Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul”!

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Denise

TGIF everyone!  Or in this particular case, happy Free Comic Book Day Eve!  I’ve got passes for the Columbia, MD screening of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, and I’m ready to give ’em away.  Synopsis!

In “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul,” a Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention. Based on one of the best-selling book series of all time, this family cross-country adventure turns into an experience the Heffleys will never forget.

Ready to get wimpy?  Let’s go!

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Happy Free Comic Book Day Eve! Here’s the whole lineup of comics for tomorrow!

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Denise

Ready for FCBD?  Yeah, me too!  And there are some particularly groovy ones headed our way.  I’ve talked about Valerian, but that’s not the only movie/TV tie-in.  This year we’ll see:

  • Betty and Veronica AND Riverdale
  • Avatar
  • Doctor Who
  • Rick and Morty
  • Marvel’s Secret Empire
  • Star Trek
  • Wonder Woman
  • Guardians of the Galaxy
  • Attack on Titan
  • Buffy
  • Monster High
  • SpongeBob
  • The Tick
  • Underdog

And that’s just the freebies that have TV or movie ties.  There’s even more!  How much more?  Well, peep the whole list, and then find yourself a comic book shop near you.

Have a great weekend, and a wonderful FCBD!

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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel get stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Denise

Y’know, I thought these two already had stars on the Walk of Fame…but dang, if that’s not the case it’s about time!  Glad to hear these two are getting the Walk recognition they so richly deserve.  Here’s the official 411:

In anticipation of upcoming film releases, Twentieth Century Fox’s “Snatched” opening May 12, starring Goldie Hawn and directed by Jonathan Levine, and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2” opening May 5 starring Kurt Russell and directed by James Gunn, the legendary couple received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 4, located at 6201 Hollywood Blvd.

CONGRATULATIONS to Goldie and Kurt!  Such an incredibly talented, incredibly adorable couple.  Way to go!

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn seen at ceremony honoring them each with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox/AP Images)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell seen at ceremony honoring them each with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox/AP Images)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell seen at ceremony honoring them each with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox/AP Images)
Boston Russell, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson seen at Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell honored with a double star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox/AP Images)
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Elsewhere Review: Melissa Sweet’s Some Writer! The Story of E.B. White

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Denise

Read the original piece RIGHT HERE at The Green Man Review!

I have to admit, I worried I didn’t know enough about E.B. White to do justice to this book.  I’m a huge fan of Charlotte’s Web; but who isn’t?  Though I needn’t have worried; Sweet did all the work for me, and beautifully too. For anyone else who wonders if a book about a writer they remember from childhood tales (and perhaps that Freshman English guide) may be outside of their bailiwick?  I say dig in.  With Some Writer!, Sweet has made the author’s life come alive. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself wrapped up in the wonder of it all, just as much as your friendly neighborhood little ones will be.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” gives more awesome and MOAR GROOT

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Denise

Because 1) this is the best damn poster ever, and 2) y’all know what the Guardians look like. So, GROOT!

Nutshell: Hey, remember how Guardians of the Galaxy was an amazeballs kickass good time?  Well, get ready for more of the same.  The gang is a more cohesive unit this go-round, and the set design and FX are a trippy blend of the first film and Doctor Strange‘s far-out multiverse.  Good times y’all.  Or, as a certain twig would say; I am Groot!  Grade: A

“That was awesome!  Yes!”

Story: Those bunch of a-holes are still doing their thing, with the usual blend of success, failure, and screw-ups.  But things really go nuts when Star Lord’s dad Ego (because of course) enters the picture.  Can the gang sort out their issues, figure out what’s up with Ego, and dodge the inevitable throng of folks gunning for their hides? GROOT! Continue reading →

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Fest News: The Overlook Film Festival announces this year’s award winners

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Denise

There’s always a plus to missing film festivals; getting to see who won, and then getting excited about seeing these films once they hit theaters/streaming services. At The Overlook Film Festival‘s inaugural fest, a panel of judges picked winners, and so did audiences. The results?
Jury Awards
Hounds of Love: Best Feature
Still/Born: Scariest Feature
Great Choice: Best Short Film
The Tickle Monster: Scariest Short

Audience Awards
Hounds of Love: Best Feature
The Cleansing Hour: Best Short Film

Looks like Hounds of Love is a definite must-watch.  And I can’t wait to see The Tickle Monster…but maybe jut onscreen, ‘kay?

Read on for all the details!
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TrailerWatch: “The Dark Tower” first look!

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Denise

Nothing like waking up to Idris Elba and Stephen King. Especially when it’s thanks to the first look at The Dark Tower, the film adaptation/sequel to the Dark Tower series. Synopsis!

There are other worlds than these. Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, the ambitious and expansive story from one of the world’s most celebrated authors, makes its launch to the big screen. The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

Two things really get me pumped for this film; the fact that Roland has the Horn of Eld this time around, and that after this film, a miniseries is in the works.  The Dark Tower hits theaters August 4th, 2017.

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Alien: Covenant”!

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Denise

Let’s get face-huggy everybody!  No?  Well, wanna watch it happen to someone else?  ME TOO.  I’ve got passes for Alien: Covenant, the sequel to Prometheus/prequel to Alien/film with xenomorphs in it.  Hit it, synopsis!

Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.

Dark?  Dangerous?  Harrowing?  I’m in, are you?

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Fest News: Maryland Film Festival’s World & US premieres announced!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Denise

MdFF always has a really cool slate o’ films on tap.  This year’s no different, including the world premiers of Princess Cyd and Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks, and the U.S. premieres of  Werewolf and The Stairs.

The Maryland Film Festival is here in B’more May 3rd through 7th.  Read on for all the details!

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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “Snatched”!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Denise

Hawn and Schumer.  I’d totally buy them as mom and daughter, wouldn’t you?  I’ve got passes for the Columbia, MD screening of Snatched, where these two get to bonding…and escaping?  Synopsis!

After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter – in unpredictable, hilarious fashion – is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.

Ready to head to paradise?  C’mon!

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