Nutshell: While Shape is a fascinating story with absolutely incredible performances by Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer, it has neither the sense of wonder of Pan’s Labyrinth, nor the suspense of The Devil’s Backbone. But I can’t say I hated it. No, I wasn’t fully transported, but I was certainly fascinated. Grade: B
“She said ‘Thank You’.”
Story: A mute woman has a job cleaning a top-secret government research facility. One day, she finds out that said research is being conducted on a humanoid from the sea who can’t connect with his vicious captors. Hmm. Perhaps she’s not alone in the world after all?
Genre I’d put it in: Creature Romance Feature Continue reading
Mmm, giant Oreo cookies….what? I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of Downsizing, and all I can think of is gigantic food. #priorities Synopsis!
Ready for some animated fun? I’ve got passes for Ferdinand, a cute story about a bull and…well…synopsis!
Get ready for a star-studded cast, Woody Allen at the helm, and a film that has Awards Season Onslaught written all over it (that’s a good thing, y’all.) I’ve got passes for Wonder Wheel, and I’m ready to share. Synopsis!
That’s right y’all. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo are headed back to Awesome Con this year! I can’t wait to hear what stories Snyder is working on, and of course hear where I’ll see Capullo’s gorgeous art next.
Wondering what to get your geeky friend and/or family member for the holidays? Well, why not snap up tix to next year’s Baltimore Comic-Con? It’s got it all; groovy cosplay, panels filled with amazing guests, and of course that glorious merch room.
I’m so glad to hear that this film is getting a second go-round, and just in time for award season! Especially since I’m sure a lot of folks who didn’t get a chance the first time would like to see it, now that it’s received eight NAACP Image Award noms!
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