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TwiView: Murder On The Orient Express (2017)

Murder On The Orient Express (2017), B-.  Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this reboot of the Agatha Christie classic showcasing the whip-smart and renowned Detective Hercule Poirot.  Poirot is reluctantly pulled into a murder investigation aboard a train ferrying 12 eclectic and somewhat eccentric personalities of which any one could be the culprit.  The film feels good, and it looks good especially the cinematography with the train in motion.  The performances are solid, and I admit I had no idea that was Daisy Ridley of Star Wars fame until the credits rolled, even though I knew she was cast in the film.  Branagh was capable as Poirot but short of David Souchet from the original.  Derek Jacobi made me smile again with his accent ability – that man deserves a lifetime Oscar before he sunsets and I love that he and Branagh circled back to work together after 26 years! (1991’s Dead Again – one of my top 10 American films).  Murder/Orient starts full of mystery and wonder but culminates in a slightly lesser version of the original.  You’ll love the performances but none are Oscar worthy.  Weekend box office prediction: $21 million.

MOVIE SCREENING: Wonder (TUE 11.14.17 @ 7PM)

Julia Roberts & Owen Wilson star in this imaginative and moving story based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. Come feel the inspiration and love with us at the Baltimore screening. Follow this post on our Facebook page, the code for your admit two will be posted right here on FRI 11.10.17 in the 4PM hour. Stay geeky! #wonderboymovie#arealwonder

MOVIE SCREENING: Coco (MON 11.20.17 @ 7PM)

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. No, this is not a reboot of ‘Book Of Life,’ it’s an original,and we want you to catch the Baltimore screening with us to find out. Follow this post on our Facebook page, we’ll post the code for your admit 4 family pack on TUE 11.14.17 in the 12PM hour. #pixarcocomovie#cocoBaltimore #cocoisarealboy

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MOVIE SCREENING: Roman J Israel Esq (MON 11.20.17 @ 7PM)

Denzel Washington flexes his acting chops in hopes for an Oscar to add to his collection as he portrays Roman, an idealistic defense attorney who endures a series of tumultuous events that put his back to the wall and forces him into some extreme behavior to sort them out. Sound cryptic? Intriguing? It’s supposed to. Teh film co-stars Colin Farrell (Fright Night) and the enchanting Carmen Ejogo (Alex Cross). Now follow this post so you can score your tickets to the Baltimore screening. We’ll post the ticket code on our Facebook feed FRI 11.10.17 in the 12PM hour. All rise! and stay geeky! #denzelisangry#denzelisdriven #romanisnojoke

TwitView: A Bad Moms Christmas, B+

TwitView: A Bad Moms Christmas, B+ If you have a love/hate relationship with your Mom that culminates around the holiday season, this one’s for you.  Mila Kunis, Katherine Hahn and Kristen Bell join Susan Sarandon, Cheryl Hines and the divine Christine Baranski in this raucous, insane and if you let it – truly touching comedy.  The trio all get surprise visits from their Mum’s who each has their own idea of what Xmas should be and forces it onto their over-worked and under-valued daughters.   This one’s a mix of ‘Lampoon’s Xmas Vacation’ (if it were R rated for potty mouth humor) and ‘Love Actually’ as it seamlessly mixes family holiday angst and the insanity that ensues when chasing the perfect Xmas.  Hahn is just as zany as the original but not overly done which was a pleasant surprise.  It does get emotional, and I shed a tear (shhh, don’t tell anyone).  It works as a date movie, but is so much better and relatable to any mom out there who has a mom.  #badmomxmas #badmoms #nonuditylotsofpottymouth

MOVIE SCREENING: Thank You For Your Service (TUE 10.24.17 @ 7:30PM)

Thank You For Your Service (TUE 10.24.17 @ 7:30PM – AMC Owings Mills) If you know the location, that means post and win time! This time we’re promoting the topical and powerful subject of PTSD in wartime as we follow a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they’ve left the battlefield. Starring Miles Teller (War Dogs) and Haley Bennett (The Magnificent 7), this ode to our men and women in service is a must see and thought-provoking look at our soldiers and their everyday plight in wartime. Want to make our RSVP list for you and a friend to the Baltimore screening? Check out the details in ourFacebook string and start posting! #tyfysBaltimore #tyfysmovie

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MOVIE SCREENING: Victoria & Abdul (TUE 10.03.17 @ 7:30PM)

Victoria & Abdul (TUE 10.03.17 @ 7:30PM) The world of British monarchy meets a touch of the East as cultures collide in this joyful and touching story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Feel the warmth, and the Oscar buzz with us, the ticket code for admit 2’s to the Baltimore screening will be posted right here on our Facebook post – MON 09.25.17 @ 9AM #victoriaabdulBaltimore

MOVIE SCREENING: Happy Death Day (TUE 10.10.17 @ 7:30PM)

Happy Death Day (TUE 10.10.17 @ 7:30PM – Cinemark Egyptian 24, Arundel Mills Mall) If you know the locale, it’s post and win time geeky faithful! How about some creepy horror with a ‘Groundhog Day’ twist? The makers of the smash hit ‘Get Out’ are back with a clever and inventive rewind thriller. A young college coed is forced to relive the day of her murder over and over with its unexceptional details and terrifying end. Yikes! As if teens don’t have enough problems, right? We’re intrigued all the same and we’d love you to join us for the Baltimore screening. Check the contest details in this post for your chance to score an admit 2. #happydeathdayBaltimore #deathinrewind #janestopthiscrazything

 

CONTEST:  We want to see your macabre, your blood, your…just kidding, slow down tiger!  This may be a death blow movie, but we have a geekier idea.  Post your images in the theme of….birthday’s!  That’s right, maybe you as a youngin?  Maybe its your youngin?  Big cake, bad cake, funny cake, splat face?  Post up your birthday best.  You must add the hashtag #happydeathday. If we LIKE your posting, your name as it appears on Facebook will be added to the ‘GeekForE RSVP list’ at the theater door.  Only one name per winner and you must enter with your guest at the same time.  As always, seating is limited.  Your RSVP does not guarantee your admission.  Please arrive as early as possible, but when the theater is full, it is full, and you will be turned away no matter how geeky you are.  Thanks for following us, and start posting

MOVIE SCREENING: My Little Pony, The Movie (SAT 09.30.17 @ 10:30AM)

MOVIE SCREENING: My Little Pony, The Movie (SAT 09.30.17 @ 10:30AM) Those magical pony’s hit the big time and big screen in a new epic adventure. An all star voice cast led by Emily Blunt, Uzo Aduba, Taye Diggs, Kristen Chenoweth & Zoe Saldana voice this magical story of dark forces that threaten Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity. They embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home. We’ve got your family pack admit 4’s and we’re posting the code on our Facebook feed on FRI 09.22.17 @ 10AM. #mylittleponymovie #mlpBaltimore #ohsomagical

MOVIE SCREENING: Battle Of The Sexes (MON 09.25.17 @ 7PM)

In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s World #1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. And Riggs, one of the first self-made media-age celebrities, wrestled with his gambling demons, at the expense of his family and wife Priscilla (Elisabeth Shue). Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today.  Join us for this true to life Oscar favorite! Follow this post on our Facebook page, the ticket code for admit two’s will be posted on THU 09.21.17 @ 9PM #battlesexesmovie #battlesexesBaltimore