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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


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
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