bchismireJun 2117 minFiddler on the Roof - MusicalA tender story. Good characters. Great songs. Sublime messages. Theatergoers made a tradition out of this since 1964, and who'd blame them?
bchismireJun 1313 minThe Catcher in the Rye - NovelThis tale of a lonely teenager wandering in New York City aroused adoration and infamy. Let me tell you why I see it as anything but phony.
bchismireMay 1311 minThe Bad GuysA group of fear-inducing animals who wanted to reign in infamy only to discover the joys of doing good. Is it as simple as that? Yes and no…
bchismireMay 1314 minTurning RedThis Pixar film became the talk of the town for its handling of relatable issues balanced out with a more cartoony approach. Did it succeed?
bchismireApr 241 minStory Delay - April 2022Who'd have thought that writing short stories could warrant a greater amount of attention and dedication for that story to work right?
bchismireApr 2417 minThe Hunchback of Notre Dame - MusicalAs the book, it's a classic. As a Disney film, it's an underrated classic. As a musical on stage? What I saw of it you may find bewitching!
bchismireApr 1715 minNeon Genesis Evangelion (Netflix)After slipping under the radar for years, NGE made a comeback via Netflix with an all-new dub…whose shortcomings left its fans irate. Why?
bchismireApr 1021 minThe Prince of EgyptAn animated family film about the story of Moses. There’s something you don’t see everyday. But, does it get the credit it deserves? I wish…
bchismireApr 326 minThe Hunchback of Notre DameDisney and Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. Sounds like they'd never mesh well together, right? My, oh my, are you in for a surprise!
bchismireMar 295 min2021 Oscars RecapAfter last year's Oscars covered the first bit of 2021, this year's Oscars took care of the rest. Which films—or moments—prevailed?
bchismireFeb 2323 minThe End of Evangelion - Adults Only26 episodes, with the last 2 being the most divisive, and it all led to this. Is this the longed-for saving grace fit for NGE and its fans?
bchismireFeb 1426 minRoad to Fruition – A Screened Word StoryAdrian lived like a prince in Chicago, but a run-in with a young woman and a lost-and-found search set him on a crossroads he didn't expect.
bchismireFeb 1415 minSleepless in Seattle - Valentine's Day ReviewThis rom-com became a classic for abiding by its own rules. Were Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan the reason it worked? Or may there be more to it?
bchismireFeb 95 minThoughts on 2021-2022 Oscar NominationsIt's finally here! The Oscar nominations recognizing the best of 2021! Did your favorites make the list?
bchismireJan 3031 minNeon Genesis EvangelionStraight out of Japan and the vision of a man struggling with depression, how did this animated phenomenon change the face of anime?