Christmas | The Screened Word

Bryce Chismire

Dec 25, 20239 min read

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) - Christmas Review in Rhyme

Let's ride into Whoville and lend an ear as we see how the green Christmas hater here became a cherished tradition year after year.

Bryce Chismire

Oct 28, 202327 min read

The Nightmare Before Christmas - 30th Anniversary Review

What's this? I can't believe my eyes! I must be dreaming. Wake up, Bryce, this is insane! An ode to both Halloween AND Christmas that works?

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

Jun 12, 202213 min read

The Catcher in the Rye - Novel

This tale of a lonely teenager wandering in New York City aroused adoration and infamy. Let me tell you why I see it as anything but phony.

Bryce Chismire

Dec 25, 202117 min read

A Christmas Story - Christmas Review

Starting off underrated then marketed to high heavens, is there something special about this yuletide classic? Understatement of the season!

Bryce Chismire

Jan 3, 202119 min read

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - Guilty Pleasure

Ron Howard's take on the classic Dr. Seuss story. Subject to cult status, but also contempt, this movie might mean a little bit more…right?