Join me and fellow reviewers Miriam Knight and Cynthia Sue Larson for the latest edition of our quarterly Reviewers Roundtable discussion on New Consciousness Review radio on the OmTimes Radio Network. We’ll look at some of the best new books and movies with spiritual, metaphysical and consciousness-related themes, including "The Red Turtle," "Minimalism," "Kedi" and "The Wisdom Tree." Tune in to the podcast on demand by clicking here. Join us for some lively chat!

Reviews of "Get Out" and "Christine" and a podcast preview are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Radio Network, available by clicking here.

“Kedi” (2016 production, 2017 release). Director: Ceyda Torun. Web site. Trailer.Our four-legged feline friends provide many of us with tremendous joy. But, in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, cats are more than just pets; they’re an integral part of its culture and collective soul. The impact of this is now brought to life in the charming new documentary, “Kedi.” The City of Istanbul is at the crossroads of the world. For centuries, the port city on the cusp of Europe and Asia has been a center of trade and trading ships, many of which kept cats to help control on-board rodent populations. When these vessels made port, many of their feline crew members disembarked and made themselves at [...]

“A United Kingdom” (2016 production, 2017 release). Cast: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton, Laura Carmichael, Terry Pheto, Jessica Oyelowo, Vusi Kunene, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Anastasia Hille, Arnold Oceng, Charlotte Hope, Theo Landey, Abena Ayvior, Jack Lowden, Madison Manowe. Director: Amma Asante. Screenplay: Guy Hibbert. Web site. Trailer.The power of love is undeniable. In fact, when employed skillfully, it can work wonders, not only in interpersonal relationships, but also in circumstances that have wider ramifications, some of which may be unforeseen at the outset. That’s the surprising and amazing outcome for a romance once considered taboo, one even with international implications, as depicted in the new historical love story, “A United Kingdom.”In the late 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama (David [...]

Reviews of "The Wisdom Tree" and "The Music of Strangers," as well as a magazine article preview and more, are all available in this week's edition of Movies with Meaning on the web site of The Good Radio Network, available by clicking here.

Power. The word itself inspires a range of impressions, from intimidation to awe to a tool we can use to manifest a range of envisioned outcomes and conceptions. But what is it really? Movies can help provide us clues. Find out more by reading "Managing Our Personal Power," my latest article in the Conscious Cinema series of New Consciousness Review magazine, available by clicking here. And, while you're there, be sure to check out my review of the engaging DVD, "The Wisdom Tree."

Reviews of "A United Kingdom," "Kedi" and "Arrival" and an Oscar wrap-up are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on The Good Radio Network, available by clicking here.

With the Academy Awards right around the corner, it's that time of year for predictions. My previous Blog entry, "Who Will Win This Year's Oscars?", examines the top six races in detail. And, to augment that discussion, I'm making a number of radio appearances this week to talk about my predictions from different perspectives.For a thoughtful, detailed look at the nominees, projected winners and other films of the past year, check out Oscar Predictions with Brent Marchant on Self Discovery Radio with host Sara Troy, available by clicking here.To understand how some of the leading contenders examine self-empowerment issues, tune in to Conscious Creation Goes to the Oscars on Smart Women Talk Radio with host Katana Abbott, available by clicking [...]