This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Invite," "All That's Left of You" and "Marty, Life is Short" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Radio Network.
‘Life is Short’ presents a plan for living
For what it’s worth, celebrities are often regarded as vain, narcissistic, self-absorbed and unapologetically materialistic, generally consumed with their own ambitions, being the center of attention and lining their pockets. Seldom are they widely recognized for qualities like artistic integrity, personal fulfillment and noble intentions. But those generalizations do not always provide realistic depictions; there are individuals who indeed embody sincere motivations that drive their craft and their lives. But how do they defy the so-called model and turn out like that? Such is the point behind the new Netflix documentary profile of actor-comedian Martin Short, “Marty, Life is Short.”
Tackling Denial on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday July 14, 2 pm ET.
Obliviousness scrutinized in ‘The Invite’
Nineteenth Century Irish novelist, playwright and raconteur Oscar Wilde, widely known for his witticisms and observations about life, is generally credited for the following arguably astute advice: “One should always be in love. That is the reason why one should never marry.” And it’s most fitting that those very words should eloquently serve as a cinematic epigraph at the start of a new comedy-drama about a casual, neighborly social occasion that goes awry while simultaneously providing its unsuspecting participants with new, eye-opening, revelatory insights about life, love, marriage, sexuality and a host of other topics, “The Invite.”
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "I Swear" and "Steal This Story, Please!", as well as a film festival recap, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Radio Network.
Confidence, Self-worth on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday May 26, 2 pm ET.
‘I Swear’ eloquently depicts the fruits of confidence and self-worth
They say “you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover,” because you just might be surprised by what’s inside. The content may readily defy observations and expectations in unanticipated ways. And the same, of course, can be said for people, especially those who exhibit traits or behavior that’s outside the mainstream.
Wrapping Up the 2026 Chicago Latino Film Festival
The 42nd annual edition of the Chicago Latino Film Festival – the longest continuously running event of its kind in the US – is now in the books, having featured an array of narrative, documentary and short films. Sponsored by the International Latino Cultural Center in Chicago, the event was held at the Landmark Century Centre Cinemas in the city’s Lincoln Park/Lakeview neighborhood. In all, I screened 10 features and 4 shorts during the festival’s 11-day run, and, for the most part, I was pleased with what I watched. So, with that said, here’s my take on what I watched and what I thought.
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.