Blu-ray Giveaway: “The Secret Life of Pets”! Woof!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Denise

secret-life-of-pets-blurayDid you enjoy The Secret Life of Pets?  I did.  Didn’t get to make it to the theaters to see it because things and stuff?  Either way, I’ve got you covered; whether you’d like more Pets, or just want to finally catch it, I’ve got blu-ray copies of The Secret Life of Pets, and as always, I wanna give ’em away!

Tis Thanksgiving season, so let’s make this easy, shall we?  Just do this:

Send me an email to editor@atomicfangirl.com with the subject line “I Love My Pet Because”, and then tell me what you love about your furry, finned, scaly or invisible buddy!  DON’T FORGET TO ADD YOUR REAL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS.

You’ll have until MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2016 TO ENTER.  I’ll pick the winners the next day, and will give them the happy news.

Good luck, everyone!

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TrailerWatch: “Silence” speaks of religious persecution in 17th Century Japan

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Denise

Martin Scorsese’s Silence is slated to hit theaters December 23rd, and now we get a peek at the finished product.  And it looks amazing.  In fact, I want to grab Shūsaku Endō’s book (which this film is based on) and give it a read before this film hits theaters.

Am I embarrassed that as a Sansei, I never knew that this occurred?  Yep.  Do I know want to know more about this period?  Absolutely.  Give this trailer a look for yourself.

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“Monster Trucks” coming to Westfield Annapolis on Black Friday!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Denise

monster trucks logoThe trailer for Monster Trucks looks pretty cute.  And really CGI-awesome.  But you need to see that stuff for yourself, up close and personal-like? Well now, that can be arranged. Especially if you’re planning on hitting the malls this Friday.

There’ll be an interactive Monster Trucks photo op, a temporary tattoo artist (not just those stick-ons, baby!), and crafts to make and take!

Read on for the official deets… Continue reading →

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Con News: Baltimore Comic-Con tix discounted for Black Friday!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Denise

BaltimoreComicCon_logo_nodateTis the season to be shoppin’!  Yeah; am I the only one who looks at Black Friday and thinks “what convention tickets are on discount”?  Well, there’s one that’s putting that discount info out to fans.  Baltimore Comic-Con will be discounting tickets from Black Friday to Christmas.  Sweet, right?

Read on for the full deets!

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TrailerWatch: “Kong: Skull Island”

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

kong-skull-island-onesheet“Is that a monkey?”

Ooh!  The trailer for Kong: Skull Island is here, and it’s groovy, baby!  From the strains of “Bad Moon Rising” at the start, to the peeks at the other badass monsters on the island, this is looking pretty sweet. Synopsis!

From Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Tencent Pictures, “Kong: Skull Island” reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. In the film, a diverse team is brought together to explore an uncharted island in the Pacific, which is as beautiful as it is treacherous.  But as they venture deeper into the unknown, they are unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.

Kong: Skull Island crashes into theaters March 10, 2017.

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7 Pieces of: Loving

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

loving_onesheetNutshell: A well crafted film about an important moment in history. Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton deliver quiet, powerful performances. Writer/Director Jeff Nichols focuses on the people that made the case, rather than the case itself.  The result is a powerful, engrossing story. Grade: A

“You just got born in the wrong place is all.”

Story: Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving are crazy about each other.  Why not get married?  Well, because in their home state of Virginia, it was illegal; Mildred is “colored” and Richard is  “white”.  “Anti-miscegenation” laws made a union between them jail-worthy.  But the ACLU has a plan…

Genre I’d put it in: Culturally relevant biopic Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: The Edge of Seventeen

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

edge of 17 onesheetNutshell: Forget what you’ve heard about this film, and how it’s sooooo close to teen comedies of the 80s and 90s.  It’s not.  There are laughs, sure.  But Seventeen is darker, and way more real.  Which is a good thing. Lightning smart, and uncomfortable as hell to watch, for anyone who even vaguely remembers what it’s like to grow up. Grade: A

“I just had the worst thought.  I’m going to have to spend the rest of my life by myself.”

Story: Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) has one shining star in her universe of suck; her best friend, Krista (Haley Lu Richardson).  But when Krista hooks up with Nadine’s jerk-jock older brother Darian (Blake Jenner), things go from a light in the darkness, to pitch black.   Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of : “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them”

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Denise

fantastic_beasts_and_where_to_find_them_ver4_xxlgNutshell: A top-notch, bright & shiny film that manages to put Harry and the gang out of my mind.  As these new characters, and their own stories, unspool, director David Yates, J.K. Rowling, and a talented cohesive cast put on a glorious show. Not bad for a film that started out as a sliver of a book. Grade: A-

“Settle down, please.  It won’t be long.”

Story: Magizoologist Newton Artemis Fido Scamander (aka “Newt”) and his suitcase full of creatures (#biggerontheinside) arrives in New York City just as the conflict between No-Majs (aka Muggles) and American wizards could hit critical mass. Don’t you hate when that happens?

Genre I’d put it in: Harry Potter Professional Fan-fiction [NOTE: that’s a compliment. I love fan-fiction.] Continue reading →

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#FreeScreening: Loving!

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Denise

loving_onesheetWell’p, I first posted this on the Facebook page, because it’s last minute.  But since there are passes still available…have at ’em y’all!

Hey there Secret Squirrels! Sorry for the “drop it like it’s hot”, but I’ve got passes for Thursday’s screening of “Loving”, and I wanted to get them to you asap! Synopsis!

“From acclaimed writer/director Jeff Nichols, “Loving” celebrates the real-life courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving (Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga), who married and then spent the next nine years fighting for the right to live as a family in their hometown. Their civil rights case, Loving v. Virginia, went all the way to the Supreme Court, which in 1967 reaffirmed the very foundation of the right to marry – and their love story has become an inspiration to couples ever since.”

Clicky! http://www.gofobo.com/LOVING4

REMEMBER: seating for screenings are first come, first served and not guaranteed. So get there early to get yourself a seat.

Good luck, everyone!

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“Sing Saturday” gives everyone the chance to catch “Sing” for free!

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Denise

sing onesheetThe trailer for Sing is pretty darn cute, you’ve gotta admit that.  And now you’ve got a chance to see the whole film, for FREE!  Universal Studios and AMC Theaters are teaming up to give folks a free peek at the film during “Sing Saturday“.  That’d be the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is a perfect time to round up the family and head out of the house.  (It’s also Small Business Saturday, so those of you looking for holiday presents can see a free movie, support your local businesses, and get a jump on your gift checklist!)

Read on for the full press release, including all the details!

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