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Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“Long Shot” shoots and scores

“THIS IS THE NEWS!” Story: Fred Flarsky wants to be a stick-it-to-the-man journalist. But when his indie paper gets bought out by the big boys, he quits…just in time to run into his former babysitter, Charlotte Field. Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Detective Pikachu”!

Where my fellow ‘Go-ers at? Because I’ve got passes for Detective Pikachu! Synopsis! Ryan Reynolds stars in the first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Tolkien”!

Hi there y’all! What’s new? Have your emotions gone everywhere thanks to Endgame and last night’s Game of Thrones episode? Well I’ve got something that I hope’ll make you feel better; passes for Tolkien! Synopsis! TOLKIEN explores the formative years of … Continue reading →

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“Avengers: Endgame” is a fitting – and LONG – tribute to the last 10 years of the MCU

[editor’s note: this is the kind of review you get when Publish is hit while writing, rather than Draft. Still, I avoided spoilers. Go me.] “Oh. This is nice.” This movie is long. This movie feels long. And it’s 100% … Continue reading →

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The MCU and DCEU could learn from “Fast Color”

“Hi, Mom.” Story: It hasn’t rained for eight years, making water the world’s most prized resource. In this dried-out landscape, Ruth has been on the run and battling addiction, but decides to head home when the world becomes too much … Continue reading →

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Atlas Brewing brings “Hop Bot” to DC for Awesome Con!

What’s up my fellow beer nerds! Ready for Awesome Con?  Yeah I know it’s an awful lot of awesome wrapped up in one weekend. But Atlas Brew Works hopes to help you relax with a limited edition brew they’ve made … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch “CHILD’S PLAY” – meet Chucky 2.0

I’m now officially in. A Chucky movie that blends the popular mythos with touches of Chopping Mall and I, Robot? Sign me up. Plus, who doesn’t love Mark Hammill voicing a bad guy? Child’s Play 2019 hits theaters – and … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “Hellboy” could have been great, but it’s not.

Because sometimes I don’t get to a screening, or a film just isn’t screened for press. Herewith, my take on the Hellboy reboot! It is, however, a whole lot of messy, stupid fun if you can get past the screenplay … Continue reading →

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Movie News: “Child’s Play” reboot shares first images!

Gotta admit I wasn’t really into the Child’s Play series. Except for Bride of Chucky, I like my horror dolls to be of the Zuni Fetish variety. But with Aubrey Plaza playing the mom in this reboot, this Play might … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Uglydolls”!

Ugh tax day. But I’ve got a bit of happy time for you! Ready to get yourself some Ugly?  Because those adorable Uglydolls are coming at you in their self-named film! Synopsis! In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness … Continue reading →

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