Bryce Chismire
Joker: Folie à Deux - Adults Only
After the first film shocked the world, its fans cried foul over its sequel’s creative detours. Are they right…or are they just plain crazy?
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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 230 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 1016 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
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
May 2318 min read
Life of Pi - Novel
Yann Martel broke through after writing this survival tale of a boy and a tiger. Let me tell you how it touched me so deeply since my youth.
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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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Bryce Chismire
Jan 2810 min read
Rudy - Director's Cut
For its real-life foundations and uplifting message, Rudy became a sports classic. 30 years later, does its new director's cut reaffirm it?
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Bryce Chismire
Jan 517 min read
Wish (2023)
After 100 years,Disney capped its centennial with this original fairy tale. Does its creativity show or has its tributes hindered its magic?
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Bryce Chismire
Jan 517 min read
The Marvels
Captain Marvel's debut sparked controversy, whereas Ms. Marvel's debut was warmly embraced. What does that say about their team-up followup?
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Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 202310 min read
2023 Recap
Censorship. Hollywood labor unions. Wildfires. Anniversaries. Reconstructions. It sounds pretty topsy-turvy for a year like this, you think?
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Bryce Chismire
Oct 30, 202327 min read
Little Shop of Horrors (Musical) - Halloween Review
Besides making me go "feed me", this reinvigorated reimagining of the cheesy B-movie from 1960 grew to be a classic all its own. Here's why.
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Bryce Chismire
Oct 14, 202320 min read
Rudy - 30th Anniversary Review
Against all odds, underling Rudy Reutigger won with the Fighting Irish in 1975. This film validates such inspiration, but how, and how else?
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Bryce Chismire
Apr 28, 20239 min read
The Lorax - Arbor Day Review (in Rhyme)
Cat in the Hat? Grinch? Watch out. He's coming for you!
Seemingly innocent, and colorful, too,
what this story unpacks may surprise you.
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Bryce Chismire
Jan 10, 20235 min read
80th Golden Globe Awards Recap
At its 80th outing, what new triumphs emerged at the Golden Globes for the best of 2022?
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Bryce Chismire
Jan 8, 202317 min read
Song of the South - Review, Part II
Despite its innocent tone, Song of the South’s ethnic portrayals contributed to its long-lasting controversy. Is its reputation justified?
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Bryce Chismire
Jan 1, 202315 min read
Song of the South - Review, Part I
Is this one of the most racist films Disney ever made? Or would its childlike and oral wonders beg to differ? Only one way to find out…
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Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 20227 min read
2022 Recap
After a year full of lockdowns, and another of petty censorship, this past year was indeed memorable, but for more fearful,lopsided reasons.
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