PinnedChase ManningOscars 2024: A Goodbye Letter to my Dad, Part 1 (the part in which I don’t write about the Oscars)This past year brought with it another ten films nominated for Best Picture. Eight of these were brilliant. One was so-so. One was not-so.Mar 11Mar 11
PinnedChase ManningChase’s 4-Star Film Reviews (a series)Not just film analysis, but my story behind the reviews.Jun 6, 2023Jun 6, 2023
PinnedChase Manning“Bits and Pieces”: My Disjointed Method of Film Viewing and Analysis—Oscars EditionI love the concept of long movies. I feel like if I’m watching a 3-hour movie, I’m seeing the true art of a director who was free. They…Mar 27, 20221Mar 27, 20221
Chase ManningOscar’s 2024: A Goodbye Letter to my Dad, Part 2“You see any good movies lately?” My dad asks.Mar 101Mar 101
Chase ManningOne Year Later…“The Slap” “Schumer-man” CODA and My (Now) Annual Oscar Commentary and PredictionsNo, I have not seen the Chris Rock special. But yes, I did just shamelessly use “The Slap” as clickbait.Mar 12, 20231Mar 12, 20231
Chase ManningMy So-Called Quarantine LifeMy watch buzzes on my wrist, silently waking me up without waking my wife at 5:15am. It’s 5:22 by the time I pull on my pajama pants and…Apr 21, 2020Apr 21, 2020
Chase ManningMasking Mental IllnessThe Dirty Side of Depression I’ve Been Afraid to Talk AboutJan 8, 20192Jan 8, 20192