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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

More guests sign on for Baltimore Comic-Con: Blanch! Lee! Mhan!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Denise

Phew. BronyCon was 200% cooler than I thought it’d be. Otakon’s schedule is up. (Guidebook is your Con friend y’all.) But ’tis Con Season, so that means I ain’t done yet — Baltimore Comic-Con has announced even more guests!  I … Continue reading →

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Bronycon! Or how I met a buncha ponies.

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Denise

Today started the three-day pony hugfest that called BronyCon.  And it was magnificent.  Bro-hoofs, hugs and compliments were the rules of the day, and everyone was made to feel welcome and a part of the tribe.  I like this fandom.  Even … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I. Am. Groot. A Have you been loving the Guardians of the Galaxy trailers that show snippets of the film with groovy 70s rock? Well, then you’re gonna be blown out of your socks when you see the film. … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Hundred-Foot Journey

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Denise

This looks adorable. And it’s got Helen Mirren in it, so it’s definitely worth a look. Plus free passes to The Hundred-Foot Journey, so why not, right? Oh, here’s the synopsis: In “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Into The Storm

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Denise

Ready for more screenings?  Yeah baby!  This time it’s for the crazy-cool weather flick Into The Storm. Y’know, the one with the plane-nado? And Laurie Sarah Wayne Callies from The Walking Dead? Well, there’s passes to be had; read on to … Continue reading →

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First Mockingjay trailer hits. ¡Viva la Revolución!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Denise

*throws two-finger salute.  no not that one* Alright y’all.  Rested from a weekend of Comic-Con Twitter trolling (or actual attendance)?  Then let’s get started, shall we? Needs no introduction, but let’s type something here anyway.  See Katniss and District 13 … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Lucy

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Denise

[Actually this is more of a “posted it on Geek for e as a favor, but wrote it for here” kinda thing. You with me? Oh who cares about the backstory — on with the show!] Nutshell: I’d give Lucy … Continue reading →

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Kios Chronicles webcomic coming to bookstores

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Denise

Webcomics are definitely a great way to get your fix if you can’t get to your local comic-book shop.  I love Crossed: Wish You Were Here and The Eighth Seal myself.  The Kios Chronicles is a newbie to me, but … Continue reading →

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The Best of Me: images and poster! Love! Heartbreak! Kleenex!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Denise

When it’s October, I’m usually hip-deep in horror.  But love is good too. Michelle Monaghan (True Detective) and James Marsden (X-Men, 30 Rock) play the lovebirds.  The synopsis from IMDb is rather brief, but as this is a Nicholas Sparks … Continue reading →

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Ready preee-verts? 50 Shades of Grey has first images for ya!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Denise

Mr. Grey will see you now y’all. As I haven’t read the books — though I’ve totally enjoyed the snarkfest that is Linotte Reads 50 Shades series on Persephone  — all I know is that the 50 Shades of Grey series is wannabe S&M … Continue reading →

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