Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“The Creator” – meaning in the midst of madness

“They’re not people, Maya. It’s just programming.” Story: Joshua and Maya are in love, and living their life on a remote desert island that seems perfect in every way. Yet, outside their perfect world, a fight for the future of … Continue reading →

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“Cassandro” won my heart!

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… “I wanna … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”!

Ready to head to Adventure City? Synopsis! When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers … Continue reading →

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“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” – sweet end-of-summer fun

“Vacation!!!” Story: The Portokalos family is struggling; patriarch Gus has passed, mother Maria seems to be suffering from dementia, and the cousins are busy with Real Life™. So Toula decides to head to Greece (with family in tow) and fulfill … Continue reading →

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“Slotherhouse”

“We’re all gonna die slow, horrible deaths at the hands of an adorable killing machine!” Story: Emily is a sorority sister who has aspirations to becoming president of her chapter. But her social media stats aren’t great, so obviously that’s … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “You are SO NOT Invited to My Bat Mitzvah”

“Stacy Friedman’s crush on Andy Goldfarb has ended. Time of death, 5:23 pm.” Genre: Coming Of Age Gurrrrl Power Comedies Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: upper-middle class tweens Stacy and Lydia are BFFs. They’re also prepping for … Continue reading →

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“Strays” – dogs rule, this film drools

“… I want it to be over… I really just want to be home.”[film pulls thoughts out of my head and adds them to the film’s dialogue in real time] Story: Reggie is a Very Good Boi whose human owner … Continue reading →

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“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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