Cinematherapy_The Courage to Change
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Bobby and I watched this September 5, 2010 and he said that this was our movie while I was crying in his arms. Great film for those that have lost the loves of their lives or want to appreciate their love today. "With chaos tearing her family apart, Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) takes a weekend job at her friend's coastal North Carolina inn, but when a hurricane hits and strands the only guest, surgeon Paul Flanner (Richard Gere), Adrienne's life changes forever. As the storm rages outside, Adrienne connects with Flanner, who came to the retreat to escape a personal crisis. Scott Glenn co-stars in this intimate drama based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. Genre: Romantic Dramas, Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature, Dramas Based on the Book This movie is: Romantic, Dark, Emotional" Netflix Format: DVD and Blu-ray
Perfect film for men and women in transition, transformation, and seeking a spiritual reawakening, or just want to fall in love again.
Oh god, where was this film in my twenties. It would have saved me so much precious time and tears. Must see for people affected by Domestic Violence. "Director Lee Tamahori's (Along Came a Spider) powerful adaptation of author Alan Duff's best-selling novel centers on the troubled life of a Maori family crippled by poverty, bigotry, alcoholism and domestic violence. Rena Owen stars as Beth Heke, a beleaguered mother who struggles to care for her three children while battling the demons of her erratic, often violent husband, Jake (Temuera Morrison)." Netflix. Genre: Indie Dramas, Dramas Based on the Book, Australia/ New Zealand This movie is: Gritty, Dark, Emotional, Violent Format: DVD
If you are contemplating the possibilities of "cleaning up" or "staying" clean this is "must see" film. "When reporter Jean Craddock (Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal) interviews Bad Blake (Oscar winner Jeff Bridges) -- an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend -- they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son. But can he leave behind an existence playing in the shadow of Tommy (Colin Farrell), the upstart kid he once mentored? Robert Duvall produces and co-stars." Netflix. Available soon on Netflix. Cast: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Tom Bower, James Keane, William Marquez, Ryan Bingham, Paul Herman, Rick Dial, Beth GrantDirector:Scott Cooper
When she's thrust from her mundane life into an unfamiliar world, Amanda (Marlee Matlin) must develop an all-new perception of her surroundings and the people she interacts with in this quirky film that explores neurological processes and quantum uncertainty. Interviews with various experts are interspersed throughout the story, which combines narrative, documentary and animation. Elaine Hendrix, John Ross Bowie and Armin Shimerman also star. Netflix Genre: Science and Nature Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries This movie is: Mind-bending, Cerebral Format: DVD
Director: Clint EastwoodCast: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood, Robert Hobbs, Langley Kirkwood - 2hr 12min - Rated PG-13 - Drama Based on the life of Political prisoner and Africa's President Nelson Mandela, this film shows Mandela partner with the head of South Africa's Rugby Team to create unity in Africa. Ask Yourself: - How did you feel when you observed Nelson Mandela's attitude and creative thought despite the wishes of his supporters? - How and where in your life could this attitude help you? - How would this make you feel if you could change as dramatically as Mandala and the people of Africa did? -Would it help your self-esteem? How and why? Did this film inspire you to change your life or create new thought? Please share. We'd love to hear from you. If you are under age please watch only with permission. David Strathairn stars as liberal Jewish attorney and defends Mike Downey (Andrew W. Walker), a neo-Nazi skinhead on trial for the murder of an East Indian man. This movie confronts religious beliefs, racism, and cultural intolerance. It confronts religious and racial intolerance. This film explores hatred and the courage to change. Genre: Social Issue Dramas, Crime Dramas, Indie Dramas This movie is: Suspenseful, Cerebral Format: DVD and streaming. Play instantly on Netflix.com Ask Yourself: - How did you feel when you observed the lawyers attitude and creative thought despite the wishes of his family and peers? - How and where in your life could this attitude help you? - How would this make you feel if you could change as dramatically as Mike Downey did? -Would it help your self-esteem? How and why? Did this film inspire you to change your life or create new thought? Please share. We'd love to hear from you. If you are under age please do not view this film without your parents permission. (2008) R From a cinematherapy view point this film is about accepting who you are, being true to yourself, and creating change on a higher level. Genre: Biographies, Political Dramas, Gay & Lesbian This movie is: Inspiring, Emotional, and available on Netflix Ask Yourself: - How did you feel when you observed Harvey asking everyone to "come out, come out, wherever you are?" - How and where in your life could this attitude help you? - How would this make you feel if you could create change as dramatically as Harvey Milk did? -Would it help your self-esteem? How and why? Did this film inspire you to change your life or create new thought and perhaps even new laws? - Do you believe that everyone should have equal rights? Why or why not? Please share. We'd love to hear from you. by Woody Allen Starring Larry David & Even Rachel Wood. Available on Netflix PG-13: Ask Yourself: - How did you feel as you observed the film? -How did you feel when you heard from each of characters and experienced their changes? - How and where in your life could this attitude help you? -Would it help your self-esteem? How and why? Did this film inspire you to change your life or create new thought? Please share. We'd love to hear from you. |
