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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Awards Season: Golden Globes nominees announced!

It’s that time of year y’all! Time to check out the nominees for the Golden Globes! And while 2020 was definitely not a regular year in terms of hitting the multiplex? There are a slew of excellent films, performances, and … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “A Century of Black Cinema”

Genre: Documentary Release Date: 2003 Where I Watched: Amazon Prime This documentary popped up in my Prime queue, and I jumped on it. Like the incredible Horror Noire, Century takes a look at the sadly neglected history of black cinema, … Continue reading

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Freaky Fridays – “Daybreakers”!

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool!  “Life’s a bitch, and then you don’t die.”  Genre: Alt-Future Horror Noir Year Released: 2009Pedigree: Ozploitation, Creature effects by WETA Workshop; Where I Watched: Peacock (free)

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TrailerWatch – “Godzilla vs Kong” looks cool but overstuffed

After the messy disappointment of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, I’ve been hopeful but wary of G’s match-up with Kong. And by the look of this trailer, it seems Warner Brothers heard the complaints about cutting away from monster-on-monster action … Continue reading

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Freaky Fridays – “Asylum” (aka “House of the Crazies”)

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “Working with the mentally disturbed can lead to a breakdown.” Genre: Anthology Horror Year Released: 1972Pedigree: Amicus Productions; written by Robert “Psycho” Bloch Where I Watched: … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – CBS All Access’ “The Stand” ep 4-6, or how Trashy got done dirty

“Hey Bobby Terry? You SCROOOOOOD IT UP!” JFC this series is tanking. Hard. As a long time fan, I watch and look out for things I know are coming. I want to see what will be different, and what the … Continue reading

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Freaky Fridays – “The Beach House”

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “It’d be vacation all the time – isn’t that what we want? Don’t be scared.” Genre: Slow Burn Trippy Horror Year Released: 2020 Where I Watched: … Continue reading

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“The Marksman”

NOTE: I watched this film via a digital screener from the comfort my own home. Before hitting the multiplex, please consider the health risks involved with participating in group gatherings. Take very good care of yourselves – I wanna see you on the … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch – “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”

Hey, wanna travel? ME TOO. But til then, let’s ride the comical coattails of Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. Because who needs an umbrella drink right now? *views sea of raised hands, including my own* This film was supposed to … Continue reading

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Freaky Fridays – “VFW”!

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “Remember the Alamo.”‘Yeah, but they all died at the Alamo.’`Dumbshits.` Where I Watched: Shudder Genre: Retro-sploitation Action Splatter Pedigree: Another Fangoria joint. Synopsis: There’s a new … Continue reading

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