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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

TrailerWatch: hot damn “ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD” can get it

Tarantino’s last film, maybe?* Who knows for sure? But I do know this trailer looks absolutely amazing. Check out the incredible art direction – those sets are on point. Even the film stock feels like a throwback. Plus, I’m digging … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Dumbo”!

Let’s get our live action Disney on, shall we? Because I’ve got FOUR PACK passes for the B’more area screening of Dumbo! Synopsis! Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Review: Jen Agg, “I Hear She’s A Real Bitch”

Originally published at The Green Man Review! A look behind the kitchen door, into the world of restaurants, chefs and what it takes to thrive in this business, Agg’s unflinching look at her life feels like a master class in … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The Best of Enemies”!

The trailer for this one caught my eye awhile back, so I’m happy to say I’ve now got passes for the B’more screening!  Synopsis! THE BEST OF ENEMIES is a timely, inspiring drama starring Academy Award® nominee Taraji P. Henson (Hidden … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Us”!

It’s time to take a peek at what Jordan Peele has in store for us with Us!  I’ve got passes for the B’more screening, and if you want in? Well, read on…but first? Synopsis! Set in present day along the … Continue reading

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Con News: Time to submit for Ignatz Awards consideration!

Got an independent, small press comic you’d like to submit for consideration for Small Press Expo’s Ignatz Awards? Well then, hop to it – it’s time to submit y’all! Read on for all the 411 from the Ignatz committee!

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TrailerWatch: “Booksmart” Red Band trailer

How can you ignore a film with the tag line “Getting Straight A’s – Giving Zero F’s”? That’s right, you can’t. Synopsis! Told from a wildly original, fresh and modern perspective, Booksmart is an unfiltered comedy about high school best … Continue reading

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New “Tolkien” trailer delves into his mythmaking

More Tolkien! While the first trailer hinted at J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories and how they tied into his personal experiences, this trailer shows Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) talking with BFF/future wife Edith Bratt (Lily Collins) about linguistics and language-building. It also shows … Continue reading

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“Captain Marvel” aims high, and succeeds

“Good kitty.” Story: Girls just wanna have fun y’all. And what’s fun for Kree warrior Vers is to finally get the chance to prove herself on a mission. But things start to unravel as Vers finds herself having images of … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: IT’S HERE! The “Game of Thrones” Season 8 trailer is here!

OMGOMGOMG!  #CleganeBowl? Dragons vs. an Ice Dragon? BRIENNE AND TORMUND SHENANIGANS?  Please please please let it all be so!  Meanwhile, HBO is keeping their cards very close to their chest, while giving rabid fans (like me) a little aperitif to … Continue reading

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