Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Matthew 18; a horror movie that’s not what you’d expect

Gotta admit; when I saw that Faizon Love and Luenell were starring in a horror flick?  My first thought was; ah, another spoof.  But this time the joke’s on anyone who’s thinking that; Matthew 18 is playing it straight-up, and … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Jersey Boys

  Nutshell: I’d give Jersey Boys a B+. A quartet of (mostly) stage stars provide spot-on Four Seasons numbers, while Clint Eastwood keeps the story from getting too fluffy or too dark. Bonus points for being able to enjoy the show … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: The Rover

Nutshell: I’d give The Rover a B+. It’s the type of film that had me watching, completely hooked, from the get-go (granted, it’s a heckuva start). But the bleak, unforgiving style of the film may put some off. If you’re … Continue reading

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Baltimore screening! Tammy! Come get some!

Road trip! Oh, you can’t swing it? No problem, I can fix that. Or at least get you in to watch somebody else trip. Y’all know what I mean. Passes for the Baltimore screening of Tammy everybody! Here’s the synopsis … Continue reading

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Wonder what that comic is worth? Baltimore Comic-Con’s got you covered.

It’s already Summer Solstice this weekend?  Wait, how’d that happen?  But then again, all the more closer (roll with me y’all) to Baltimore Comic-Con!  And if you’re like me and put off Spring Cleaning ’til June, you probably found a … Continue reading

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Wayback Review — Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume One: The Long Way Home

Hello Summer lazytimes!  While I slog away at new comics that have crossed my Kindle (workworkwork), here’s a peek at a li’l something I wrote for Green Man Review awhile back.  It was re-blogged at Sleeping Hedgehog, and now it’s … Continue reading

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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Nutshell: I’d give How To Train Your Dragon 2 an A. An intelligent film that not only entertains without pandering to it’s audience, but manages the Empire Strikes Back-like superpower of being better than it’s already fabulous predecessor.  Grab some popcorn, swoon … Continue reading

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Recappin’: Gang Related – Pecados Del Padre

Man, but this show delivers the mediocrity. If I didn’t love Terry O’Quinn so much, and if I actually had cable rather than picking over Hulu shows, I’d bounce. Still may. Til then? Here’s my as-it-happened stream of consciousness during … Continue reading

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Free Baltimore screening: Obvious Child

Want some funny? Something a little off the beaten shtick? Gotcha. And I can help. For aspiring comedian Donna Stern, everyday life as a female twenty-something provides ample material for her incredibly relatable brand of humor. On stage, Donna is … Continue reading

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Jersey Boys in Baltimore: free screening!

Who doesn’t love Frankie Valli and Four Seasons? I remember listening to them on the oldies channel back at the ol’ neighborhood pool. Mmmm, Summertime. Wanna see the music that brings their awesome doo-wop to the big screen? (Hint: yes, … Continue reading

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