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.

After the first film shocked the world, its fans cried foul over its sequel’s creative detours. Are they right…or are they just plain crazy?

Splashy yet unearthly, this musical leapt forth on stage, blossomed in the big screen, and whetted appetites everywhere…as mine had been.

A standout back then, but revolutionary now, how did Rodgers and Hammerstein’s graceful touch fare for C.Y. Lee’s breakthrough story?

As New Hollywood grew, this film flourished with zest, humor, and melodic intrigue. But does it capture the spirit of the musical? And how?

Historic liberties notwithstanding, is there more to this take on Anna Leonowens’ and King Mongkut’s negotiations than meets the eye or ear?

Dubbed as ‘the happiest sound in all the world’, this Best Picture-winning film became the happiest sound of my childhood…and so much more.

9/11 changed our country forever, but for all the devastation it caused, it was not entirely hopeless. This film proves it…masterfully.

After two breakthrough hits, and now trickling into the prestigious MCU, what awaits Deadpool? There's Wolverine, sure, but that ain't all!

After 28 years, this followup to the 1996 disaster classic emerged. I felt it. I chased it. It didn't stun or suck. It sucked me in instead.

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.

In the golden year of cinema, Frank Capra's tale of Americana ruffled some feathers. But after 85 years, it only grew with valor. Observe…

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…

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.

After achieving cartoon fame, Goofy got his own movie in 1995. Slapstick? Check. Good animation? Check. But its cool lies in something…rich.

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.

Continuing his first film's hot streaks, the 'Merc with a Mouth' returns more vulgar and violent than ever…but wow! It ain't without heart.

A massive departure from your everyday superhero, what does this 'Merc with a Mouth' let loose to make his debut film such a breakthrough?

Emerging as the disaster film craze picked up steam in the mid-90s, is there more here besides stunning sound and visuals that blew me away?

After making the magic happen with the first half of Dune, what did Denis Villeneuve have in store as he covered its long-awaited last half?