Bryce Chismire
Flower Drum Song
Unthinkable back then, but revolutionary now, how did Rodgers and Hammerstein’s graceful touch fare for C.Y. Lee’s breakthrough story?
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Bryce Chismire
Oct 1721 min read
Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
As New Hollywood grew, this film flourished with zest, humor, and melodic intrigue. But does it capture the spirit of the musical? And how?
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Bryce Chismire
Oct 926 min read
The King and I
Historic liberties notwithstanding, is there more to this take on Anna Leonowens’ and King Mongkut’s negotiations than meets the eye or ear?
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Bryce Chismire
Oct 330 min read
The Sound of Music
Dubbed as ‘the happiest sound in all the world’, this Best Picture-winning film became the happiest sound of my childhood…and so much more.
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Bryce Chismire
Sep 1116 min read
United 93 - 9/11 Review
9/11 changed our country forever, but for all the devastation it caused, it was not entirely hopeless. This film proves it…masterfully.
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Bryce Chismire
Aug 1228 min read
Deadpool & Wolverine - Adults Only
After two breakthrough hits, and now trickling into the prestigious MCU, what awaits Deadpool? There's Wolverine, sure, but that ain't all!
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Bryce Chismire
Aug 1222 min read
Twisters
After 28 years, this followup to the 1996 disaster classic emerged. I felt it. I chased it. It didn't stun or suck. It sucked me in instead.
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Bryce Chismire
Jul 1227 min read
Inside Out 2
Inside Out is a modern classic, so could this sequel possibly have it in it to further its ideas? Many people said yes. Me? I say, YES…ish.
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Bryce Chismire
Jul 423 min read
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - 4th of July Review
In the golden year of cinema, Frank Capra's tale of Americana ruffled some feathers. But after 85 years, it only grew with valor. Observe…
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Bryce Chismire
Jun 2431 min read
The Lion King - 30th Anniversary Re-review
In The Screened Word's first-ever re-review…remember what this is. It's the one true Lion King. It's a masterpiece, an experience. Remember…
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Bryce Chismire
Jun 2322 min read
Inside Out
What if we could see and process the voices inside our heads? This film answers such questions wondrously…but with more questions out of me.
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Bryce Chismire
Jun 1620 min read
A Goofy Movie - Father’s Day Review
After achieving cartoon fame, Goofy got his own movie in 1995. Slapstick? Check. Good animation? Check. But its cool lies in something…rich.
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Bryce Chismire
Jun 815 min read
Deadpool 2 - Part II - Adults Only
Deadpool 2 worked well enough to afford two extra versions of the film. Who knew? One went all out, and the other…did…not…? I'll explain.
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Bryce Chismire
Jun 820 min read
Deadpool 2 - Part I - Adults Only
Continuing his first film's hot streaks, the 'Merc with a Mouth' returns more vulgar and violent than ever…but wow! It ain't without heart.
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Bryce Chismire
Apr 3015 min read
Deadpool - Adults Only
A massive departure from your everyday superhero, what does this 'Merc with a Mouth' let loose to make his debut film such a breakthrough?
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Bryce Chismire
Apr 1417 min read
Twister (1996)
Emerging as the disaster film craze picked up steam in the mid-90s, is there more here besides stunning sound and visuals that blew me away?
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Bryce Chismire
Mar 3124 min read
Dune - Part Two – Easter Review
After making the magic happen with the first half of Dune, what did Denis Villeneuve have in store as he covered its long-awaited last half?
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Bryce Chismire
Mar 1723 min read
Dune - Part One – St. Patrick's Day Review
Dune struggled to visually make a splash in film and TV…but once Denis Villeneuve worked his magic on its components, the rest was history.
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Bryce Chismire
Mar 158 min read
96th Oscars Recap
From the funny moments onstage to some glorious victories, which films from 2023 reigned supreme?
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Bryce Chismire
Feb 11 min read
Coming Soon in 2024...
Let's see what you've got, 2024.
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