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A Tremendous Honor – Brent Marchant
It's with tremendous pride and pleasure to announce that I have been officially accepted as a new member of the Chicago Indie Critics organization, a group of professional film reviewers who celebrate the diversity in film and film criticism, especially in my favorite (and often-underappreciated) genres -- arthouse movies, documentaries and foreign releases.
Reliving the Past on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday July 8, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn. Please note:
For the Love of Magic (and Vice Versa) – Brent Marchant
For many of us, notions related to witchcraft and the supernatural frequently conjure up images of things scary, menacing, even evil. But those who freely engage in these practices are often frustrated by just how misunderstood their ways are perceived by others, gestures that are generally intended for beneficial purposes, especially when it
‘Wallis Island’ contemplates recapturing the past – Brent Marchant
“The Ballad of Wallis Island” (2025). Cast: Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen. Director: James Griffith. Screenplay: Tom Basden and Tim Key. Source Material: Charlie Henderson, James Griffiths, Tim Key and Tom Basden, film short, “The One
Same-sex Partnerships on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday June 24, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
Scrutinizing Scrutiny on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday June 10, available by clicking here. You can also catch it later on demand on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podchaser, Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Jiosaavn.
This Week in Movies with Meaning – Brent Marchant
Reviews of "The Penguin Lessons," "Becoming Katharine Graham," "Final Vows," "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story" and "The Assessment," along with tips for alternate summer movie viewing, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network, available by clicking here.
‘The Assessment’ scrutinizes scrutiny – Brent Marchant
“The Assessment” (2024 production, 2025 release). Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel, Alicia Vikander, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Pinnock, Charlotte Ritchie, Leah Harvey, Anaya Thorley, Indira Varma (voice). Director: Fleur Fortuné. Screenplay: Nell Garfath Fox (a.k.a. Mrs. Thomas), Dave Thomas (a.k.a. Mr. Thomas)
Three documentaries about remarkable women – Brent Marchant
At a time when women have come under increasing infringement on their rights and their ability to be themselves, it’s encouraging to see filmmakers rising to the occasion to counter those misguided initiatives, to make it clear that they have much to offer and should not be prevented from doing so. Those contributions
Inspirational Wisdom on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday May 27, 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 Penguin Lessons’ points the way to inspirational wisdom – Brent Marchant
“The Penguin Lessons” (2024 production, 2025 release). Cast: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Björn Gustafsson, Vivian El Jaber, Alfonsina Carrocio, Mica Breque, Osvaldo Ayre, Baba/Richard. Director: Peter Cattaneo. Screenplay: Jeff Pope. Book: Tom Michell, The Penguin Lessons (2016). Web
Universality on The Cinema Scribe – Brent Marchant
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday May 13, 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.
New Movies for April – Brent Marchant
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at five new films and a few other surprises on the April movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing at a special day and time, Monday April 28 at 1 pm ET. Tune in on Facebook or
‘All Shall Be Well’ grapples with fairness, inclusion – Brent Marchant
“All Shall Be Well” (“Cong jin yihou”) (2024). Cast: Patra Au, Maggie Li Lin Lin, Tai-Bo, Ho So-Ying, Chung-Hang Leung, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Yung Ting Rachel Leung, Chai-Ming Lai, Cheng Cheuck Lam, Kiana Ng Ki Yan, Wah-Wo Wang, Luna Shaw
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.