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February 22, 2023

New February Movies on Frankiesense & More

Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for five new movie reviews on the next edition of The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast!

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Published on February 22, 2023 15:25

February 21, 2023

Shine Online!

Check out Bring Me 2 Life's Shine Online 4! And be sure to catch my interview with Selo Closson about my segment, The Cinema Scribe.

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Published on February 21, 2023 17:26

February 20, 2023

This Week in Movies with Meaning

Reviews of "Wildcat," "To Leslie" and "The Swimmers," along with a podcast preview, Oscar predictions, and looks at the best and worst movies of 2022, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network

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Published on February 20, 2023 16:29

February 17, 2023

‘Chrissy Judy’ shows how to step out on one’s own

Stepping up to the forefront to establish oneself as a readily identifiable quantity can be a daunting prospect. There may be a temptation to hold back, buying into the notion that there’s safety in numbers. But will such a cautious approach get us noticed or, more importantly, leave us feeling fulfilled?

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Published on February 17, 2023 03:09

February 15, 2023

‘The Swimmers’ illustrates how to beat the odds

When the odds are stacked against us, it may be easy to turn our backs to the challenges confronting us. Such scenarios could readily be viewed as simply too daunting, not worth the expenditure of time, energy and commitment needed to overcome them. However, in considering the potential rewards available, it’s possible to have a change of heart

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Published on February 15, 2023 02:41

February 14, 2023

A Wild Time on The Cinema Scribe

Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday February 14

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Published on February 14, 2023 02:23

February 11, 2023

The Best and Worst of 2022 in Documentaries

In this third and final installment of my best and worst films of 2022, I present my list of choices in the year’s documentary films.

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Published on February 11, 2023 21:31

February 3, 2023

‘Wildcat’ opens the door to a new future

They say that, when one door closes, another one opens. That may be hard to envision, and even more difficult to see, at the time that predecessor portal slams shut. It can easily leave us disillusioned, bitter and hopeless. However, during these transitionary periods, it may take some time for that new entry way to open up.

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Published on February 03, 2023 00:32

January 31, 2023

‘To Leslie’ applauds recovery and redemption

Getting back on one’s feet after a hard fall can be unbearably difficult. In addition to the strength and stamina required to stand back up, there are those poised to keep the downtrodden on the ground, their boots firmly and mercilessly planted on those making the valiant effort to lift themselves up. But recovery and redemption are possible

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Published on January 31, 2023 17:16

January 28, 2023

The Worst of 2022

It’s that time of year again, the release of my lists of best and worst films of the year. In my previous blog entry, I looked at 2022’s finest. But now it’s time to turn the tables.

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Published on January 28, 2023 18:59