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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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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!
Bryce Chismire
Aug 12, 202428 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Aug 12, 202422 min read
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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.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 12, 202427 min read
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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…
Bryce Chismire
Jul 4, 202423 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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