Conscious Creation

‘The Neutral Ground’ exposes an obscured truth

“The Neutral Ground” (2021). Cast: CJ Hunt (narrator and interviewer), Mitch Landrieu, Jason Williams, Christy Coleman, Michael “Quess” Moore, Malcolm Suber, Angela Kinlaw, Thomas Taylor, Karen Cox, Ashley Rogers, Dr. Ibrahima Seck, Abdul Aziz, Luther Gray, Freddi Evans, Dread Scott, Mr. Hunt, Darcy McKinnon. Archive Footage: Pierre McGraw, Donald Trump, David Duke. Director: CJ Hunt. Web site. Trailer. Movie. When the truth remains hidden, it’s difficult to move forward and make progress in resolving thorny social issues. But, when it’s intentionally buried under a barrage of myths and lies designed to purposely obscure it, that makes the effort considerably more daunting. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, though, as chronicled in the satirical and emotionally charged new documentary, “The Neutral Ground.” [...]

Brent Marchant2021-08-23T12:01:48-05:00July 12th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Documentary, Movie Reviews|

‘Dick Gregory’ embodies the principle and practice of integrity

Living one’s truth is indeed a virtue – and one that some say is becoming increasingly rare in these contentious times. It’s unclear whether this is due to an unwillingness or an inability to do so. Either way, though, if we’re to revive this practice, we need inspiring examples to draw from

Brent Marchant2021-08-18T08:37:12-05:00July 10th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Documentary, Movie Reviews|

‘Summer of Soul’ celebrates a forgotten cultural breakthrough

It’s sad when a milestone event fades into obscurity. When one examines the impact it had at the time of its staging, one would hope that such a legacy would be maintained. However, those who remember the event carry the spirit of its impact within them, and, with a little help, it just might be possible to bring it back to life and celebrate the breakthrough it represented.

Brent Marchant2021-08-16T13:53:53-05:00July 5th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Documentary, Movie Reviews|

Wrap Your Mind Around It!

How do we get in touch with who we really are and what we want out of life? It all comes down to mindfulness, and we just might find some clues by watching a movie!

Brent Marchant2021-07-26T17:05:42-05:00July 4th, 2021|Announcements, Conscious Creation, Movie Discussion, Web Posts|

‘Land’ restores hope where it’s lacking most

When beset by an unspeakable tragedy, it can be nearly impossible to regroup. Those who care about us will undoubtedly try to lift our spirits and help us get our bearings back, but that may not be enough, especially if our heart and spirit are not in it.

Brent Marchant2021-07-23T23:45:40-05:00June 22nd, 2021|Character Study, Conscious Creation, Drama, Movie Reviews|

‘Dead Pigs’ connects the dots of daily living

There’s more that binds us than meets the eye, and the strings that connect us may take some surprisingly unexpected forms. It may not be possible to anticipate the impact they’ll have, either, but we should nevertheless make an effort to remain conscious about their existence, for the developments that arise from them can be quite striking – and startling.

Brent Marchant2021-07-16T07:18:18-05:00June 20th, 2021|Comedy, Conscious Creation, Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews|

‘Supernova’ debates holding on vs. letting go

Knowing when to hold on and when to let go can be a frustrating, anxiety-ridden exercise, especially under highly charged conditions. The feelings involved might even leave us emotionally paralyzed, unable to make a decision in either direction, simply because we’re left overwhelmed and locked in place.

Brent Marchant2021-07-12T13:47:13-05:00June 11th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Drama, Movie Reviews, Romance|

‘Kubrick by Kubrick’ profiles the work of an enigmatic genius

True geniuses in cinema are indeed rare, despite the tremendous inflationary hype that has occurred in bestowing such an esteemed degree of recognition in recent years. It’s a title that should be reserved for those who have brought their brilliance to the art and advanced it in ways that had not been previously dared or even envisioned.

Brent Marchant2021-07-05T02:20:08-05:00May 26th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Documentary, Movie Reviews|

‘Queen Marie’ chronicles the fulfillment of a vision

The realization of a vision can be one of the most rewarding experiences of life. Fulfilling such an undertaking may be challenging, but, if we’re true to ourselves as we move through the process, we’re likely to find it eminently satisfying and often on many levels, both for ourselves and those who stand to benefit from our efforts.

Brent Marchant2021-07-10T21:53:58-05:00May 24th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Drama, Movie Reviews|

‘Straight Up’ pushes us to face our personal truths

Blissful ignorance may pacify us when the truth seems to be too painful to face. But is it a suitable solution for the long term? When we see what we’re missing out on, can we realistically keep up a front pretending that what’s absent from our lives isn’t all that important?

Brent Marchant2021-06-29T06:19:16-05:00May 22nd, 2021|Comedy, Conscious Creation, Movie Reviews|