Bryce ChismireOct 1621 min readFiddler on the Roof (1971)As New Hollywood grew, this film flourished with zest, humor, and melodic intrigue. But does it capture the spirit of the musical? And how?
Bryce ChismireFeb 12, 202312 min readGroundhog Day - 30th Anniversary ReviewGroundhog Day, the holiday, is a quaint tradition. Groundhog Day, the movie, synonymized it with time loops. How did it strike such a chord?
Bryce ChismireJun 20, 202217 min readFiddler on the Roof - MusicalA tender story. Good characters. Great songs. Sublime messages. Theatergoers made a tradition out of this since 1964, and who'd blame them?
Bryce ChismireDec 9, 202113 min readEncantoWith rich music, energy, characters, and a nice message, had Disney performed another rewarding magic trick with a family blessed with them?