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Surviving Expendability on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday April 22, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘Universal Language’ seeks the seeds of connection – Brent Marchant
“Universal Language” (“Une langue universelle”) (2024). Cast: Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Namati, Sobhan Javadi, Sahar Mofidi, Rojina Esmaeili, Saba Vahedyousefi, Mani Soleymanlou, Danielle Fichaud, Dara Najmabadi, Ila Firouzabadi, Hemela Pourafzal. Director: Matthew Rankin. Screenplay: Ila Firouzabadi, Pirouz Namati and Matthew Rankin.
‘Mickey 17’ explores the dangers of expendability – Brent Marchant
“Mickey 17” (2025). Cast: Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, Naomi Ackie, Anamaria Vartolomei, Tim Key, Patsy Ferran, Cameron Britton, Ian Hanmore, Lloyd Hutchinson, Ellen Robertson, Edward Davis, Hadyn Gwynne, Stephen Park, Daniel Henshaw. Director: Bong Joon Ho. Screenplay:
Going Intuitive on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday April 8, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
March Movies Rewind – Brent Marchant
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. Join show host Frankie Picasso and yours truly as we review five new
New Movies for March – Brent Marchant
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at five new films on the upcoming movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing Thursday March 27 at 1 pm ET. Tune in on Facebook or YouTube for all the lively chat and movie fun!
The Right To Die on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday March 25, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘The Room Next Door’ probes the fundamental right to choose – Brent Marchant
“The Room Next Door” (“La habitación de al lado”) (2024). Cast: Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, Alessandro Nivola, Alex Høgh Andersen, Victoria Luengo, Esther McGregor, Sarah Demeestere, Melina Matthews, Juan Diego Botto, Raúl Arévalo, Paolo Luka Noé, Alvise Rigo. Director:
‘Nightbitch’ unmasks the challenges of motherhood – Brent Marchant
“Nightbitch” (2024). Cast: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, Emmett James Snowden, Jessica Harper, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan, Nate Heller, Darius De La Cruz, Ella Thomas, Stacey L. Swift, Adrienne Rose White, Kerry O’Malley, Ros Gentle. Director: Marielle
February Movies Rewind – Brent Marchant
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. Join show host Frankie Picasso and yours truly as we review four new
Learning To Cope on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday March 11, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘Hard Truths’ seeks the quest to cope – Brent Marchant
“Hard Truths” (2024). Cast: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, David Webber, Tuwaine Barrett, Jonathan Livingstone, Ani Nelson, Sophia Brown, Samantha Spiro, Naana Agyei Ampadu, Syrus Lowe, Ruby Bentall, Hiral Varsani, Alice Bailey Johnson, Gary Beadle, Ashna Rabheru, Diveen Henry, Bryony Miller. Director:
Who Will Win the 2025 Oscars? – Brent Marchant
It’s that time of year again – time for my predictions of the winners at the upcoming annual Academy Awards. For me, this is generally a labor of love, but this year’s awards season has been strange – wild, unpredictable and, ultimately, often frustrating, which has made looking into my cinematic crystal ball
New Movies for February – Brent Marchant
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at four new films and our Oscar predictions on the upcoming movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing Thursday February 27 at 1 pm ET. Tune in on Facebook or YouTube for all the lively chat and
The Virtues of Hope on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday February 25, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘Maria’ plumbs the perils of indecision – Brent Marchant
“Maria” (2024). Cast: Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Stephen Ashfield, Valeria Golino, Caspar Phillipson, Lydia Koniordou, Vincent Macaigne, Aggelina Papadopoulou, Erofili Panagiotarea, Alessandro Bressanello, Sue Ellen Kennedy. Director: Pablo Larraín. Screenplay: Steven Knight.
New Movies for January: The Sequel – Brent Marchant
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 (Facebook.com/thegoodradionetwork) and YouTube (youtube.com/c/TheGoodMediaNetwork). Join show host Frankie Picasso and yours truly as we review
The Call to Commit on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday February 11, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘I’m Still Here’ explores the virtues of hope – Brent Marchant
“I’m Still Here” (“Ainda Estou Aquí”) (2024). Cast: Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Selton Mello, Valentina Herszage, Barbara Luz, Luiza Kosovski, Guilherme Silveira, Antonio Saboia, Cora Mora, Olivia Torres, Pri Helena, Caio Horowicz, Charles Fricks, Maeve Jinkings, Thelmo Fernandes, Carla Ribas, Luiz
New Movies for January – Brent Marchant
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
The Worst of 2024 – Brent Marchant
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, followed by 10 Dishonorable Mentions and an open-ended list (in alphabetical order) of other releases that I found disappointing. In a separate blog
The Best of 2024 – Brent Marchant
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,
Forgiveness on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday January 28, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ showcases the healing power of letting go – Brent Marchant
“Exhibiting Forgiveness” (2024). Cast: André Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Daniel Berrier, Ian Foreman, Matthew Elam, Jamie Ray Newman, G.L. McQueary, Tia Dionne Hodge, Chip Carriere, Justin Hofstad. Director: Titus Kaphar. Screenplay: Titus Kaphar. Artwork: Titus Kaphar.
The Search for Self on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday January 14, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘Lee’ follows the call to commit – Brent Marchant
“Lee” (2023 production, 2024 release). Cast: Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, Noémie Merlant, Josh O’Connor, James Murray, Vincent Colombe, Patrick Mille, Camilla Aiko, Samuel Barnett, Enrique Arce, Seán Duggan. Director: Ellen Kuras. Screenplay: Liz Hannah, Marion
This Week in Movies with Meaning – Brent Marchant
Reviews of "Wicked," "A Real Pain" and "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story," along with a podcast preview and a film festival wrap-up, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network, available by clicking here.
Personal Power on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday December 10, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘Wicked’ assesses the wisdom behind our personal power – Brent Marchant
“Wicked: Part 1” (2024). Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bronwyn James, Bowen Yang, Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth, Andy Nyman, Courtney Mae-Biggs, Peter Dinklage (voice), Sharon D. Clarke (voice). Director: John M.
Exceeding Capabilities on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday November 26, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
‘The Wild Robot’ explores exceeding our capabilities – Brent Marchant
“The Wild Robot” (2024). Cast (voices): Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Matt Berry, Boone Storm. Director: Chris Sanders. Screenplay: Chris Sanders. Book: Peter Brown, The Wild Robot.