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The Social Dilemma - Mini-Review
At a time when things in our world today are bleakest thanks to fake news and social media, this movie comes along to address it all.
Bryce Chismire
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Gone with the Wind (1939)
Lauded, but also questioned, and whether as a book or a film, this masterpiece of the South won the hearts of countless people. But how?
Bryce Chismire
Aug 28, 202020 min read


To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
An innocent tale of racism told with small-town warmth and ponderation. As a book, it was a classic. As a movie...it might be more.
Bryce Chismire
Aug 21, 202011 min read


The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
The adventures of a teenager starting high school that worked as the book, now made into a movie by the same author. Does it hit its mark?
Bryce Chismire
Aug 14, 202010 min read


M*A*S*H (1970)
Insanity and hijinks in medical war grounds. What could go wrong? Nothing. How did this film make such opposite extremes work well together?
Bryce Chismire
Aug 7, 20209 min read
Coronavirus Delays
Well, if you're like me, you may have caught on to all the delays that have come out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In keeping up with...
Bryce Chismire
May 7, 20201 min read


The Muppets Take Manhattan
The third cinematic outing from the Muppets, this Manhattan Melody somehow remained sweet music to my ears. How was that possible?
Bryce Chismire
Apr 27, 202011 min read


FernGully: The Last Rainforest
The classic film from the early 90s that stuck to its environmental message like glue. Does that make it into a worthwhile flick?
Bryce Chismire
Apr 22, 202010 min read


Onward
Thou darest go on a wild, intriguing quest through inventive realms? This first original movie from Disney in a while is thine best bet!
Bryce Chismire
Mar 29, 20209 min read


Ratatouille - Valentine's Day Review
One of the best, atmospheric, and...underrated Pixar films ever made? Let's see why my mind kept wandering back to it after all these years.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 14, 202010 min read
2019 Oscars Recap
Congratulations to the following films and individuals who triumphed at the 92nd Oscars today!
Bryce Chismire
Feb 9, 20201 min read
92nd Oscar Nominations Announced
Well, the Oscar nominations have been announced this morning, and I found the list of nominations to be very interesting and surprising,...
Bryce Chismire
Jan 13, 20202 min read


Coming Soon in 2020
As 2019 draws to a close, The Screened Word is already anticipating the chance to critique some intriguing movies, shows, and all sorts...
Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 20191 min read


The Irishman: or, I Heard You Paint Houses
Martin Scorsese’s latest masterpiece, which happens to be exclusive to Netflix. How tall does it stand compared to his other classic hits?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 29, 20198 min read


Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Tarantino's latest classic thrived on nostalgic tributes, some with very little. It can be backed up by some pure craziness, too, can't it?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 27, 20198 min read


Mulan (1998)
The legendary story of China's female warrior and the horrors of war that came with it. How well did Disney's interpretation hit its mark?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 15, 20198 min read
77th Golden Globe Nominations Announced
Here they are! The nominations for the 77th Golden Globe Awards!
Bryce Chismire
Dec 9, 20192 min read


RocketMan (2019)
Elton John's a legend for his music. Did his movie capture it and his life, and knock it out of the ballpark, or is it a musical misfire?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 8, 20196 min read


Frozen II
Well, how about that? A theatrical sequel to one of Disney's biggest movies ever made. Does it live up to the legacy of the first film?
Bryce Chismire
Dec 1, 201911 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?
Bryce Chismire
Nov 24, 20198 min read
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