This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "All That Breathes" and "Chrissy Judy," as well as a trifecta of Oscar coverage, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
‘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.
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With theaters back open and awards season wrapping up, it's an exciting time for movie fans.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Ordinary Love," "Knives and Skin" and "The Hottest August," as well as an Oscar scorecard, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network, available by clicking here.
A Joieful Time!
Don't miss the next episode of the Positively Joieful podcast, when four special guests and yours truly will join host Joie Lamar to talk about the movies! Join me, TV host Antoine Elhashem, writer Joey Viola, filmmaker Kate Johnston and writer/actor/director Chrysanthi Zora Michaelides when we talk about the movies -- what we love, what Hollywood is doing right and the Oscar nominations! Tune in starting tomorrow, Saturday February 8, by clicking here.
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Just Mercy" and "The Two Popes," as well as my Oscar predictions, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network, available by clicking here.
Check Out TheCoffeeCast
Who will end up taking home statues on Oscar night? Find out my predictions in my annual irreverent look at the movies' high holidays on the latest edition of TheCoffeeCast with host Tom Cheevers, available by clicking here. Sensitive listeners, please be advised, strong language warning!
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Isn't It Romantic" and "Pig," as well as my Oscar scorecard, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network, available by clicking here.
How’d I Do on This Year’s Oscars?
With this year’s Academy Awards ceremony behind us, it’s time to take a look at how I did on my predictions for the winners in this annual competition, as first outlined in my previous blog, “Who Will Win This Year's Oscars?”, posted on February 7. This was a difficult season to handicap, but I was generally pleased with the results, even when I was wrong in my predictions. So how did I do? Four out of six correct calls, with two misses (and qualified ones at that). Here are the details: Best Picture Projected Winner: “Roma” Actual Winner: “Green Book” Result: Missed call (sort of) This has become the most difficult category to call in recent years, largely because it’s [...]