Bryce Chismire
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…
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Bryce Chismire
- Jun 23
- 22 min
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.
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Bryce Chismire
- May 23
- 18 min
Life of Pi - Novel
Yann Martel broke through after writing this survival tale of a boy and a tiger. Let me tell you how it touched me so deeply since my youth.
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Bryce Chismire
- Mar 15
- 8 min
96th Oscars Recap
From the funny moments onstage to some glorious victories, which films from 2023 reigned supreme?
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Bryce Chismire
- Jan 28
- 10 min
Rudy - Director's Cut
For its real-life foundations and uplifting message, Rudy became a sports classic. 30 years later, does its new director's cut reaffirm it?
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Bryce Chismire
- Jan 5
- 17 min
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?
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Bryce Chismire
- Jan 5
- 17 min
The Marvels
Captain Marvel's debut sparked controversy, whereas Ms. Marvel's debut was warmly embraced. What does that say about their team-up followup?
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Bryce Chismire
- Dec 31, 2023
- 10 min
2023 Recap
Censorship. Hollywood labor unions. Wildfires. Anniversaries. Reconstructions. It sounds pretty topsy-turvy for a year like this, you think?
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Bryce Chismire
- Oct 31, 2023
- 27 min
Little Shop of Horrors (Musical) - Halloween Review
Besides making me go "feed me", this reinvigorated reimagining of the cheesy B-movie from 1960 grew to be a classic all its own. Here's why.
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Bryce Chismire
- Oct 15, 2023
- 20 min
Rudy - 30th Anniversary Review
Against all odds, underling Rudy Reutigger won with the Fighting Irish in 1975. This film validates such inspiration, but how, and how else?
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Bryce Chismire
- Apr 28, 2023
- 9 min
The Lorax - Arbor Day Review (in Rhyme)
Cat in the Hat? Grinch? Watch out. He's coming for you!
Seemingly innocent, and colorful, too,
what this story unpacks may surprise you.
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Bryce Chismire
- Jan 11, 2023
- 5 min
80th Golden Globe Awards Recap
At its 80th outing, what new triumphs emerged at the Golden Globes for the best of 2022?
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Bryce Chismire
- Jan 8, 2023
- 17 min
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?
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Bryce Chismire
- Jan 1, 2023
- 15 min
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…
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Bryce Chismire
- Dec 31, 2022
- 7 min
2022 Recap
After a year full of lockdowns, and another of petty censorship, this past year was indeed memorable, but for more fearful,lopsided reasons.
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Bryce Chismire
- Dec 15, 2022
- 13 min
Amadeus - Play
Penned by Peter Shaffer, does his interpretation of one of the greatest composers of all time honor him, creative liberties notwithstanding?
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Bryce Chismire
- Nov 9, 2022
- 19 min
Avatar (2009), Part II - Adults Only
I’ll admit it: for all its visual splendor, Avatar didn’t really click with me. But the reason why isn’t what you’d think. Confessing time…
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Bryce Chismire
- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min
Coming Soon: TV Streaming Month
I may have to find an excuse to read more books after this...
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Bryce Chismire
- Jun 20, 2022
- 17 min
Fiddler on the Roof - Musical
A tender story. Good characters. Great songs. Sublime messages. Theatergoers made a tradition out of this since 1964, and who'd blame them?
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