Chuck's Movie Breakdown

      Happy New Year, guys. Chuck here, and while I won't deny that the first half of the decade has been rough, with a global health pandemic in 2020, a major labor strike between two massive Hollywood unions in 2023, and an ever-shifting sociopolitical climate affecting the connection between movie studios and the audience, I have genuinely high hopes for 2026. And, while 2025 was pretty rough on the whole, 2026 seems to have plenty of promise in terms of major box office releases. So, as has become tradition around here, it's time to count down my Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 .        But first, some honorable mentions: Mortal Kombat II , the deadly tournament arrives in this highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat  reboot, Clayface , DC Studios brings to life the terrifying story of Matt Hagen, an actor in Gotham who becomes a being made of clay, Moana , Disney's latest live-action remake will follow Moana's journey to jo...

       Hey guys, Chuck here. Well, another year has come to an end. And, when it comes to the movies of the year, there have been a number of surprises, a few disappointments, and some movies that were kind of a mixed bag for me. But, there were ten movies that managed to truly stand out. So, without further ado, there are my Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2025 .          Now, I do have a few honorable mentions of movies that, while decent enough and being movies that I still enjoyed, simply weren't worthy of a spot in the Top 10 , and they are as follows: Jurassic World: Rebirth, A Minecraft Movie, Thunderbolts*, and Tron: Ares . Again, I enjoyed these movies, but they all lacked a little something that would have made them Top 10 material. And speaking of which...         #10  - The Fantastic Four: First Steps : Marvel Studios' take on Marvel's First Family was a lot of fun with brilliant performances and special effect...

       Hey guys, Chuck here. Song Sung Blue ,.which is based on a true story, is a new musical film released by Focus Features. Written and directed by Craig Brewer, this movie stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Michael Imperioli, Mustafa Shakir, and Jim Belushi.         The movie tells the story of Wisconsin musician Mike Sardina, who forms a close bond with fellow musician Claire Stingl, and how the two go on to become the front duo of a Neil Diamond tribute band known as Lightning and Thunder. And, of course, the movie follows the romance, marriage, and the many trials and tribulations that Mike and Claire go through over the years.         Now, I have to admit that I wasn't sure what to expect when watching this movie, but I will admit that I had a really fun time with it. The chemistry between Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire was absolutely fantastic, and their singing w...

       Hey guys, Chuck here. Well, today is Christmas Eve, which means we're looking at yet another adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of A Christmas Carol . And, this year, we're looking at the 2009 Disney animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from director Robert Zemeckis, and starring the likes of Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman, Carey Elwes, Robin Wright, and Bob Hoskins.        So, this is another pure adaptation of the classic Dickens story. Ebenezer Scrooge, years after the death of his business partner Jacob Marley, is visited by the ghost of Marley on Christmas Eve, who arrives with a chance for Scrooge to avoid a terrible fate upon his death. And, that chance involves a visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. And, of course, Scrooge relives his younger years, sees the day of Christmas from the homes of his clerk, Bob Cratchit, and his nephew, Fred, and sees the future of the...

       Hey guys, Chuck here. And today, we're taking a look at one of the most disliked Christmas movies of all time: 2004's Christmas with the Kranks. Based on the novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham (yes, THAT John Grisham), this movie from director Joe Roth stars Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Austin Pendleton, Jake Busey, Cheech Marin, Julie Gonzalo, and M. Emmett Walsh.        The movie tells the story of Luther and Nora Krank, whose daughter Blair is leaving the country and heading to Peru as part of the U.S. Peace Corps. After Blair leaves, Luther runs some numbers on how much he and Nora spend towards the Christmas holiday, and compares them to the cost of a cruise trip, and makes easily the most idiotic decision ever. When at home with Nora, Luther lays out a plan to take a cruise for the Christmas holiday and completely skip out on celebrating Christmas. No presents, no tree, no fancy dinner party. A complete boycott....

      Hey guys, Chuck here. Well, James Cameron has returned to the world of Pandora with Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third chapter of the Avatar franchise. This movie features a cast that includes Sam Worthington, Zöe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, David Thewlis, Jack Champion, and Sigourney Weaver.       So, it's been a year since Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children have settled in with the ocean dwelling Metkayina clan,  and they are still struggling to grieve over the death of their eldest son Neteyam. However, they must now contend with the escalating conflict on Pandora and face a dangerous Na'vi clan: the volcano dwelling Mangkwan, aka the Ash People, who have joined forces with Col. Miles Quaritch and his Recombinants.        Okay, so when it comes to the overall narrative, it fall in three places. One is, of course, Jake's efforts to keep as many people safe from the wrath of the humans as possible, and despite...