“Omar” (2013). Cast: Adam Bakri, Eyad Hoorani, Samer Bisharat, Leem Lubany, Waleed Zuaiter, Rohl Ayadi, Ramzi Maqdisi. Director: Hany Abu-Assad. Screenplay: Hany Abu-Assad. Web site. Trailer.It’s been said that none of us can serve two masters, for attempting to do so will surely lead to our downfall. No matter how well equipped we may feel to take on such a task, we’re susceptible to failure when our personal resources and wherewithal are pushed to their limits. And the struggle to set matters right under such circumstances can be more than we’re capable of handling. That’s the lesson for a conflicted young freedom fighter in the gripping new drama, “Omar.”The life of a freedom fighter is fraught with many challenges – [...]

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I just finished reading a terrific new book, Tipping Sacred Cows, by my colleague and fellow author Betsy Chasse, one of the driving forces behind the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know?!" Betsy's incisive wit and wisdom takes on a lot of widely accepted metaphysical and new age principles, affirming what works, poking holes in the ideas where necessary, and offering practical, reasoned reinterpretations when called for. Drawing from her own experiences, the author illustrates her insights with razor sharp observations and biting humor, making for a very entertaining read, especially for anyone who's going through a period of transition and reassessment in his or her life. And don't forget to check out the cocktail recipes at the back [...]

Meet Trevor. Trevor Laster, that is. He's the wonderful guy (and partner) to whom my new book, Consciously Created Cinema, is dedicated. Here's a pic of the two of us from when we went whale watching in Maine in 2011, a trip that's referenced in my review of "Samsara" in Chapter 8 of the book. Check it out to find out more!

My new book, Consciously Created Cinema: The Movie Lovers Guide to the Law of Attraction (ISBN 978-1495976643), is now available from several new outlets. In addition to the North American and European web sites of Amazon.com and the online ebook seller Kobo Books, my new release is also now available at Barnes & Noble online and Chapters/Indigo.ca. The print version is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and ebook versions are available from all of the foregoing sources.North American customers can find out more by visiting the following links:Click here for the Amazon print version.Click here for the Amazon Canada print version.Click here for the Amazon Kindle ebook version.Click here for the Amazon Canada Kindle ebook version.Click here for [...]

With this year’s Academy Awards ceremony behind us, it’s time to take a look at how I did on my predictions for the winners in this annual competition, as first outlined in my previous blog, Who Will Capture This Year’s Oscars.And the result? A perfect score! Out of the six major categories, I got them all!Best PictureProjected Winner: “12 Years a Slave”Actual Winner: “12 Years a Slave”Result: Correct callThis was the only major category that had any significant suspense associated with it, though “12 Years a Slave” was clearly one of the two frontrunners (the other being “American Hustle,” which, regrettably, was completely shut out on its 10 nominations). But, even though the film’s win wasn’t a surprise, it was [...]

In case you missed my interview on Smart Women Talk Radio with host Katana Abbott earlier this week, you can still check it out by streaming or downloading the show, which is available at this link: http://www.smartwomensempowerment.org/consciously-created-cinema-brent-marchant/. Tune in for a lively conversation about my new book, Consciously Created Cinema: The Movie Lover's Guide to the Law of Attraction, as well as my thoughts on some of my favorite films and even a few predictions about this weekend's Oscars! So be sure to check it out for some enlightening, entertaining and smart chat!

I'm pleased to announce that my new book, Consciously Created Cinema: The Movie Lover's Guide to the Law of Attraction, is now available in print from the domestic and European web sites of Amazon.com. Check it out by clicking here. Ebook versions will be available shortly from Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.And, to celebrate the book's release, check out the new trailer, available by clicking here. Enjoy!Cover design by Paul L. Clark, Inspirtainment (www.inspirtainment.com)

It’s that time of year again – time for my predictions of the winners at the annual Academy Awards. Most of the major honors appear fairly clear-cut at this point, but, even with that said, here are my predictions for who will take home statues this year:Best ActorThe Field: Christian Bale, “American Hustle”; Bruce Dern, “Nebraska”; Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Wolf of Wall Street”; Chiwetel Ejiofor, “12 Years a Slave”; Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club”Who Will Likely Win: Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey has a virtual lock in this category at this point. Having previously won the Golden Globe, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild Awards for best actor, there’s no reason to believe he’ll falter at the Oscars.Who Should Win: Matthew McConaughey. [...]

Consciously Created Cinema now has its own page on Facebook and Google+! Check them out for all the latest details on the release of my upcoming new book, including information on where it's available, what others have to say about it and upcoming media appearances about this new title. And be sure to "like" the Facebook page while you're there!Logo, cover and banner design by Paul L. Clark, Inspirtainment (www.inspirtainment.com)