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July 11, 2022
The Dangers of Rivalry on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday July 12
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July 10, 2022
‘Official Competition’ wrangles with rivalry, self-deception
To thine own self be true. It’s solid, sage advice we’d all be wise to heed, especially if we lose sight of it and fall prey to the perils of self-deception, something that can get us into trouble with both ourselves and others. Yet it’s astounding how often we ignore this wisdom and stray off into dangerous territory, full of pitfalls with serious consequences.
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July 5, 2022
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "The Phantom of the Open," "Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes" and "Elvis," as well as a podcast preview, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
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‘Elvis’ chronicles the rise and fall of an innovator
Every so often, innovators come along in various fields of endeavor who shake things up and create something unique and inventive, revolutionary conceptions that set their particular milieus of expression on their ear. These creations set new standards for others to emulate or adapt, sometimes even birthing entirely distinct genres different from others that preceded them.
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June 29, 2022
June Movies, Round 2 on Frankiesense & More
Join yours truly and guest host Ishita Sharma for a second helping of June movie reviews on the next edition of Frankiesense & More!
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June 27, 2022
‘Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes’ exposes the perils of deception
The truth can be hard to face. We may want to deny it, dismiss it or cover it up, but it inevitably comes back to us in all its unblemished fidelity, forcing us to deal with it, no matter how dire the consequences associated with it may be. Attempts at imposing deception may work for a while, but cracks in the foundation of such lies ultimately emerge,
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An Urgent Message on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday June 28
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June 22, 2022
‘The Phantom of the Open’ celebrates the underdog in us all
It seems like just about everybody is willing to cheer for a lovable loser. We know that these challenged individuals don’t stand a chance of coming out on top in their respective pursuits, but we pull for them anyway, hoping that their efforts will at least pay off in a modicum of respectability. At the very least, we admire them for their gumption, their willingness to try, even in the face of heavily stacked odds.
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June 20, 2022
This Week in Movies with Meaning
Reviews of "Jurassic World Dominion," "Lola" and "Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network
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June 18, 2022
‘Jurassic World’ reaffirms a crucial message
Some things bear repeating, especially when they’re important and have been disregarded or not taken seriously. It doesn’t matter how many times or how emphatically the message has been said, either. If the word is not getting through as effectively as it should be – or at all – then it needs reiteration, particularly when the stakes are high.
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