This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Lamb," "Lightships" and "Down in Paris," as well as a film festival wrap-up and a magazine article preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
‘Lamb’ serves up a morality play down on the farm
It’s not always easy when it comes to doing the right thing. Then again, there are plenty of instances when it should be patently obvious what we’re supposed to do. But, if that’s really the case, then why do so many of us make questionable choices when confronted with such circumstances?
‘Down in Paris’ recounts the recovery of lost personal power
Recovering what we’ve lost can be a challenging pursuit. What’s more demanding, however, is searching for something we’ve lost that we don’t realize is missing. This can be especially problematic when it involves our sense of personal power,
The ‘Eyes’ Have It on The Cinema Scribe
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‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ underscores the perils of blind faith
It’s one thing to be an ardent, committed supporter, but it’s something else entirely to be an unwittingly blind follower. The former reflects a passionate faith and a stern resolve, while the latter is an unquestioned abrogation of one’s personal power. But certainly one can readily make the distinction between those two scenarios, right?
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This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Respect," "Cured" and "Final Set," as well as podcast, blog and magazine article previews, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network,
‘Final Set’ showcases the power of comeback
When we move toward – or pass – our prime, we may begin to look upon ourselves and our accomplishments with some dismay, especially if we haven’t lived up to expectations. With the clock ticking ever faster, we might well look upon our circumstances with melancholy and disappointment, no matter how well or how poorly we may have done. But we need not be stuck with a grim future or a legacy of regret.
‘Respect’ strikes an inspiring chord
Becoming ourselves is often a challenging process. We may have difficulty feeling our way through a cloudy morass of ideas and suggestions, and we might be unsure how to separate the good from the bad. This can be particularly daunting when we’re young, bombarded by others who think they know what’s best for us, leading to confusion and uncertainty
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Pray Away," "Nine Days" and "The Lost Leonardo," as well as a podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network,