Savvy Seniors on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday July 9.
‘Golden Years’ shows how to put the luster in retirement
Retirement is supposed to be one of those times of life that we eagerly look forward to. Having the free time to do what we want, when we want, is thought to be liberating and thoroughly enjoyable. But, for some, the transition from full-time working life to full-time leisurely living can be challenging, especially in the relationships of long-partnered couples.
‘Day One’ examines the lust for life at death’s doorstep
There are times in life when what we crave most is, regrettably, not available to us. That’s particularly true for those on death’s doorstep. While individuals experiencing such circumstances may understand and even accept the inevitability of the fate that faces them, there may still be a part of them that wants or needs to hold on, perhaps to complete unfinished business, address a task that has not yet been tackled or ensure the care and well-being of others.
Revealing a Toxic Truth on Bring Me 2 Life
Select movie reviews from my web site are now available on the Movie Reviews page of BringMe2Life.com, available at https://bringme2life.com/.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Tuesday," "Thelma" and "Robot Dreams," as well as a museum movie exhibit, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
The Name is Bond…
Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science & Industry is currently hosting the world premiere of the 007 Science Exhibit, a truly a deep dive into the franchise and the technology behind the gadgets that have made it work.
‘Thelma’ advises ‘Don’t mess with seniors!’
According to playwright David Mamet, “Age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.” The kind of wisdom that comes from experience can be tapped and put to use in many ways, particularly when others try to pull the wool over the eyes of those who’ve been around for a while and have had ample opportunity to stockpile such seasoned and shrewd sagacity.
Making Friends with Death on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday June 25.
‘Robot Dreams’ follows the quest for relationship fulfillment
In an age where the lines of what makes for a successful relationship have become increasingly blurred (and simultaneously more liberating), we’re seeing all manner of partnership combinations emerge that are just as valid as conventional models, no matter how different they may appear. And thank goodness for that, as anyone in an alternative partnership can joyously attest. However, despite this newfound freedom, these relationships can experience their share of challenges just like any other pairings.
‘Tuesday’ examines making friends with death
Death. It’s a subject that many of us don’t want to deal with, let alone feel comfortable talking about. It can be especially difficult when it involves someone we care deeply about, particularly in a scenario like a parent having to prepare for the loss of a child. Yet death is the one fate we all ultimately share, so it’s not something we can conveniently try to avoid. Given that, then, this is an eventuality that we must all find a way to accept.