John Clyde
Review: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is basically a big-budget TV episode and that's mostly fine
John Clyde for KSL | Posted May 22 - 3:16 p.m.
The good news about "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is that it's entertaining. The less exciting news? It mostly feels like several episodes of a TV show stitched together into a movie.
Review: 'The Sheep Detectives' is one of the biggest family movie surprises of the year
John Clyde for KSL | Posted May 8 - 5:36 p.m.
"The Sheep Detectives" sounded interesting enough, but what I wasn't prepared for was how funny, charming, and genuinely engaging this movie would be.
Review: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' proves there's still life left in familiar characters
John Clyde for KSL | Posted May 1 - 3:12 p.m.
Heading to see "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years later, I wasn't dreading it. I was cautiously optimistic. And thankfully, that optimism paid off.
Review: 'Michael' leans hard on nostalgia but sidesteps the full story
John Clyde for KSL | Posted April 25 - 8:31 p.m.
Love him or hate him, we all know Michael Jackson's music and most of us remember the massive superstar he was. Now, we get that in a biopic, kind of.
Utah filmmaker took a Regency romance from Lehi to England, and now to No. 1 on Amazon
John Clyde for KSL | Posted April 5 - 9:00 p.m.
It's not every day a Utah filmmaker takes on a Regency romance (think Jane Austen), crowdfunds the whole thing and then watches it climb to No. 1 on Amazon.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer teases a more mature Peter Parker
John Clyde for KSL | Posted March 18 - 8:37 p.m.
The first trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has officially dropped, and for fans of Tom Holland's web-slinger, it's been a long time coming.
Review: 'Project Hail Mary' launches summer season with heart, humor and a whole lot of science
John Clyde for KSL | Posted March 13 - 12:37 p.m.
Once in a while a movie comes along, that reminds us why the big screen still matters. "Project Hail Mary" was one of those movies for me.
Review: 'Hoppers' shows Pixar is still searching for its former magic
John Clyde for KSL | Posted March 5 - 6:34 p.m.
It feels like that special magic that Pixar used to produce consistently has been fading for a while now, and sadly, "Hoppers" doesn't do much to bring it back.
Review: 'Scream 7' tries to go back to its roots, but forgets what made them work
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:36 p.m.
I wouldn't say I was overly excited for "Scream 7," but I was cautiously optimistic. Unfortunately it felt forced from the opening scene to the final reveal.
Review: 'Send Help' is a wild, uncomfortable ride
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 6:01 p.m.
"Send Help" is certainly a lot of things. But out of all of those I'm not sure any of them were for me.
Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is an entertaining detour but a noticeable step down
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:33 p.m.
Here's what worked, what didn't and why "The Bone Temple" ultimately feels more like franchise maintenance than meaningful evolution.
Rob Reiner's 5 best films (and why they still hit us right in the feels)
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 1:30 p.m.
In the wake in the tragic passing of Rob Reiner, let's take a minute to appreciate the man behind the movies that helped raise us, whether we realized it or not.
Review: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' is a sequel that forgets what made the first movie work
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 5:43 p.m.
Here's what worked and the much longer list of what didn't work in "Five Nights at Freddy's 2."
Review: 'Hamnet' is a beautiful, brutal and bewildering tragedy you'll keep thinking about
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 6:36 p.m.
I keep thinking about "Hamnet," which tells me I liked it more than I think I did, but I also feel like it drained something out of me.
Review: 'Eternity' is a high-concept rom-com that lives up to its name
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:21 p.m.
"Eternity" may not be on your radar, but it just may well be my favorite movie of 2025.
'Zootopia 2' is another delightful visit to our favorite animal kingdom
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:27 p.m.
"Zootopia 2" is thoughtful, funny and full of heart. It builds on what made the first film great while finding new ground to explore.
Review: 'Wicked: For Good' is a solid continuation even if it lacks the magic of the first
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 4:01 p.m.
"Wicked: For Good" is a beautiful, well-made film with some standout moments, but I'd be lying if I said it captured the same spark of the first.
Review: 'The Running Man' is a neon-drenched, '80s throwback that knows exactly what it is
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Nov. 14 - 9:44 p.m.
"The Running Man" is completely absurd and an updated love letter to '80s action.
Review: 'Predator: Badlands' an entertaining 'Predator' movie that hasn't lived up to the original
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:01 p.m.
"Predator" is the perfect '80s action flick: over-the-top characters, tons of explosions and classic Schwarzenegger one-liners. How does "Predator: Badlands" hold up? Here's my take.
Review: 'Black Phone 2' is a fun, campy slasher flick, but a disappointing sequel
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Oct. 17 - 6:27 p.m.
Viewed through one lens, I had a good time with "Black Phone 2"; through another, I was left disappointed.
Review: 'Roofman' is full of heart and humor, making for a true story worth watching
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 6:27 p.m.
"Roofman" is a movie that pulls on your heartstrings while also letting you laugh at the absurdity of a man hiding out in a Toys R Us. It's not perfect, but it's heartfelt.
Review: 'Tron: Ares' has stunning visuals and pulsing sound, but story falls short
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 1:44 p.m.
Friday's release of "Tron: Ares" rounds out the modern "Tron" trilogy. Does it make up for the shortcomings of "Legacy"? Are the light cycles cooler? Well, here's John Clyde's take.
Remembering a Hollywood icon: Robert Redford's 5 best films
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 3:00 p.m.
The late Robert Redford was a Hollywood legend and left us an incredible catalogue of films to enjoy for decades to come.
'The Streak' is more than a baseball story; it's a human story in the heart of Salt Lake City
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 10:14 a.m.
The Salt Lake Trappers was a scrappy baseball team of players no one else wanted, and they pulled off something no one thought possible. Kelyn Ikegami has resurrected the story in his debut documentary, "The Streak."
