Chase Hutchinson

Yeah, no, giving voice to what is part of a larger discussion, for sure, which we will get into.

Also joining us is Chase Hutchinson, journalist, critic, and host of Seattle Movies Daily.

Hi, Chase.

Hi, Jane.

But there are some real characters there, like real, like, regulars that were really, really fun to watch.

But that's all for today here at CityCast Seattle.

Chase Hutchinson, thank you f- so much for joining us.

Glad as always to be here.

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Chase Hutchinson, and he says that it's really interesting stuff, so.

Ooh.

Cool.

A stretch of road in downtown Seattle was almost stuck with a permanent paint job, and Seattle is getting its first official Monopoly board in almost 30 years.

Seattle Times food writer Ton Vinh and critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Happy 9 to 5.

Thanks for having me back, Trish.

Always good to see you.

Chase Hutchinson's here, too.

He's a local movie and TV critic.

And today, the good news is that we're getting one of the U District's movie theaters back after three have shuttered in the last few years.

Joining me to discuss is Chase Hutchinson, journalist, critic, and host of Seattle Movies Daily.

Hi, Chase.

Hello, Jane.

Exactly.

In the Collider piece, reviewer Chase Hutchinson observes that some episodes feel like they're just deliberately going in circles.

Yes, lingering in the mundane operations instead of advancing the plot.

But I would argue that pacing is a structural necessity.

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Nick Schager and, uh, at The Daily Beast, and Chase Hutchinson at The Wrap are the only two, like, notable critics that I know of that didn't like the movie.

Hmm.

Okay.

Sorry, everybody.

And then more seriously, but still basically following where I did, Chase Hutchinson of IGN.

Hmm.

says, unfortunately, while there remains plenty of actual charm in the shows this movie's cast became known for, that's utterly lacking in the execution here as the entire thing comes apart with shocking speed.