Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“The Last Voyage of the Demeter” – an eerie, effective trip

“You would have made a wonderful Captain… Pity we won’t make it to London.” Story: It’s 1897, and the British ship Demeter gears up to sail for London from Romania. As the crew load up their cargo, people start to … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Painkiller”

Genre: Current History Docudramas Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: A look at how the Sackler family (BOO HISS ) conned the world into the opioid epidemic, through dramatic retellings of Purdue Pharmaceuticals higher ups, oxycontin reps, and … Continue reading

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“Meg 2: The Trench”

“I had to save the dog!”[The dog is, in fact, saved. Again. You’re welcome. – eds.] Story: Remember that preggo megalodon from the first film? Me neither, but other than Jason Statham punching a shark, I remember very little else … Continue reading

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“Talk to Me”

While I firmly support the members of WGA and SAG/AFTRA, I also respect that they should be given recognition – and back ends – on work already in the can. Get those bags, y’all! So without further ado… “That was…AMAZING!” … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch – “SAW X” brings the pain…and Tobin Bell!

“Of all the men to cheat, you picked John Kramer?’ Hoo boy. I haven’t been this stoked for a Saw movie since…a while. But I think everyone can dig a payback story. Synopsis! John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The … Continue reading

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“Barbie” – Sparkly, Subversive, and Sublime

While I firmly support the members of WGA and SAG/AFTRA, I also respect that they should be given recognition – and back ends – on work already in the can. Get those bags, y’all! So without further ado… “Goodnight Barbie! … Continue reading

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“Oppenheimer” – scientific genius, cinematic complexity

While I firmly support the members of WGA and SAG/AFTRA, I also respect that they should begiven recognition and back ends on work already in the can. Get those bags, y’all! So without further ado… “Did you think that if … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”!

Ready for some fun animated shenanigans with our heroes in a half shell? Synopsis! After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Grey Matter” (2023)

“What the hell happened?” Genre: YA Psychic Thrillers Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: HBO (Oh. Right. “MAX”.) Gist: Aurora/Ro is your typical teenager. Cool mom, home-schooled, psychic powers… Not your experience. Same. But maybe that last bit is why … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Brooklyn 45”

“This isn’t the front line…this is Park Slope.” Genre: Post-WWII Harkback Horror Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: Shudder Gist: It’s December 27th, 1945, and Mrs. Susie Hockstatter un-alived herself a month before. Her husband Clive can’t take the loss. … Continue reading

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