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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?
Bryce Chismire
Feb 23, 202223 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 6, 20218 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Nov 23, 202118 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Oct 29, 202114 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 28, 20219 min read
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Lolita - Novel - Adults Only
Articulate enrapturement gave it acclaim. Subjective repulsion gave it fame. What makes this novel the controversial classic it has become?
Bryce Chismire
Sep 26, 202111 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Sep 20, 202114 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
May 3, 202114 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 1, 20211 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Aug 7, 20209 min read
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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...
Bryce Chismire
Mar 26, 20207 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 30, 20208 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 29, 20198 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 27, 20198 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 8, 20196 min read
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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...
Bryce Chismire
Nov 2, 20197 min read
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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...
Bryce Chismire
Oct 24, 20198 min read
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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...
Bryce Chismire
Sep 25, 201912 min read
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It - Novel
WARNING: This review will reference sexual activity, so read at your own risk. To tell you the truth, I’m very fond of stories, no matter...
Bryce Chismire
Aug 13, 20198 min read
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Game of Thrones - Review - Part II - ADULTS ONLY
It is part review, part historical overviews, and...part confession. It’s complicated...
Bryce Chismire
Jul 16, 201919 min read
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