How ‘Birdman’ Proves Money Isn’t Everything
You may already know that Alejandro Gonz?lez I??rritu’s film Birdman – named Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards – … Continue Reading
Movies
An Exchange with a Hero
There’s much about social media that degrades conversation and exacerbates polarization. But, like every technology, it also empowers us and … Continue Reading
Some People Need to ‘Stay Weird’ to Stay Alive
When I was 16, I tried to kill myself.” As one who lost a beloved relative to suicide almost exactly … Continue Reading
Stranger Danger, Cultural Context and a Sniper Saga: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (February 16-20), we looked at an American hero’s morally ambiguous story, the debate about … Continue Reading
‘American Sniper’ in a Polarized America
Clint Eastwood’s film about the late Chris Kyle – nominated for six Academy Awards this weekend – is not only … Continue Reading
A ‘Wild’ Idea: The Past Need Not Imprison You
The movie Wild is perfect to see during this last week of the year, when millions of us will make … Continue Reading
Triumph of an Unbreakable Spirit
I found myself celebrating Easter this Christmas, and I was quite moved by the experience. No, my calendar was not … Continue Reading
Why ‘The Interview’ Was Censored
North Korean hackers did not stop the release of the Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy The Interview. We the People did. … Continue Reading
Hollywood Head-scratcher: Why Does Some Violence Get a Pass?
In just three minutes, the following viral video features every violent death that occurs in the original Star Wars trilogy … Continue Reading
Inside the Lives of Single Mom Rabbis
I just watched a documentary – called All of the Above: Single, Clergy, Mother – that touched my heart, mind, … Continue Reading