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Kiki's Delivery Service
Known as one of Miyazaki’s most endearing films, I finally saw it after 20 years of knowing only its name. How well does this film deliver?
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bchismire
- Aug 1, 2021
- 11 min
The Flower Drum Song - Novel
Before becoming a musical on stage and in film, it began as a novel which lifted the lamp beside the golden door in more ways than one. How?
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bchismire
- Jul 29, 2021
- 22 min
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.
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bchismire
- Jul 11, 2021
- 14 min
Jumanji: The Next Level
With each clever roll of the dice,Jumanji captured our hearts twice. Soon, a 3rd film went for the kill.Does this player maintain its skill?
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bchismire
- Jul 8, 2021
- 14 min
Luca
It may not be high up on Pixar’s totem pole like its other hits. But mamma mia! There might be more to this movie to make it come so close.
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bchismire
- Jun 20, 2021
- 13 min
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Warts and all, Jumanji enthralled,
or so audiences recalled.
Out of nowhere, this sequel came
to climb heights and master its game...right?
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bchismire
- May 27, 2021
- 15 min
Jumanji
A film for those who seek to gaze
at a thrill ride set to amaze.
But while excitement is dandy,
does its gameplay come in handy?
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bchismire
- May 17, 2021
- 20 min
My Thoughts on Cancel Culture
Warning: this post contains personal discussions about ongoing American politics. Read at your own discretion.
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bchismire
- May 3, 2021
- 14 min
South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut - ADULTS ONLY
Based on the hit TV show, how well did this movie fare at a time when animated musicals were in their prime?
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bchismire
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
93rd Oscars Recap
Behold, an Oscar ceremony like no other! But did that amount to a satisfactory bowtie for cinema of a year like 2020?
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bchismire
- Mar 28, 2021
- 12 min
Raya and the Last Dragon
After 2020, the genius of its world, characters, message, and even timing may have helped Disney play its creative cards right once again.
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bchismire
- Feb 4, 2021
- 8 min
Dead Man Walking - Novel
When we think of criminal activities, we think mostly of capital punishments to remedy them. But is it really the way to go, as Helen asks?
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bchismire
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
Coming Soon in 2021...
As we pray for the end of the Covid-19 and better things to come this year, be on the lookout for these hits as critiqued by good ol' me.
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bchismire
- Feb 1, 2021
- 11 min
Soul
Taken to places we didn’t want it to go, did this latest Pixar film achieve the remarkable and take us to places we didn’t expect to go?
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bchismire
- Jan 31, 2021
- 12 min
Evolution (2001) - Guilty Pleasure
Borrowing some of the same formulas as Ghostbusters thanks to Ivan Reitman, but with aliens, did it achieve more than it was expected to?
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