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Coming Soon in 2025...
Well, I thought I would have gotten my review of Green Eggs and Ham all squared away soon, but there are still some kinks I have to work...
Bryce Chismire
Jan 311 min read
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Moana 2
Moana sailed its way into many Disney fans’ hearts and thus bore this sequel. Does it boldly go where the last film never sailed before?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 20, 202423 min read
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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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Moana - Re-Review
This film entranced Disney fans the world over…shortly after Zootopia did. The answer as to how lies in something familiar, but refreshing.
Bryce Chismire
Nov 25, 202421 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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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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A Goofy Movie - Father’s Day Review
After achieving cartoon fame, Goofy got his own movie in 1995. Slapstick? Check. Good animation? Check. But its cool lies in something…rich.
Bryce Chismire
Jun 16, 202421 min read
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Deadpool 2 - Part II - Adults Only
Deadpool 2 worked well enough to afford two extra versions of the film. Who knew? One went all out, and the other…did…not…? I'll explain.
Bryce Chismire
Jun 8, 202415 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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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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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
Oct 29, 202327 min read
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Elemental
This is just your everyday romantic comedy with dazzling animation, right? I thought so, too, but it turns out it's the tip of the iceberg.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 15, 202323 min read
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Ben and Me - 4th of July Review
What happens when you pair up Benjamin Franklin with an articulate mouse in a Disney cartoon? Honestly, a lot more than you would imagine.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 4, 202313 min read
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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey - 30th Anniversary Review
Before Disney banked on its live action remakes, we had its (2nd) take on Sheila Burnford’s classic. Yet, what it offers makes it special.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 3, 202317 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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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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So Weird - Season 3 / Series Recap
After 2 seasons of spooky beauty, what did So Weird end on in its 3rd season? A new female lead and a lighter tone. It can’t be good…can it?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 31, 202232 min read
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Lightyear
After four Toy Stories and his own TV show, Buzz Lightyear finally gets his own movie! But how prepared is it to go to infinity and beyond?
Bryce Chismire
Jul 29, 202216 min read
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