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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

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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Ready for Insidious 3? Wanna visit the set?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Denise

Gotta say that Insidious & Insidious 2 were great twists on the same-ol’ horror.  For folks who feel the same, Focus Features has started a FB & Twitter contest, with the winner getting a grand tour of the set.  Not … Continue reading →

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Diane Warren to receive Point Foundation’s Leadership Award

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Denise

[What a wonderful bit of news — I love Diane Warren’s work, and the Point Foundation is such a great organization. Two great tastes y’all!] Diane Warren To Be Honored By Point Foundation Prolific Songwriter To Receive Award at “Voices … Continue reading →

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Insight Studios Group coming to Baltimore Comic-Con

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Denise

  More news for you Baltimore Comic-Con junkies!  Local-kids-made-good Insight Studios Group are coming to this year’s Comic-Con!  Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, Allan Gross, Robert Tinnell & Darrenn Canton will all be here to answer questions, sign stuff and generally … Continue reading →

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Free passes for the Baltimore screening of Guardians of the Galaxy!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Denise

Yaaaaaay! They’re here y’all! The Guardians of the Galaxy passes are here! Since you’ve been waiting all week, let’s do this easy like…. Where: AMC White Marsh When: July 29th 8pm Why: because c’mon, talking raccoons are awesome. How: See … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review — The Purge: Anarchy

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Denise

First posted on Geek for e, the original piece can be found here. Nutshell: I give The Purge: Anarchy an A-.  Much more of a thriller than it’s original claustrophobic predecessor, Anarchy shows viewers all the chaos on the streets, … Continue reading →

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