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 [...]

Reviews of "Things to Come," "Paterson" and "Captain Fantastic" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post of the Blog Page of The Good Radio Network, available by clicking here.

“Paterson” (2016). Cast: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley, Chasten Harmon, William Jackson Harper, Masatoshi Nagase, Rizwani Manji, Cliff Smith, Sterling Jerins, Johnnie Mae, Trevor Parham, Troy T. Parham, Nellie the bulldog. Director: Jim Jarmusch. Screenplay: Jim Jarmusch. Web site. Trailer.How do you view your reality? Do you see it as a collection of material commodities or as an aggregation of small, magnificent, often-underappreciated wonders? Do you take the time to appreciate the details of the elements that populate your existence, or do you gloss over them as insignificant irrelevancies? And what conclusions do you come away with from such assessments? Those are some of the thoughtful ponderings raised in the quietly meditative new independent release, “Paterson.”What can driving [...]

It's back! The Movies with Meaning page on the web site of The Good Radio Network has returned with reviews of "Hidden Figures" and "Fences," along with a radio show preview, a magazine article link and lots of other good stuff. Check it out by clicking here.

“Things to Come” (“L’avenir”) (2016). Cast: Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka, Edith Scob, Sarah Le Picard, Solal Forte, Elise Lhomeau, Daniel Dray-Rabotnik, Guy-Patrick Sainderichen, Yves Heck, Rachel Arditi. Director: Mia Hansen-Løve. Screenplay: Mia Hansen-Løve. Web site. Trailer.Having it made is something we all crave, right? The prospects of all of our material, vocational and emotional needs being met probably has tremendous appeal for most of us. But what happens when what we thought we wanted becomes a trap that keeps us from exploring other options? We may come to feel stifled, restricted and unfulfilled. But what do we do about it? Those are the questions raised in the thought-provoking new French melodrama, “Things to Come” (“L’avenir”).By all rights, Nathalie [...]

My apologies to those of you expecting to hear me on Thursday's Movies with Meaning segment on Frankiesense & More radio. Due to a scheduling conflict, the segment has been moved back to next Thursday, February 2, at 1 pm ET, available by clicking here. So sorry for any inconvenience, but check back again next week!