This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Breaking," "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." and "Costa Brava, Lebanon" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
Vanquishing Justice Denied on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday September 13.
‘Costa Brava’ compares engagement vs. escape
Staying engaged with the pulse of life is arguably the best way to get the most out of our existence. However, there are times when the pressures of everyday living can wear on us, making us feel as though we have to get away, especially if we believe that it’s placing our health, sanity and well-being in jeopardy. Retreating from such conditions can be rejuvenating and put us on a happier and more fulfilling path. But such isolation also has the potential to become a trap
‘Breaking’ exposes the tragic consequences of neglect
When our needs go unduly neglected, frustration and the prospect of dire consequences can set in. That’s especially true when we must rely on others to come through for us, particularly when they make promises that are vital to our well-being. A failure to come through on our behalf can get out of hand quickly, with potentially explosive results
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Thirteen Lives," "Emily the Criminal" and "Queen of Glory" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
‘Queen of Glory’ explores the challenges of transition
Life’s rough patches can be agonizing, frustrating and difficult, challenges that seemingly take us far afield from where we want to be. We often can’t help but wonder what’s behind such detours, especially when they appear to blatantly run counter to our hopes, wishes and dreams. What good purpose could they possibly serve?
‘Emily the Criminal’ examines hard choices for hard times
Life is full of hard choices and, fittingly enough, they nearly always materialize during periods of hard times. Still, despite the uncannily synchronous nature and timing of such matters, that doesn’t make them any less challenging to address. And, as much as many of us would rather not deal with such issues, they must be handled, lest we be saddled with even bigger problems
A Daring Rescue on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday August 23
‘Thirteen Lives’ celebrates the virtues of collaboration
It’s quite something when an event happens that captures the world’s attention. Unfortunately, it usually involves some form of natural or manmade disaster or the death of a prominent figure. But then there are times when occurrences take place that collectively captivate us, bringing out the compassion and humanity in us all and frequently producing miraculous results.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris," "Inversion" and "The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network