Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

Elsewhere Review: Heavy Seas Brewery’s Blackbeard’s Breakfast Salted Caramel Porter

Originally published over at The Green Man Review! I’m not one of the cool kids. I typically can’t handle bourbon-barrel aged brews. Too much like actual liquor; if I wanted a shot of booze, I’d grab tequila or vodka. When … Continue reading

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“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”

“IT WAS PERFECTLY FINE WITHOUT RAISINS!” Story: When we last left our gang of LEGO pals, they were faced with an invasion by DUPLO monsters. But several years have gone by since then, and let’s just say that things aren’t … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Happy Death Day 2U”!

Ready to get your spooky sequel on? Because I’ve got passes for the follow-up to the fun horror film Happy Death Day, aptly named Happy Death Day 2U! Synopsis! Jessica Rothe leads the returning cast of Happy Death Day 2U, … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”!

Johnson, Statham and Elba. If ever there was a post Magic Mike XXL eye candy movie that could be watched on mute, this one’s it. But also cars, ‘splosions and stuff! Synopsis! Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Johnson), a loyal … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”!

LEGOs! Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Arnett! Hilarity! BATMAN! Synopsis! The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part,” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “A Dog’s Life”!

Aww, who doesn’t love a sweet pupper? In A Dog’s Life, there’s several…but still the same good boy. With me? Synopsis! Bailey (voiced again by Josh Gad) is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his “boy,” Ethan … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Fighting With My Family”!

Let’s get ready to rumble! I’ve got passes for the B’more screening of Fighting With My Family! Synopsis! The film is a heartwarming comedy based on the incredible true story of WWE superstar, Paige. Born into a tight knit wrestling … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “EXTREMELY WICKED SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND Vile” presents Zac Efron as Ted Bundy

And I’ve gotta say it’s pretty convincing so far. Efron gets that blend of guy-next-door and Stanner Supreme Bundy seemed to have in historical photos. Synopsis! A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime … Continue reading

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Rapid Review: “Beautiful Boy”

(Because really; award season means you’re trying to winnow down the musts from the must-pass.) Disjointed and choppy. I understand that’s probably what the director is going for, to echo the feelings of addiction and living with a loved one … Continue reading

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“Glass” has some cracks, but it’s an engrossing patchwork

“Don’t be scared. You have to trust me. Like you always do.” Story: David Dunn. Kevin Wendell Crumb. Elijah Price. All three are said to have super-human abilities. But do they? Dr. Ellie Staple aims to cure them of their suspected … Continue reading

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