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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 7, 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


Dead Man Walking
Sister Helen Prejean's counsels with death-row inmates shone brightly in life. In film,Tim Robbins brought it to life with stunning results.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 26, 202314 min read


Groundhog Day - 30th Anniversary Review
Groundhog Day, the holiday, is a quaint tradition. Groundhog Day, the movie, synonymized it with time loops. How did it strike such a chord?
Bryce Chismire
Feb 12, 202312 min read


Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey - 30th Anniversary Review
Before Disney banked on its live action remakes, we had its (2nd) take on Sheila Burnford’s classic. Yet, what it offers makes it special.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 3, 202317 min read


Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron finally returns to Pandora with Avatar's long-awaited sequel, which explores its seas. Was its 13-year germination worth it?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 29, 202330 min read


80th Golden Globe Awards Recap
At its 80th outing, what new triumphs emerged at the Golden Globes for the best of 2022?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 11, 20235 min read


Song of the South - Review, Part II
Despite its innocent tone, Song of the South’s ethnic portrayals contributed to its long-lasting controversy. Is its reputation justified?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 8, 202317 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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