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Christie Cronan

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Christie Cronan is a 30-something year old Asian Mom raising two multicultural (half American, half Korean) Whasians. Blogging at RaisingWhasians.com since 2011, Christie aims to bring an honest multicultural perspective back into movie reviews always with the question? Are they safe for kids?

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COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (2025) 3/5 EDIT “Without context, character introduction, or defined world lingo, this musical anime is likely to be confusing for anyone who's not already immersed in the video game fandom.” – Common Sense Media Mar 17, 2026 Full Review Close to You (2023) 68% 3/5 EDIT “While at times disjointed, this sincere, intimate drama offers themes of living authentically, learning to love and accept yourself, having empathy, and finding growth and healing.” – Common Sense Media Mar 17, 2026 Full Review Slanted (2025) 68% 4/5 EDIT “A bold take on the horrors of racism, this satire cuts deeply into the Asian American experience with a provoking, shocking, genre-bending stab.” – Common Sense Media Mar 17, 2026 Full Review The Unknown Country (2022) 92% 3/5 EDIT “A healing road trip with a few bumpy detours, The Unknown Country is an artful expression of navigating grief and humanity with a quiet strength and relatable connection.” – Common Sense Media Mar 10, 2026 Full Review One Mile: Chapter One (2026) 2/5 EDIT “Predictable and forgettable yet also watchable, One Mile: Chapter One is Ryan Phillippe's midlife crisis comeback film.” – Common Sense Media Mar 10, 2026 Full Review One Mile: Chapter Two (2026) 2/5 EDIT “Despite a potentially thrilling premise, One Mile: Chapter Two is a forgettable end to the Ryan Phillippe two-part action film series.” – Common Sense Media Mar 10, 2026 Full Review In the Blink of an Eye (2026) 17% 2/5 EDIT “In an ambitious attempt to connect humanity, this sci-fi drama ultimately projects a disjointed, poorly executed existential idea that fails to connect the dots with the audience.” – Common Sense Media Mar 3, 2026 Full Review A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice (2025) 3/5 EDIT “With a quick pace, easy-to-digest story, and zany energy, the Loud House thankfully has returned to what this 10-year cartoon cult does best—controlled cartoon chaos.” – Common Sense Media Mar 3, 2026 Full Review Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight (2025) 4/5 EDIT “In a gentle, slow, yet impactful way, Even If This Love Disappears Tonight effectively reminds us all about the power of young love, a feeling that can never be forgotten.” – Common Sense Media Feb 24, 2026 Full Review Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) 4/5 EDIT “An invitation to come for the music and STAY for the fandom, this isn't just a concert film, but an emotional immersion into the evolution of the next-gen boy band.” – Common Sense Media Feb 17, 2026 Full Review An American Pastoral (2024) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Gripping and emotionally charged, An American Pastoral is a small-town view of a broader political crisis in the United States.” – Common Sense Media Feb 10, 2026 Full Review Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story (2025) 2/5 EDIT “Unfortunately for Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story, the only thing catastrophic about this wildfire film is the acting.” – Common Sense Media Feb 10, 2026 Full Review Tafiti: Across the Desert (2025) 3/5 EDIT “They're cute, but this German-children's-book-inspired meerkat and pig duo doesn't quite measure up to the The Lion King's beloved Timon and Pumba.” – Common Sense Media Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Hazel's Heart (2025) 3/5 EDIT “While the heart of the film is sincere, the story and historical content of Hazel's Heart is frankly lost in a blizzard.” – Common Sense Media Jan 30, 2026 Full Review The Chronology of Water (2025) 90% 4/5 EDIT “Kristen Stewart's directorial debut pierces the water's surface as a jagged, rebellious, compelling memoir that refuses to be silenced.” – Common Sense Media Jan 20, 2026 Full Review David (2025) 78% 5/5 EDIT “This captivatingly heartfelt and deeply moving tale is a giant triumph of an animated film. There's a fine line between biblical accuracy and entertainment liberty; David is winning and memorable representation of both.” – Common Sense Media Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Not Without Hope (2025) 77% 2/5 EDIT “The waves of gripping thrills peak too early in this survival story, drowning in rough seas with little room to fully submerge in the fact-based story's unsettling potential depth.” – Common Sense Media Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Another Sweet Christmas (2025) 2/5 EDIT “This is yet another predictable, sappy Christmas romance to add to the holiday season's "watchable but slightly underwhelming" movie list.” – Common Sense Media Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Blue Eyed Girl (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Blue Eyed Girl takes a hard look at midlife and tears it apart, offering a raw, emotional reflection about being at the crossroads of our past and our present and coming to terms with our dreams—and our realities.” – Common Sense Media Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Tapawingo (2023) 80% 4/5 EDIT “Very much in Napoleon Dynamite star Heder's indie wheelhouse, this over-the-top but earnest film is quirky, offbeat, nostalgically funny.” – Common Sense Media Nov 21, 2025 Full Review Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “A raw reminder of the fragility of life, this film is a rare window into tender love and the vulnerable expression of deep emotions when words fail, even for a poet laureate.” – Common Sense Media Nov 20, 2025 Full Review Sarah's Oil (2025) 85% 3/5 EDIT “Both educational and earnestly moving, this fact-based drama balances history with heart, serving as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact that a child's courage can have on the world.” – Common Sense Media Nov 11, 2025 Full Review Audrey's Children (2024) 81% 2/5 EDIT “Dr. Audrey Evans' story may be one of empowerment, but it gets a predictable treatment in this formulaic biopic.” – Common Sense Media Nov 4, 2025 Full Review Between the Temples (2024) 84% 2/5 EDIT “The film isn't terrible, but it ultimately comes off as dysfunctionally chaotic rather than emotionally intelligent.” – Common Sense Media Nov 4, 2025 Full Review Karen Kingsbury's The Christmas Ring (2025) 3/5 EDIT “Sentimental yet earnest, this romance plays right into "the most wonderful time of the year" like a Christian Hallmark film, combining cozy holiday vibes with predictable, sometimes cheesy elements.” – Common Sense Media Nov 4, 2025 Full Review
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