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Impressions Of Belo Horizonte, Brazil
I spent the recent holidays in Belo Horizonte, which is the capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. It was a fantastic trip, and I wanted to give readers my impressions of the city.
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Reach Out And Help Someone Else During The Holiday Season
During this holiday season, try to reach out to someone who needs a hand and try to show some kindness. Too often, we all get so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget other people also need hel…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
The Need To Escape
The theme of this podcast is the subject of escape, and how it is connected with travel and discovery. We explore this theme through the prism of two recent movies: "The Last Days" (2013) and "The …
Published on 8 years ago
The Presence Of Death (Podcast)
We explore the theme of the presence of death through two movies: "Biutiful" (2010) and "Amour" (2012). We also discuss Polydore Vergil's comments on the burial customs of various peoples.
Published on 8 years ago
Six Points About Balancing Passion And Practicality In Educational Choices
A reader has some questions about giving his son advice on educational and career choices. He is torn between emphasizing what is "practical" and what he feels "passionate" about. Which one is more…
Published on 8 years ago
Movie Roundup (11/15/2017)
In this podcast we discuss three movies: "Good People" (2014), "Smoke and Mirrors" (El Hombre de las Mil Caras)(2016), and the unsettling "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" (2017). Trailers for these …
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
Movie Roundup (11/4/2017)
In this podcast we give short reviews of five movies I've seen recently: Hell or High Water (2016) Life (2017) Son of a Gun (2014) Black Snow (2017) Michael Clayton (2007)
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
How To Deal With Feeling Underappreciated
A reader who is doing volunteer work says he's feeling underappreciated and taken advantage of in his work. He wants to know to maintain his focus and positivity, and at the same protect himself fro…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Why You Should See "Blade Runner 2049"
In this podcast we talk about Denis Villenueve's new film, the visually dazzling "Blade Runner 2049." In conception and execution, this film accomplishes the rare feat of being a sequel that is enti…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Fate And Struggle
In this podcast, we discuss some questions about the role of "Adrastia" or "Nemesis," the ancient goddess of retribution. We also talk about the redemptive power of struggle as the theme of the comp…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago