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Green Eggs and Ham (Series) - Complete Review in Rhyme
When I spoke of this show, I split my talk in two. Now,I managed to merge them in 1 for you. What say we give this Seuss gem its proper due?
Bryce Chismire
Nov 2825 min read


Heroes of the Fourth Turning - Play (Adults Only)
Wherever you stand politically, there’s almost nowhere to go without running into some conflict. Leave it to this play to show us the light.
Bryce Chismire
Sep 2913 min read


Why Intermissions Should Return
A cinematic necessity in the 20th century, intermissions were abandoned for…plenty of reasons. Here’s why we should ‘go to the lobby’ again.
Bryce Chismire
Aug 2512 min read


Elio
Freshly original, this alien flick’s genre detours are only among its strengths, for it stumbled to the finish line only to come out on top.
Bryce Chismire
Jul 2718 min read


97th Oscars Recap
A few missteps aside, the Oscars came back with a new host, and he’s not all that injected an electrifying force to this year’s ceremony!
Bryce Chismire
Mar 811 min read


2024 Recap
Like any year, 2024 went through some major ups and downs. Only in this case, it ain’t because of the Presidential Election.
Bryce Chismire
Dec 31, 20248 min read


Joker: Folie à Deux - Adults Only
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?
Bryce Chismire
Nov 7, 202421 min read


The King and I
Historic liberties notwithstanding, is there more to this take on Anna Leonowens’ and King Mongkut’s negotiations than meets the eye or ear?
Bryce Chismire
Oct 9, 202426 min read


The Sound of Music
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.
Bryce Chismire
Oct 2, 202430 min read


United 93 - 9/11 Review
9/11 changed our country forever, but for all the devastation it caused, it was not entirely hopeless. This film proves it…masterfully.
Bryce Chismire
Sep 10, 202416 min read


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


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


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.
Bryce Chismire
May 23, 202418 min read


96th Oscars Recap
From the funny moments onstage to some glorious victories, which films from 2023 reigned supreme?
Bryce Chismire
Mar 15, 20248 min read


Coming Soon in 2024...
Let's see what you've got, 2024.
Bryce Chismire
Feb 1, 20241 min read


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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 28, 202410 min read


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


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?
Bryce Chismire
Jan 5, 202417 min read


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


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.
Bryce Chismire
Oct 30, 202327 min read
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