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.6 min read·Mar 1, 2024--1--1
PinnedChase ManningChase’s 4-Star Film Reviews (a series)Not just film analysis, but my story behind the reviews.6 min read·Jun 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…17 min read·Mar 27, 2022--1--1
Chase ManningOscar’s 2024: A Goodbye Letter to my Dad, Part 2“You see any good movies lately?” My dad asks.14 min read·Mar 10, 2024----
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.8 min read·Mar 12, 2023--1--1
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…6 min read·Apr 21, 2020----
Chase ManningMasking Mental IllnessThe Dirty Side of Depression I’ve Been Afraid to Talk About6 min read·Jan 8, 2019--2--2
