing scene “shocker”: If … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Cabin Fever – Patient Zero

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Denise

Story: Some guy is getting married to some rich chick. Why not have a bachelor party boat trip? And why not dock on an island not on the map, where a secret biohazard research team is working on the cure … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Lon Chaney – Behind the Mask

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Denise

Story: A look at the life and work of horror actor extraordinaire, Lon Chaney. Scares: If you’re old enough to remember Chaney’s films when they first came out? Maybe. And congratulations on finding the internets! Splat factor: Zero. It’s a … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Ouija

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Denise

I decided to kill two birds with one horror movie this go-round; cross-posted at Geek for e, clicky the hyperlink for that post! Movie review: Ouija It’s Hallow-Month!  So horror movies are naturally the way to go. Want to get … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Burke and Hare (2010)

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Denise

I missed a ’31 yesterday, so why not continue with grave robbing today?  Here goes, with Burke and Hare! Story: Back in the early 1800s, medical colleges in Scotland had a shortage of bodies.  When there’s a market, there are…enrepreneurs! … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: I Sell the Dead

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Denise

Story: Arthur Blake is jailed for grave robbing and murder.  Before he’s beheaded, a monk comes in and asks him to confess.  Roll the backstory of how he came to do what he did, and all the strange and scary … Continue reading →

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