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Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

TrailerWatch – “Bill & Ted Face the Music”… and middle age ennui

Ready to shred your air guitar and party with Death? Because the trilogy is complete y’all! Synopsis! The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. and Theodore “Ted” Logan. Yet to fulfill their … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch – a couple rents a house filled with secrets in “You Should Have Left”

Based on the novel Daniel Kehlmann, this looks nice and creepy. Perfect for summer chills. Synopsis!  “What seems like a perfect retreat distorts into a perfect nightmare when Theo’s grasp on reality begins to unravel and he suspects that a … Continue reading

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Streaming News – IndieWire looks at how the problematic film “The Help” is trending, offers other films to stream

If you’re interested in watching films that are made by/star people of color, there are great films out there…and ones that may have great stars but aren’t great messages. Indiewire has interviewed critics and creators, gathering together a bunch of … Continue reading

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Con News: Small Press Expo shutters this year, will hold virtual Ignatz Awards

With so much to learn about COVID-19, I can’t say that I’m truly shocked that SPX has decided to cancel this year’s Expo…but I am sad. It’s such an incredible weekend filled with all sorts of indie, underground, and other … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Kasaugai Roasted Nuts Assortment

I’ve been inordinately lazy of late. But I have been writing stuff. Er, eating under the guise of reviewing. Boom – originally published over at The Green Man Review! I love senbei mixes. The crunch, salty goodness. The nori (seaweed) … Continue reading

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At Home Ideas – “Rocky” watch party tonight!

The ROCKY watch party kicks off Creative Artists Agency’s new “Screening Room with the Stars” series benefiting communities impacted by COVID-19. Viewers will have an opportunity to contribute directly to organizations aiding the relief and recovery using links in the … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch – “Antebellum” Janelle Monáe

“We go. Tonight.” (A quote from the movie, but also what I’m hoping to do once this film hits theaters.) I’m really looking forward to seeing this mind-bender of a horror film, and this new trailer has me even more … Continue reading

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The Take deconstructs “The Strong Black Woman Trope” – and you need to check it out

The Take does brilliant video essays that dig into the heart of film and television tropes, themes, and subtexts. I’ve loved their content for years, when they went by ScreenPrism. But this video essay is a powerful one. I’m not … Continue reading

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At Home Ideas – watch parties! “John Wick”, “Xenon” & “Bucket of Blood”!

I’m loving watch parties right now! It’s a great way to connect with friends, and enjoy (or riff on) films. I got together with a few buddies for Killer Sofa last Friday, and while the movie wasn’t great (not even … Continue reading

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Goodreads Review – “Red, White, & Royal Blue”

Yeah, sometimes I’ll just rip a review straight off of what I wrote over at Goodreads. It happens. From my Goodreads account: Wow. How to put into words all of my feelings about this book? It’s exactly what I needed, what I … Continue reading

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