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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

In Queue Review – “Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster”

“Why is ego and arrogance more important than safety? The irony is not lost on me, that titanic sank for exactly the same reason. History repeats itself.” Genre: Disaster Documentaries Release Date: 2025 Where I Watched: HBOMAX/Discovery GO Gist: Stockton … Continue reading

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“How to Train Your Dragon” (2025) is live-action done right

“Figure out which side you’re on.” Story: On the isle of Berk, there are tribes from all over the world. Their one connection? They’re the very best at what they do. Which is dragon killing. But when young Hiccup wounds … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Mickey 17”

“Oh, sauce is the true litmus test of civilization!” Genre: Offbeat Sci-Fi Social CritiqueRelease Date: 2025 Where I Watched: HBOMAX Gist: Mickey Barnes is a guy whose whole life seems to have been one bad decision after another. So when … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Ballerina”!

Ready for the expansion of the Wick Universe? Synopsis! Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “How to Train Your Dragon”!

Who doesn’t love Toothless? Y’all, this is the one live action remake I’ve actually been stoked for. Synopsis! On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, … Continue reading

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“The Old Lady With the Knife” – an intriguing story that could be sharper

“Watch who you hire.” Story: Hornclaw, a “specialist” – think more Nobody, less The Pitt – has been doing her job for the past forty years. She’s the one every other killer has nightmares about, a true legend in her … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Heart Eyes”

“We’re not a couple! We barely know each other! So back the fuck off!” Genre: Horror Comedies That Wink At You In A Good Way Release Date: 2025 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: Ally, a “pitch designer” (read: an in-house … Continue reading

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The YouTubes – “‘Sinners’ and the General State of Things” from The Morbid Zoo

“[Remmick’s] claim is that he’ll give everyone the community they’re seeking without the pain. But that’s impossible, because blues is pain. Finding fellowship in suffering is the entire point of the genre. There is no blues without pain, and denying … Continue reading

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Baltimore NOW PLAYING Ticket Code-palooza: “Shadow Force”!

Want to hit the multiplex but don’t want to shell out? I hear ya. So why not enter for a chance at two tickets for Shadow Force? Synopsis! In SHADOW FORCE, Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy) were once the leaders … Continue reading

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“Greek Mothers Never Die”

“How could I not love her? She’s my mother. But she’s Greek…” Story: Ella has spent all of her 26 years close to her overprotective mother Despina. But when Despina suddenly passes away? Ella is at a loss…until her mom … Continue reading

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