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‘Everything Went Fine’ pits love against death

Questions related to assisted suicide and the right to die have been debated hotly for decades, and proponents on each side of these issues have made passionate arguments for their causes. Is it ethical to help someone take his or her own life, or must its sanctity be preserved at all costs? At the same time, is it proper to deny someone the right to bring their existence to an end if they so choose, especially if they are in extreme pain or if they feel that their continuation is anguishing or pointless?

Brent Marchant2023-07-12T11:30:40-05:00May 30th, 2023|Conscious Creation, Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews|

‘Still’ profiles an icon’s journey of celebrity and challenge

As a society that worships those in the celebrity spotlight, we tend to place these icons on pedestals, imbuing them with almost superhuman attributes. We often look on them as leading seemingly perfect lives. We may even wonder, “What problems could they possibly have?” But, given their seemingly larger-than-life accomplishments, we frequently lose sight of the fact that these luminaries are people just like the rest of us.

Brent Marchant2023-07-03T23:07:13-05:00May 19th, 2023|Conscious Creation, Documentary, Movie Reviews|

‘Let It Be Morning’ advises escape from our self-made prisons

No one likes feeling trapped by his or her circumstances (at least not overtly), but sometimes we find ourselves unwittingly confined by the walls that physically and/or metaphorically surround us. These “cages” or “prisons” keep us locked in place, preventing us from moving forward in our lives. And no matter how much we may want to see our way clear, sometimes we’re unable to figure out how to proceed.

Brent Marchant2023-04-27T11:22:36-05:00March 29th, 2023|Comedy, Conscious Creation, Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews|

‘Cyrano’ plumbs the depths of unrequited love

Trite as it may sound, love is like food, something we need to live. It nourishes and sustains us, and it often makes life worth living. So, when we end up going without it, we generally feel starved.

Brent Marchant2022-04-21T10:33:14-05:00April 12th, 2022|Conscious Creation, Drama, Movie Reviews, Romance|

‘Strawberry Mansion’ reveals the power of dreams

Dreams carry tremendous power. They give us hope, inspiration and motivation to achieve lofty goals, aspirations that have become synonymous with the very word “dream” itself. But there’s even more to them that; their power, backed by the beliefs that drive them, can impact our existence in unimaginable ways

Brent Marchant2022-04-13T06:09:11-05:00February 27th, 2022|Comedy, Conscious Creation, Movie Reviews, Romance, Sci-Fi|

‘The Last Right’ probes dignity in living and dying

When it comes to doing right by someone in need, it should generally be fairly easy to determine what to do. Showing compassion and lending a helping hand are practices that come naturally to many of us. But how far should we go with this? What if we’re presented with a sizable request for assistance, one that could easily place quite a burden on us in our attempt at being a Good Samaritan?

Brent Marchant2022-01-19T14:25:58-05:00December 17th, 2021|Comedy, Conscious Creation, Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews|

‘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?

Brent Marchant2021-11-23T04:27:41-05:00October 16th, 2021|Comedy, Conscious Creation, Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews, Smart Horror|

‘The Ice King’ fuses vision and perseverance

When faced with a seemingly insurmountable challenge, it would be easy to throw in the towel. At the same time, though, when we also know that what we wish to bring into being is something we must do, such awareness compels us to strive ever forward, regardless of the effort and cost involved. But how can that be accomplished?

Brent Marchant2021-10-28T14:13:41-05:00September 29th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Documentary, Movie Reviews|

‘Hope’ gives us courage in the face of despair

When all seems lost, we’re left with little to hold onto. Whether we faced with dilemmas in romance, finances, vocation or health, we can easily become despondent when the problems appear overwhelming with no way out.

Brent Marchant2021-06-20T05:43:06-05:00May 12th, 2021|Conscious Creation, Drama, Foreign, Movie Reviews|

‘The Mauritanian’ passionately pursues the truth

Pursuing the truth is indeed a noble endeavor, one that’s made all the more virtuous when infused with passion. That’s particularly crucial when attempts are made to intentionally obscure it and the stakes are high.

Brent Marchant2021-04-26T06:04:28-05:00April 2nd, 2021|Conscious Creation, Drama, Movie Reviews|