A State of Grace on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday April 28, 2 pm ET.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "La Grazia" and "The Chaplain & the Doctor," along with a film festival preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Radio Network.
‘La Grazia’ explores life in a state of grace
As we approach the finish lines of our lives, we often take time to reflect on how we’ve spent the years of our existence. It’s a process that allows us to take stock of who we are and how we’ve lived, and it frequently provides a means to help us make decisions about any remaining unfinished business we may have. However, such soul-searching may also leave us with more questions than answers at a time when we need such clarity most, the alternative being pervasive indecisiveness that can be crippling.
See Me at the Chicago Latino Film Festival!
Anyone in, near or visiting Chicago April 16-27 should look for me at the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival, taking place at the Landmark Century Centre Theaters in the city's Lincoln Park/Lakeview neighborhood.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Midwinter Break" and "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," along with Oscar predictions and a look back at the best and worst documentaries of 2025, all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Radio Network.
Who Will Win the 2026 Oscars?
It’s that time of year again – time for my predictions of the winners at the upcoming annual Academy Awards.
A Profile in Courage on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday March 10, 2 pm ET.
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ offers a profile in courage
Courage comes in many forms, some of them plainly apparent and others seemingly unlikely. Ironically, it’s those emboldened but unsuspecting heroes who often end up achieving the greatest victories in their endeavors, even when up against formidable opponents. And now the makings of such an implausible scenario provide the focus for an insightful first-person documentary, one in which an unassuming, mild-mannered David matter-of-factly takes on a daunting Goliath.
‘Midwinter Break’ asks, ‘what do we really want out of life?’
Has anyone noticed how it’s becoming increasingly rare these days to find movies that present stories with insightful, contemplative narratives? Granted, pictures like this may not appeal to everyone, but these releases address ultimately account for significant and meaningful aspects of our lives and the nature of existence, big issues that aren’t – and shouldn’t be – easily dismissed. That’s especially true now, given the hunger that many of us have for offerings that provide profound food for thought on both practical and existential levels.
Getting More From Life on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday February 24, 2 pm ET.