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The Virtues of Hope on The Cinema Scribe

Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday February 25.

‘Maria’ plumbs the perils of indecision

When one achieves greatness at his or her craft, it’s difficult to walk away when the skills behind it begin to fade. Moreover, facing the hard truth that one’s peak may indeed be irretrievably in the past can be even tougher to accept, no matter how passionate one’s desire might be for it. At times like these, we must often begin making new plans for ourselves and our future, and some of the options open to us may indeed hold considerable appeal, especially if they involve unfulfilled dreams. But what if we have difficulty accepting the reality of such circumstances?

New Movies for January: The Sequel

For those who may have missed the most recent movie review edition of The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast, the recorded version is now available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube.

‘I’m Still Here’ explores the virtues of hope

Hope is an undeniably powerful force, and a belief in it firmly cements our faith in it in our consciousness. It’s difficult to shake, too, hanging on persistently in our worldview. Admittedly, though, when circumstances challenge its validity and viability, that quality can come under fire, perhaps even prompting us to question its strength and resilience. But such conditions can also serve to affirm our convictions, to galvanize us in our views of the power of hope, particularly when it seems like that’s all we have going for us.

The Call to Commit on The Cinema Scribe

Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday February 11.

New Movies for January

Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at four new films, the best and worst of 2024, and an Oscars preview on the upcoming movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing Thursday January 30 at 1 pm ET. Tune in on Facebook or YouTube for all the lively chat and movie fun!

The Worst of 2024

With 2024 now in the books, it’s time to look back on the year in movies. In this second of two blogs, I spotlight my Bottom 10 Films of 2024.

The Best of 2024

With 2024 now in the books, it’s time to look back on the year in movies. In this first of two blogs, I spotlight my Top 10 Films of 2024, followed by 10 Honorable Mentions and an open-ended list (in alphabetical order) of other releases that I found noteworthy. As much as possible, I’ve included [...]

Forgiveness on The Cinema Scribe

Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday January 28.

This Week in Movies with Meaning

Reviews of "Lee," "Saturn" and "Exhibiting Forgiveness" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.