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.
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?
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?
bchismireDec 7, 20218 minThe Godfather Part III (Part II) - Adults OnlyAfter two iconic masterpieces, The Godfather Part III had divided audiences. Later, it was reedited as Coppola intended. Did he succeed?
bchismireNov 24, 202118 minThe Godfather Part III (Part I) - Adults OnlyWas one flawed actress bad enough to tarnish The Godfather's legacy? I actually saw plenty to admire about this third outing, so…maybe not.
bchismireOct 29, 202114 minThe Godfather: Part II - Adults OnlyNow, 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.
bchismireOct 29, 20219 minGerald's Game (Novel) - Adults Only - Pre-Halloween ReviewA 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?
bchismireSep 26, 202110 minLolita - Novel - Adults OnlyArticulate enrapturement gave it acclaim. Subjective repulsion gave it fame. What makes this novel the controversial classic it has become?
bchismireSep 21, 202114 minThe Godfather (1972) - Adults OnlyLeaping 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?
bchismireMay 3, 202114 minSouth Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut - ADULTS ONLYBased on the hit TV show, how well did this movie fare at a time when animated musicals were in their prime?
bchismireFeb 2, 20211 minComing 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.
bchismireAug 7, 20209 minM*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?
bchismireMar 27, 20207 minRussian Doll - Season 1 - ADULTS ONLYA 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...
bchismireJan 31, 20208 minFor All Mankind - Season 1One of Apple TV+'s founding TV shows, about standing your ground, even while on the Moon. Does it reach the stars...yet?
bchismireDec 30, 20198 minThe Irishman: or, I Heard You Paint HousesMartin Scorsese’s latest masterpiece, which happens to be exclusive to Netflix. How tall does it stand compared to his other classic hits?
bchismireDec 28, 20198 minOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodTarantino's latest classic thrived on nostalgic tributes, some with very little. It can be backed up by some pure craziness, too, can't it?
bchismireDec 9, 20196 minRocketMan (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?
bchismireNov 2, 20197 minMisery (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...
bchismireOct 24, 20198 minJoker (2019) - Halloween Review Part IHalloween is just around the corner, so let's kick things off with Part I of my Halloween review bonanza, shall we? One particular "good...
bchismireSep 26, 201912 minIt, Part II: It, Chapters One and TwoWARNING: This review will contain spoilers and reference sexual activity, so read at your own risk. I find it interesting that, for so...