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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
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
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
Posted in Movie News, Press goodies
Tagged Air and Space Museum, IMAX, Interstellar, Udvar-Hazy Center
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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
Posted in Elsewhere Reviews
Tagged Award Bait, Award Season, Indie Films, Movie Reviews
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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
31 in 31: Slacker’s Delight (aka — early wrap-up) — Horror on Netflix!
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
Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Big Hero 6
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
Posted in Free Screenings
Tagged Big Hero 6, Disney, Free Screenings, Hairy Baby, Walt Disney Animation Studios
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31 in 31: My Little Pony – Spooktacular Pony Tales
(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
Off the Shelf — Harley Quinn Volume 1: Hot in the City
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
Posted in Comic book reviews, Comics & Graphic Novels
Tagged Comic book reviews, Comic Books, DC Comics, Harley Quinn
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31 in 31: Bell, Book and Candle
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
