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    The Catcher in the Rye - Novel
    bchismire
    • Jun 13
    • 13 min

    The Catcher in the Rye - Novel

    This 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.
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    Neon Genesis Evangelion (Netflix)
    bchismire
    • Apr 17
    • 15 min

    Neon 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?
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    The End of Evangelion - Adults Only
    bchismire
    • Feb 23
    • 23 min

    The End of Evangelion - Adults Only

    26 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?
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    The Godfather Part III (Part II) - Adults Only
    bchismire
    • Dec 7, 2021
    • 8 min

    The Godfather Part III (Part II) - Adults Only

    After two iconic masterpieces, The Godfather Part III had divided audiences. Later, it was reedited as Coppola intended. Did he succeed?
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    The Godfather Part III (Part I) - Adults Only
    bchismire
    • Nov 24, 2021
    • 18 min

    The Godfather Part III (Part I) - Adults Only

    Was one flawed actress bad enough to tarnish The Godfather's legacy? I actually saw plenty to admire about this third outing, so…maybe not.
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    The Godfather: Part II - Adults Only
    bchismire
    • Oct 29, 2021
    • 14 min

    The Godfather: Part II - Adults Only

    Now, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: a sequel that’s hailed as being equal to, if not better than, a film that's already a masterpiece.
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    Gerald's Game (Novel) - Adults Only - Pre-Halloween Review
    bchismire
    • Oct 29, 2021
    • 9 min

    Gerald's Game (Novel) - Adults Only - Pre-Halloween Review

    A lady held captive by handcuffs in the bed and the inner demons in her head. How did Stephen King boost the thrills in such a simple story?
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    Lolita - Novel - Adults Only
    bchismire
    • Sep 26, 2021
    • 10 min

    Lolita - Novel - Adults Only

    Articulate enrapturement gave it acclaim. Subjective repulsion gave it fame. What makes this novel the controversial classic it has become?
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    The Godfather (1972) - Adults Only
    bchismire
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 14 min

    The Godfather (1972) - Adults Only

    Leaping from the pages of Puzo to the reels of Coppola,it became one of the most game-changing films of all time. How did it work its magic?
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    South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut - ADULTS ONLY
    bchismire
    • May 3, 2021
    • 14 min

    South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut - ADULTS ONLY

    Based on the hit TV show, how well did this movie fare at a time when animated musicals were in their prime?
    11 views0 comments
    Coming Soon in 2021...
    bchismire
    • Feb 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Coming Soon in 2021...

    As we pray for the end of the Covid-19 and better things to come this year, be on the lookout for these hits as critiqued by good ol' me.
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    M*A*S*H (1970)
    bchismire
    • Aug 7, 2020
    • 9 min

    M*A*S*H (1970)

    Insanity and hijinks in medical war grounds. What could go wrong? Nothing. How did this film make such opposite extremes work well together?
    15 views0 comments
    Russian Doll - Season 1 - ADULTS ONLY
    bchismire
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 7 min

    Russian Doll - Season 1 - ADULTS ONLY

    A Netflix show that took a page, in a dark way, from Groundhog Day. Looks like the same old dose of such classic comedy. Or so I thought...
    10 views0 comments
    For All Mankind - Season 1
    bchismire
    • Jan 31, 2020
    • 8 min

    For All Mankind - Season 1

    One of Apple TV+'s founding TV shows, about standing your ground, even while on the Moon. Does it reach the stars...yet?
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    The Irishman: or, I Heard You Paint Houses
    bchismire
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 8 min

    The Irishman: or, I Heard You Paint Houses

    Martin Scorsese’s latest masterpiece, which happens to be exclusive to Netflix. How tall does it stand compared to his other classic hits?
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    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
    bchismire
    • Dec 28, 2019
    • 8 min

    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    Tarantino's latest classic thrived on nostalgic tributes, some with very little. It can be backed up by some pure craziness, too, can't it?
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    RocketMan (2019)
    bchismire
    • Dec 9, 2019
    • 6 min

    RocketMan (2019)

    Elton John's a legend for his music. Did his movie capture it and his life, and knock it out of the ballpark, or is it a musical misfire?
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    Misery (Post-Halloween)
    bchismire
    • Nov 2, 2019
    • 7 min

    Misery (Post-Halloween)

    Well, at one point or another, we’ve all had experiences with something unforgivably bad in fiction, haven’t we? Where we felt so let...
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    Joker (2019) - Halloween Review Part I
    bchismire
    • Oct 24, 2019
    • 8 min

    Joker (2019) - Halloween Review Part I

    Halloween is just around the corner, so let's kick things off with Part I of my Halloween review bonanza, shall we? One particular "good...
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    It, Part II: It, Chapters One and Two
    bchismire
    • Sep 26, 2019
    • 12 min

    It, Part II: It, Chapters One and Two

    WARNING: This review will contain spoilers and reference sexual activity, so read at your own risk. I find it interesting that, for so...
    14 views0 comments
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