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97th Oscars Recap
A few missteps aside, the Oscars came back with a new host, and he’s not all that injected an electrifying force to this year’s ceremony!
Bryce Chismire
Mar 811 min read
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2024 Recap
Like any year, 2024 went through some major ups and downs. Only in this case, it ain’t because of the Presidential Election.
Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 20248 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Nov 7, 202421 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 9, 202426 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Oct 3, 202430 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Sep 11, 202416 min read
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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…
Bryce Chismire
Jun 24, 202431 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Jun 23, 202422 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
May 23, 202418 min read
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96th Oscars Recap
From the funny moments onstage to some glorious victories, which films from 2023 reigned supreme?
Bryce Chismire
Mar 15, 20248 min read
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Coming Soon in 2024...
Let's see what you've got, 2024.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 28, 202410 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 5, 202417 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 5, 202417 min read
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2023 Recap
Censorship. Hollywood labor unions. Wildfires. Anniversaries. Reconstructions. It sounds pretty topsy-turvy for a year like this, you think?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 202310 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Oct 31, 202327 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 15, 202320 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Apr 28, 20239 min read
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80th Golden Globe Awards Recap
At its 80th outing, what new triumphs emerged at the Golden Globes for the best of 2022?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 11, 20235 min read
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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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 8, 202317 min read
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