Tag Archives: Oscar Bait

Catching Up Review: “Hacksaw Ridge”

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Denise

Bloody, bloody, bloody.  And bloody good.  See what I did there?  FINE.  But if you can stomach the copious amounts of gruesome battle FX (apparently director Gibson loves slinging blood onscreen.  See: The Passion of the Christ) you’ll find an … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Jackie!

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Denise

This year has been terrific for biopics and docu-dramas.  But do you have room for one more?  Because I have screening passes for the Baltimore area screening of Jackie, about the former first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Synopsis! JACKIE is … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Short Film, Short Review: “The Opera Singer”

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Denise

“Accidents happen.  Life happens.  Or maybe it doesn’t.” Absolutely beautiful.  Can something be uplifting and poignant at the same time?  Well, this short about an opera singer who’s headed toward the end of her life can, and does.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: I dare you to watch the new “Fences” teaser without getting misty

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Denise

Wow.  I’m a rather heart hearted chick when it comes to movie trailers.  Oh, I enjoy ’em, but I let them wash over me.  But this is one trailer that got me verklempt, thanks to the amazing acting on the … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Anomalisa!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Denise

Time for the cool kid movies y’all — and since you’re all cool kids, I’m sure you’ll be chomping at the bit for this one.  It’s Charlie “OMG Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is awesome” Kaufman’s new film, Anomalisa.  … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Revenant!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Denise

Happy After-The-Holidays!  Get everything you wanted?  Yes?  No?  Either way, want a free pass to a movie folks are buzzing about?  Well, I’ve got passes for the Baltimore area screening of The Revenant!  Synopsis! Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: In the Heart of the Sea

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Denise

  It’s Giving Tuesday, so I feel like giving.  Want some passes for the Baltimore area screening of In the Heart of the Sea?  Of course you do; it’s got a cool “based on” story, on top of that, the … Continue reading →

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