The Cinema Scribe

When we look upon the works of gifted artists – regardless of the medium involved – we’re often tempted to wonder where the abilities that gave rise to their creations came from. To be sure, much of the credit obviously belongs to these creative types themselves, but still there are other influences that help to nudge their talents to the surface, inspirations that bring out their innate skills and enable them to flourish. Find out more in a review of director Steven Spielberg's new less-than-veiled autobiographical coming of age story, "The Fabelmans," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

We like to think that we’re fundamentally all equal, and, in idealistic terms, it’s hard to take issue with that notion. However, from a practical, realistic standpoint, inequality is unfortunately alive and well in so many contexts. It’s undoubtedly unfair that such differences have been allowed to continue to hold sway and that there are those who must endure such inequities. But can the situation be rectified? Find out more in a review of the new sociopolitical satire. "Triangle of Sadness." on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe!

It takes a lot to recover from an unspeakable tragedy. Some of us, in fact, may never be able to rebound from the pain. However, one of the most effective and meaningful ways to recoup from such calamities is to turn those dire circumstances into impactful and lasting reform. Find out more in a review of the new fact-based historical drama, "Till," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

Who knows why relationships succeed or fail? That’s especially true when it comes to gay male partnerships, which often come and go like the wind and whose permanence or fleeting nature frequently rests on the unlikeliest of considerations. But sometimes they somehow manage to survive, despite their conundrums, quirkiness and seemingly deceptive dysfunctionality. Find out more in a review of the hilarious new gay romantic comedy, "Bros," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

Encapsulating the life and work of a prolific and consummate artist like David Bowie is no easy feat. Sufficiently taking account of the extensive repertoire of this iconic musician/writer/painter/actor in a single film – even one that runs more than two hours – is a gargantuan undertaking just to include what Bowie did, let alone examine how and why he did it. Find out more in a review of brilliant new biographical documentary, "Moonage Daydream," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

When we think about sports, we usually tend to consider the game in question and the competition involved. Yet rarely do we think about the participants engaged in such contests – the individuals who are taking part and what drives them to compete. Considering the dynamics of these scenarios, there are often powerful motivations at work, mindsets reflective of the drives, aims and goals of the competitors. Find out more in a review of the insightful new sports documentary, "McEnroe," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

When our needs go unduly neglected, frustration and the prospect of dire consequences can set in. That’s especially true when we must rely on others to come through for us, particularly when they make promises that are vital to our well-being. A failure to follow through on our behalf can get out of hand quickly, with potentially explosive results. Find out more in a review of the new fact-based drama, "Breaking," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

It’s quite something when an event happens that captures the world’s attention. Unfortunately, it usually involves some form of natural or man made disaster or the death of a prominent figure. But then there are times when occurrences take place that collectively captivate us, bringing out the compassion and humanity in us all and frequently producing miraculous results. Find out more in a review of the new fact-based dramatic re-creation, "Thirteen Lives," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe.

To paraphrase Bruce Springsteen, it takes a spark to light a fire. But sometimes such blazes don’t take on the first strike. In fact, it may take multiple sparks before a flame erupts. But, when things finally come alive, watch out. Find out more in a review of the new Indian feminist drama, "Fire in The Mountains," on the next edition of The Cinema Scribe, premiering August 9.

The freedoms that a democracy enjoys depend heavily on having watchdogs on duty to protect and preserve those precious liberties. And, in many instances, that responsibility typically falls to the press, particularly one that has been imbued with the ability to operate freely and without interference. But now this institution has increasingly come under fire. Find out more in a review of the troubling new HBO documentary, "Endangered."