JSB-7

Camp Hideout is a fun, silly, family film with some touching moments and meaningful points. The poster says it all... It's an 80s style classic comedy with Home Alone-type hijinks and memorable characters. As long as you go in understanding what it is, you'll love it! Great fun having Corbin Bleu to anchor the story as the genuine voice of guidance and an example for the kids. And, what a treasure to have Christopher Lloyd appearing as the tough, grumpy camp warden... I mean, camp operations director. He's a delight! Cheers to the filmmakers for making something wholesome and demonstrating the power of trust, friendship, and human kindness.

Really enjoyed the very relevant-to-our-times, almost science-fact, film "Max Winslow and the House of Secrets." AI and our dependence on and addictions to technology and how it can become our artificial barometer of self-worth is a central theme, as well as facing our insecurities as teenagers and maturing into the adults we will become. It has plenty of fun with creating intrigue and thrills, and yet takes the time to develop the personalities of each of the characters and gives them satisfying character arcs - the strongest of which is Max's (which certainly should be the case as the main character). The filmmaker, Sean Olson, is clearly growing as a storyteller and this project is an impressive demonstration of his mastery of his craft. Kudos to his entire team for a very polished finished product and authentic performances from his young cast!