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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


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


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 10, 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


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


2022 Recap
After a year full of lockdowns, and another of petty censorship, this past year was indeed memorable, but for more fearful,lopsided reasons.
Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 20227 min read


Amadeus - Play
Penned by Peter Shaffer, does his interpretation of one of the greatest composers of all time honor him, creative liberties notwithstanding?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 15, 202213 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


Coming Soon: TV Streaming Month
I may have to find an excuse to read more books after this...
Bryce Chismire
Jul 1, 20221 min read


Fiddler on the Roof - Musical
A tender story. Good characters. Great songs. Sublime messages. Theatergoers made a tradition out of this since 1964, and who'd blame them?
Bryce Chismire
Jun 20, 202217 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
Story Delay - April 2022
Who'd have thought that writing short stories could warrant a greater amount of attention and dedication for that story to work right?
Bryce Chismire
Apr 24, 20221 min read


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


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


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


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


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


The Mandalorian - Season 2
Through its triumphs and battles, both from within and without, has one of Disney+'s most celebrated TV shows become at one with the Force?
Bryce Chismire
Sep 14, 202116 min read


9/11 - 20 Years Later
4 planes. 2 fallen towers. 1 devastated nation. 20 years of war against terrorism. Did our actions and just cause ever amount to anything?
Bryce Chismire
Sep 10, 20217 min read


Space Jam: A New Legacy
Here’s my chance to do my dance at the Space Jam…and see whether this sequel’s idea of that jam respects or misreads its actual legacy.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 29, 202122 min read
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