This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Phantom of the Open," "Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes" and "Elvis," as well as a podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
June Movies, Round 2 on Frankiesense & More
Join yours truly and guest host Ishita Sharma for a second helping of June movie reviews on the next edition of Frankiesense & More!
‘The Phantom of the Open’ celebrates the underdog in us all
It seems like just about everybody is willing to cheer for a lovable loser. We know that these challenged individuals don’t stand a chance of coming out on top in their respective pursuits, but we pull for them anyway, hoping that their efforts will at least pay off in a modicum of respectability. At the very least, we admire them for their gumption, their willingness to try, even in the face of heavily stacked odds.
The First of a Double Dip June on Frankiesense!
Join yours truly and Special Guest Host Ishita Sharma on the first of two June movie broadcasts on The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast, available now on Facebook and YouTube.
Movies and More on a New Frankiesense!
Join yours truly and Special Guest Host Ishita Sharma on the first of two June movie broadcasts on The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast, available beginning at 1 PM ET on Thursday June 2 on Facebook and YouTube.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Duke" and "The Whaler Boy," along with a podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
Idealism’s Challenges on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday May 24
‘The Whaler Boy’ explores the challenges of coming of age
Coming of age is a human process that virtually everyone goes through, no matter where one lives and under what conditions. It’s a time of wonder, exploration and challenge as we examine and seek to understand the world in which we find ourselves. It’s an odyssey that’s generally as diverse as the various surroundings in which we reside. Yet there are also elements quite common to each individual’s particular experience...
‘The Duke’ presents lessons in idealism, compassion, discernment
Standing out often means standing alone, especially for proponents of particular causes. Individuals who embrace this stance frequently must engage in striking, sometimes-outlandish behavior that gets them noticed in order to get their initiatives noticed. But having to go to such lengths can be exasperating, frustrating and even legally challenging.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Brighton 4th," "The Jump" and "The Gravedigger's Wife," as well as a film festival wrap-up, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network,