Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “Spider-Man: Homecoming”!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Denise

Hey there Marvel fans!  Are you ready for some cool web-slinging action?  ME TOO.  I’ve got passes for the COLUMBIA, MARYLAND showing of Spider-Man: Homecoming!  Synopsis!

A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming.  Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

Ready for fun Tony Stark/Peter Parker bonding, and getting to see Michael Keaton suit up again (this time as a baddie)? C’mon! Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: the Bellas come together for “Pitch Perfect 3″(new poster too!)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Denise

“I would do anything to sing with you guys again. ANYTHING.”

The poster says it all.  One last hurrah for the Bellas, and I acca-can’t believe it.  Synopsis!

Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.

I love the usual Pitch Perfect blend of kickass swag soundtrack and glorious dialogue. Plus, Rebel Wilson FTW!

Pitch Perfect 3 is scheduled to hit theaters this Christmas.

 

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Movie News: “Jurassic World” sequel is a “Fallen Kingdom”

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Denise

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The Jurassic World sequel now has an official title: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. And if that isn’t sending a little chill down your spine, you’re dead inside. DEAD.

Fallen Kingdom will see the return of Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and BD Wong.  But what I’m very interested to see is the return of Jeff Goldblum’s mathematician and Chaos Theory specialist, Ian Malcolm.  Can’t wait to see the deadpan Malcom spar with Pratt’s equally cheeky Owen.  #LetsGetReadyToRumble

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is scheduled for a June, 2018 release.  RAWR!

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The House”!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Denise

Seven come eleven y’all!  Okay, so I have absolutely no idea what that means, but as I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of The House?  Felt right.  Synopsis!

After Scott (Will Ferrell) and Kate (Amy Poehler) Johansen lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank (Jason Mantzoukas), they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of his house.

Poehler.  Ferrell.  Y’all know this is gonna be a hoot.  Don’t believe me?  Peep the trailer.

Yeah.  Thought so.  Let’s go! Continue reading →

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Goodreads review: “Taming the Beast” (True Mates #5) by Alicia Montgomery

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Denise
Yeah, sometimes I’ll just rip a review straight off of what I wrote over at Goodreads. It happens.

I typically don’t like jumping into a series. I’m the kinda gal who likes to start from Book One and go straight on through ’til morning. (Sometimes quite literally.) But when this was offered as an Amazon freebie, who was I to say no? And I’m glad I bit.

Author Montgomery crafts an intriguing mythology that had me wishing I’d started from the first book in the series. And well, beginning from the…beginning would have helped me keep all the various character names straight, as I’m crap with names. (But it’s nice to see that even the author pokes fun at the large stable of characters, with one in particular lamenting it “made his head hurt trying to remember who was who.” I’m right there with you, buddy! Perhaps we can form a support group?) Getting to know the various couples would have cemented them in my ol’ noggin easily, I’m sure. Especially since Montgomery keeps things rolling along nicely, with lively, believable dialogue and just enough thrills and action. Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The Beguiled”!

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes sanctuary isn’t what it seems…I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of The Beguiled.  But don’t get too cozy, you never know what’s in store… Synopsis!

“The Beguiled” is an atmospheric thriller from acclaimed writer/director Sofia Coppola, winner of the Best Director award at the 2017 Cannes International Film Festival. The story unfolds during the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school. Its sheltered young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.

So, ready to take refuge?  Let’s go!

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Wish Upon”!

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Denise

Ever think “wow, if I could only change some things…” Well, be careful what you wish for.  Especially with the newest film I’ve got screening passes for, Wish Upon.  Synopsis!

In the latest thriller from the director of ANNABELLE, 17-year-old CLARE SHANNON (Joey King) is barely surviving the hell that is high school, along with her friends MEREDITH (Sydney Park) and JUNE (Shannon Purser). So when her dad (Ryan Phillippe) gifts her an old music box with an inscription that promises to grant the owner’s wishes, she thinks there is nothing to lose. Clare makes her first wish and, to her surprise, it comes true. Before long, she finally has it all: money, popularity and her dream boy. Everything seems perfect – until the people closest to her begin dying in gruesome and twisted ways. Now, with blood on her hands, Clare has to get rid of the box, before it costs her and everyone she loves the ultimate price.

Think you’re up to some scares?  Then right this way… Continue reading →

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Con News: Frank Miller comes to Baltimore Comic-Con!

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Denise

Oh WOWZA.  Looking forward to hearing him speak on all his work.  Sin City, The Dark Knight, 300… WOWZA AGAIN.

So let’s just get right to the good stuff, ‘kay?  Read on for the full 411 straight from BCC!

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Goodreads Review: The Dragon’s Fated Mate (Shifter Brides Everafter, #1) by Lola Kidd

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Denise
Yeah, sometimes I’ll just rip a review straight off of what I wrote over at Goodreads. It happens.

This is the first dragon-shifter paranormal romance I’ve ever read, and to be honest I picked it up as a lark. A freebie PA with hints of classic fairytales? Sign me up, right? Exactly. Because this is a fun read.

Author Kidd is a compelling storyteller, and the story of Leigh and Jasper is sweet. The mythology surrounding their “world” is believable, and there are plenty of interesting characters/situations for spinoffs in future books.

I only have two problems; one, that Kidd throws a whole lot of characters at readers from the get-go, and that can be confusing. (I found myself “flipping” back and forth in the first chapter when Leigh and her family are introduced, and again when Jasper and his clan make the scene.) Two, between chapters 20 and 21 there’s a HUGE time jump. Not an issue with many books, but this one felt like it had left a lot out between the two chapters. A whole subplot had been resolved in-between chapters, and I’d have liked to have seen how that played out. The rest of the book – the last 3 chapters – feel a bit rushed, but as Kidd has promised a sequel, I’m guessing more will be revealed. I just wish this particular happily-ever-after didn’t feel so crammed in. Leigh and Jasper definitely had issues to overcome, and while love does conquer all, in this instance Love Ex Machina felt like a bit of a cheat. Still, Kidd can spin a fun yarn, and I’ll be back for the next installment.

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The Big Sick”!

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Denise

Ready for a sweet story about love? Well, I’ve got passes for the indie film The Big Sick! Synopsis!

Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, THE BIG SICK tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Zoe Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents.

When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he’s never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. THE BIG SICK is directed by Michael Showalter (HELLO MY NAME IS DORIS) and producer by Judd Apatow (TRAINWRECK, THIS IS 40) and Barry Mendel (TRAINWRECK, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS).

The trailer looks incredible. I’m already sucked in. You too? Ready?  Let’s go!

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