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😎 The Smash Hit Chronicles is a blog where we, a group of nerds, share our love for Films, TV, Games & Books!

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🍃 My #StudioGhibli marathon continues!
🧹 #KikisDeliveryService may not top Totoro for me but it’s such a sweet & relatable watch. Creative burnout but make it magical lol.

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd:
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#GhibliMarathon #MovieReview #HayaoMiyazaki
A ★★★★ review of Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Simple Magic That Feels Real My Ghibli marathon continues 🍃 While I didn’t love this as much as Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service is still such a sweet and comforting watch. I really liked how simple th...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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🎞️ #Homebound absolutely broke me. In awe of the cinematography, editing, and writing; that final scene hit like a punch to the gut. Quiet, devastating cinema done right.

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd: boxd.it/d8zdQb

#Netflix #IndianCinema #MovieReview #FilmSky
A ★★★★ review of Homebound (2025)
Homebound absolutely wrecked me. I was in awe of the cinematography and editing throughout, but that final stretch, especially one scene, completely broke me. I cried my eyes out. Phenomenal writing, ...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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🎞️ Actors did their best but #Crime101 just didn’t land for me.
Bleak story, slow pacing, predictable ending. Maybe a rewatch someday but this didn’t work for me today 😅

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd : boxd.it/d6RXvL

#MovieReview #CrimeThriller #FilmSky
A ★★½ review of Crime 101 (2026)
Good Performances But Nothing to Hold On To The actors really tried and that’s honestly the biggest positive here. They bring sincerity to roles that don’t have much depth on the page. Without them, t...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Went in with zero expectations and actually enjoyed this one 🎬

#TheRip isn’t groundbreaking, but the twist worked and Matt Damon & Ben Affleck together never disappoint.
🍿 #Letterboxd Review: boxd.it/d3BJMz

#Netflix #FilmReview #MovieReview #FilmSky
A ★★★ review of The Rip (2026)
Went in with zero expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Didn’t see the twist coming and that alone made it more engaging. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s dynamic is always fun to watch, easily the b...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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The more #StudioGhibli films I watch, the more I fall in love with the small details 🌱

✨ #MyNeighborTotoro is pure comfort & honestly, it might be one of my top 10 favourite films of all time now.
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#FilmReview #MovieReview #FilmSky
A ★★★★½ review of My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
The more Studio Ghibli films I watch, the more I find myself appreciating the smaller details. My Neighbor Totoro was such a gentle, comforting experience for me. Nothing loud or dramatic, just pure w...
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February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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🎞️ Had a blast watching #SendHelp
🍿 4DX was totally worth it, especially during the crash sequence. Great cinematography, solid score & #RachelMcAdams absolutely kills it 🤌

🏝️ Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd : boxd.it/cY3k0x

#MovieReview #FilmSky
A ★★★½ review of Send Help (2026)
I honestly had a lot of fun watching this! Send Help is chaotic in the best way and seeing it in 4DX really elevated the experience, especially during the crash sequence. Visually and sonically, the f...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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🎞️ #28YearsLater: #TheBoneTemple preserves the soul of the series while pushing it into morally complex territory. Strong performances, great atmosphere & effective gore. 🧟‍♂️

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd: boxd.it/cV9gat

#MovieReview #FilmSky
A ★★★★ review of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
This was really good. The Bone Temple keeps the grim, hopeless energy of the series intact while taking the story in a more thoughtful direction. The atmosphere is excellent, the gore hits hard and th...
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January 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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🎞️ Started my #StudioGhibli journey and finally watched #SpiritedAway ✨
What a beautiful film! The stunning animation, a lovely story and so much heart in every frame. Truly special.

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd & our blog:
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#MovieReview #FilmSky
A ★★★★½ review of Spirited Away (2001)
I’ve recently started watching Studio Ghibli films and after Grave of the Fireflies, I finally picked up Spirited Away. What a beautiful film. I honestly loved every moment of it; from the story to th...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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First watch of 2026 and WOW 🔥
🎞️ #MartySupreme is a wild experience with a generational #TimotheeChalamet performance. The score goes insanely hard, the editing is beautiful & that 80s soundtrack? 🤌 Absolute cinema.

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd: boxd.it/cOQbQH

#FilmSky
A ★★★★½ review of Marty Supreme (2025)
First watch of 2026 and what a start! 🤩 Marty Supreme is a wild experience and we loved every single minute of it. Timothée Chalamet delivers a generational performance. It’s chaotic, magnetic, and co...
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January 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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🎞️ Darker, heavier & more serious than #GlassOnion 🕵️‍♂️
#WakeUpDeadMan doesn’t beat the original #KnivesOut but we enjoyed this one a lot, especially Josh O’Connor, who absolutely steals the show.

🍿 Our #FilmReview on #Letterboxd & our blog :
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#FilmSky
A ★★★½ review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
We enjoyed this more than Glass Onion, though the first Knives Out still remains unbeatable for us. This one takes a much darker turn, leaning into themes of faith, deception and morality, which we ac...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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🎞️ Some films aren’t meant for afternoons.
They’re meant for late nights.
Lights off. Phone away. Thoughts loud.

🍿 Just dropped a new list on #Letterboxd : boxd.it/RNd6s/detail

#FilmSky #LateNightMovies #CinemaMood #MovieRecommendations
Best Films That Feel Like a Late-Night Watch
🌃 These are the films that hit different after midnight. Quiet, moody and perfect when the world finally slows down. ✍🏼 Our Blog Post 💫 Our Instagram Post 🎞️ Any other films that you feel can be a par...
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January 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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Finished #RuleOfWolves 🐺✨
A big, ambitious ending to the #Grishaverse. I loved Zoya’s journey and the themes around power and leadership but the story felt a bit heavy and uneven at times. Still glad I read it.

⭐ 3.5/5
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#LeighBardugo #BookReview #BookSky
Rule of Wolves
BOOK REVIEW - A heavy but interesting conclusion to the Grishaverse; ambitious, emotional but not as gripping as I hoped overall.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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🎞️ Our Movie of the Year 2025!
From F1 to Sinners, this year had some incredible films that really stayed with us.
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#MovieOfTheYear #2025Films #FilmBlog #MovieReview #CinemaLovers #FilmCommunity #TopMovies #FilmSky
Movie of the Year 2025
Here are our favourite movies (& TV) of the year!
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January 3, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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Intense, grounded, and unsettling in the best way 🔥
#TheLostBus does a great job showing how terrifying wildfires can be, with strong performances and some genuinely powerful moments.
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#AppleTV #MatthewMcConaughey #MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmSky
The Lost Bus (2025)
A tense, grounded survival drama that captures the terrifying reality of wildfires with strong performances.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Finally read #Circe by #MadelineMiller 🌊
A slow, emotional #GreekMythology retelling told from Circe’s point of view. Not perfect, but definitely rewarding if mythology is your thing. Glad I read this before the year ended 😁

⭐ 3.75/5

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#BookReview #BookSky
Circe
A thoughtful Greek myth retelling that’s emotional and slow at times but still rewarding if you love mythology as much as I do.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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🎞️ Tried really hard to like this one, but #AvatarFireAndAsh just didn’t click for us 😕
Messy pacing, undercooked motivations, and a lot of action without payoff.
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#JamesCameron #MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmSky
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
A visually grand sequel that never finds its emotional or narrative footing.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Our #BestOf2025 🎮✨
2025 was packed with some absolute bangers & every year, there’s that one game that hits a little harder... and this time it was Expedition 33!
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Which one was YOUR favourite this year? 👀👇

#GameOfTheYear #VideoGames #GamingSky
Game of the Year 2025
Here are our favourite games of the year!
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December 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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☀️ #MinamiLane (by @dodoot.bsky.social) is a tiny, cozy management sim that’s super short but really sweet. Loved the cute visuals and chill vibes!

🎮 Our #GameReview on our blog & #backloggd:
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#VideoGame #IndieGames #GamingSky
Minami Lane
A super short but charming cozy sim. A simple, sweet and relaxing game!
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December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🎮 #IsThisSeatTaken is a cute, chill puzzle game; fun once, especially the movie theatre levels, but not replay-heavy.

✍🏼 Our Full #GameReview:
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#PuzzleGames #IndieGames #GamingSky #VideoGames
Is This Seat Taken?
A chill, simple puzzle game that’s fun once but not replay-worthy. Cute, casual, and definitely a one-and-done.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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📚 #HowToSolveYourOwnMurder by #KristenPerrin connects the past and present beautifully, even if a few twists felt a bit too dramatic.

⭐ 3.5/5 - dark, layered, and quietly intriguing.

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#BookReview #BookSky #SmashHitBookClub
How to Solve Your Own Murder
A slow but clever mystery that blends past and present, How to Solve Your Own Murder has its moments but doesn’t always hit the mark.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Sharp, funny, and packed with incredible performances 💥
🎞️ #TheRoses hooked me mainly because of its brilliant screenplay and the powerhouse pairing of #BenedictCumberbatch & #OliviaColman. Stylish, messy and very entertaining!
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#FilmReview #MovieReview #FilmSky
The Roses (2025)
A brilliantly acted, sharply written battle of love, ego, and chaos.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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Honestly? #Thunderbolts was a good time. Slow in the beginning, but once it picks up, it’s actually one of the better Marvel films we’ve gotten recently!
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#MovieReview #MCU #FilmReview #FilmSky #MarvelStudios
Thunderbolts* (2025)
A surprisingly solid Marvel film with heart, grit, and a standout Florence Pugh.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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The Horsemen return 🎩✨
#NowYouSeeMe: Now You Don’t brings back the magic… just not with the same punch as before. Cool twists, fun moments, and a solid one-time watch!

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#MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmSky
A ★★★ review of Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)
I finally watched Now You See Me: Now You Don’t and honestly, my reaction is… somewhere right in the middle. I guess this is one of those films that sits comfortably in the “fun but forgettable” zone....
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November 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Warm, heartfelt, and beautifully simple ❤️
#TheMehtaBoys isn’t a rewatch-heavy film, but it gave me such a lovely one-time experience. #BomanIrani shines on both sides of the camera ✨

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#MovieReview #BollywoodCinema #FilmSky
The Mehta Boys (2024)
A quiet, heartfelt father-son drama that lands with simplicity and honesty.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🎞️ #TheRunningMan (2025) is fun but definitely rough around the edges. #GlenPowell is great, but the pacing is messy and it’s missing that signature #EdgarWright spark. Still enjoyed it for what it was! ⚡
#FilmSky

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#MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmDiscussion
The Running Man (2025)
A chaotic, entertaining experience that never fully finds its Edgar Wright rhythm.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM