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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Released among Disney’s now-dismissed DTV lineup, this film roared its way into appreciative consciousness. Does it do the first film proud?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 20, 202425 min read
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The Pagemaster
It’s seen as a cult classic that tried to preach the values of reading. Sadly, it went through some stumbles, but it ain’t on the animation.
Bryce Chismire
Nov 23, 202421 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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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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Princess Mononoke - Earth Day Review
Never straying from Hayao Miyazaki's trademark wonders despite its bloodshed, what sprouted from beneath its surface more than bears fruit.
Bryce Chismire
Apr 22, 202326 min read
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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…
Bryce Chismire
Jan 1, 202315 min read
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Strange World
Tepid box office reports and LGBTQ-wary controversy hounded this film. What I saw in its characters and world-building may argue otherwise.
Bryce Chismire
Dec 17, 202216 min read
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The Bad Guys
A group of fear-inducing animals who wanted to reign in infamy only to discover the joys of doing good. Is it as simple as that? Yes and no…
Bryce Chismire
May 13, 202211 min read
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The Prince of Egypt
An animated family film about the story of Moses. There’s something you don’t see everyday. But, does it get the credit it deserves? I wish…
Bryce Chismire
Apr 10, 202221 min read
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Kiki's Delivery Service
Known as one of Miyazaki’s most endearing films, I finally saw it after 20 years of knowing only its name. How well does this film deliver?
Bryce Chismire
Aug 3, 202116 min read
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Space Jam: A New Legacy
Here’s my chance to do my dance at the Space Jam…and see whether this sequel’s idea of that jam respects or misreads its actual legacy.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 29, 202122 min read
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Raya and the Last Dragon
After 2020, the genius of its world, characters, message, and even timing may have helped Disney play its creative cards right once again.
Bryce Chismire
Mar 28, 202112 min read
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Soul
Taken to places we didn’t want it to go, did this latest Pixar film achieve the remarkable and take us to places we didn’t expect to go?
Bryce Chismire
Feb 1, 202111 min read
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Isle of Dogs (2020 Recap, Part II)
One of Wes Anderson's most creative films started off strong. But its predictions of the future may have been more on point than we thought.
Bryce Chismire
Jan 1, 202111 min read
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