
John Clyde

Review: '28 Years Later' is a solid zombie movie and best of the franchise
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 2:04 p.m.
"28 Years Later" is my favorite of the series. I'm now intrigued to see where the franchise goes next.

Review: 'Elio' is a fun animated movie but not one of Pixar's best
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 8:24 p.m.
"Elio" is an entertaining film with some great moments, but I have a feeling I'll need Google to remind me of it in a few years.

'How to Train Your Dragon' is fine but misses the magic of the original
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 7:37 p.m.
Here's a breakdown of what worked in the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" and where it fell flat.

Review: 'Ballerina' may not match the best of 'John Wick,' but it's still a fun, brutal ride
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 6:27 p.m.
"Ballerina" enters the world of John Wick with its own set of fisticuffs and gun fu. It's a fun ride for fans of the "John Wick" movies, but definitely not a film for young audiences.

Review: 'The Phoenician Scheme' straddles the line between wonderful and overdone
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 8:12 p.m.
"The Phoenician Scheme" teeters on the edge of parody, and while it succeeds in many areas, it doesn't quite hit the high notes of some of Wes Anderson's best works.

Trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' drops online
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 6:55 a.m.
Don't act like you're not excited: The trailer for "Wicked: For Good" is now live.

'Lilo and Stitch' remake is a fun, heartfelt surprise
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted May 23 - 3:31 p.m.
I didn't have high expectations, but surprisingly, "Lilo and Stitch" managed to exceed them. While it's not a perfect film, it delivered enough heart and fun to make it a worthwhile experience.

Review: 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' delivers big on action, story, fun
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 7:40 p.m.
Here's why I think "The Final Reckoning" is a brilliant addition to the already strong "Mission: Impossible" catalog.

HBO's 'Harry Potter' series unveils initial cast and production timeline
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 8:33 p.m.
HBO has officially announced the first six actors cast for its highly anticipated "Harry Potter" television series.

Review: 'Drop' is a minimalist thriller that doesn't quite live up to its potential
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 8:02 p.m.
Here's what worked, what didn't, and why "Drop" feels like it missed the mark.

Review: 'The Amateur' is a sleeper spy thriller that delivers solid, if imperfect, espionage fun
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 6:08 p.m.
While "The Amateur" isn't perfect, it is a surprising and pretty fun ride.

Review: 'Warfare' is a brutal, immersive experience that demands to be felt
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 7:11 p.m.
"Warfare" is not just a movie about the battle of Ramadi; it is a non-stop adrenaline rush of a movie that you don't just sit and watch, but experience.

Review: 'A Minecraft Movie' is no cinematic masterpiece, but man, is it a good time
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 4:01 p.m.
The filmmakers of "A Minecraft Movie" weren't aiming for anything more than a good time, and that's exactly what they delivered and I'm so happy they did.

Review: 'Snow White' not great but still a surprise
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 6:31 p.m.
Here are some reasons "Snow White" isn't as bad as I was expecting and some reasons it's still not great.

Review: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is entertaining but forgettable
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 14 - 8:03 p.m.
Here's what worked, what didn't and why "Brave New World" is more of a decent time-killer than a must-watch Marvel entry.

Review: 'September 5' is a tense, gripping drama that will keep you on edge
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 8 - 7:44 p.m.
In a year packed with big-budget blockbusters and flashy computer-generated imagery spectacles, "September 5" offers something different and worth seeing.

Review: 'Love Hurts' delivers laughs and action, but little else
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 7 - 7:32 p.m.
"Love Hurts" is the kind of movie designed for couples who prefer their date nights with blood splatter instead of candlelight.

Proposed new youth sports complex hopes to generate $12M in new Utah revenue
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:50 a.m.
Ryan Moore and Levi Bills are on a mission to fill a gap in Utah's youth sports infrastructure with a state-of-the-art youth athletic training facility.

Most anticipated movies of 2025
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 7:37 p.m.
2025 is well on its way, and I think it's high time we talk about what movies we're excited about seeing this year.

Review: 'Wolf Man' lacks any real bite
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 3:33 p.m.
"Wolf Man" starts out as a a tense and thrilling horror experience but quickly devolves into a predictable and often boring outing.

The best movies of 2024 according to you, the audience
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 6:31 p.m.
Enough with a list of the best movies of 2024 with a bunch of titles you've never even heard of. This list shows what audiences thought were the best of the year.

Review: Does 'Sonic 3' deliver more chaotic, blue fun?
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:34 p.m.
If you like cool shoes, fast hedgehogs, and some silly, energetic entertainment, then you're going to have a great time with "Sonic 3."

Review: Does 'Mufasa' reign supreme?
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 1:53 p.m.
While "Mufasa" has its moments and is visually stunning, it struggles to rise to the level of the original. Here's what worked and what didn't.

Review: Will 'Moana 2' sail into the Disney hall of fame?
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 1:46 p.m.
"Moana" is one of the best animated Disney films in recent memory, but how does the sequel stack up?
