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March 25, 2021
‘I Care a Lot’ slays the wickedness of predatory behavior
Inflicting cruel intentions on others is a truly despicable act. But, as appalling as that is, it’s even worse when they’re camouflaged in what appears to be heartfelt, altruistic sincerity.
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March 24, 2021
March Movie Mania on The Good Media Network
With theaters back open and the awards season in full swing, film fans have more new viewing options than they have had in a long time,...
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March 23, 2021
‘Two of Us’ explores the depths of the power of love
We’ve all been led to believe that “Love conquers all.” But is that really the case? Aren’t there situations that arise where, no matter how much love is present, it can’t solve every problem that arises?
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March 22, 2021
A Cinematic Healing Balm on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, Tuesday, March 23, at 2 pm ET,
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March 20, 2021
‘Nasrin’ speaks for those who can’t
We can all use a little help from time to time. There are even times when we can use a lot of it, and, in those instances where we’re up against seemingly impossible odds, such as being under the thumb of despotic authority figures, it’s positively essential.
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March 17, 2021
An Advocate’s Fight on Mission Unstoppable
You may not have heard of Nasrin Sotoudeh, but she has had quite an impact. As one of the most courageous and outspoken human rights advocates in Iran, she has fought to defend those without a voice against a harsh authoritarian regime,
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March 13, 2021
‘Minari’ charts the quest for a better life
The American Dream – a life brimming with optimism for opportunity and personal and economic success – is something most of us aspire to, especially those of immigrant families.
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March 10, 2021
The Filmmaker No One Heard Of
John Guillerman is probably one of the most prolific yet least known filmmakers of the 20th Century, though if you've ever seen or heard of movies like "The Towering Inferno," "The Blue Max," "Death on the Nile" and "King Kong" (1976), you obviously know of his work.
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March 8, 2021
Visit ‘Miami’ on The Cinema Scribe
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, Tuesday, March 9, at 2 pm ET,
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March 4, 2021
The Top and Bottom 10 of 2020 (sort of)
My list of the year’s best and worst in cinema might be coming a little late “this year,” but, then, this was unlike any other “year” that preceded it
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