This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Juniper," "A Life's Work" and "Black Box" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
‘Juniper’ fosters the value of mutual understanding
It goes without saying that we all want to be understood. But, if our outlooks vary somewhat from those of others, we may find ourselves alone, separated and subjected to ridicule or castigation that we don’t feel we deserve. This, in turn, can lead to a buildup of anger, frustration and even depression. So how do we overcome all that?
‘Let It Be Morning’ advises escape from our self-made prisons
No one likes feeling trapped by his or her circumstances (at least not overtly), but sometimes we find ourselves unwittingly confined by the walls that physically and/or metaphorically surround us. These “cages” or “prisons” keep us locked in place, preventing us from moving forward in our lives. And no matter how much we may want to see our way clear, sometimes we’re unable to figure out how to proceed.
Wrapping Up the 2023 CEUFF Film Festival
If it’s March, it wouldn’t be complete without the Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago European Union Film Festival. After several years of adjustment, abbreviation and cancellation due to COVID-19 concerns, the festival finally returned to normal form this year for its 26th annual edition. I managed to screen 10 of the event’s 24 offerings
New February Movies on Frankiesense & More
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for five new movie reviews on the next edition of The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast!
‘Chrissy Judy’ shows how to step out on one’s own
Stepping up to the forefront to establish oneself as a readily identifiable quantity can be a daunting prospect. There may be a temptation to hold back, buying into the notion that there’s safety in numbers. But will such a cautious approach get us noticed or, more importantly, leave us feeling fulfilled?
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Whale," "Living" and "Broker" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
‘Broker’ asks, ‘What makes a family?’
When we think of the concept of “family,” we most often consider it as something made up of those with whom we’re developed our closest bonds. This has traditionally been built on a basis of biology, but, over time, we’ve seen that change. And, in some cases, it’s become something that may arise as a result of unexpected circumstances, sometimes exceedingly unfathomable ones.
New Movies for December on Frankiesense & More
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for six new movie reviews on the next edition of The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast!
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Fabelmans," "The Inspection," "Argentina, 1985" and "Leonor Will Never Die," along with a podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network