Radical Compassion on The Cinema Scribe
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‘The Whale’ offers lessons in radical compassion
Compassion is something we could all use more of these days. That’s especially true for those who are trying to resolve difficult personal challenges. They need backing when it comes to helping them sort out the issues they face. But how do we offer support, particularly when we see others engaging in what we believe to be self-destructive behavior?
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
‘Argentina, 1985’ shows us how to exceed ourselves
All too often, we set limits for ourselves that come to define us, sometimes in a far too restrictive way. But are we enduringly confined to such constraints, or can we surpass them and achieve more than we thought we’re capable of? The answer may surprise us
A Filmmaker’s Odyssey on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday December 1
‘The Inspection’ showcases what makes a family of choice
Family has long been seen as an institution dictated almost exclusively by bloodline considerations. However, over time, this view has gradually shifted to one where family has become what we make of it. It’s a principle that has assumed many forms, too, based on an array of defining characteristics, some of which have deviated significantly from traditional models. But what’s most important behind this development has been the beneficial impact it has had on many individuals who simply didn’t feel as though they belonged with their blood relatives
‘The Fabelmans’ examines an artist’s roots
When we look upon the works of gifted artists – regardless of the medium involved – we’re often tempted to wonder where the abilities that gave rise to them came from. To be sure, much of the credit obviously belongs to these creative types themselves, but still there are other influences that help to nudge their talents to the surface, inspirations that bring out their innate skills and enable them to flourish.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "She Said," "Triangle of Sadness," "Bardo" and "Falling" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
‘Bardo’ takes a long, introspective look at life
How often do we seriously take the time to contemplate life’s bigger questions? We either preoccupy ourselves with everyday matters that unwittingly prompt us to put these issues on the back burner, or we may view these subjects as too daunting or scary, pushing them into the dark recesses of our consciousness for later handling (opportunities for which almost never surface). But how prepared do these approaches leave us for the time when we really will have to address them?