Japan | The Screened Word

Bryce Chismire

Jan 30, 202231 min read

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Straight out of Japan and the vision of a man struggling with depression, how did this animated phenomenon change the face of anime?

Bryce Chismire

Aug 3, 202116 min read

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

Jan 1, 202111 min read

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

Nov 3, 20208 min read

The Man in the High Castle - Novel

The USA reshaped by the victorious Axis forces after WWII. With this intriguing premise, how well does this allegorical tale deliver?

Bryce Chismire

Oct 24, 20209 min read

Kiki's Delivery Service - Novel

Before Hayao Miyazaki made it famous, it started as a children's book. Is there something to be gained from beneath its semi-magical layer?

Bryce Chismire

Jun 15, 202025 min read

Pokémon Adventures: Ruby & Sapphire

A saga from a graphic novel series based off of one of the most popular video games of all time...actually had a profound effect on me? How?

Bryce Chismire

Nov 24, 20198 min read

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Behold, the first live-action Pokemon movie ever! But, does it work as a movie? Or are there things keeping it afloat as a movie?