Author Archives: Denise

Unknown's avatar

About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Free Baltimore Screening: Pompeii

Snowed in?  Bored?  Already snow-drinking because there’s only so much Olympics you can take?  Well then, why not think about next week, when there’s a screening of the Volcano Go Boom film, Pompeii?   Here’s the synopsis & ratings info: … Continue reading

Posted in Free Screenings | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Bring back scary monsters? Cthulhu bless you, Craig Nybo.

Isn’t Twilight just another bad horror genre joke nowadays?  (Please tell me it is.)  Okay fine, I’ll admit it; the mythology Meyer created is intriguing, but as there’s no focus on the actual monstrosity of the monsters — they’re too … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Non-Stop images. Liam Neeson on a plane! With Lupita Nyong’o!

As I’ve often said, this “post-New Year/pre-Memorial Day” season is a dumping ground for films.  But if you’re a genre lover like me, it’s Second Christmas.  Case in point; the upcoming Non-Stop.  The studio has released images and the look … Continue reading

Posted in Movie News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Paul Walker’s Brick Mansions gets release date & poster. Check it out.

Brick Mansions, an English language, 3D remake of action movie guru Luc Besson’s French film District 13, Brick Mansions looks like a kick-ass action film. I’d expect nothing less from the man that gave us The Professional. Synopsis? Here ’tis, … Continue reading

Posted in Movie News, Movie Posters | Leave a comment

Interested in Thea-tah? Head up to…University of Delaware?

Yep that’s right.  Seems like the Great White Way ain’t the only place that has great theater.  And bonus; I’m betting it’ll be a whole lot cheaper than Broadway tickets.  (Yes, even if you go TKTS.) Seems that there are … Continue reading

Posted in THE Theater | Tagged , | Leave a comment

What Was I Thinking?: Say Anything…

Feeling a bit nostalgic this pre-Valentines Day week. So, herewith, a look at what’s in my brainpan as I re-watch Say Anything… for the first time in years. Decades, maybe. What? Peter Gabriel playing in the background not required, but … Continue reading

Posted in What was I thinking? | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Free Comic Book Day at Collectors Corner is sounding sweet this year….

Swag! Free pizza! Cool artists sketching for free! Free Spider-Man 2! And oh yeah, free comics! Notice a pattern here, besides the overuse of exclamation points? This year’s FCBD is shaping up to be a serious throwdown up at Collectors … Continue reading

Posted in Comics & Graphic Novels | Tagged , | Leave a comment

“Her”, “Gravity” and “The Great Gatsby” win Art Directors Guild Awards

Last night the Art Director’s Guild saluted their own, and though the results aren’t shocking – each of the winners are gorgeous examples of design done right – who doesn’t love congratulating winners? The race for Oscar in this category … Continue reading

Posted in Awards Season | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Elsewhere Review: The Monuments Men

As always, clicky on the hyperlink for the original piece! Movie Review: The Monuments Men February 7, 2014 by Denise Kitashima Dutton Leave a Comment (Edit) Longing for the fun, fascinating WWII films of the 1950s and 60s?  Think that they’ll never make stuff … Continue reading

Posted in Elsewhere Reviews | Tagged | Leave a comment

Bite Valentine’s Day back with Chastity Bites

Are you one of those folks that hates Valentine’s Day?  Well, you’re not alone.  Hey, dont’ look at me; as far as I’m concerned it’s Half-Price Candy Day Eve, so all’s well with the world.  But if you’re trying to … Continue reading

Posted in Movie News | Tagged , | Leave a comment