]> http://moviebyte.com/bytesized Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT "Byte" sized thoughts, opinions, and video reviews of films. Visually entertaining and easily digestible videos served up just for your busy schedule! en-us ByteSized Video Reviews MovieByte "Byte" sized thoughts, opinions, and video reviews of films. Visually entertaining and easily digestible videos served up just for your busy schedule! Films, Reviews, Entertainment, Short and Sweet no MovieByte info@moviebyte.com 2026 MovieByte http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/6 http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/6 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 4:32:22 GMT TJ Draper TJ is finally back for the new year and he’s bringing his review of ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ to you! All in all, Saving Mr. Banks is a charming film that you should see, even if it feels a bit like a Disney P.R. piece. But it’s okay because Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, and Colin Farrell do a wonderful job of bringing the film to life. 4:32 <p>TJ is finally back for the new year and he&#8217;s bringing his review of &#8216;Saving Mr. Banks&#8217; to you! All in all, Saving Mr. Banks is a charming film that you should see, even if it feels a bit like a Disney P.R. piece. But it&#8217;s okay because Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, and Colin Farrell do a wonderful job of bringing the film to life.</p><h2>Show Notes &amp; Links</h2><ul><? foreach ($show_notes AS $show_note_item) {; ?><li><h4><a target="_blank" href=""></a></h4></li><? }; ?></ul> TJ Draper Saving Mr. Banks TJ is finally back for the new year and he’s bringing his review of ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ to you! All in all, Saving Mr. Banks is a charming film that you should see, even if it feels a bit like a Disney P.R. piece. But it’s okay because Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, and Colin Farrell do a wonderful job of bringing the film to life. Saving Mr. Banks, Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, P.L. Travers, Walt Disney, Mary Poppins http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/5 http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/5 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT TJ Draper TJ walks through the good and the bad of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’. Is it better than the first installment of this would-be trilogy? Though TJ questions the wisdom of making a trilogy out of a single book, TJ does think this installment is better. Martin Freeman continues to impress as Bilbo and overall, the pacing feels far better. This is one TJ recommends catching in the theater. 6:07 <p>TJ walks through the good and the bad of &#8216;The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug&#8217;. Is it better than the first installment of this would-be trilogy? Though TJ questions the wisdom of making a trilogy out of a single book, TJ does think this installment is better. Martin Freeman continues to impress as Bilbo and overall, the pacing feels far better. This is one TJ recommends catching in the theater.</p><h2>Show Notes &amp; Links</h2><ul><? foreach ($show_notes AS $show_note_item) {; ?><li><h4><a target="_blank" href=""></a></h4></li><? }; ?></ul> TJ Draper The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug TJ walks through the good and the bad of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’. Is it better than the first installment of this would-be trilogy? Though TJ questions the wisdom of making a trilogy out of a single book, TJ does think this installment is better. Martin Freeman continues to impress as Bilbo and overall, the pacing feels far better. This is one TJ recommends catching in the theater. The Hobbit, The Desolation of Smaug, JRR Tolkien, Smaug, Thorin, The Misty Mountain, The Lonely Mountain, Mirkwood Forest http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/4 http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/4 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT TJ Draper TJ fills you in on ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ from director Francis Lawrence. It is TJ’s opinion that this film improves upon the first in every possible way, even if it’s not without it’s flaws. The film is very emotional and heavy as you might expect at the mid-point of a story such as this one, but Francis Lawrence deftly brings this one safely in for a great landing — one that will of course having coming back to the theaters for ‘Mocking Jay’. 4:50 <p>TJ fills you in on &#8216;The Hunger Games: Catching Fire&#8217; from director Francis Lawrence. It is TJ&#8217;s opinion that this film improves upon the first in every possible way, even if it&#8217;s not without it&#8217;s flaws. The film is very emotional and heavy as you might expect at the mid-point of a story such as this one, but Francis Lawrence deftly brings this one safely in for a great landing &mdash; one that will of course having coming back to the theaters for &#8216;Mocking Jay&#8217;.</p><h2>Show Notes &amp; Links</h2><ul><? foreach ($show_notes AS $show_note_item) {; ?><li><h4><a target="_blank" href=""></a></h4></li><? }; ?></ul> TJ Draper Catching Fire TJ fills you in on ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ from director Francis Lawrence. It is TJ’s opinion that this film improves upon the first in every possible way, even if it’s not without it’s flaws. The film is very emotional and heavy as you might expect at the mid-point of a story such as this one, but Francis Lawrence deftly brings this one safely in for a great landing — one that will of course having coming back to the theaters for ‘Mocking Jay’. The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Jennifer Lawrence, Francis Lawrence, Suzanne Collins http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/3 http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/3 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:24:00 GMT TJ Draper In this episode, TJ steps back a few weeks to review a film that’s been out a little over a month since the film he wanted to see is in limited release and not playing in Nashville at this time. But Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Gravity’ is a great film and worthy of a little more attention. So TJ dives in with his thoughts on Sandra Bullock’s performance, the majesty and beauty of the film despite being so CGI heavy, the intensity and more. 7:17 <p>In this episode, TJ steps back a few weeks to review a film that&#8217;s been out a little over a month since the film he wanted to see is in limited release and not playing in Nashville at this time. But Alfonso Cuaron&#8217;s &#8216;Gravity&#8217; is a great film and worthy of a little more attention. So TJ dives in with his thoughts on Sandra Bullock&#8217;s performance, the majesty and beauty of the film despite being so CGI heavy, the intensity and more.</p><h2>Show Notes &amp; Links</h2><ul><? foreach ($show_notes AS $show_note_item) {; ?><li><h4><a target="_blank" href=""></a></h4></li><? }; ?></ul> TJ Draper Gravity In this episode, TJ steps back a few weeks to review a film that’s been out a little over a month since the film he wanted to see is in limited release and not playing in Nashville at this time. But Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Gravity’ is a great film and worthy of a little more attention. So TJ dives in with his thoughts on Sandra Bullock’s performance, the majesty and beauty of the film despite being so CGI heavy, the intensity and more. Gravity, Sandra Bullock, Alfonso Cuaron, George Clooney, Space, Thriller http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/2 http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/2 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:16:00 GMT TJ Draper In this episode, TJ gives his brief review of ‘Thor: The Dark World’, and why it’s much better than the first film. In fact, it’s a pretty good Marvel film in general. It features great chemistry between Thor and Jane, plenty of fun and humor, plenty of seriousness, and a lot of Loki. What’s not to like? Of course it’s not all roses as there are "some" issues. 5:32 <p>In this episode, TJ gives his brief review of &#8216;Thor: The Dark World&#8217;, and why it&#8217;s much better than the first film. In fact, it&#8217;s a pretty good Marvel film in general. It features great chemistry between Thor and Jane, plenty of fun and humor, plenty of seriousness, and a lot of Loki. What&#8217;s not to like? Of course it&#8217;s not all roses as there are &quot;some&quot; issues.</p><h2>Show Notes &amp; Links</h2><ul><? foreach ($show_notes AS $show_note_item) {; ?><li><h4><a target="_blank" href=""></a></h4></li><? }; ?></ul> TJ Draper Thor: The Dark World In this episode, TJ gives his brief review of ‘Thor: The Dark World’, and why it’s much better than the first film. In fact, it’s a pretty good Marvel film in general. It features great chemistry between Thor and Jane, plenty of fun and humor, plenty of seriousness, and a lot of Loki. What’s not to like? Of course it’s not all roses as there are "some" issues. http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/1 http://moviebyte.com/bytesized/1 Fri, 8 Nov 2013 21:00:00 GMT TJ Draper In this inaugural episode, TJ reviews Ender’s Game. He found it to be fun and enjoyed it, but also found it lacking. The pacing was off and important things were left out of the film while unimportant things were kept. But it was still a lot of fun and it is recommended. 3.5 of 5 stars. 3:51 <p>In this inaugural episode, TJ reviews Ender&#8217;s Game. He found it to be fun and enjoyed it, but also found it lacking. The pacing was off and important things were left out of the film while unimportant things were kept. But it was still a lot of fun and it is recommended. 3.5 of 5 stars.</p><h2>Show Notes &amp; Links</h2><ul><? foreach ($show_notes AS $show_note_item) {; ?><li><h4><a target="_blank" href=""></a></h4></li><? }; ?></ul> TJ Draper Ender’s Game In this inaugural episode, TJ reviews Ender’s Game. He found it to be fun and enjoyed it, but also found it lacking. The pacing was off and important things were left out of the film while unimportant things were kept. But it was still a lot of fun and it is recommended. 3.5 of 5 stars. Ender's Game, Ender Wiggin, Asa Butterfield, Colonel Graff, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Petra Arkanian