Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Sonic the Hedgehog”!

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Denise

C’mon. You know you love him. And now that The Uncanny Valley has been washed away, this is looking really fun. Synopsis!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound – human – best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination. The film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.

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“Birds of Prey” looks into Harley’s brain – and it’s glittery rainbow chaos

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Denise

“Call me dumb. I have a PhD, motherfucker!”

Story: Harley has finally given Puddin’ the ol’ heave-ho (or at least that’s what she’s going with…) But flying solo has it’s drawbacks; everyone she’s upset over the years now knows Mistah J doesn’t have her back any longer. What’s a gal who’s trying to start over to do? Why, adopt a hyena, grab a glitter gun, and eat the best egg sandwich EVER. (Okay, so two outta three ain’t bad.)

Genre I’d put it in: Violently Adorable Acid Flashbacks

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the character from DC Comics, second film in the DCEU that features Dr. Quinzel.

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Downhill”!

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Denise

Okay, so we haven’t gotten much snow yet this winter (HUZZAH)… But I’ve got passes for a winter comedy! Synopsis!

Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell star in this biting comedy.

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Elsewhere Review – Nestlé’s Kumamon Ikinari Dango KitKat

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Denise
Originally published at The Green Man Review!

Who doesn’t love it when someone brings strange flavors of KitKats to a party? NO I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE. Friends either coming back from Japan, or hitting up the local cool Asian market on just the right day; it’s always a good time. This go-round, I was that friend hitting the H Mart at exactly the right time. Or the wrong one, depending. What I’m saying is that I’d seen their delicious Matcha flavor…but missed out by not picking them up immediately. So here we are, with dango “flavored” candies as a consolation prize. And to quote an old meme, I am disappoint. Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island” drops their final trailer, and releases new poster

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Denise

Gotta admit I’m stoked for this film. I was a wee one when the TV show aired, and while I was rarely allowed to stay up late enough to watch it early on, the blend of chills and morality tales had my heart go a-pitter-pat. Of course this being a Blumhouse joint things will be a lot more spooky (and probably a whole lot bloodier…well, as bloody as PG-13 can be, anywho.) But hey, synopsis!

In Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.

With Blumhouse putting their spin on The Invisible Man later this year, it looks like this company is aiming to be the place for reboots of retro genre favorites. Touch down on Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island – IF YOU DARE – on Valentine’s Day, 2020. Hey, I think it’s a great opening day date. Who doesn’t love a tropical island getaway?

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Birds of Prey”!

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Denise

Ready to get emancipated? Synopsis!

You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho and the mafia princess? “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya’s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

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Troop Zero mini review

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Denise

“Oh my boos – kill kill kill!”

An adorable look at what it’s like to be a kid, set in Wiggly, GA, circa 1977. Look past the bad wig Mackenna Grace wears, and see the sweet story that’s got just enough spice thanks to honest sounding dialogue and believable performances from the cast. Moment of respect for the young performers for their incredible talent.

Sure, things get a bit twee from time to time, but Zero is a love letter to all the zeros out there, letting us know that if we’re zeros, we’re damn sure infinity too. Now let’s jam to some Bowie!

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Elsewhere Review: Yuengling’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Denise
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted one of my brew reviews. Because I forget. So… Originally published at The Green Man Review!

What do you get when two great Pennsylvania tastes decide to mix it up? You get a fantastic porter that’s well worth searching out. Yuengling knew what they were doing when they collaborated with Hershey’s. And the brewery definitely let the chocolatier take the wheel. And it’s glorious.

It’s definitely Willy Wonka beer, because even though it has a beautifully dark porter look, it tastes like chocolate milk in the glass. You know, the good kind, with extra syrup. No wonder the brewery sold out the moment it hit taps.(Don’t worry though. They made more.)

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“The Gentlemen” – Guy Ritchie unloads his trademark moves

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Denise

“There’s fuckery afoot.”

Story: Marijuana honcho Raymond finds a skeevy reporter named Fletcher in the kitchen. So why not listen to Fletcher’s blackmail attempt tale of Raymond’s boss Mickey Pearson, and how the entirety of the English crime world has been rocked by Pearson’s plan to retire and live a quiet life. Cue the flashbacks!

Genre I’d put it in: Guy Ritchie-level Guy Ritchie Films

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Original, but it vibes with the best of Ritchie’s crime caper stories.

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Rhythm Section”!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Denise

Blake Lively has been making some really entertaining films in the past few years. Wanna go see another one? I thought so. Synopsis!

Blake Lively stars as Stephanie Patrick, an ordinary woman on a path of self-destruction after her family is tragically killed in a plane crash. When Stephanie discovers that the crash was not an accident, she enters a dark, complex world to seek revenge on those responsible and find her own redemption. Based on the novel by Mark Burnell, from director Reed Morano (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and the producers of the James Bond film series, The Rhythm Section also stars Jude Law and Sterling K. Brown.

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