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A Christmas Story Christmas - Epiphany Review
Ralphie Parker, now an adult, sought the perfect Christmas. Is this sequel to the original classic a trip through memory lane worth taking?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 6, 202323 min read
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Song of the South - Review, Part I
Is this one of the most racist films Disney ever made? Or would its childlike and oral wonders beg to differ? Only one way to find out…
Bryce Chismire
Jan 1, 202315 min read
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Christmas Review
After Jim Henson's death, the Muppets' take on Charles Dickens' yuletide classic set their legacy ablaze and become a classic itself. How?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 25, 202221 min read
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Strange World
Tepid box office reports and LGBTQ-wary controversy hounded this film. What I saw in its characters and world-building may argue otherwise.
Bryce Chismire
Dec 17, 202216 min read
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The king is dead, long live the queen! Consequently, does this make or break Black Panther's followup after Chadwick Boseman's tragic death?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 16, 202217 min read
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Elvis (2022)
Known primarily for his glitzy approach in filmmaking, had Baz Luhrmann done wonders with the story of the King of Rock and Roll?
Bryce Chismire
Nov 27, 202216 min read
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Avatar (2009), Part II - Adults Only
I’ll admit it: for all its visual splendor, Avatar didn’t really click with me. But the reason why isn’t what you’d think. Confessing time…
Bryce Chismire
Nov 9, 202219 min read
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Avatar (2009), Part I
When it came out in 2009, its 3d visuals and expansive world-building swept people off their feet. Does it make this a masterpiece? Well...
Bryce Chismire
Nov 6, 202213 min read
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Lightyear
After four Toy Stories and his own TV show, Buzz Lightyear finally gets his own movie! But how prepared is it to go to infinity and beyond?
Bryce Chismire
Jul 29, 202216 min read
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The Bad Guys
A 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…
Bryce Chismire
May 13, 202211 min read
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Turning Red
This Pixar film became the talk of the town for its handling of relatable issues balanced out with a more cartoony approach. Did it succeed?
Bryce Chismire
May 13, 202214 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Apr 17, 202215 min read
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The Prince of Egypt
An 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…
Bryce Chismire
Apr 10, 202221 min read
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Disney 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!
Bryce Chismire
Apr 3, 202226 min read
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2021 Oscars Recap
After last year's Oscars covered the first bit of 2021, this year's Oscars took care of the rest. Which films—or moments—prevailed?
Bryce Chismire
Mar 29, 20225 min read
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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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Sleepless in Seattle - Valentine's Day Review
This 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?
Bryce Chismire
Feb 13, 202216 min read
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Thoughts on 2021-2022 Oscar Nominations
It's finally here! The Oscar nominations recognizing the best of 2021! Did your favorites make the list?
Bryce Chismire
Feb 9, 20225 min read
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Coming Soon in 2022...
Well, 2021 sure proved itself to be quite a hit-and-miss year, didn’t it? Well, let’s not worry about that for long, for I know that I,...
Bryce Chismire
Jan 2, 20221 min read
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2021 Recap
2021, the year that followed one of the worst years in recent memory. Had things gotten better since then? I honestly don't know...
Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 20216 min read
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