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Dune - Part One – St. Patrick's Day Review
Dune struggled to visually make a splash in film and TV…but once Denis Villeneuve worked his magic on its components, the rest was history.
Bryce Chismire
Mar 16, 202423 min read


96th Oscars Recap
From the funny moments onstage to some glorious victories, which films from 2023 reigned supreme?
Bryce Chismire
Mar 15, 20248 min read


Coming Soon in 2024...
Let's see what you've got, 2024.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Rudy - Director's Cut
For its real-life foundations and uplifting message, Rudy became a sports classic. 30 years later, does its new director's cut reaffirm it?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 28, 202410 min read


Wish (2023)
After 100 years,Disney capped its centennial with this original fairy tale. Does its creativity show or has its tributes hindered its magic?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 5, 202417 min read


The Marvels
Captain Marvel's debut sparked controversy, whereas Ms. Marvel's debut was warmly embraced. What does that say about their team-up followup?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 5, 202417 min read


Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - 30th Anniversary Review
Despite struggling under the animated bulk, how might this Batman: TAS film's perception of the Caped Crusader put his other films to shame?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 25, 202328 min read


Mrs. Doubtfire - 30th Anniversary Review
Back then, it was modest. Now, it's a tad questionable. But after Aladdin, Robin Williams' role here made him an icon all over again. How?
Bryce Chismire
Nov 24, 202325 min read


The Nightmare Before Christmas - 30th Anniversary Review
What's this? I can't believe my eyes! I must be dreaming. Wake up, Bryce, this is insane! An ode to both Halloween AND Christmas that works?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 28, 202327 min read


Rudy - 30th Anniversary Review
Against all odds, underling Rudy Reutigger won with the Fighting Irish in 1975. This film validates such inspiration, but how, and how else?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 14, 202320 min read


Lolita (1962)
It started as a controversial novel, and then it became an equally risky film. How did this fare in the Hays Code era? How about nowadays?
Bryce Chismire
Sep 5, 202318 min read


Free Willy - 30th Anniversary Review
At a time when environmental issues were all the rage, this came along and made a splash. How did it connect to so many people? And to me?
Bryce Chismire
Jul 16, 202319 min read


Elemental
This is just your everyday romantic comedy with dazzling animation, right? I thought so, too, but it turns out it's the tip of the iceberg.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 15, 202323 min read


Ben and Me - 4th of July Review
What happens when you pair up Benjamin Franklin with an articulate mouse in a Disney cartoon? Honestly, a lot more than you would imagine.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 4, 202313 min read


Jurassic Park - 30th Anniversary Review
This film swept audiences off their feet, and the dinosaur craze boomed. CGI advancements aside, it's what lurks beneath them that has bite.
Bryce Chismire
Jun 10, 202322 min read


The Lorax - Arbor Day Review (in Rhyme)
Cat in the Hat? Grinch? Watch out. He's coming for you!
Seemingly innocent, and colorful, too,
what this story unpacks may surprise you.
Bryce Chismire
Apr 28, 20239 min read


Princess Mononoke - Earth Day Review
Never straying from Hayao Miyazaki's trademark wonders despite its bloodshed, what sprouted from beneath its surface more than bears fruit.
Bryce Chismire
Apr 21, 202326 min read


The Sandlot - 30th Anniversary Review
With its simplicity and glories of childhood's summer adventures, this baseball classic grew into a legend. Let's take a look and see how.
Bryce Chismire
Apr 6, 202321 min read


SHAZAM! Fury of the Gods
The Big Red Cheese and his superpowered family are back and at 'em to face magical foes…only this time, the humor and depth are nigh missed.
Bryce Chismire
Apr 6, 202315 min read


95th Oscars Recap
From animal cameos to history being made among new and returning stars alike, what snubs and surprises awaited us at the Oscars for 2022?
Bryce Chismire
Mar 13, 20235 min read
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