Year: 2024

“All of Us Strangers” (2023). Cast: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy, Carter John Grout. Director: Andrew Haigh. Screenplay: Andrew Haigh. Book: Taichi Yamada, Strangers. Web site. Trailer. Love is truly an enigmatic force. When it’s present in our lives, it can move us to indescribable degrees of joy, bliss and fulfillment. But, when it’s absent – particularly when it’s suddenly snatched away from us – it can leave us in the depths of despair, a sense of despondency from which we may often feel we’ll never escape. However, just when all seems lost, it can have a way of sneaking back into our lives, restoring what’s missing and helping us heal, both ourselves and sometimes others. It’s hard to imagine how one thing can do so much, but it’s true. And, if you doubt that, then make an effort to screen the new surrealistic romantic drama, “All of Us Strangers.” Adam (Andrew Scott), a middle-aged, modestly successful gay screenwriter, leads what appears to be a rather solitary life. He spends most of his days at home, an apartment in a modern, smartly appointed London high-rise that’s, surprisingly, mostly unoccupied. He fills his time attempting to write, channel ...

Many sincere thanks to the listeners and viewers of our movie review podcast, Frankiesense & More, for making 2023 such a successful year! Host Frankie Picasso and I are grateful for the 25% increase in our audience that we experienced last year! At The Good Media Network, we’re pleased to say we now have cinephiles tuning in around the globe in 8 countries, and we hope to see more join us in the year ahead! To those who have recently come on board, welcome and many thanks for your support. And, to our loyal fans who have been ongoing listeners of our free-wheeling look at the movies, thank you for staying with us. You can catch our broadcasts on Facebook Live, with recorded versions to follow on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and other streaming services. Wishing you all the best — and fun times at the movies! ...

Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at four new films, as well as a few surprises, on the New Year’s movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast. Tune in on Facebook or YouTube for all the fun and lively discussion! ...

Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday January 9, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn ...

Reviews of “Poor Things,” “Monster” and “American Symphony,” as well as a video podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network, available by clicking here ...