DC News: Refinery29 Reveals 29Rooms Local Artists + Room Collaborations for Washington, D.C.

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Denise

I don’t know about you, but I love the coming of Fall Awesomeness Season. You know, the glorious blend of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all the crazy-cool December happenings. So when I found out that 29 Rooms was coming to DC, I got stoked. Yes, because 29 Rooms is super cool, but also because it’s coming this October. So excited!

What is it, you ask? Here’s the info from the creators:

The makers behind Refinery29 have collaborated with visionaries and brands in the fields of art, activism, style, and technology to bring you 29 experiences under one roof that tap into the conversations of today and our hopes for tomorrow. Through multi-sensory installations, performances, and workshops, we present you with a new way to connect with creativity, culture, and community.

The experiential activation will be in town Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 27 at the historical D.C. Armory. Ready to expand your reality? Tickets are on sale now at https://tickets.29rooms.com/city/washington-d-c. Check out the slideshow below – THANK YOU Getty Images – and read on for the bios on the fabulous creators of these rooms!

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“Abominable” – come for the cute, stay for the adventure

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Denise

“Woop!”

Story: Young Yi (Chloe Bennet) is still grieving the loss of her father, even though her mother and Nai Nai have tried to console her. Yi keeps herself constantly busy, and secretly plays her father’s violin on the rooftop late at night. But one night she finds something that’s not typically on rooftops. Something really large. Something really scared. And something that wants to go home…

Genre I’d put it in: Jaw-droppingly Gorgeous Kiddie Films Everyone Loves

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Original, but based on the mythology of the Yeti. Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Joker”!

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Denise

Ready for smiles? Synopsis!

Director Todd Phillips “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, who is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fracturedsociety. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night…but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty character study.

Ready? Let’s go!

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TrailerWatch “Frozen 2” gets dangerous!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Denise

Elsa! Anna! Sven! Kristoff! Olaf! And…what’s outside of Arendel? This trailer ups the action and thrills, promising lots of edge of your seat fun. Can’t wait for November 22nd? Me neither!

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TrailerWatch: QEII promises changes in “The Crown Season 3”

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Denise

GAAAAAAH! Olivia Coleman’s Queen Elizabeth speaks! There are corgies! I am swooning!

The Crown Season 3 comes to me us November 17th.

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“Ad Astra” – Pitt goes to the stars

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Denise

“We are world eaters.”

Story: Roy is a second generation astronaut. Roy is very driven. Roy is a jerk. When Roy finds out that his father Clifford – presumed dead from an accident in space – may actually be alive, a classified mission is put together. Why? Becuase Cliff may have gone off his nut and could be trying to destroy our world. Suit up, Roy.

Genre I’d put it in: Cosmic Mind Trips

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Original, but you’ll feel homages to classic sci-fi space stories. Continue reading →

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“Downton Abbey” gives fans the royal treatment

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Denise

“I do love our adventures.”

Story: It’s 1927, but at Downton Abbey things are still rolling on in the traditional way, no matter how beautifully on trend Lady Mary fashions herself. But when the King and Queen of England decide to pay a visit to Downton – it’s a brief stopover during their trip to see Princess Mary don’t you know – everything gets dialed up to eleven. Including familial feuds, Downstairs jockeying, and…intrigue!

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “Abominable”!

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Denise

Ready to get cute? C’mon!  Synopsis!

When teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert Tsai), name him “Everest” and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish (Eddie Izzard), a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson) to help Everest get home.

Let’s go!

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Rambo Day coming to ya this Wednesday the 18th!

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Denise

Lionsgate is throwing down for John Rambo this year y’all. It’s the 37th anniversary of First Blood, and with Rambo: Last Blood hitting theaters this Friday? Let’s celebrate!

Plus, they’re looking for the biggest Rambo fan, so get your pictures, vids and whatever you fellow kids are doing on the cellphones and hashtag #RamboDay to get yourself in on the action. Maybe you’ll be his #1 fan! (But please, no Misery craziness. That’s another author y’all.)

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Happy Friday the 13th! Put this Spotify playlist in your earparts!

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Denise

If, like me, you’re a huge fan of Friday the 13th – the day itself y’all because I LOVE ANY EXCUSE FOR A THEME – check out this incredible list from Spotify! Okay, so I was going to make up a list myownself, but this one is so perfect that I couldn’t help but copy this straight away. Well, I’d add the Glee version of Thriller/Heads Will Roll, but I do love a mashup.

Have a fantastic, incredibly lucky, Friday the 13th!

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