Episodes

  • Insightful New Documentary "Will & Harper" Movie Review

    Insightful New Documentary "Will & Harper" Movie Review
    Nov 12 2024
    Friendship is one of those subjects that doesn’t receive nearly enough meaningful attention in the movies. Yet, when we look at its prevalence in life and the many forms it can take, it certainly provides plenty of fodder for engaging storytelling, given that it’s a topic we can all ultimately relate to – and in myriad ways at that. And films that explore unusual and fascinating expressions of this concept are among the most engaging, as seen in a new documentary that examines what it’s like for old friends to get to know one another all over again in a new context. Find out more in a review of the insightful new documentary, "Will & Harper," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    17 mins
  • New Sci-Fi Comedy-Drama "Omni Loop"

    New Sci-Fi Comedy-Drama "Omni Loop"
    Oct 22 2024
    There are many ways we can live our lives, but the one quality that most of us strive for is to find out what makes that existence – and, consequently, us – great. We frequently encounter many fits and starts, and, no matter what “progress” we might like to think we’re making, we’re still often plagued by doubt and second-guessing. So how do we ultimately arrive at a definitively fulfilling answer to this question? Find out more in a review of the insightful new sci-fi comedy-drama, "Omni Loop," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    19 mins
  • Domestic Drama Dark Comedy "His Three Daughters" Movie Review

    Domestic Drama Dark Comedy "His Three Daughters" Movie Review
    Oct 8 2024
    Sitting in on a loved one’s death watch can be a trying time in more ways than one can count, circumstances to which many of us can probably relate. It can be an especially stressful, even openly hostile, experience when incompatible family members are brought together for such an ordeal, one whose duration and developments are impossible to predict. Dealing with the impending grief associated with such situations can further fuel these discordant fires, making for severely strained relations. But, at some point, the onerous weight of these circumstances can unexpectedly crack open a door of opportunity. Find out more in a review of the new domestic drama/dark comedy, "His Three Daughters," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    18 mins
  • Comedy-Drama About Dysfunctional Family Life "All Happy Families" Movie Review

    Comedy-Drama About Dysfunctional Family Life "All Happy Families" Movie Review
    Sep 24 2024
    An old saying maintains that we can pick our friends but not our family. But is that really so? It might seem that way at times, especially in situations where we struggle mightily to get along with them and put up with their annoyances and quirks. However, one could also contend that the individuals we incarnate with are present in our lives to help us learn valuable lessons in areas like cooperation and forgiveness. Admittedly, those often aren’t easy undertakings, but how else might we address these issues if by not being put through tests like these? Find out more in a review of the charming new comedy-drama about dysfunctional family life, "All Happy Families," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    18 mins
  • New Screen Biography "Widow Clicquot"

    New Screen Biography "Widow Clicquot"
    Sep 10 2024
    What makes us successful as creative beings? That’s a question that scholars, philosophers and artists have been asking rhetorically for eons. Much, of course, depends on the nature of the creation. A lot also depends on the traits and temperaments of the creators. But the actual mix of attributes necessary for achieving such fulfillment may ultimately be difficult to define – or, as the French might say, a certain je ne sais quoi. Find out more in a review of the new screen biography, "Widow Clicquot," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    16 mins
  • New Fact-Based Drama "Sing Sing"

    New Fact-Based Drama "Sing Sing"
    Aug 27 2024
    When everything gets taken away from one’s life, it must be nearly impossible to find something that provides a meaningful reason to carry on. The pervasive sense of hopelessness that sets in makes it difficult to establish a purpose in one’s existence. And so it often is for the incarcerated, individuals faced with an uncertain future of indeterminate duration. One can’t help but wonder whether even the prospect of rehabilitation will actually pan out as a viable option. But, for some, there's hope nevertheless. Find out more in a review of the new, fact-based drama, "Sing Sing," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    14 mins
  • Indie Comedy-Drama "Late Bloomers"

    Indie Comedy-Drama "Late Bloomers"
    Aug 13 2024
    In an age where personal accountability has become increasingly hard to come by, it’s comforting to know that it’s never too late to grow up. Granted, willingly assuming responsibility for our actions and attitudes may not always be easy, pleasant or fun, but it’s something we all must ultimately do, no matter how much we may not want to. Once we do, however, we may discover aspects of ourselves that we never knew about. Find out more in a review of the new indie comedy-drama, "Late Bloomers," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    18 mins
  • New Romantic Mystery "Touch" Movie Review

    New Romantic Mystery "Touch" Movie Review
    Jul 23 2024
    No matter how well life may treat us, almost everyone undergoes a memorable, fulfilling experience that, unfortunately, doesn’t last as long as we thought (or hoped) it would. These scenarios – usually romantic in nature – leave such profound, enduring impressions on us that we can’t shake them when they end, often abruptly and somewhat unceremoniously. We tend to look back upon them fondly, but we also can’t help but feel saddled with a certain measure of ennui that they didn’t endure. Indeed, what might have been. Find out more in a review of the new romantic mystery, "Touch," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.
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    15 mins