Childhood | The Screened Word

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.

Bryce Chismire

Nov 24, 202325 min read

Mrs. Doubtfire - 30th Anniversary Review

Back then, it was modest. Now, it's a tad questionable. But after Aladdin, Robin Williams' role here made him an icon all over again. How?

Bryce Chismire

Apr 6, 202321 min read

The Sandlot - 30th Anniversary Review

With its simplicity and glories of childhood's summer adventures, this baseball classic grew into a legend. Let's take a look and see how.

Bryce Chismire

Jan 6, 202323 min read

A Christmas Story Christmas - Epiphany Review

Ralphie Parker, now an adult, sought the perfect Christmas. Is this sequel to the original classic a trip through memory lane worth taking?

Bryce Chismire

Dec 25, 202221 min read

The Muppet Christmas Carol - Christmas Review

After Jim Henson's death, the Muppets' take on Charles Dickens' yuletide classic set their legacy ablaze and become a classic itself. How?

Bryce Chismire

Oct 28, 20219 min read

Gerald's Game (Novel) - Adults Only - Pre-Halloween Review

A lady held captive by handcuffs in the bed and the inner demons in her head. How did Stephen King boost the thrills in such a simple story?

Bryce Chismire

Jul 8, 202114 min read

Luca

It may not be high up on Pixar’s totem pole like its other hits. But mamma mia! There might be more to this movie to make it come so close.