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Reel News: Week of Feb. 23, 2018 — Annihilation, Game Night

February 22, 2018 By Mark Elloff

Reel News: Week of Feb. 23, 2018 — Annihilation, Game Night

Upcoming Theatrical Releases Annihilation Directed by Alex Garland Rated R for violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy. At times more interested in being mind-bending and weird than being a coherent story, […]

Reel News: Week of Nov. 21 – The Muppets, Arthur Christmas, Hugo, Super 8, Conan

November 24, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Reel News: Week of Nov. 21 – The Muppets, Arthur Christmas, Hugo, Super 8, Conan

Theatrical Releases This Week Arthur Christmas Director: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tk-WZSqIGQ The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, […]

Dagger Movie Night – “50/50” Masterfully Walks a Thin Line Between Hilarity and Emotional Drama

September 29, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Dagger Movie Night – “50/50” Masterfully Walks a Thin Line Between Hilarity and Emotional Drama

Walking a thin line between hilarity and emotional drama, “50/50” handles the subject matter masterfully. Both sensitive and hilarious, the film showcases exceptional writing and acting talents. Inspired by personal experiences, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen star as best friends […]

Dagger Movie Night – “The Change-Up”: Yet Another Body-Swap Comedy, Now With More Poop Jokes

August 4, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Dagger Movie Night – “The Change-Up”: Yet Another Body-Swap Comedy, Now With More Poop Jokes

Starting with a premise that has been done too many times, one needs to find a way to up the ante. Unfortunately, “The Change-up” decided to go all in with cursing, sexual innuendo, and poop at the expense of actual jokes. But, even those problems can’t hide the fact that we’re being subjected to another […]

Dagger Movie Night: “Crazy Stupid Love;” Surprisingly Funny Romantic Comedy May Be Best of its Kind this Year

July 28, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Dagger Movie Night: “Crazy Stupid Love;” Surprisingly Funny Romantic Comedy May Be Best of its Kind this Year

[Click below to hear the audio version of this review which aired on WAMD 970 AM.] [audio:http://www.daggerpress.com/wp-content/uploads/Crazy-Stupid-Love-movie-review.mp3|titles=Crazy Stupid Love movie review] With a title that gets straight to the heart of the matter, “Crazy Stupid Love,” makes for a surprisingly funny romantic comedy. A lack of restraint to one story line works both for and […]

Dagger Movie Night: “Super 8”

June 10, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Dagger Movie Night: “Super 8”

Fans of “Lost” can rejoice – J.J. Abrams is capable of bringing that series’ same type of storytelling to the big screen. Mysterious and tense, “Super 8” is a successful throwback to producer Steven Spielberg’s early work. In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train […]

Dagger Movie Night: “The Tree of Life”

June 10, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Dagger Movie Night: “The Tree of Life”

Terrence Malick’s fifth major motion picture and winner of the 2011 Palme d’Or from the Cannes Film Festival, “The Tree of Life” does not disappoint, but might not be for all audiences. The impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950’s, the film follows the journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence […]

Dagger Movie Night: “Thor” – See It, and Enjoy the Best Stan Lee Cameo in Any Comic Book Film to Date (UPDATED w/AUDIO)

May 5, 2011 By Mark Elloff

Dagger Movie Night: “Thor” – See It, and Enjoy the Best Stan Lee Cameo in Any Comic Book Film to Date (UPDATED w/AUDIO)

[Click below to hear the audio version of this review which aired on WAMD 970 AM.] [audio:http://www.daggerpress.com/wp-content/uploads/DAGGER_THOR-MOVIE-REVIEW.mp3|titles=DAGGER_THOR MOVIE REVIEW] The latest installment in Marvel Studios’ buildup to the highly anticipated “Avengers” film next year, “Thor” provides plenty of backstory but leaves the casual comic book movie fan wondering if it added anything to the pending […]

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  • “I respect that, but I think everything should've remained open. 98.6% of people who got infected completely recovered. COVID infections…”

    SoulCrusher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Doc Gulch makes the best bedpan soup! Secret recipe”

    Billy Butcher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • ““My team”, hahaha.... Way to take ownership of your people. Bet you are a super proctologist assman or should I…”

    Bill Gates | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Well since you are a “doctor” I guess that’s what makes you better than an elementary school teacher. That dude…”

    Bill Gates | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “I suppose initially the fear was that school age kids could become infected (not show signs) and bring the virus…”

    My Opinion | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “No, on the contrary, I have a lot of respect for teachers. I just don't agree with their staying out…”

    Miss Gulch | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Nope. I'm a conservative and I have my own phone. And no, I dont empty bedpans but I do appreciate…”

    Miss Gulch | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Grow a set before you challenge me. Imitator cunt rag”

    Billy Butcher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “I like men.”

    Billy Butcher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “hahhahah Is an asshat bitch”

    Billy Butcher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Breaking news Bob is still a cunt!”

    Billy Butcher | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “Well, try being a teacher in Harford County and not being a member of the union, even if you disagree…”

    SoulCrusher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “hahahah...Teachers Union has power...hahahahha...OMG people are so misinformed and believe whatever they read on Facebook. hahahhahah....Harford County Teacher Union...soooooooooo Powerful....”

    hahhahah | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “How the young mind believes that the government is there to help and does not oppress and enslave all members…”

    SoulCrusher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “LOL...Soul Crusher has missed the point totally once again. How the old mind deteroirates....sad”

    SMH | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Typical lib, Gulch can’t wait for her stimulus check. It will match her Obama phone. Now get back to changing…”

    Bill Gates | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “If teaching in classrooms is more effective that this online or hybrid crap then that is what should be done.…”

    SoulCrusher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “I'm surprised they didn't replace the Leprechaun with a cross dressing transgender or a rainbow clad she-male. Better yet, why…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • ““Get back to work or find another job”. That’s a bit disrespectful too don”t ya think. You just proved my…”

    Teach101 | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “On a lighter note. Good news as it relates to political correctness in today’s advertising....... Lucky Charms cereal upper management…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Miss Gulp should be your name. wahahahaha”

    Billy Butcher | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Did Randy drop the soap intentionally?”

    Billy Butcher | Harford County Detention Center Inmate Commits Suicide in Cell

  • “"Randy gisiner is my ex and he wasnt a bad guy when he wasnt on drugs he actually was a…”

    Katie R. | Harford County Detention Center Inmate Commits Suicide in Cell

  • “The goal post continues to move. Perhaps not for you, but for many throughout our county and the State. I…”

    Miss Gulch | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

  • “Have you ever asked yourself, "What is wrong with me?" Maybe you should, and then seek help.”

    Miss Gulch | As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply

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  • Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges March 1, 2021
  • Havre de Grace Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor in Cecil County February 26, 2021
  • As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply February 3, 2021
  • Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully” January 13, 2021
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  • Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police” December 22, 2020
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  • Man Injured in Havre de Grace Shooting December 12, 2020
  • Woman Killed in Aberdeen House Fire November 20, 2020
  • Detectives Investigate Edgewood Murder-Suicide November 18, 2020
  • Harford County Clamps Back Down After COVID-19 Surge November 12, 2020
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  • Former Baltimore Police Detective, from Bel Air, Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Agents November 6, 2020
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