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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Lisa Frankenstein” could use a spark

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Denise

“So what happened to her? I’ve heard things…” Story: It’s 1989, and Lisa has been through it. In the past couple of years, she’s lost her mom, her dad remarried, and she’s been relocated. Now, in a new city, new … Continue reading →

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AT HOME Screening Pass-palooza: “Suncoast”!

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Denise

THANK YOU to everyone who entered – hope everyone who received passes enjoyed Suncoast! Don’t feel like hitting the theater, but feeling the need to see something before everybody else does? Honey, I understand. So? Let Disney Debut help you … Continue reading →

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#BlackHistoryMonth “Civil Rights in the Sky: The woman who paved the way for Black flight”

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Denise

“When you want something, you fight for it.” PBS makes some wonderful programs. But they also make great short films! From The American Experience, this short looks at how Pat Banks Edmiston paved the way for black women to become … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch – “Road House (2024)” drops a trailer

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Denise

Be nice. Until it’s time to not be nice. Just because the OG Road House is a goddamn classic, doesn’t mean this remake can’t be fun. Right? Synopsis! A former UFC middleweight fighter ends up working at a roadhouse in … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – Mister Organ wrecked me.

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Denise

“The whole thing was like this weird psychedelic dream.” Genre: Documentaries Release Date: 2024 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: Auckland, NZ, 2016. What started as a “silly” investigative piece about a parking lot that (threatens) folks who dare to park … Continue reading →

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Fest News – Sundance Film Festival Announces the Top Ten Feature Films From Its First Four Decades As Decided by the Filmmaking Community

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Denise

It’s that time of year – the time when folks goes to Utah to check out today what could be the films others will be talking about tomorrow. As a celebration of Sundance’s first 40? The institute chose their top … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch – “BACK TO Black” teaser shows Amy Winehouse’s rise to superstardom

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Denise

Is superstardom a word? Well if not, it is now. Black has the backing of the Winehouse estate, so I’m hoping director Sam Taylor-Johnson will be able to really dig deep… (The stellar documentary Amy pulled no punches…) Synopsis! A … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch – “Abigail” brings us a child (murder) prodigy

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Denise

Yeah baby. You wanted more creepy kid horror? Universal has your creepy kid horror. Synopsis! After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 … Continue reading →

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“Night Swim” successfully glides through familiar waters

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Denise

“We’re the pool family!” Story: The Walker fam look to move into a new house after dad Ray got injured during his pro baseball thang. (#GoSports) But they can’t decide on what house to choose; one that’s handicapped accessible but … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Mean Girls”!

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Denise

That’s right baby – I’m talking the musical adaptation! Synopsis! From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the … Continue reading →

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