Category Archives: HBO

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

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Denise

“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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In Queue Review – “Mickey 17”

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Denise

“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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#31in31 – “Victor Frankenstein”

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Denise

“History will bury you, Frankenstein. And no man will remember your name.” Story: There once was a poor, abused hunchback who lived with a circus. But his mind was hale and healthy, and one day a man came to the … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Body? – first clip from Max’s Salem’s Lot!

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Denise

It’s an unlisted video, so I’m guessing it hasn’t been widely shown… Yet. But it looks absolutely incredible. Synopsis, for the three people who don’t know what’s up (I love you three): Ben Mears is a writer who returns to … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Moviepass, MovieCrash”

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Denise

If, like me, you’re avoiding the summer heat and humidity by catching up with films released earlier this year? I’m here to separate the worthy from the time-sucks. “At one time, there was this really positive group of people who … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Grey Matter” (2023)

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Denise

“What the hell happened?” Genre: YA Psychic Thrillers Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: HBO (Oh. Right. “MAX”.) Gist: Aurora/Ro is your typical teenager. Cool mom, home-schooled, psychic powers… Not your experience. Same. But maybe that last bit is why … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Moonfall”

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Denise

“What the hell is that?” [Dude, I feel you.] Genre: Space Wrecks Release Date: 2022 Where I Watched: HBOMAX Gist: There’s the moon, right? And moon has astronauts that visit, ya with me? But what if – hear me out … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “In the Same Breath”

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Denise

“I realized I had fully bought into the idea that America was too advanced to suffer an outbreak like China’s. But every time I turned on the news, I heard echoes of China’s outbreak all across America.” Genre: Must-watch Current … Continue reading →

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From Letterboxd: “The Many Saints of Newark”

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Denise

Because sometimes I’m lazy and only want to pop up a few sentences. My ★★★½ review of The Many Saints of Newark on Letterboxd https://boxd.it/2bxjVV Busy as fuck with too many stories, cluttered as hell with too many characters. Still, … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Many Saints of Newark”!

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Denise

Before hitting the multiplex, please consider the health risks involved with participating in group gatherings at this time. Take very good care of yourselves – I wanna see you on the other side. A Sopranos prequel? Yes please! Synopsis! Young … Continue reading →

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