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‘Lightships’ provides a quantum leap in understanding

Are we who we think we are? Most of us would probably say “Of course,” but is that statement truly accurate? Indeed, are we the limited, localized selves we’re most familiar with, or is there more to us than meets the eye (or, more precisely, the mind)? There could well be unknown portions of ourselves that are beyond our current comprehension. But what would it be like to find and explore those hidden aspects that could potentially open new worlds of opportunity for us?

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Cinematic Journeys of a Lifetime

It's been said that life is a journey, a grand road trip of adventure, experience and, above all, personal evolution. And, cinematically speaking, there many films that can help to enlighten and inspire us on this front. Find out more by reading "Movies and the Journey Ahead" in the October issue of Modern Warrior magazine. [...]

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This Week in Movies with Meaning

Reviews of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and "The Ice King," along with 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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‘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?

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Movies You’ll ‘Fall’ For

With the arrival of fall, we’re heading into film festival and movie awards season. Find out what lies ahead on the next edition of The Good Media Network’s Frankiesense & More video podcast

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A ‘Super’ Time on The Cinema Scribe

Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, Tuesday, September 28, at 2 pm ET,

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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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An Eye-Opening Interview on Mission Unstoppable

In case you missed this past week's Mission Unstoppable video podcast interview with Anthony Saldana, director of the award-winning documentary "Straight Off the Canvas," you can now view it on YouTube...

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A Canvas of Possibilities on Mission Unstoppable

It’s easy to dismiss certain possibilities as being wholly impossible. But, as life has often shown us, that’s patently lazy, unimaginative thinking. The seemingly implausible can indeed occur with a little adjustment in outlook (and, of course, the accompanying logistics).

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This Week in Movies with Meaning

Reviews of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," "Straight Off the Canvas" and "The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52," as well as a film festival preview, all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network,

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