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Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

31 in 31: They (2002)

t Story: A little boy has night terrors, convinced “they” are out to get him. And then they do. All grown up — and apparently alive after that attack — he tries to warn childhood friend Julia, someone who also … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: The Returned

Story: a zombie outbreak spreads around the world!  And then a second wave hits!  But the “Returned Protein” gives people hope.  Obtained from the spinal fluid of deceased returned, it’s a way to hold the zombifying disease at bay. But … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Fury

Grr.  Arrrgh.  That’s about as furious as I get right now.  But that doesn’t mean Brad Pitt ain’t ticked off — check him out in the trailer for the WWII drama Fury! Here’s the synopsis, for folks who need a … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Return to Horror High

Story:  In 1982, a bunch of high school kids got killed.  Flash forward a handful of years, and a film crew head to the high school where those murders took place, and try to film a movie.  One by one, … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Book of Life

October!  Halloween!  And then,  Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead!  So come on out to The Book of Life, a gorgeous animated fantasy that was originally titled Day of the Dead.  Probably not a great title for … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Cursed

Story: Ellie has it all; a great job, a cute boyfriend, and a brother that keeps her grounded. But when she and her brother get in a car accident, things go from good to gross when they both get bit … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Manhunter

It’s been awhile, but my love of the Hannibal TV series has me curious enough for a re-watch. Let’s see how this film holds up… Story: A prequel story to The Silence of the Lambs (that came out before that … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: The People Under the Stairs

Story: Poindexter, aka Fool, is about to lose his home, because he and his mom and sister Ruby are being evicted. But family friend Leroy (Ving Rhames) has an idea; why not just rob their landlords the Robesons? Leroy and … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: All Cheerleaders Die

Story: Typical high school stuff; suburban cheerleader Alexis pretending to be G for friend Maddy’s school film. Totes annoying. Don’t worry though, Lex won’t be around for much…oh, that flyer stunt FUBAR had to have hurt. Oops. Maddy becomes a … Continue reading →

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DRACULA UNTOLD images! Behold the son of the dragon!

Y’know, I realize that it’s painfully obvious when I’m psyched for a film.  And yeah, I’m psyched for all things Drac.  Plus, Luke Evans was so super nice to us press peons when he came to B’more for The Raven.  … Continue reading →

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