Hollis Films

"An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its victims paralyzed." - IMDB Synopsis Right off the bat, you got a lot of the same crew returning from the first movie - Chris Columbus, John Williams, Stuart Craig, and, of course, David Heyman. They did a great a job of continuing the light hearted magic from the first film into this new chapter.  One thing I like about Chamber of Secrets , both the book and film, is that it's actually a fun stand alone mystery. Sure you need installments before and after for all context, but it still does well without it. Half of the movies in this franchise are good to watch on their own without the event of a marathon, and Chamber of Secrets is one of them for me. I also think this is the funniest as well. The Snape vs Lockhart scene is a classic. Dobby - hilarious. Harry meeting Fawkes before he "just caught fire" is priceless. And Hagrid

"In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown." - IMDB Synopsis It (1990) Before jumping into a comparison, let me give a quick review of the original TV special.  This was made at the wrong time. The special effects are just so poor, and it's not because they didn't age well. When I say "wrong time," I mean this came out after films like Star Wars and Nightmare on Elm Street. The effects were so well done for when they were filmed, and then It came along and took a step backwards. This adds to the fact that It wasn't scary at all. It wasn't just the effects, but nothing that happened to the Losers made me feel intense or scared of the dark. Sure, it was creepy enough to make a whole generation afraid of clowns. It just didn't live up to the mega potential It had. The wrong people were a part of this pr

"After a century of hibernation, Link reawakens to once again save a ruined Hyrule from a great evil." - IMDB Synopsis Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wasn't just the perfect launch title for the Nintendo Switch. It was the game of the decade, arguably one of the greatest games of all times, and certainly a revolutionary title in the Zelda franchise. What really blows my mind about this game is the world design. The land of Hyrule is so vast and beautiful. There are hidden details in every location. Every biome has something unique. The wildlife truly feels like it's alive. With a title like Breath of the wild, it makes sense that Link lives off the land in this game. Usually, the concept of wielding temporary weapons would annoy me. But it's so easy to find really cool and useful weapons by just exploring, defeating enemy camps, or completing quests and shrines. You can also increase inventory by cashing in the 900+ korok seeds you find via puzzles found all

"The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”" - IMDB Synopsis When Disney+ started these MCU shows with WandaVision, they really set the bar terribly high. I loved Falcon & the Winter Soldier, but that show didn't live up to the same hype at all. It just didn't have as nearly a powerful impact. With Loki, I was once again on the edge of my seat. Like with WandaVision, at the very end of every episode, I would sit through the credits just trying to understand what happened. Loki made me think, and that's a big impact. The characters, the acting, the atmosphere the lore, all carried valiantly by what is the greatest MCU soundtrack I've ever heard in my life, this was a solid show, and really drove the same culture shock energy as WandaVision did. I am not alone in saying that Tom Hiddleston and his Loki hold a special place in my heart. I was never into comics, b

"A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed." - IMDB Synopsis My initial viewing of the show only included seasons 1-3. I've rewatched them in preparation of continuing to seasons 4-6 (I heard enough to avoid 7 for a while). So I'm going to write this review as a 1-3 purist because I believe the first three seasons was the main story that the creators wanted to tell. While season 3 had a cliffhanger to draw into season 4, anyone can finish that 3rd season finale and feel satisfied with how it concluded and never watch again - at least that's how I felt. However I am attached to several characters and am willing to ruin their conclusive endings to see what shenanigans they go through next. Before I do that, let me give my thoughts on the first few seasons now, rather than wait to give an entire series overview later. . SEASON 1 While the nonlinear storytelling can be challenging to chronologically organ

"On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human." - IMDB Synopsis It is a literal crime that we couldn't see these vibrant colors on the big screen. Nonetheless, Luca was very beautiful to look at. Between the coloring and art style, I knew just by the trailers that this film would stand out amongst the rest. The lighting achieved here also added to the wonderful detail that 3d animation is able to achieve. It wasn't just the artwork, though. The music also did a great job of immersing us in this Italian atmosphere While this isn't one of Pixar's most emotional titles, it was still a charming tale of friendship. It's an instant classic, but I fear, like last year's Onward, it will fly under everyone's radar, especially since it wasn't a theatrical release. I loved the daydream sequences; they were very reminiscent to the director's Pixar short, La Luna . Those sce