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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Elsewhere Review – “Doctor Who Season Twelve”

Originally published on Green Man Review! “Big serious crisis.”  Season twelve, the second season with the Thirteenth Doctor. With me? Let’s go! As I’ve said before, the Twelfth Doctor just wasn’t my jam. He was written as too much of … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Freak Show”

“I didn’t choose to be fabulous. Fabulous chose me.” [WERK] Genre: YA Fabulousness Release Date: 2017 Where I Watched: Netflix Talky talk: Directed by Trudy Styler (aka Sting’s muse) in her feature film directorial debut, it’s no wonder this film … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Equal Exchange Chocolates’ Organic, Dark Chocolate, Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt, 55% Cacao

Originally published over at Green Man Review! This bar is a mouthful to say, but happily it’s also a mouthful of deliciousness. Oh my God this is so good! Think of a browned butter brickle, paired with sea salt, then … Continue reading

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“Coming to America 2” – not good, but not bad.

” King Akeem may have forgotten his story, but the people of Zamunda have not.” Story: It’s been 30 years since Prince Akeem went to Queens to find…his queen. Now, with the passing of his father, Akeem is now King. … Continue reading

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Streaming Things: Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American comes to Netflix March 18th

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been mainlining stand-up specials for the past year. Anything to make me chuckle, y’all. And Netflix has had some really good stuff; Iliza Shlesinger, Ali Wong, Kevin Hart, Maria Bamford, Ari Eldjárn, Hannah … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch – season four of Hulu’s”The Handmaid’s Tale” stirs up rebellion

“My name is June Osborne, and I am a citizen of the United States.” June looks mad as hell, and she – along with several of her fellow Handmaids – are not gonna take it anymore. Season four looks like … Continue reading

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“The Vigil” – satisfyingly scary

“It wants your pain.” Story: Yakov is an ex-Hasidic Jewish man who is trying to recover from severe trauma. He’s also broke. So when a friend in the Hasidic community asks Yakov to be a shomer – a “watchman” – … Continue reading

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Freaky Fridays – “After Midnight”

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “I had to go away for a while. I’m sorry. I love you.” Genre: Horror Movies That Are Really Introspective Think Pieces Year Released: 2021 (though … Continue reading

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“Nomadland”

“I’m not homeless, I’m houseless… Don’t worry about me, okay?”  Story: Fern is 61 years old, and picks up seasonal work at the local Amazon warehouse. She lives out of her van, because the company tract house she used to live … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch – WTH is Disney’s “Cruella” doing?

I love Emma Stone. She’s fantastic. I’ve been a fan ever since Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. But guuuurl, WHUT. As beautifully shot and staged as this trailer is? I can’t get past the fact that this is one of the … Continue reading

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