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Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Columbia Screening Pass-palooza – “Wish”!

Ready for some magic? Synopsis! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a … Continue reading

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“Wish” – new story, old hat

“A squirrel just said good morning to me…. What do you say to a squirrel?” Story: Welcome to the Kingdom of Rosas! Here, our King is a magnificent sorcerer that can grant wishes! Just give him your wish on your … Continue reading

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“The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes”

“Snow lands on top.” Story: It’s time for the tenth annual Hunger Games. After Panem’s failed revolution decimated the Capitol, the once shining city is starting to rebuild. A young Coriolanus “Cori” Snow is tasked with being the mentor for … Continue reading

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“Napoleon” isn’t Ridley Scott’s Waterloo, but it’s just as muddy

“Destiny has brought me here! Destiny has brought me this lamb chop!” Story: It’s 1789, and Marie Antoinette has been beheaded during the rabid tide of the French Revolution. As years pass, a Corsican military commander named Napoleon Bonaparte seeks … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes”!

Ready to go back to Panem? Synopsis! THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace … Continue reading

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“The Holdovers”

“You can’t even dream a whole dream, can you?” Story: Paul (Mr. Hunham to his students) is a gleeful curmudgeon who lives for the takedown. Especially when that involves the wealthy, overprivileged snots in his Ancient Civilization classes. But when … Continue reading

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“The Marvels” is kitten-tastic!

“New rule – no more touching shit! Especially mysterious glowing shit!” Story: In a galaxy far far away from Kamala Khan, Kree leader Dar-Benn finds the second Quantum Band, and decides to use it to save her home planet of … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Holdovers”!

Been looking forward to this one! That groovy 70s retro look of the trailer is just awesome. I need more… Synopsis! From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school … Continue reading

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza – “Next Goal Wins”!

Ready for some heartwarming fun? Synopsis! Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and based on a true story, NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in … Continue reading

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#31in31 – “Sissy”

“I am loved. I am special. I am enough. I am doing my best. We all are.” Story: Cecilia used to be the odd duck in primary school, but has blossomed into a popular self-help influencer on her channel Sincerely … Continue reading

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