Author: Mitchell Chapman

Mitchell Chapman is the owner and editor of InReview. A four-year veteran of the media industry, he works full-time at New England Newspapers Inc. as a page designer/copy editor and freelance writer. An alumnus of the Massachusetts College of Liberal arts, he is the former editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Beacon, and has also served as the paper’s arts & entertainment editor, features editor, managing editor and business manager. Mitchell has written arts reviews for various publications over the years, including The MCLA Beacon, Hubpages, Her Campus, The Odyssey, The Huffington Post and Goomba Stomp. This is his third tour of duty blogging, having previously maintained a blog in high school as well as the Berkshire Eagle entertainment blog "The Way of the Sith."
Movie Reviews

Another Rollercoaster Season | 'You' Season 2 Netflix Series Review

After watching the unfocused mess that was “The Rise of Skywalker,” Netflix’s second season of “You” picked me up and served as an excellent foil. You’s biggest strength is its frenetic, tightly-focused storytelling that leads the viewer down twists and turns in a way that you just have to see what’s going to happen next. It’s a perfect-bingworthy show, one that you can’t just watch … Continue reading Another Rollercoaster Season | 'You' Season 2 Netflix Series Review

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**Spoilers** 5 Ways 'The Rise of Skywalker' Could Be Improved | Column from the Editor

With “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” out for over a week and greeted by mixed reviews and a predictably healthy box office haul, it’s left many fans irked by its creative choices, myself included, which I’ve detailed in my official review of the film, as well as my list of ten mistakes Disney made in the film.  However, I’m not going to complain about … Continue reading **Spoilers** 5 Ways 'The Rise of Skywalker' Could Be Improved | Column from the Editor

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Not Another Happy Landing | 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Movie Review

There’s a lot packed into “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, so much so that I didn’t feel comfortable giving my usual week one hot take on it; thus my review for it comes out now. I grew up with the prequel trilogy, so Star Wars was all around me. Some might call it the golden age of Star Wars, as while Episodes I through … Continue reading Not Another Happy Landing | 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Movie Review

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**Spoilers** 10 Mistakes Disney Made With 'The Rise of Skywalker'  | Column from the Editor

“Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” is out, and man, do I have mixed feelings about it, and it’s going to take a few days to process what I saw before I’m ready to write my full review on it.  Seriously, this film is at least three films crammed into one. In the meantime, here are 10 mistakes I felt Disney made when … Continue reading **Spoilers** 10 Mistakes Disney Made With 'The Rise of Skywalker'  | Column from the Editor

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Movie Reviews

Adam Driver is at it Again | 'The Report' Amazon Prime Video Movie Review

Adam Driver has had a great year, starring in such films as “Marriage Story”, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “The Report.” It wasn’t until he starred in last year’s “BlacKkKlansmen” that I truly saw what he was capable on screen, a performance that gave him an academy award nomination and proved that he has a bright future ahead of him after the Star … Continue reading Adam Driver is at it Again | 'The Report' Amazon Prime Video Movie Review

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Netflix Putting Their Money Where Their Mouth Is | 'Marriage Story' Netflix Movie Review

Netflix is king of the streaming game because they are willing to fund projects like “The Irishman” and “Marriage Story.” These films feature A-list actors and are directed by visionary directors in Martin Scorcese and Noah Baumbach, and most certainly would not have been made or have gotten enough anywhere near enough love they deserve in a theater setting.  Hollywood films these days are mostly loud … Continue reading Netflix Putting Their Money Where Their Mouth Is | 'Marriage Story' Netflix Movie Review

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Game Reviews

So Far, So Good | 'Apple Knight' Mobile/PC Game Review

I’m typically not a fan of early-access type mobile and PC games, as more often than not, the format is used to peddle broken and incomplete games, passing them off as complete products.  Limitless LLC’s action platformer “Apple Knight” is arguably still in that state, but the levels it does offer are tightly-crafted experiences reminiscent of good Super Nintendo levels rather than something that is unfit for consumers.  … Continue reading So Far, So Good | 'Apple Knight' Mobile/PC Game Review

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Pining for a Life Worth Living | 'The Irishman' Netflix Movie Review

Martin Scorcese never disappoints, as while his films aren’t always masterpieces (I’m looking at you, “Hugo” and “The Wolf of Wall Street”), they always entertain and are memorable.  Netflix has been on a hot streak in the past year, as it has greenlit risky but rewarding projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” and Eddie Murphy’s “Dolemite Is My Name” that is giving the streaming platform a library of … Continue reading Pining for a Life Worth Living | 'The Irishman' Netflix Movie Review

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Columns

No, Your New Subscription Service is not Worth the Price of Netflix | Column from the Editor

Subscription fatigue encapsulates 2019, as everyone and their mom wants to sell you an overpriced subscription to something. In the streaming world, Disney Plus has joined the likes of HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Crackle, Mubi, Acorn TV, and Freeform. If you liked Loot Crate, there is about fifty thousand likewise subscription boxes focusing on everything from dog treats to bacon to stickers … Continue reading No, Your New Subscription Service is not Worth the Price of Netflix | Column from the Editor

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Let The Franchise Go | ‘Frozen 2’ Movie Review

“Frozen” came out six years ago. Keep that in the back of your mind. We waited six years for this.  I feel bad for “Frozen 2.” I really do. Its predecessor was a decent film in its own right, elevated by lighting-in-a-bottle music numbers that both fit narratively in the film, while being legitimate pieces of art in their own right, winning the film two Grammys and two … Continue reading Let The Franchise Go | ‘Frozen 2’ Movie Review

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