This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "A Quiet Place: Day One," "Golden Years" and "Late Bloomers," along with a podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
Finding Common Ground on Bring Me 2 Life
Select movie reviews from my web site are now available on the Movie Reviews page of BringMe2Life.com.
‘Late Bloomers’ maintains it’s never too late to grow up
In an age where personal accountability has become increasingly hard to come by, it’s comforting to know that it’s never too late to grow up. Granted, willingly assuming responsibility for our actions and attitudes may not always be easy, pleasant or fun, but it’s something we all must ultimately do, no matter how much we may not want to.
Savvy Seniors on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday July 9.
‘Golden Years’ shows how to put the luster in retirement
Retirement is supposed to be one of those times of life that we eagerly look forward to. Having the free time to do what we want, when we want, is thought to be liberating and thoroughly enjoyable. But, for some, the transition from full-time working life to full-time leisurely living can be challenging, especially in the relationships of long-partnered couples.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Tuesday," "Thelma" and "Robot Dreams," as well as a museum movie exhibit, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
‘Thelma’ advises ‘Don’t mess with seniors!’
According to playwright David Mamet, “Age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.” The kind of wisdom that comes from experience can be tapped and put to use in many ways, particularly when others try to pull the wool over the eyes of those who’ve been around for a while and have had ample opportunity to stockpile such seasoned and shrewd sagacity.
Making Friends with Death on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday June 25.
‘Robot Dreams’ follows the quest for relationship fulfillment
In an age where the lines of what makes for a successful relationship have become increasingly blurred (and simultaneously more liberating), we’re seeing all manner of partnership combinations emerge that are just as valid as conventional models, no matter how different they may appear. And thank goodness for that, as anyone in an alternative partnership can joyously attest. However, despite this newfound freedom, these relationships can experience their share of challenges just like any other pairings.
‘Tuesday’ examines making friends with death
Death. It’s a subject that many of us don’t want to deal with, let alone feel comfortable talking about. It can be especially difficult when it involves someone we care deeply about, particularly in a scenario like a parent having to prepare for the loss of a child. Yet death is the one fate we all ultimately share, so it’s not something we can conveniently try to avoid. Given that, then, this is an eventuality that we must all find a way to accept.