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In 2023, Screen Cares co-hosts Sarah & Jennie got to sit down with writer-director Lagueria Davis to discuss her creative process and vision in making the fantastic film Black Barbie. In case you missed the episode before, we thought we'd release it again so that you can be sure to learn more about Davis' hard work and vision for this important film. At the time, the film had just been available within the film festival circuit but, unsurprisingly due to its popularity and positive reception, Black Barbie is now available for viewing on Netflix. Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration of Black joy, creativity, power, authenticity and why representation (even in the world of Barbie) matters. Also, click here to read a blog post, written by Screen Cares co-host, Sarah, about the experience of watching Black Barbie at the Nashville Film Festival. Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Screen Cares' co-hosts, Jennie and Sarah,  discuss how a movie can become a cinematic portrayal of how movies can grow with a viewer over time. The story of the four March sisters has held a place in the hearts of readers since Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women more that 150 years ago. Their story entered into Jennie's heart at the age of nine when she and her mother saw the 1994 film adaptation of Little Women. Jennie's affection for this cozy film has moved into the realm of film-friendship and she introduces listeners to the special lessons each character offers.Screen Shares Rating: Family Screen and Solo ScreenScreen Sparks:Are there any creative works that have grown with you?Which Little Women character do you most strongly connect with, and has that changed over time?What is the balance between our responsibility to ourselves vs our family?How can loss propel and stunt one's growth in life?How can engaging with creative works and processes help you grow?Please click HERE for the transcript of this episode.This episode originally aired on May 22, 2023.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

What does the punk band, The Descendents, folk musician and activist Malvina Reynolds' song "Little Boxes" and the 1998 movie, Pleasantville, have in common? They all spark a conversation about finding your place in a world that feels like it squashes personhood and originality. Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie, discuss how a move to the dreaded suburbs can still result in honoring your identity in this fun episode.Screen Shares Rating: Pleasantville (1998) is a great Family Screen to spark conversations about what your residential values are when you have the privilege to choose where to live, and most importantly, how to maintain your individuality.Click HERE for a transcript of today's episode. This episode originally aired on April 3, 2023. Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie invite listeners to join them for an emotional conversation about how love can fuel both grief and healing. Jennie uses the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) to process the loss of her sixteen-year-old dog, Epona. We discover that there's room for laughter even during the saddest of times, and that movies can make room for conversations that help us find a place for love to go once our loved ones are gone. Screen Shares Rating: Family ScreenScreen Sparks:Like the aunt in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, have you ever loved someone or something that no one else understood/loved? What role does being a caretaker play in the formation of love and commitment? Does thinking about death give value to life?How can we support those we love who are grieving? If you have lost someone important to you, how would you want to be supported?Click HERE for a full transcript of today's episode and more pictures of Epona.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie, received a listener question for this week's episode: "My children care about inclusivity and equity but express that they aren't sure if their individual efforts matter, and express that it's hard to always keep up the 'good fight' against hatred. Is there a film that I could show my children that could demonstrate how important it is to be an active ally?"This was a challenging question but we've got the perfect film! And while the PG-rated film, Nimona (2023), based on ND Stevenson's graphic novel, is a fantastic screening choice for kids, it also is wildly entertaining and inspiring enough for humans of all ages. Nimona demonstrates the immense value of acknowledging and celebrating human differences and the value of being brave enough to be a true friend and ally.Screen Shares Rating: Family Screen and Little ScreenScreen SparksThink about an issue of identity that feels uncomfortable for you. Discomfort often comes from fear, rather than blind hatred. So, ask yourself this: What are you afraid of? Why are you uncomfortable with elements of someone else's identity that don't impact you?How do your relationships with individuals impact your ability to have compassion? Think about a time when you or someone you love has suffered. How can you generalize your feelings of compassion towards your loved one to someone not known to you, who is also suffering?There have been several recent examples of public backlash for inclusion of depictions of same-sex relationships or affection. There are also lots of examples of suggestive heterosexual content in media marketed to children that receive much less backlash. What are some ways in which we can address this?Why do we avoid making other people uncomfortable by remaining silent to offensive comments or behavior?Click HERE for a full transcript and full list of resources from today's episode.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Happy Halloween! It's the final episode of Screen Cares' special October series, Screen Scares. This week, we're highlighting a horror film by the incredible writer and director, Jennifer Kent.  Sarah believes Kent's film, The Babadook (2014),  shows us that we can close the loop and find resolution even when things feel dark and difficult. Jennie says that this movie is, "The Shining, but for Moms." Either way you look at it, The Babadook is a movie demands to be talked about. Screen Shares Rating: The Babadook is a surprising Work Screen but its narrative structure opens the door for conversation about the value of being supportive, curious and empathetic to the experiences of others.While Screen Scares Month is coming to a close, regular Screen Cares programming will be back next week with more great conversations about how you can find the meaning in the films you watch.Click here for a transcript of today's episode.Resources:No One Understands Motherly Woes Like Jennifer KentJennifer Kent Names Her 10 Favourite Horror MoviesMurder of Kitty GenoveseThe Bystander EffectBystander Intervention Training ProgramsIf You See Something, Say SomethingVisit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

As a child, the idea that a boy mouse can save the world from witches seems empowering and plausible, while the specter of being trapped in a painting-never to experience life- presents a greater threat. As an adult, fears change to those of a caretaker sheltering the fragility of our children. This Screen Scares episode looks at how fear can be planted in children, and how fear can evolve over time through a discussion of the 1990 adaption of the Roald Dahl novel, The Witches. Listen, but whatever you do, don't eat the soup.The Witches (1990) IMDB Page Click HERE for a transcript of the episode. Screen Shares Rating:Little Screen-Watch The Witches (1990) with kids in your life who aren't too bothered by scary puppets, but are interested in seeing kids save the world. Work Screen- The Witches (1990) could be a novel and insightful viewing experience for work settings, because of its depiction of convention life and blindly following leaders.Resources‘The Witches' ending explained: What changed and what stayed the same from Roald Dahl's bookThe Horror Behind The Witches' Scariest SceneRemembering Roald Dahl's vicious letter to Jim Henson attacking his adaptation of ‘The Witches'The Witches Graphic Novel Episode cover art features the original movie poster for The Witches (1990) created by artist Greg WintersVisit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

After covering the 54th Nashville Film Festival for Screen Cares, Sarah considers a comment a frenemy said about these types of events: "Film festivals are just fancy parties and pats on the back." Sarah reflects on the dozens of film festivals she's attended and on the authentic conversations she was grateful to have with festival attendees, industry folk and creators, Lagueria Davis, Writer-Director of Black Barbie: A Documentary and Henry Nelson, Writer-Director of Asleep in my Palm and concludes that film festivals matter!This special bonus episode is read and written by Screen Cares co-host, Sarah Woolverton-Mohler, and is available on our website here.*Click here for exciting news about Black Barbie: A Documentary*To view a transcript of today's bonus episode, please click here. Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Screen Scares Month is here for the 2nd installment of this special series. Today, Screen Cares co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie, discuss a movie that's not an easy watch. It's bloody, violent and scary, but instead of giving a subtle instruction in healing, the horror film Cobweb (2023), demonstrates the tenuous and dangerous nature of keeping your deepest pain unacknowledged and hidden away. Perhaps we can all find a little bit of truth as we let loose the "spider sister" of our pasts.Screen Shares Rating: Buddy and Love ScreenUse our Screen Sparks as a way to light the fire of a deeper conversation, and thus, a deeper connection with someone you care about:1) Can you heal from trauma without naming it and letting it sit in the light of the day?2) How are secrets and lies different from one another?3) Is truth always important? Click HERE for a transcript of today's episode.References:Sir Walter Scott's poem, Marmion, gave us the infamous quote: "...oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive."Cobweb's Rotten Tomatoes RatingsVisit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

The lines between life and art blur when Screen Scares co-hosts Jennie and Sarah look back at the totally terrifying, possibly cursed, and definitely problematic legacy of Tobe Hooper/ Steven Spielberg's horror classic Poltergeist (1982). The movie pushed and defined the limits of the MPA ratings system, and left generations of viewers asking themselves, “How the heck is this movie rated PG?" Listen for answers, insights, and guessing games that will suck you into the conversation faster than a static-filled T.V.  screen at midnight. You can find a full transcript of the episode HERE!Official Motion Picture Association Rating Website*Central episode-logo image from the official Poltergeist movie poster, created by artist Carl Ramsey*Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Screen Cares co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie, were thrilled to have a chance to talk with Lagueria Davis, writer-director of the fantastic new film, Black Barbie: A Documentary. Listen in on our conversation for her insights about how her aunt, Beulah Mae Mitchell, played a pivotal role in the eventual development and design of the first Black Barbie doll, and why this is vitally important. Please click here for a transcript of our conversation with the incredible writer-director, disruptor, thinker, and creator, Lagueria Davis. Want to learn more about Black Barbie: A Documentary? Click here.Click here to watch Lagueria Davis' short film, Light in Dark Places, that we reference in our conversation.Lagueria Davis was inspired by the 2000 film, Love & Basketball. Click here to learn more.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

It's a rare thing to have the opportunity to experience a coming-of-age story about an octogenarian, but the Screen Cares team got to do just that when screening Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive at the 54th Nashville Film Festival. Listen to this special reading of the reflection that our Screen Cares co-host, Jennie, wrote after seeing this wonderful documentary and getting to speak with THE Ms. Gloria Gaynor on the red carpet!As always, if you would like a transcript of the episode please use this LINK.Article written and read by the wonderful Jennie Ziverk Carr.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

It's spooky season, but where is Screen Scares?! You, know, the fall-favorite that we all love, even as much as we love pumpkin-flavored everything? Screen Scares 2023 will launch NEXT week on Tuesday, October 11, but that doesn't mean we've ghosted you. We've got press credentials to cover the Nashville Film Festival from September 28-October 4! We're going to grab some Nashville hot chicken, screen some fantastic films and talk with other film lovers. Even if you can't join us in Music City, we'll make sure you don't feel left out of the fun. Follow our Nashville Film Festival adventures at our website at screencares.com, Insta and Facebook, and then if you haven't, follow Screen Cares wherever you get your podcasts.Theme song by the incomparable Brooks Milgate.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Screen Cares co-hosts and best buds, Jennie and Sarah, love the fall season and can't wait to bring you another season of Screen Scares during the month of October! This contemplative and cozy season offers one of the best times to watch movies together; from the spooky, terrifying, campy, silly and grotesque! Join us during the month of October for a month of all new scares, shares and a reminder that talking about all movies, even the spooky ones, matters.For more information about Screen Scares, visit our website, and feel free to follow us on our socials, which are linked for easy clicking there. Please click here for a transcript of this trailer.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Making Memories with Dad Screen Movies: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?  & Guardians of the Galaxy We couldn't let Season Two of Screen Cares conclude without dropping a fun Father's Day episode in your podcast feeds. And also, the guilt from Sarah's Dad would have been too much. Father's Day may be outspent and out-carnationed by Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean that dads are second best. Jennie and Sarah share movie Dads that remind them of their own, and discuss films they have enjoyed making memories watching with the dads in their lives.    For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating As a little gift to commemorate all special ways you can connect with the father figures in your life, we'd love to offer our brief Dad Screen movie lists. Dad Screen movies showcase the many ways that a father figure can show up for their children, whether part of your biological, adopted or chosen family. Screen Cares' Dad Screen movies are great movies to watch with the father figures in your life, so screen and connect away on a movie that is NOT a James Bond or Die Hard movie (even though there is always a time and place for those too). Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 (2017) was the top Dad Screen pick for Jennie and Sarah singled out Oh Brother, Where Art Thou (2000)? Bonus Dad Screen Movies Sarah: Hustle (2022) - IMDb, Minari (2020) - IMDb, Logan (2017)-IMDb Moonlight (2016) - IMDb and Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) - IMDb, Elf (2003)-IMDb Jennie: MItchells vs the Machines (2021) - IMDb, The Little Mermaid (1989)- IMDb, Hook (1991)- IMDb, Captain Fantastic (2016)- IMDb, CODA (2021)- IMDb Screen Sparks: Use our Screen Sparks to discuss any of our Dad Screen films with the Dads in your life or think it over on your own and connect to our socials and (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. What defines being a Dad for you? How have movies helped you create memories with people in your life? What are your families favorite movies to watch together?   Behind the Scene: Jennie, Maxwell, Jim (a.k.a Dad and Gigi) and Patrick all snacked up and ready for some Father's Day memory making at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3  

Skates on, Heart Open: Whip It Our listeners are diverse! Some listeners love football. Some love basketball, others prefer baseball, soccer, wrestling, NASCAR, golf or tennis! And others still, love the knock-down sport of ROLLER DERBY! It's PRIDE month and Sarah & Jennie chat about how Whip It highlights not just a badass game but also demonstrates how one facet of our individuality shouldn't be the qualification for acceptance. Even if you don't agree with every choice, characteristic and shining shimmer that makes each human being unique, Screen Cares urges you to keep your hearts open. (...And also, to keep your tummies full ‘cause being hangry helps no one.)  Whip It (2009) - IMDb For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Screen Cares is a safe space for everyone. Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Whip It is a fun Buddy Screen to enjoy with friends because of the wonderful camaraderie and great portrayal of imperfect but real friendship. You could also view Whip It as a Solo Screen as a light, engaging way to pick yourself up if you're feeling down.  Screen Sparks: Want to make your movie-watching experience more meaningful? Use our Screen Sparks to ignite a great conversation with someone you care about: When you think about something that you disagree with or that makes you feel uncomfortable, can you identify what is fueling your discomfort with that particular thing? What can we learn about our discomfort? Just like Kristen Wiig's character inspires Elliott Page's character to be his own hero, what could you do that would make you feel like your own hero? Roller Derby names are so fun! What would your derby name be, and why? Check out our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week.   Resources & Background Whip It (2009) - IMDb Tips for Allies of Transgender People - GLAAD Jim Croce  - Greatest Hits - Roller Derby Queen The Long and Surprising History of Roller Derby - The New York Times Whip It - Movie Review - The Austin Chronicle Real Roller Derby  Hairstyles Rebel Rouge Would Approve Of   Behind the Scenes: Queen Anne's Mace (a.k.a. Sarah) looking ready to rumble! Sarah is so legit she has her own derby avatar!    

Phases of Reality: Man on the Moon Jennie rounds out her movie picks for season two of Screen Cares with the 1999 film Man on the Moon. She and Sarah delve into the themes of performance, authenticity, truth, and empathy that have emerged throughout the course of the season through their discussions of various movies. The late comedian and performance artist Andy Kaufman, played by actor Jim Carrey in the film, serves as guide, ghost, moral litmus test, and complex human case study in this episode's conversation. Jennie's reflections on the film uncover her love for the absurd, enjoyment of benevolent mischief, appreciation for the arts, and empathy for the heart at the center of even the most flawed individuals. The movie Man on the Moon is the perfect launching pad for a conversation about what is real in the world and within ourselves. Man on the Moon IMDB Page For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode 32 Transcript Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Man on the Moon  is a great Work Screen, as Sarah explains, the difficult character of Andy Kaufman provides fertile ground for workplace conversations about boundaries, unique contributors, and personal responsibility to the group. Solo Screen Man on the Moon is the kind of odd-ball comedy that finds its strength in complex feelings and pleasant chuckles. Watching along can give the feeling have sharing an inside joke with the film. Screen Sparks: Discuss and contemplate these Screen Sparks on your own or with anyone who may benefit from a moment to reflect on reality, authenticity, and empathy.Then log onto our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. What things do you KNOW are true? How do things that aren't real-like fiction based movies, stand-up, or literature-help us define what is real? Does believing make you a sucker or someone who assumes the best?   Resources & Background: Ending quote from the episode from R.E.M. Bassist Mike Mills: “He's the perfect ghost to lead you through this tour of questioning things. Did the moon landing really happen? Is Elvis really dead? He was kind of an ephemeral figure at that point so he was the perfect guy to tie all this stuff together as you journey through childhood and touchstones of life.” Man on the Moon Music Video by R.E.M. 1992 Cautionary Tales Ep 7 – Bowie, jazz, and the unplayable piano Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond IMDB Page Andy Kaufman Panhandles in David Letterman's Audience 1980 Complete Carnegie Hall Performance ending in Andy Kaufman Taking the Audience Out for Milk and Cookies 1980      

Arming Ourselves With Poetry, Film & Discussion on Memorial Day: 1917  Memorial Day is here. Sarah and Jennie urge Screen Cares listeners to respect the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of all armed forces and their families by choosing to seek civil discourse rather than looking for an enemy among us. By thoughtfully screening 1917, we are reminded that there is a real human cost in war and that as articulated in Amanda Gorman's optimistic poem, “The Hill We Climb,” America is “not broken but simply unfinished.”  1917 (2019) - IMDb For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Special Thanks to all who have served and lost in armed conflicts. We see you, your families, and your sacrifices.  Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  1917 is an excellent Family Screen to share in any experiences and memories that an intergenerational viewing may stir up, as well as a (cautionary) Little Screen to help provide older adolescents with the context that violence in real life is very different than that often portrayed in action movies, and that Memorial Day celebrations come at a cost.  Screen Sparks: Use our Screen Sparks to discuss 1917 and the incredible significance of Memorial Day as you consider the use of war movies, depiction of violence and truth with those you care about: There are many types of violence– slapstick/comedy, domestic, sci-fi/superhero, horror/torture, war and more. Do you feel that all violence should be treated the same? Do war movies make you feel more or less optimistic about the human condition? In an emotional moment in 1917, Blake is mortally wounded and asks Schofield if he was dying. Schofield says,  “yes, I think you are.” How do you know when to share the truth and when to gloss it over? Check out our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week.   Resources & Background In Flanders Fields Leonard Cohen recites “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae | Legion Magazine 1 complaint led a Florida school to restrict access to Amanda Gorman's famous poem Amanda Gorman Book Bans - PEN America The Real World War I History Behind the Movie 1917 There Are No Small Parts, Only Long Memories Redshirt (stock character) - Wikipedia Redshirting (academic) - Wikipedia Violence in the Media and Entertainment (Position Paper) | AAFP   Behind the Scenes: News clipping of host Sarah at the age of two on the day of her naturalization playing "patriotic peekaboo".   

Growing Up With the March Sisters: Little Women (1994) The story of the four March sisters has held a place in the hearts of readers ever since Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women more that 150 years ago. Their story entered into Screen Cares host Jennie's heart at the age of nine when she and her mother saw the 1994 adaptation Little Women. In this week's episode Sarah and Jennie discuss how a movie can become a cinematic portrayal of one's ancestry and how movies can grow with a viewer over time. Jennie's affection for this cozy film has moved into the realm of film-friendship or even family members, and in this episode she introduces listeners to the special lessons each character of Little Women can offer viewers.  Little Women (1994) Trailer For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode 30 Transcript Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Little Women  is a great Family Screen. Jennie and Sarah both agree that the 1994 film is a great movie to watch with an intergenerational group. There's someone for everyone to connect with and family stories to be unearthed during the watching. Solo Screen Little Women is the kind of cozy and friendly film that will invite you to feel all the feelings, but will also leave you with a sense of hope. Screen Sparks: Discuss these Screen Sparks, with anyone anyone who may feel left behind at home, your siblings, a friend, or anyone who's been there for you through thick and thin. Then log onto our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. Are there any creative works that have grown with you? Is it possible to appreciate period dramas without an understanding of the past? Which Little Women character do you most strongly connect with, and has that changed over time? What is the balance between our responsibility to ourselves vs our family? How can loss propel and stunt one's growth in life? How can engaging with creative works and processes help you grow?   Resources & Background: New York Times: ‘Little Women': An Oral History of the 1994 Adaptation All the Little Women: The (Mostly) Definitive List of Little Women Adaptations Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts  The Book Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography Paperback – November 8, 2011 https://www.amazon.com/Louisa-May-Alcott-Personal-Biography/dp/1416569928   Quotes from the Film and the Episode: “Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none.”― John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress   “... I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship...” said Amy, with a matronly air, which delighted her husband.   “If god wants me with him there is none that will stop him. I dont mind. I never had plans about the great things I would do. I never saw myself of anything much. Oh Jo i've missed you so. Why does everyone want to go away? I love being home, but I don't like being left behind. Now Im the one going ahead. I am not afraid. I can be brave like you, but I know I shall be homesick for you even in heaven.” Beth to Jo in Little Women“Hestia shook her head. "I am here because when all else fails, when all the other mighty gods have gone off to war, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the last Olympian”― Rick Riordan, The Last Olympian   Behind the Scenes: Jennie checking off visiting Louisa May Alcott's home Orchard House in 2019   Jennie's kids enjoyed reading the book, watching the movie, and making the New England pilgrimage in 2019. Screenshot of 2019 bucket list post  

*Double Feature* Movie Moms Who Don't Make the List: The Fabelmans and Home Alone 2  Last week we discussed movie moms we'd like to befriend at an imaginary Mother's Day brunch. Now that the dirty dishes are in the sink and the collective haze of mimosas and caffeine are behind us, we're ready to talk about the moms that we would not invite. These moms are not the baddest of the bad- murdering moms need not apply-, but these moms are bad for us personally. Sarah discusses how the proxy for Steven Spielberg's mother, Mitzi, in the 2022 film The Fabelmans rubs her the wrong way. Jennie confesses that she yells at Kate McCallister every year when her family rewatches the 1992 Christmas classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. These moms are just not making the list. Listen to find out why, and gain insights into how films can help us evaluate our own values in order to set healthy boundaries with others. The Fabelmans IMDB Page Home Alone 2: Lost in New York For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  The Fabelmans is a great Family Screen because sharing aspects about earlier filmmaking with intergenerational family members. The film also earned the elusive Canine Screen, Steven Speilberg Screen, and Solo- Screen from Sarah. (listen to learn why) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is an excellent Family Screen because it's a great chance for families to bandit proof their homes, discuss safe/unsafe adults, and reflect on how we honor one another's authentic selves. Screen Sparks: Use our Screen Sparks to discuss The Fabelmans and Home Alone 2 with the moms in your life, or think it over on your own and connect to our socials and (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. As a parent, caregiver or as a human being, what are your values and how do they help you create healthy boundaries? What personality trait bothers you the most in other people and why do you think that is? How was Mother's Day for you? What did you do/not do? What would be the most upsetting thing for someone to bring to a brunch?   Resources & Background Even Science Says You Need Mom Friends The New York Times-The Fabelmans: What's Real and What's Fiction Home Alone Is Way, Way More Messed Up Than You Remember Bad Moms of Film Referenced In This Episode: Mitzi Fabelman- The Fablemans Kate McCallister- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Queen Gudrun- The Northman Mrs. Teevee- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory The Other Mother- Coraline Zinnia Wormwood- Matilda Mother Gothel- Tangled The Evil Stepmother- Cinderella Mrs. Bennet- Pride and Prejudice Petunia Dursley- Harry Potter Joan Crawford- Mommy Dearest Mrs. Bates- Psycho Mama Boucher-Waterboy Margaret White- Carrie Mamma Freteli- The Goonies Delia Deetz- Beetlejuice Lady Tremaine-Ever After Caroline Burnham- American Beauty  Charlotte Phelan- The Help Anne Hamilton- The Notebook Ingrid- White Oleander 

*Double Feature* Movie Moms At Our Mother's Day Brunch: Wonder & Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness With Mother's Day just around the corner we're asking ourselves what it means to be a mom, and what kind of mom-friends we appreciate having in our lives, in this special double feature discussion. Instead of going to the playground, Screen Cares Co-Hosts Jennie and Sarah go to the movies to find their favorite movie moms to invite to a pretend Mother's Day Brunch. Jennie sympathizes with the all-powerful-but-heartbroken Wanda Maximoff whose dark alter ego The Scarlet Witch terrorizes the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the 2022 film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the name of reuniting with her departed children. Sarah connects with the fierce advocacy shown by Isabel Pullman, the mother of a child with craniofacial differences named August, in the 2017 movie Wonder. Pull up a chair to our fantasy movie-mom brunch, pour some coffee or a mimosa, and tune in to our mother-lovin' episode.  IMDB Description of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness IMDB Description of Wonder For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a great Family Screen because it highlights the importance of moving past mistakes, appreciating family, and not letting grief rule us.  Wonder is an excellent Family Screen because the Pullman Family demonstrates how every family member's experience is important and valid, and that supportive and open communication is vital to growth and connectedness.  Additional Movie Moms to Befriend on Mother's Day: Molly Weasley- Harry Potter Series Evelyn Abbott- A Quiet Place Eudoria Holmes- Enola Holmes Sheryl Hoover- Little Miss Sunshine Julia Knight- Fighting With My Family Brad Pitt- Interview of a Vampire  Beatrix Kiddo- Kill Bill Marmie- Little Women Helen Griswold-National Lampoon Series Mrs. Gump- Forrest Gump Queen Elinor- Brave Hagrid (Mother of Dragon)-Harry Potter Series Screen Sparks: Use our Screen Sparks to discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness & Wonder or simply mull them over on your own, and then log onto our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. If you are a parent, do you have a group of parent-friends that you choose to spend time with? If so, why are these relationships and connections important? In parent-friend groups, what qualities are important to you and how do they impact your own parenting style? How do you celebrate Mother's Day, if you do?   Resources & Background How the Mimosa Became the Official Drink of Brunch Taking Mom Out For Brunch? It's A Feminist Tradition : The Salt : NPR Mother's Day Brunch, a Modern Phenomenon : NPR Perhaps a granola recipe good enough for a mom brunch (Sarah's favorite easy at-home granola recipe.) I have some mommy issues with Doctor Strange's Wanda | EW.com A Deep Dive Into Wanda Maximoff's Twins, Billy and Tommy - The Ringer 7 Most Powerful Moms In The MCU Universe 'Doctor Strange 2' Is the Weirdest Mother's Day Present Ever Behind the Scene Jennie Maximoff with Doctor Strange (a.k.a the sweet kid who made her a mom over a decade ago)  

The Pain is All In Your Head: Rye Lane In this week's special episode, Jennie texted Sarah with a request for a cinematic salve to help cope with the challenge of living with chronic pain. Instead of focusing on conquering pain, Screen Cares co-hosts dive into the 2023 Sundance Film Festival favorite, Rye Lane, and how vibrance, quirkiness, and willingness to talk about discomfort, pain and heartbreak (even when it smarts!) can help close the gateway for pain. (Colin Firth serving guacamole doesn't hurt either.) Rye Lane (2023) - IMDb For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Special Thanks to Dr. Myers for his time in explaining the mechanism, construct and neurological process of pain in such an informative, thoughtful way!  Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Rye Lane is a fantastic Solo Screen and Love Screen so that you can hunker down when you're feeling crummy, tired and just need the cinematic equivalent of a warm cup of tea.  Screen Sparks: When you let your guard down, you invite connection-building conversation that's meaningful and beyond the how-is-the-weather surface-level chat. Use our Screen Sparks to discuss Rye Lane, chronic pain.Check out our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. What makes you feel better when you don't feel great? Do you have anything in your life that you are lying about to protect yourself, whether it is pain, emotional, or physical things that you're trying to avoid? Do you wave at people on boats or not What colors resonate with you or make you feel good?   Resources & Background The Connection Between Pain and Your Brain | Arthritis Foundation How Pain Actually Works Theories of pain: from specificity to gate control Pain Theory Chronic Pain: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Color Psychology: Does It Affect How You Feel? Facial Expression Pain Scale Referenced in This Episode Rye Lane soundtrack: all the songs in the new romcom | Radio Times Fiona Apple's song, Paper Bag, referenced by Jennie: https://music.apple.com/us/album/paper-bag/153019510?i=153019659          

Parenting Drivers in the Wild West: True Grit Screen Cares co-hosts Jennie and Sarah use the power of movies to help parents navigate the fears that may arise as their babies hit the road in a world that can sometimes feel like the Wild West. When Sarah asked Jennie to find a movie to help guide the conversation, Jennie went off trail and picked a movie with no actual cars, but lots of horsepower, the 2010 remake of the classic Western film True Grit. Listen to learn how history can provide context and comfort for these big rights-of-passage moments in a child's life. Check out the show notes for lots of interesting movie info, helpful driving guidance, and comforting historical resources.  The world may be scary and time may be passing by with no regard for speed-limits, but it's nice to remember that when parents have grit and kids have strong connections, there's no road too wild or distance too great for our love to reach and sustain our children- parent's have been doing it for tens–of–thousands of years. Episode Page with Pictures True Grit (2010) Trailer For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  True Grit is a great Love Screen. Watch with anyone you're parenting with. Brace yourself for the wild ride that is trusting your child to enter the world. Buddy Screen with your fellow parents driving the same road of life with you! We're looking at your Karen.  Additional Driving Movies to prepare parents for Driving-Aged-Kids: The Goonies Home Alone Back to the Future  Toy Story 3 True Grit American Tail Slumdog Millionaire  Mitchell's Versus the Machines Finding Nemo Mamma Mia Bad Moms  Rapunzel Good burger Vegas Vacation Rebel without a cause Kundun Screen Sparks: Discuss these Screen Sparks, with your kids, mechanic, or bounty hunter or simply mull them over on your own, and then log onto our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. What is our greatest fear when children take on new responsibilities and freedoms?  What is within our locus of control? How have children and our expectations for them changed through history? How can that inform our present?   Resources & Background True Grit: Imdb description https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/ Hailee Steinfeld on the True Grit Experience  https://collider.com/hailee-steinfeld-interview-true-grit/ True Grit 1969 vs 2010  https://whatnerd.com/true-grit-movies-1969-original-vs-2010-remake-compared/ Historical Accuracy and Inaccuracies Plus Making the Movie https://www.nps.gov/fosm/learn/photosmultimedia/true_grit.htm#:~:text=Fact%20and%20Fiction,-A%20fictional%20account&text=The%20executions%20as%20presented%20in,most%20executions%20were%20conducted%20privately. Parenting Teen Drivers: 5 Characteristics of Grit https://www.sacap.edu.za/blog/applied-psychology/what-is-grit/ Risks and Tips to Mitigate them when Teens Drive https://cpyu.org/resource/teens-behind-the-wheel/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5g8ryjnxUpBLeP2EYfQbVjA8bZkwLTR7m1SzR7f1rD4u8Xd2NoyU_MhoCPwMQAvD_BwE Resources to Best Prepare Your Kids to Drive https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving Why Your Kid Thinks They Know Everything https://exploringyourmind.com/why-do-teens-think-they-know-everything/ Characteristics That Can Affect Teen Drivers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9662/ Kids Through the Ages: The Origin of Horseback Riding https://www.jstor.org/stable/24938835 The Invention of Teenagers: LIFE and the Triumph of Youth Culture “Teenagers” Didn't Even Exist in our Conventional Sense Until after the depression in the 1940s https://time.com/3639041/the-invention-of-teenagers-life-and-the-triumph-of-youth-culture/ What Being A Kid in the Wild West Was Really Like https://www.grunge.com/1028651/what-being-a-kid-in-the-wild-west-was-really-like/ Childhood Has changed Greatly Over Time: Why teenagers aren't what they used to be https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220124-why-teens-arent-what-they-used-to-be Frontier Children Paperback – Illustrated, November 11, 2002 by Linda Peavy (Author), Ursula Smith (Author) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Frontier_Children/PKgmz1B5Pe8C?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA137&printsec=frontcover    

Body Image & Letting Yourself Go: Brittany Runs a Marathon It's frustrating when an injury or illness interrupts a personal goal, especially when you feel that you've “let yourself go” and failed to meet your own personal expectations. Sarah tackles the big “b” (body image) in this episode of Screen Cares, and shares how Sundance Film Festival Audience Award: US Dramatic winner, Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) - IMDb can remind you that unlike in an athletic race, finish lines can be fluid and adaptable.  For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Brittany Runs a Marathon is an entertaining Buddy Screen to enjoy with friends, especially those who might personally relate to the struggles of body image, weight, and more. Screen Sparks: When you let your guard down, you invite connection-building conversation that's meaningful and beyond the how-is-the-weather surface-level chat. Use our Screen Sparks to discuss Brittany Runs a Marathon, body image, pushing through vs. setting limits. Check out our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. Have there been any people or experiences in your life that have led you to question your body? Where is the line between pushing yourself and hurting yourself?  How do you talk about body image and related issues with your kids?   Resources & Background Sarah and Jennie encourage you to check out the fantastic podcast, Maintenance Phase, for thoughtful, irreverent and engaging conversations about wellness, health, and more! Sundance Film Festival's award winners are a great watch. Check out this complete list! Behind the Scenes Sarah's goals derby avatar-so cool, so dynamic. Teamwork makes the literal derby dream work- Sarah's amazing derby team friends. Putting in the work in the most joyful-yet intense- way at derby practice.      

Birds of a Feather Flock to Horror Together: The Connective Power of The Birds  It's the birds, it's the creepy characters, NO it's the fear of losing the ones you love! Jennie leads Sarah through the experience of watching The Birds (1962 1h 59m PG-13 IMDB) during a special family movie night on her father Jim's birthday. The Screen Cares hosts  unpack all the ways the film can bring us together through shared fears and how the film highlights some of the ways we can do better appreciating life and loving one another. Warning this episode may not be suitable for the ornithophobes among us, but it is perfect for anyone looking for ways to use films to make intergenerational connections with those they love.  Episode Page with Pictures The Birds (1963) Trailer For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler                 Screen Shares Rating:  The Birds (1963) is a perfectly terrifying Family Screen to watch in an intergenerational setting. Discuss the special effects, rotary phones, hairstyles, and lax privacy standards of times gone by, but most importantly connect over stories of how each family member experienced The Birds for the first time.  The Birds can also be a great Love Screen if you're looking to spark conversations about a variety of relationships throughout the various stages of life.   Screen Sparks: Discuss these Screen Sparks, after you've boarded up the windows and stoked the fire to keep the birds out. Or simply mull them over on your own, and then log onto our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week. How can media help us treat real deaths more equitably? Are there any movies that are "infamous" in your family- too scary or so awesome you've either never seen them or seen them too many time? What is the difference between uncanny, suspicious, and harmless difference? Are there any movies or art that dramatically impacted the way you live in the world? What do you love and how can you connect with it every day?   Resources & Background The Birds Daphne du Maurier https://mrnsmith.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/the-birds-by-daphne-du-maurier.pdf The fear of birds: Ornithophobia https://www.verywellmind.com/ornithophobia-2671874 Rewatching The Birds as adults https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/fear-birds Tippi Hendren Abuse Allegations https://people.com/movies/tippi-hedren-alfred-hitchcock-abuse-allegations-after-granddaughter-dakota-johnson-resurfaces-claims/ The Less Dead Info on the concept of “the less dead” ​​https://call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2021/11/25/extended-call-for-papers-voicing-the-less-dead-edited-volume-on-true-crime-and-the#:~:text=Steven%20Egger%20defines%20the%20less,according%20to%20prevailing%20social%20attitudes. The Podcast Referenced in relationship to Maxwell's observation that some people are "Less Dead"  Why Can't We Talk about Amanda's Mom The Birds Trailer Mentioned at the Beginning of the Movie Behind the Scenes Pics Jennie, Dad Jim, Mom Marie, and 11 Year Old Son Maxwell before watching The Birds on her father's 64th Birthday Watching Tippi Hedren brave the birds outside the Bodega Bay School with the whole family. The German chocolate cake mentioned in the podcast Jim with a picture of his late brother Larry who took him to see The Birds for the first time back when he was a kid.

Surviving the Suburbs: Pleasantville Sarah and her family make a big decision from her nightmares…a move to the ‘burbs. As a self-proclaimed “weirdo” and non-conformist, Sarah and Screen Cares co-host, Jennie, work through a fun watch of Pleasantville (1998) - IMDb in the hopes of finding peace with living in a neighborhood where everything is the same. Instead of focusing on the film's political implications, we try to figure out how can we consolidate our need to be part of a community while reconciling our own individual needs, while asking ourselves: Is the safety of the suburbs worth risking homogeneity and living away from the opportunities afforded by city life?  For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Pleasantville (1998) is a great Family Screen with your entire family to spark conversations about what your residential values are when choosing where to live and most importantly: how to maintain your own individuality, no matter where you reside.   Screen Sparks: Have a real, old-fashioned conversation with someone about suburbia, feeling “at home,” individuality, conformity, truth and Pleasantville by using our Screen Sparks to get it started: Do you believe that children should be denied access to specific content, subjects, art forms, literature, etc. in order to “keep the peace” and to maintain pleasantness? Are there specific ways of living that feel “you” such as living in an apartment in a large city, living in a rural area with lots of acreage, etc.? And has this always been the way that has felt appealing to you? Which is more important- being part of a community member or focusing on your individuality?  Which Pleasantville character do you feel most accurately reflects who you are in your current stage of life? What unlocks the color, the passion, your life's motivation for you?    Resources & Background Suburb Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster The History and Evolution of Suburbs Malvina Reynolds' Song ‘Little Boxes' Connects Suburbia with Conformity Tony Lombardo from The Descendents Actually Wanted “a Suburban Home” The Big Orange Splot is a classic children's book that introduces the power of individuality, even in a neighborhood filled with the “little boxes” that Malvina Reynolds cautioned about.          

Nanette (2018) TV-MA 1h 9m Written and Performed by Hannah Gadsby Maybe Hannah Gadsby's Nanette isn't quite a movie, but Screen Cares host Jennie finds value in bringing the Netflix comedy special to the table to give context to her approach to viewing creative works and her own personal attempts to grow in her authenticity and vulnerability. Co-host Sarah helps make personal connections related to growing up in small communities, Jennie's collegi ate studies in Art History, finding connections through authenticity, and defining what "being in your prime" means on our own terms. Hosts invite listeners to watch Nanette with an open mind, and a heart open to breaking down personal walls and being aware of when others are building up their own.  Episode 22-Learning the Fine Art of NOT Joking Around from Hannah Gadsby's Nanette For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Solo Screen- Settle in alone and let Hannah Gadsby take you on a humorous yet highly intellectual and passionate journey through her experiences with comedy, gender, sexuality, art, and trauma. Buddy Screen- You're going to want to debrief this intense "comedy" special with someone who sees you and makes you feel comfortable telling you the truth when they've had a shit day.  Screen Sparks: What parts of your life are you living as jokes?  Do you have an obligation to regulate how you spread anger? What would it look like if we didn't ask for artists to suffer? Do you think creativity would still happen? How do we diffuse tension with jokes and self-deprecation? What if we stopped?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show:   Hannah Gadsby's Website  Hannah Gadsby Isn't a Comedy Elle Magazine Van Gogh's Sunflowers and information from The Van Gogh Museum Soooo, when making the show notes for this episode Jennie realized she had, in fact, conflated two interviews with Kumail Nanjiani and his conversations about Hannah Gadsby. Although he was interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air Three Times (https://freshairarchive.org/guests/kumail-nanjiani) . He actually talked about Nanette on an episode of the podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour.    POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR Hannah Gadsby's Netflix Special 'Nanette' With Kumail Nanjiani Behind the Scenes:       Jennie on her last day "being fancy" and working at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 16 years ago.    Extra Amazing Quotes and takeaways from Hannah Gadsby's Nanette: Extra amazing quotes and takeaways: “There is NOTHING stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself!” Laughter is not our medicine, stories hold our cure. Honey is just the honey that sweetens the bitter medicine. We have the sunflowers not because he suffered but because he had a brother who loved him. He had connection and that's what we need. “Not enough lesbian content in your show.” Criticism we ask performers to be characters of themselves Laughter connects us, but tension isolates us. Jokes are the interplay but don't allow for truth or healing.  Creatives do not have to suffer to create “I feel like a nose being lectured by a fart.” I view being “too sensitive” as a super power. Being over sensitive is good.  Stories have 3 points: a beginning, a middle, and an end. Jokes only have two points-Tension and release. Jokes break off at the trauma point and I sealed it off with Jokes. You learn from the part of the story you focus on. “Artists are not mythical beings and mental illness is not glamorous.” Artists are tied to money and always have been. We value reputation of “great men” more than the humanity of their victims or the benefit of hindsight. When you soak one child in shame an when you give another child permission to hate you give permission for people like her to be beat up.  Your resilience is your humanity. Your story is your power because it matters.  Diversity is strength.  Hindsight is a gift. Laughter is not our medicine, stories hold our cure. Honey is just the honey that sweetens the bitter medicine.  

Ghosting Your Best Friend: The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) R 1h 54m Isolation can be crushing, whether from geographical restraints (like if you live on a tiny fictional island off of the coast of Ireland like this week's movie characters, Colm and Padraic, or if you live too far from loved ones), psychological (if you don't look beyond the normal initial first impressions of people you meet and get stuck in this one-dimensional view), or even global (hello, pandemic social distancing!). Sarah shares that she won't throw fingers at Jennie's door, literal or proverbial because friendship is valuable, and encourages intentional friendship, open communication and reminds us that ghosting will only lead to regret.  Episode 21-Ghosting Your Best Friend: The Banshees of Inisherin For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr   Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen- We encourage you to to share this movie with those who are reflecting on the value of friendships, on boundary setting, and on the experience of being ghosted, or ghosting someone.  Screen Sparks: Are we ever entitled to other people's time? What is more timeless: art or kindness? Have you ever ghosted anyone? Or has anyone ever ghosted you? Specifically, has anyone done anything to cut off a relationship that was hurtful or extreme? Have you ever had to do anything extreme to get a toxic person out of your life?      After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Directed by: Martin McDonagh Written by: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan IMDB Description Padraic's Misguided Musical Response to Colm's Rejection    The Banshees of Inisherin's Many Accolades   Learn More About The Irish Civil War   How to Pronounce Padraic Behind the Scenes:       Real friends keep their fingers. Enjoy these photos of some memorable times hosts Jennie and Sarah both kept their friendship and their fingers.  

Elvis (2022) PG-13 2h 39m Jennie outs herself as a life-long Elvis enthusiast in the name of drawing out deep life lessons from Baz Luhrmann's Oscar nominated biopic Elvis. Sarah and Jennie discuss how the film reveals truths about how we engage with ourselves and the world around us through three main musically-inspired themes: Return to Sender, Devil in Disguise, and That's Alright Mama. Listen to learn how you can appreciate instead of appropriate, fill your life with supportive people, place balance above showmanship in your everyday life, and how Elvis is every mom.  Episode 20-The Greatest Show On Earth is Self-Care and That's Alright Elvis For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Work Screen- Setting boundaries is an important part of a healthy working relationship, and the film Elvis gives many excellent non-examples. Little Screen- Elvis can serve as a launching off point to discuss self-care, achievement, and growth with mature children in your life. Family Screen- Make intergenerational connections by watching Elvis with your extended family of many ages. The film could be particularly good at connecting older people who were alive during Elvis' fame with younger people.  Screen Sparks: How do we grapple with the historical precedents that minority culture is often only elevated when it's appropriated? How can we do better? What is your personal boundary between performance and reality? Do you ask anyone in your life to perform? Is it okay to idolize anyone?   3 Musical Take-Aways from Elvis (2022) and Opportunities to Take Action: Return to Sender-Check your sources and cite your work-There's value in re-examining origins and problematic histories with an open mind, and willingness to make changes.  We talk about cultural appropriation and artistic reparations. Please consider donating to one of the following organizations that support black artists.  The Memphis Black Arts Alliance  10 Organizations Supporting Black Artists, Creators, Movers & Shakers You Can Donate To Today Here Are 26 Organizations You Can Donate to That Support Emerging Black Artists, Thinkers, and Change-Makers Beware Devils in Disguise-Be with people who want you whole-People who only want you at your best don't want what's best for you; they want what's best for them. People are not monolithic symbols they're complex beings It's Alright Mama-Be a wheel or better yet, be a rock-No-one is super human. When we put a person at the center of a system and/or on a pedestal we risk stripping them of their humanity and burning them out.   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Directed by Baz Luhrmann Austin Butler... Elvis Tom Hanks ... Colonel Tom Parker Olivia DeJonge ... Priscilla Helen Thomson ... Gladys Richard Roxburgh  ... Vernon Kelvin Harrison Jr... B.B. King Elvis black inspiration: https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2018/05/25/black-artists-inspired-elvis-presley    Elvis Presley Inspiration: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/six-musicians-who-influenced-elvis-presley/21850/   Pricilla Presely speaks out against claims that Elvis was racist: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/priscilla-presleys-ex-wife-speaks-out-against-claims-that-the-elvis-was-racist-he-had-black-friends-friends-from-all-over/   What did black musicians think? https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/elvis-biopic-black-musicians 2022 California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans “During the 1920s and 1930s, Black musicians were subjected to contracts where the copyright for their work would be assigned to their employer, while being paid less than white musicians who had similar contracts. 44 For example, Elvis Presley imitated Black blues and R&B singers, and due to these exploitative contracts, the original song creators whose work he appropriated were not even paid for the use of their music. 45 One of Elvis' hit songs, “That's All Right Mama,” was originally written and recorded by Arthur Crudup, a Black man who was paid so little for his recordings that he had to work as a laborer selling sweet potatoes. 46 This type of appropriation was so pervasive that many Americans did not understand that these art forms were invented by Black artists.” https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/ab3121-reparations-interim-report-2022.pdf    Behind the Scenes:       Jennie managed to find the watercolor she made way back in high-school inspired by a Time Magazine cover, her favorite color, and one of her favorite musicians. The outting is complete. I Jennie Ziverk Carr have made a painting of Elvis Aaron Presley. Please still be my friend.   

Oscar Talk-Screen Cares Edition Which films will win the year's biggest Screen Shares ratings? While hosts Sarah and Jennie have always promised that Screen Cares isn't just another movie podcast that provides lists and critique, the upcoming 95th Academy Awards Ceremony is the “elephant in the room” for a podcast that is centered on cinema. Jennie and Sarah share their experience with the Oscars and explore ways to make deeper connections using this years' nominated movies by using the Screen Shares Rating system. Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures     Screen Shares Winners: Want to use this year's Academy Award nominated movies as a bridge to forge connections or interesting conversations with the people in your life? Check out your favorite movie podcast hosts' Screen Cares Rating System as a way to guide your movie-watching and chatting experience this week: Solo Screen- For introspection and a movie to enjoy alone, we encourage you to check out Everything, Everywhere, All at Once and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. Buddy Screen- When you're looking for a great movie to watch with friends, watch Causeway and Banshees of Inisherin for interesting friendships.  Work Screen- While it may not always feel natural, recommending movies to colleagues is a great way to spark a great conversation. For these great professional watches, stream both Elvis and The Elephant Whisperers; Family Screen- To engage with your family for a fun movie night, we suggest Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Little Screen- Movie watching with the special kids in your life can encourage precious conversations, like those found in The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse. Love Screen- Watching movies with a significant other or potential significant other is a wonderful way to consider compatibility, love, weirdness, passion and whether your partner is documentary-watching-material or not, so grab your romantic partner and watch Fire of Love and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: General Oscar Information: Sunday, March 12  ABC.com or ABC app, or some streaming platforms (like Hulu) to access the ABC channel  Hosted for the 3rd time by Jimmy Kimmel Diversity & Inclusivity: Oscars in 2024 will look different for Best Picture Here's where you can stream some of the nominees (in the major categories) Summary and important information about all best picture nominees

Encore of Whiplash: Are We Rushing or Dragging to Miss The Point About Achievement Culture + Special New Bonus Content with a Professional Percussionist Episode Transcript   Episode Page with Pictures In anticipation of Oscar season, we're re-releasing a favorite from season one. Whiplash won 6 of the 14 Oscars it was nominated for, and continues to rivet viewers with the intense portrayal of music culture. Sarah sat down with her sister, a real professional percussionist, to gain unique and special insight into how this movie impacted her and whether Whiplash brings joy and value to young musicians.  Then, Screen Cares co-host, Sarah, leads listeners through a discussion about how watching the movie, Whiplash offers a cautionary tale about achievement culture and the price of success. Sharing is Caring Contributor: Special thanks to Rebekah Weathers for sharing her thoughts, insights and experience in the world of academic and professional competition and how seeing the movie Whiplash impacted her. Rebekah is a classically-trained percussionist and professional pastry chef. She plays with a local symphony, and focuses on finding the joy in music as a bard in LARP events all over the country. She believes that kindness and empathy matters. (We're talking to you, Terence Fletcher.)  Please visit the Whiplash episode page on our website HERE for more information about the film, resources mentioned in the episode and pictures!   A special HUGE thank you to Brooks Milgate! He is an incredibly talented professional musician who composed and created our Screen Cares theme music. He plays shows all over the country and is a consummate professional and stand-up guy. For bookings or for more information, message him on Instagram @brakesmilgate      Screen Shares Rating:  Little Screen* *Please note, while Screen Cares encourages you to share this movie as a reference point to start important conversations with older adolescents, teens or the young adults in your life, it was rated “R” by the MPAA. This movie has strong language, offensive homophobic and other slurs, verbal abuse from a teacher, and intense moments, including a serious car accident. Screen Cares does not condone the use of hate speech in any form, for any reason. We believe that words matter, and no one, ever deserves to have any aspect of their personhood denigrated or belittled.  We feel that there is value in having in-depth conversations about the content of the movie and that the presence of strong language and verbal slurs offer an opportunity for parents/guardians/trusted adults to discuss the importance of word choice. Screen Cares also believes that talking about the theme of high-achievement culture-especially with those who may struggle with perfectionism or who are interested in a creative field-is valuable.    Screen Sparks: Is trauma and sacrifice required for greatness? Do you think that being “good” is sufficient, or do we need to be the best? If you have a creative yearning, what is stopping you from pursuing your art/craft?   Behind the Scenes-  Sarah getting her first violin, and spending time with her paternal grandmother. Sarah, along with her friends and co-musicians in the Booker High School Tornadoes Marching Band in a public performance.  Liam and Violet, after a holiday concert.  

*Re-Release of Episode 6* Plus Bonus Guest Reflection In Honor of Titanic's 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release At Screen Cares we're serious about never letting go- way more than Rose anyway. So serious that we're re-releasing in honor of a re-release...the 25th Anniversary re-release of Titanic that is. Jennie and Sarah are lifting episode 6 out of the fridge waters of season 1 and adding a heart-warming  special introduction by Jennie's mother Marie who shares her memories of watching Titanic in theaters with her daughter 25 years ago. Enjoy bonus content on the screencares.com website- including pictures and extended original show notes.  Jennie's Original Episode Show Notes With Ridiculously Short Plot Summary (Then)Jennie and her Mom Marie around the time Titanic was released in 1997 (Now)Jennie and her Mom Marie at a Super Bowl Party in 2023   25th Anniversary Re-Release Resources: Why James Cameron wanted to bring Titanic back to theaters for Valentine's Day Where to Watch the 'Titanic' 25th Anniversary Re-Release: Showtimes and Premiere Date   Original Show Notes... Titanic (1997) PG-13 3h 14m 6-Titanic: Sharing the Boat and Never Letting Go of Humanity Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Screen Cares host Jennie describes how seeing the record-making blockbuster Titanic 5+ times in theaters with her mom, when she was younger, shaped her appreciation of film, material culture, and the importance of embracing our role in Humanity. Co-host Sarah asks illuminating questions that help the Screen Cares team reveal the film's significance as more than a heartthrob romance. Exploring the legacy of Titanic the ship and the juggernaut of a film casts a light on what it means to be a responsible human, the power of artifacts and ruin, and our power to choose what items and practices best serve us and help us decide what we need to let go.  This episode of Screen Cares discusses social responsibility and the tragedy of Classism aboard the RMS Titanic in 1912, but class, poverty, and indifference still cause immeasurable harm in our modern world. Learn more about classism-and what can be done to end it- by checking out this List of Organizations Working to End Classism so we can all "share the ship of humanity" better-together.  Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen Great to watch with a friend who appreciates humanity, but will also eye roll and cry in equal measure throughout the film's many timeless and sometimes cheesy moments. Be sure it's a friend with whom you feel comfortable watching nude scenes and steamy models-t fords.  Family Screen  Works if you can get over the hinky bits. I recommend a mandatory snack break when the drawing pencils come out. Can spark good convo about responsibility to others.   Screen Sparks: What role would you have played on the ship? Would we keep playing as the musicians Would we read our children a bedtime story Would we fight for a newfound love? Would we push people away from our own lifeboat or help them in like unsinkable molly brown? Is never letting go always a good thing?  Can you think of any modern movies that so effectively marry cinematic spectacle and humanistic narrative?  Class and artifice are not real, but the outcomes are. Social injustices resulted in very real atrocities. Those people did not need to die. Reminds me of a song I like by Lead Belly a folk blues singer born in 1888 “We're in the Same Boat Brother”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxPdl4f7RYE So the question is…are we doing any better sharing the boat as humanity today?    Bonus Material-Links Referenced during the show: Read all of the summaries, trivia, and media on the Titanic IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/  Article about how My Heart Came to be the earworm we can never let go: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/my-heart-will-go-on-titanic-theme-complicated-history “Nearer, my God, to thee” the history behind the song Sarah noted the musicians playing at the Titanic sank  https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/what-violin-hymn-played-titanic-sinking/#:~:text=Whatever%20the%20final%2C%20final%20piece,Kate%20Winslet%20and%20Leonardo%20DiCaprio. ‘Top Gun: Maverick' sails past ‘Titanic' at the all-time domestic box office raking in $662 million https://fortune.com/2022/08/09/top-gun-maverick-sails-past-titanic-at-the-all-time-domestic-box-office-raking-in-662-million/ Article The Incredible True Story Of How "Titanic" Got Made https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sarahmarshall/20-years-ago-titanic-took-over-the-world-heres-why "Titanic" stars donate to final survivor: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-titanic/titanic-stars-donate-to-final-survivor-idUSTRE54A63J20090512 Behind the Scenes: Campbell 16 Cine the Theater where Jennie fell in love with film and would eventually fall in love with her film-loving husband. The theater is now a fancy pants Alamo Draft House, but she will always remember its old-school arcade and swirly-patterned burgundy carpet.   Rewatching the Titanic with her parents Marie and Jim and her family gave Jennie all the warm fuzzies of her youth, but she has grown a deeper appreciation for these simple shared human experiences. We present to you a true artifact from the past, a two CASSETTE box set of the lengthy-classic Titanic!             Jennie finally thought of some small precious items that say something about her. Her art-history inspired heat changing "naked" coffee mug, wedding band, and watch her kids gifted her.

Lady and the Tramp (1955) G  1h 16m & The Big Sick  (2017) R  2h Episode 16- Love is in the Air: A Special Double-Feature of Movies that Taught Us to Care Want to know what Ray Romano, puppy love, and choosing a movie to watch for Valentine's Day all have in common? Find out by joining Screen Cares hosts Sarah and Jennie as they kick off season 2 with a surprise discussion about the movies that make their hearts happy. Jennie explores the importance of simple romance by highlighting an animated classic's impact on her formative concept of love. Sarah discusses a movie that underscores the meaning of loving in sickness and in health. Along the way they explore a range of topics including how to make dinners romantic-even if you don't have opposable thumbs, avoiding cinematic relationship pitfalls, middle-aged-unsexy-male responses to Sex in the City, and their own personal experiences falling and staying in love with a balance of adventure and boredom. For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Lady and the Tramp: Family Screen- View with the humans who help you disprove the Tramp's quote about there only being "so much room for love in a human heart." The Big Sick: Love Screen- Watch with your forever person. Look over and ask, "would you love me when I look a mess?" Screen Sparks: As Stevie Nicks says “does thunder only happen when it's raining?” or can we all just enjoy a simple nourishing love? What movies feed your loving soul? What have been the most romantic “boring” moments you've ever shared with someone?  What does love look like to you and what movies capture that meaning in your life? What movies are the best NON examples of love? Have you ever been in a situation where your partner's family asked you to encourage your partner to change something about themself? Is there a line between encouraging your partner to change/grow and to leave behind something that is part of their identity? When did you realize that your partner was the one for you?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Valentine's Day Love Movie Lists: Highest Rated Romantic Love Films Ever Ranked on IMDB on Collider Esquire's Best Romantic Love Movies of All Time Lady and the Tramp: OMG! THEY TRIED TO REMOVE THE SPAGHETTI SCENE Making of Lady and the Tramp  The Big Sick: On making a movie that's based on your personal life Will there be a sequel for The Big Sick?    The Big Sick:   The Famous Spaghetti Scene: Behind the Scenes: Our First Christmas   Partners in Crime on our recent cross country road trip  Jennie and Justin then and now Sarah and Alex being there for each other even when they turn black and white. 

Grateful, Proud, and Pressing Pause  *A Special Bonus Episode Full of Gratitude and Looking Forward to Season 2 in 2023* In this special bonus episode of Screen Cares, hosts Jennie and Sarah reflect on their first season of the podcast, and give thanks to all of the people in their lives who have made this creative process possible. Fifteen movies and many hours of conversation, work, and sharing have played out this inaugural season and now it's time to press pause on the podcast until 2023. Continue to watch for the meaning behind the screen and join us again soon to watch better, together! For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures   Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                   Credits and Thanks!   Nia Wassink- Nonprofit and Political Consultant and Host of the Podcast “The Nonprofit Reframe: Before a single minute of podcast had been recorded Nia Wassink generously offered her time to aspiring podcaster Jennie and Sarah. Her patience, humor, and kindness helped bolster our confidence enough to press record and get started!  https://www.facebook.com/nonprofitreframe https://thenonprofitreframe.com/ Instagram: @niabia339 and @nonprofitreframe Twitter: @niabia339   Melody Hirsh-Graphic Designer  Jennie and Sarah grew as creatives by working with the graphic artist Melody Hirsch to create the Screen Cares logo. Her unique vision, and cerebral approach helped the podcast take shape in its earliest stages of development.  https://melodyhirsch.com/ Instagram: @melodyyy.jpg Brooks Milgate- Musician and Composer A true artist and professional, Brooks Milgate helped craft Screen Cares' theme music and special Screen Scares music. Through many iterations and colorful descriptions he found a way to capture the warm-upbeat-analog vibe of the podcast. Instagram: @brakesmilgate Boulder Digital Arts- Course with Jeff Gamet Jennie and Sarah recorded their first seconds of audio with the help of teacher and podcaster Jeff Gamet in his excellent-interactive class “Podcasting Hands-On Intensive”. It was just the course to push us beyond dreaming and into doing.    https://www.boulderdigitalarts.com/training/details.php?offering=630 https://www.boulderdigitalarts.com/  Twitter: @BldrDigitalArts and Jeff Gamet @jgamet   

Coda (2021) PG-13  1h 51m Episode 15-CODA: Eyes Forward, Heart Open* *This is the title of a vivid art piece by the talented artist, Lisa Congdon, that Sarah has found inspirational, and is referenced in this episode. Director Sian Heder During our last episode of Season One, Sarah introduces the Academy Award winning 2021 movie, CODA, as an engaging, meaningful way to end a successful Screen Cares season and to start a new season of holidays and restoration. Sarah & Jennie discuss how movies like CODA are vital additions to your watchlist not only because of the stellar performances but because representation matters. Not only does representation matter, but getting to see characters whose stories are not sidelined by any one aspect of their individuality also matters. Also, actor Troy Kotsur is the bomb. Season Two of Screen Cares will be back in early 2023, just in time for awards season, so stay tuned! For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures   Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Work Screen- Screen Cares's first ever Work Screen Rated Film!  Solo Screen-Watch on your own and enjoy a good heartwarming cry.    Screen Sparks: Do you feel that there are certain aspects of your individuality that you feel aren't represented accurately or sufficiently in the media? Does this matter to you? Are there times in your life when you feel that your own parents' interests/dreams for you superseded your own desires? Or, have there been times when you've inserted your own opinions/desires/dreams into the lives of children you've worked with or influenced? How do you know what your passion/calling/motivation is? What are some ways that you can educate yourself about the day-to-day experience of another person? Jennie and I talk a lot about how much we love New England. Are there places that resonate with you?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: IMDB's CODA Page: CODA (2021) - IMDb Coda Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster What Does 'coda' Mean? | Acronyms by Dictionary.com Some Deaf Viewers of ‘CODA' Are Torn Over the Movie - The New York Times Communicating with People with Hearing Loss | UCSF Health National Association of the Deaf National Theatre of the Deaf What's the Difference Between Deaf with Capital 'D' & deaf with Small 'd'? Why You Need to Stop Using These Words and Phrases Deaf Community and Culture - Frequently Asked Questions Marlee Matlin on the Legacy of Her Historic 1987 Oscar Win (Exclusive) | A.frame Troy Kotsur Wins Best Supporting Actor for 'CODA' | 94th Oscars The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use - BBC Worklife Why Representation Matters and Why It's Still Not Enough | Psychology Today Why on-screen representation matters, according to these teens | PBS NewsHour A print of the art piece mentioned in the show  by Lisa Congdon, Eyes Forward, Heart Open: https://lisacongdon.com/products/eyes-forward-art-print?_pos=2&_sid=9c05b39f3&_ss=r How Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now' Got Selected for 'CODA' Film  

I ❤️Huckabees (2004) R  1h 47m Jennie and Sarah snuggle up under one big existential blanket this week and get the ball rolling in a conversation about what the movie I ❤️ Huckabees can show us about the importance of avoiding extremes, embracing everyone's process, and writing love into our own self-narratives. Listen to this quirky conversation about an even quirkier movie to discover where you lie on the ball vs. blanket continuum, and consider what your own personal life-walk-on-music would be.  Episode 14- I ❤️ Huckabees: Balls, Blankets, and the Stories We Tell   For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Directed by: David O. Russell  Written: Jeff Baena & David O. Russel  Composer: Jon Brion Cast: Jason Schwartzman-Albert Markovski Isabelle Huppert- Caterine Vauban Dustin Hoffman-Bernard Jaffe Lily Tomlin-Vivian Jaffe (West Wing, Murphy Brown, MS. EFFING FRIZZLE!) Jude Law-Brad Stand Mark Wahlberg-Tommy Corn Naomi Watts-Dawn Campbell Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen- Whether your buddy is your friend, family member or life partner, watch I ❤ Huckabees with someone who is there to share the blanket and hit you back to reality in pursuit of life's meaning.     Screen Sparks: What's your favorite life-walk-on-music? Do you believe in the blanket or the ball?  Do you have an “opposite person” a “frenemy” like Brad? Were you able to find peace with them? Is someone loving you only on their terms like Brad really love at all? What stories do you tell yourself like Brad's mayo story?   Does avoiding reflection help protect you? Or does it make you miss life?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356721/ Philosophy Summary: https://movieweb.com/i-heart-huckabees-philosophy/#:~:text=I%20Heart%20Huckabees%20focused%20more,says%20that%20life%20is%20meaningless. Buddhism Suffering Summary: https://medium.com/the-mission/the-frustratingly-inherent-nature-of-suffering-9c77b97c0f39  Siddartha by Herman Hesse- Jennie didn't mention it during the episode, but around the time she watched I ❤️ Huckabees for the first time she was very in the book Siddartha by Herman Hesse. The book addresses many themes from the film, but with fewer blankets and more buddhism. Enjoy for further reading: https://bookshop.org/p/books/siddartha-herman-hesse/18790884?ean=9781714097722   Behind the Scenes: .        Jennie and her Justin back in the early 2000's when then were young and trying to find their way through life's adventures from the Grand Canyon to and used DVD stores.    Jennie and her husband revisiting the Grand Canyon again more than 20 years later. They've both come a long way in their understanding of the ball, the blanket, and each other. Through her rewatching of I ❤️ Huckabees Jennie has come to appreciate that here's nothing wrong with being a bit of a fancy-suit-wearing Brad-type as long as you can also get into some mud for the one you love.  

Practical Magic (1998) PG-13  1h 44m Episode 13-Practical Magic: Embracing the 90's and the Power of Your Own Magic (even if it's kinda ”basic”) Directed by: Griffin Dunne  Alice Hoffman: (novel) Robin Swicord:(screenplay)  Akiva Goldsman (screenplay)  Jennie and Sarah transition out of Screen Scares month and back into their classic Screen Cares episodes with warm and accepting discussion of the witchy 90's classic Practical Magic. Jennie leads the discussion through the themes of fate, family history, and ultimately the power of self-belief. Co-host Sarah advances the conversation with thoughtful questions and observations about mom-culture, authenticity, and self-acceptance. Jennie comes to terms with her deep and abiding love of “basic” movies like Practical Magic. Finding the good in almost any film is its own kinda magic right? For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Family Screen- Watch across generational lines to unpack your own family blessings and curses. Buddy Screen-  Watch with whoever will embrace your movie choices and call a coven of witches to save you from a bad boyfriend.   Screen Sparks: What do you believe that gives you power? Are you a professional with a title, a parent, a spiritual person? To what extent does your past and the past of your ancestors define your present life? Have you ever wanted magic? Why do you think that is? What would you do with magic? Does great good always require a trade off or a counterpoint? With which Owens woman do you most strongly identify?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Practical Magic IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120791/ Filming Set on the Magical House: https://houseandhistory.com/practical-magic-house/ Film set in New England, but filmed in the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island in Washington State https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/coupeville-the-home-to-practical-magic/ Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Magic-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B00000DAGF https://open.spotify.com/album/2N7TdBow0ClqvPIdmuOgtw https://music.apple.com/us/album/practical-magic-music-from-the-motion-picture/329936138 Ozark Mountain Folk Lore Book https://www.amazon.com/Ozark-Magic-Folklore-Vance-Randolph/dp/0486211819 Practical Magic vs. Sixth Sense Cover Cozy and Sensual Intellectual and Terrifying

Barbarian (2022) R  1h 42m Episode 12-Barbarian: * Bonus Screen Scares* Recorded Live at a Murder Free Airbnb in Asheville, NC Action/Horror/Thriller  Director Zack Cregger Written by Zack Cregger In a special surprise final installment of Screen Scares, hosts Sarah and Jennie discuss why watching the new movie, Barbarian, while staying at an Airbnb that resembles the movie's primary setting was a terrifying but awesome vacation choice. They also chat about the deeper implications of Barbarian and why a sliding moral scale is horrifying. For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen- Who will be okay with you saying "oh no, oh no, oh no!" while movie characters make bad choices? Who will tell you when you can uncover your eyes? Who will help you check and recheck the locks and windows at your airbnb? That's the person you should watch Barbarian with.   Screen Sparks: How does watching a movie in the theater affect your viewing experience? Are there specific movie genres you enjoy watching in theaters more than others? As you've gotten older have the things that scare you changed-less afraid of quicksand and more afraid of serial killers perhaps? What was the scariest villain in Barbarian, and who was the most sympathetic victim? Who are your favorite movie going companions?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: IMDB summary/description that was referenced by Sarah in this episode of Screen Cares: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15791034/ More details on the amazing town in which the Screen Cares team recorded this special episode : https://www.exploreasheville.com   Behind the Scenes: Sarah and Jennie posing outside of their lovely and definitely 100% murder free Asheville, NC Airbnb. Movie-nerding out with your favorite film/pod buddy in a real theater is always the best fun. 

Train to Busan (2016) NR  1h 58m Episode 11- Train to Busan: The Guilt Trip Express Action/Horror/Thriller  Director Yeon Sang-ho Written by Park Joo-Suk, Yeon Sang-ho To close out our special Screen Scares series, host Sarah and co-host Jennie spark a conversation about the most scary concept of all: losing our humanity. While zombies are scary (especially zombies in this film!), the terror of living in a society devoid of compassion, community and connection is even more frightening.  For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Screen Cares Spotify Playlist: 부산행 Hear the Train to Busan Comin' Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Love Screen- Will your loved one fight trains full of zombies for you? Watch with your partner and find out. Little Screen-As always, we encourage you to consider your children and where they are before sharing any media with them– this movie features death, violence, gore and loss, but we feel that the overarching themes of compassion have merit, especially when shared with teens.   Screen Sparks: As we've talked about today, the songs Cat's in the Cradle and Aloha Oe serve important purposes in storytelling, expressing feelings of love, loss and regret, and to explain various power structures. Are there any songs that inspire big feelings, big moments, big concepts for you? During this month of Screen Scares, we've dabbled into some of the monstrous ideas that scare us, including murderers and witches. These are quintessential scary themes that we see a lot during Halloween. What makes a monster a “Halloween” monster? And are zombies truly “Halloween” monsters? There are lots of different ways that storytellers, writers and filmmakers scare us; from stories about “crazed” murderers in hockey masks, dolls that come to life and chase us, witches that kidnap our children, clowns that lure children away with red balloons, ghosts that go bump in the night, cursed/demonic beings that want to eat our souls, etc. What scares you most and why? What scares you least and why? There are SO many different types of zombies! Which kind is your favorite and why?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: IMDB's Train to Busan Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5700672/ Sarah and Jennie chat about their experience with subtitled film during this episode. Enjoy this wonderful piece in The Washington Post that expresses why you should watch a movie (like Train to Busan) with the subtitles on: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/02/13/you-should-watch-everything-with-subtitles/ Sarah and Jennie discuss the tragedy of the sinking of the MV Sewol and how it is a tragic example of failings on an individual level (the captain and crew who abandoned not just the ship but also hundreds of high school students who were onboard) and the failings of a larger system. Learn more about this horrific accident, the students and their families' commitment to their memory, and the political fall out here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_MV_Sewol https://www.theweek.co.uk/world-news/58164/south-korea-ferry-death-toll-hits-100-salvage-begins https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/photos-parents-of-sewol-ferry-victims-in-their-childrens-rooms-untouched-since-the-disaster https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/world/asia/south-korea-sewol-ferry-grief.html https://time.com/3824576/south-korea-sewol-anniversary-paengmok/ https://time.com/3536337/sewol-south-korea-ferry-political-divide/ One of the characters in Train to Busan sings “Aloha ‘Oe” during a recital and at a pivotal scene in the film. It is an interesting choice as Aloha ‘Oe was written by the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian islands, Queen Lili'uokalani, and is a powerful song of cultural importance. Its themes of love are beautiful but it is more than a lovesong. It's a powerful song about resistance. Click here to read a powerful and engaging work written by Evelyn Chow: https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1020&context=suurj “Cats in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin is a quintessential song about parent-child relationships, and the feelings of regret that can occur when there are too many missed opportunities for connection. Learn more about this wonderful song by visiting the following links: https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-cats-in-the-cradle-by-harry-chapin/ https://harrychapinmusic.com/products/harry-chapin-cats-in-the-cradle-cd https://www.iheart.com/artist/harry-chapin-2713/ For the science-minded, enjoy this wonderful article to learn about examples of zombification in real-life: https://www.science.org.au/curious/people-medicine/zombies   Behind the Scenes: Pictures of Sarah, husband Alex and long-time friend Ankit, dressed in full zombie regalia for a zombie run that was held in Colorado in 2014.  

The Shining (1980) R  2h 26m Delve into the darkest Screen Scares episode yet, as co-hosts Jennie and Sarah step into the labyrinth that is the Stanley Kubrick classic The Shining. Host Jennie reflects on the significance of the film in her life and the life of her father. She and Sarah examine how isolation and fear can be overcome when honesty and connection are embraced.  Episode 10- The Shining: A How-to-Guide for Defeating Monsters by Letting Your Light Shine   For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Love Screen-Make sure your loved one won't kill you or cast your child into a labyrinth  Solo Screen- Find your inner Shining and soak up the creepy vibes     Screen Sparks: What if Asterion had been loved, and not cast into the labyrinth? What if Danny had been believed and Jack had felt comfortable addressing his addiction and pain? Who could survive five months at the Overlook Hotel? Could you? How would the film have been different if Danny has felt comfortable to share his “shining” like Mr. Hollerann named it? What device that Stanley Kubrick used to develop a sense of isolation and madness was the most effective at scaring you? The blood, the twins, the music etc. Why do these things scare us? What “shine” do you have that makes you special, different, or unique? And have you ever tried to hide it? What was the result?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Original 35mm theatrical trailer omg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-tgsURVNrI The Film was inspired by the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado, but Stanely Kubrick filmed it at the Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood Oregon. King didn't like it and re-recorded at the Stanley for a miniseries.

The VVitch (2015) R  1h 32m  In our second installment of Screen Scares, host Sarah describes how the brilliantly detailed writer and director of The VVitch, Robert Eggers, created a world that was terrifying for its inhabitants and audience because it presented a reality as it was without Hollywood embellishments. Co-host Jennie lends her on-brand astute insight and perspective to the unique way that The VVitch also allows the audience to move beyond just feelings of fear and entertainment, but embrace a deeper empathy for the characters and the real-life history that they represented. Episode 9- The VVitch: The Devil's in the Details For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr   Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen Partner Screen     Screen Sparks: Do you like to rewatch movies that really scared you? What do you think the benefit is of rewatching a movie that made you feel uncomfortable, scared, nervous? The VVitch, like many movies about witchcraft, focus on a period of time in history. If we know how the story ends, why do we like seeing this play out time and time again in movies? The VVitch is an obvious example of fine filmmaking, and of a cautionary tale. What do you think the message/moral of the story is?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Written and Directed by Robert Eggers IMDB summary/description that was referenced by Sarah in this episode of Screen Cares: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4263482/ More details on how Robert Eggers used historical documentation to create The VVitch: https://www.indiewire.com/2016/02/how-robert-eggers-used-real-historical-accounts-to-create-his-horror-sensation-the-witch-67882/ Fascinating interview with costume designer Linda Muir: https://brightlightsfilm.com/dressing-witch-interview-costume-designer-linda-muir/#.Yy9sCS2B35k Linda Muir's website: http://www.lindamuircostumedesign.com/865004006353 A bit of history about the Salem Witch Trials: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/ Because Sarah and Jennie can't talk about New England without referencing Plimoth…: https://plimoth.org …except for when they reference Salem, MA: https://www.salem.org Jennie brought up a great point about how historical horror movies are an especially effective and scary genre. Here are some other historical horror movie options (check out #2 on the list): https://filmschoolrejects.com/historical-horror-movies/2/ Behind the Scenes: Salem Witch Museum, photographed in 2021 Sarah's daughter, photographed in Salem at the Bewitched Statue in 2021

Hocus Pocus (1993) PG 1h 36m Jennie and Sarah take listeners away into a discussion of magic, innocence and what makes witches scary. In the first of four special Screen Scares episodes made for October, Screen Cares co-hosts explore why the 1993 Halloween film favorite Hocus Pocus reveals deeper truths about how innocence and evil intersect in insidious ways. Listeners are invited to reminisce about their special movie viewing traditions, ask themselves if immortality is a blessing or a curse, and reflect on what scares them and what that says about us as a person and a culture.  8-Hocus Pocus (1993): Is Hocus Pocus Ever Really Child's Play? Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler   Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen Hocus Pocus is a delightful movie to watch with adults friends while snickering at silly references to yabbos and virginity, but may be a smidge awkward to watch with kids despite the PG rating     Screen Sparks: What if we cherished innocence and welcomed aging? Is love and morality the only reason immortality is a curse? (I'm looking at you vampires)? Why are witches scary? The witches need the book, but the kids think it is devoid of power after their death. To what extent do evil things hold the power of their owner? Can you think of other literary examples of this phenomenon? Is immortality a blessing or a curse?     Bonus Material-Links Referenced during the show: 5 Reasons we like being scared- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/201810/5-reasons-we-enjoy-being-scared?amp Jennie and Sarah discuss the upcoming 2022 sequel  Hocus Pocus 2 being released on Disney+ September 30th. View the Trailer Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idc0EOmKr30 History of Trick-Or-Treating: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-is-weirder-than-you-thought-79408373/ Did you know? Although it is unknown precisely where and when the phrase “trick or treat” was coined, the custom had been firmly established in American popular culture by 1951, when trick-or-treating was depicted in the Peanuts comic strip. In 1952, Disney produced a cartoon called “Trick or Treat” featuring Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins Not surprising that David Kirschner would write this oddly mocking to innocence movie. He did a shockingly broad assortment of projects including:  Hocus Pocus, Childs Play, all Curious George movies, and American Tale. See his full CV here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456946/?ref_=tt_ov_wr Behind the Scenes: Jennie witching it up one Halloween with her husband Justin, during one of the adult Halloween parties where Hocus Pocus was casting a spell in the background.                There is an incredible amount of awesome Hocus Pocus merchandise to help us get into the spooky holiday spirit. Jennie and Sarah picked their two favorite Sanderson Sisters Inspired merch to get them into the mood for witches brews and black flame candles.  Sanderson Sisters Tee- from FoxDesignCustomStore on Etsy.com https://www.etsy.com/listing/1295760172/sanderson-sisters-comfort-colors-shirt?utm_source=OpenGraph&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share Sanderson Sisters Brew Pub Cup- from SavageVinylShop on Etsy.com https://www.etsy.com/listing/1268824067/sanderson-sisters-brewing-co-cup-l?click_key=9f5c5f81a6b0bd14fc93dcb767f22637579f846f%3A1268824067&click_sum=0adff33a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=hocus-pocus&ref=sr_gallery-3-22&organic_search_click=1&sts=1     Special Thanks to Brooks Milgate for Creating the spooky-spin on our Screen Cares Theme Music! Find him on instagram @brakesmilgate   Hocus Pocus (1993) was created by:  Director Kenny Ortega, Writers David Kirschner(story) Mick Garris(story)Neil Cuthbert(screenplay) Stars: Winefred-Bette Midler, Sarah-Sarah Jessica Parker , Mary-Kathy Najimy, Dani- Thora Birch  

Up (2009) PG 1h 36m 7: Up: Finding a New Adventure After Heartbreak Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Sarah sparks the conversation with Jennie for this week's Screen Cares episode, and it's her most personal one yet. She shares how Pixar's Up inspired her terminally ill mother's deepest hope that her beloved husband and family would choose new adventures, even after she was gone. This episode is dedicated to Debbie and Art Woolverton, and to all who have experienced deep loss.   ~Sarah and Jennie want to give listeners a heads up about the movie Up and our Screen Cares discussion of it in this episode. We will explore some heavy topics like: infertility, pregnancy loss, death, and loss. This conversation is thoughtful, sincere, and intended to honor the gravity of loss while looking towards the promise of new adventures and healing. We would like to give our listeners advanced notice so they can choose how to listen in a way that best meets their emotional needs.~   This episode of Screen Cares discusses the impact of Cancer in the life of the host and her family. Learn more at: Ovarian cancer awareness is key: September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It is the insidious disease that took Sarah's mother's life, and according to American Cancer Research Association, is estimated to take 12,810 lives in 2022. Source: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/ Visit Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance to learn more about the sneaky symptoms and signs, or about how you can make a difference in the life of someone coping with this deadly cancer.  https://ocrahope.org Screen Shares Rating:  Family Screen  Up is a beautiful movie to share with your chosen family members; people with whom you feel safest, feel most comfortable to share the difficult themes of our mortality, losing a partner, and life after loss.   Screen Sparks: Thinking about someone you've loved and who is no longer in your daily life can be painful. What are some of the memories that are most prevalent? Are they bold and elaborate? Simple and “boring” as Russell shared? Something else entirely? What are your beliefs about older people? If you find that they skew a bit negative, what are some ways you can work to change your perception of older members of our community?  Do you think that children's movies that feature heavy topics like infertility/miscarriage, death, etc. are appropriate? Why or why not? What dreams do you have with a partner? With a friend? With a family member? Or a solo dream?   Summary of theme connection: Screen Care's host, Sarah, leads listeners of this episode of Screen Cares through several themes. Up shows the value of… Processing Memories Through the Lens of Loss: Russell shares memories of his absent father with Carl, and says, “That might sound boring but I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember most.”  Seeing That Older People Have Value, Dreams, Stories: Treating people who are older as human beings with dreams, skills, stories, strengths is paramount. Older people deserve to be treated with dignity.  Recording Experiences: The character Ellie records her dreams in her aptly named “Adventure Book” but while doing so, records a beautiful history of a life lived together with Carl. This tangible record of their life experience allows Carl the ability to process his grief and also offers motivation to continue his journey and “find a new adventure.”  Creating Family: Family units can exist in ways that aren't a hetero-normative couple, with 2.2 kids and a picket fence. A family can be an adopted grandpa, a ridiculous dog, and an enthusiastic neighborhood kid.  Normalizing the Discussion of Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Infertility: Depicting this painful subject in a respectful manner in media even meant for children can be important. This can be an exceptionally painful topic, but allowing all people to discuss this may help reduce the feelings of isolation, shame and even stigma that those coping with this type of loss can feel. Up created by: Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson Written by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, and Tom McCarthy Produced by Pixar Animation Studios   Bonus Material-Links Referenced during the show: Check out Pixar's webpage devoted to Up for some fantastic background on the making of this beautiful adventure on screen, as well as the intention behind the design of the shapes of the primary characters: https://www.pixar.com/feature-films/up IMDB summary/description that was referenced by Sarah in this episode of Screen Cares: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/ Want to learn more about the psychology behind the efficacy of Up's beautiful music? Check out Listening In's great video here: https://youtu.be/YRM3HwFM9Yc If you or someone you love has experienced pregnancy loss, finding support can be important to the emotional and physical healing process. Visit this link for some ways to find support: https://www.verywellfamily.com/miscarriage-support-organizations-2371339 Behind the Scenes: Movie stub from Sarah's family's trip to see Up in theaters: Sarah's mother kept a journal during her cancer treatment. This was her last entry: Photo of Sarah's parents from the happy beginning of their adventure together on their wedding day.

Screen Cares presents a new way to watch-and be scared-better together during the year's darkest months with a special month of Screen Scares episodes. Each week of October hosts Sarah and Jennie bring listeners a different thoughtful conversations about scary movies and the ways they bring us together and frighten us. You don't want to be left in the dark this time of year, so be sure to join Screen Scares!

Titanic (1997) PG-13 3h 14m 6-Titanic: Sharing the Boat and Never Letting Go of Humanity Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Screen Cares host Jennie describes how seeing the record-making blockbuster Titanic 5+ times in theaters with her mom, when she was younger, shaped her appreciation of film, material culture, and the importance of embracing our role in Humanity. Co-host Sarah asks illuminating questions that help the Screen Cares team reveal the film's significance as more than a heartthrob romance. Exploring the legacy of Titanic the ship and the juggernaut of a film casts a light on what it means to be a responsible human, the power of artifacts and ruin, and our power to choose what items and practices best serve us and help us decide what we need to let go.  This episode of Screen Cares discusses social responsibility and the tragedy of Classism aboard the RMS Titanic in 1912, but class, poverty, and indifference still cause immeasurable harm in our modern world. Learn more about classism-and what can be done to end it- by checking out this List of Organizations Working to End Classism so we can all "share the ship of humanity" better-together.  Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen Great to watch with a friend who appreciates humanity, but will also eye roll and cry in equal measure throughout the film's many timeless and sometimes cheesy moments. Be sure it's a friend with whom you feel comfortable watching nude scenes and steamy models-t fords.  Family Screen  Works if you can get over the hinky bits. I recommend a mandatory snack break when the drawing pencils come out. Can spark good convo about responsibility to others.   Screen Sparks: What role would you have played on the ship? Would we keep playing as the musicians Would we read our children a bedtime story Would we fight for a newfound love? Would we push people away from our own lifeboat or help them in like unsinkable molly brown? Is never letting go always a good thing?  Can you think of any modern movies that so effectively marry cinematic spectacle and humanistic narrative?  Class and artifice are not real, but the outcomes are. Social injustices resulted in very real atrocities. Those people did not need to die. Reminds me of a song I like by Lead Belly a folk blues singer born in 1888 “We're in the Same Boat Brother”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxPdl4f7RYE So the question is…are we doing any better sharing the boat as humanity today?    Bonus Material-Links Referenced during the show: Read all of the summaries, trivia, and media on the Titanic IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/  Article about how My Heart Came to be the earworm we can never let go: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/my-heart-will-go-on-titanic-theme-complicated-history “Nearer, my God, to thee” the history behind the song Sarah noted the musicians playing at the Titanic sank  https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/what-violin-hymn-played-titanic-sinking/#:~:text=Whatever%20the%20final%2C%20final%20piece,Kate%20Winslet%20and%20Leonardo%20DiCaprio. ‘Top Gun: Maverick' sails past ‘Titanic' at the all-time domestic box office raking in $662 million https://fortune.com/2022/08/09/top-gun-maverick-sails-past-titanic-at-the-all-time-domestic-box-office-raking-in-662-million/ Article The Incredible True Story Of How "Titanic" Got Made https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sarahmarshall/20-years-ago-titanic-took-over-the-world-heres-why "Titanic" stars donate to final survivor: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-titanic/titanic-stars-donate-to-final-survivor-idUSTRE54A63J20090512 Behind the Scenes: Campbell 16 Cine the Theater where Jennie fell in love with film and would eventually fall in love with her film-loving husband. The theater is now a fancy pants Alamo Draft House, but she will always remember its old-school arcade and swirly-patterned burgundy carpet.   Rewatching the Titanic with her parents Marie and Jim and her family gave Jennie all the warm fuzzies of her youth, but she has grown a deeper appreciation for these simple shared human experiences. We present to you a true artifact from the past, a two CASSETTE box set of the lengthy-classic Titanic!             Jennie finally thought of some small precious items that say something about her. Her art-history inspired heat changing "naked" coffee mug, wedding band, and watch her kids gifted her.

Whiplash (2014) R 1h 46m 5: Whiplash: Are We Rushing or Dragging to Miss The Point About Achievement Culture? Episode Transcript   Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Screen Cares co-host, Sarah, leads listeners through a discussion about how watching the movie, Whiplash offers a cautionary tale about achievement culture and the price of success. As a culture, we admire those who come from modest means and through a rare recipe of natural talent and dedicated training, become the best in their fields. We love success. We want success. We want our children to achieve success. Yet, what is success? Over the last few years, more and more research has offered cautionary tales about the dangers of living in a culture that values high achievement, of pushing our children to reach the top.  Many fields, like academia, athletics, and the arts promote a competitive atmosphere. Sarah discusses how she's experienced a competitive atmosphere in the world of music and how seeing and discussing the film, Whiplash, has created a lasting impact as she and her husband work to raise their children. A special HUGE thank you to Brooks Milgate! He is an incredibly talented professional musician who composed and created our Screen Cares theme music. He plays shows all over the country and is a consummate professional and stand-up guy. For bookings or for more information, message him on Instagram @brakesmilgate      Screen Shares Rating:  Little Screen* *Please note, while Screen Cares encourages you to share this movie as a reference point to start important conversations with older adolescents, teens or the young adults in your life, it was rated “R” by the MPAA. This movie has strong language, offensive homophobic and other slurs, verbal abuse from a teacher, and intense moments, including a serious car accident. Screen Cares does not condone the use of hate speech in any form, for any reason. We believe that words matter, and no one, ever deserves to have any aspect of their personhood denigrated or belittled.  We feel that there is value in having in-depth conversations about the content of the movie and that the presence of strong language and verbal slurs offer an opportunity for parents/guardians/trusted adults to discuss the importance of word choice. Screen Cares also believes that talking about the theme of high-achievement culture-especially with those who may struggle with perfectionism or who are interested in a creative field-is valuable.    Screen Sparks: Is trauma and sacrifice required for greatness? Do you think that being “good” is sufficient, or do we need to be the best? If you have a creative yearning, what is stopping you from pursuing your art/craft?   Bonus Material-Links and Info Referenced during the show: Official Whiplash website: https://www.sonyclassics.com/whiplash/ The oft-referenced “rushing or dragging scene” can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/VnuImW1dWAk What is the musical method that Sarah referenced?  Visit the Suzuki Association of America's article to learn more about this wonderful method: https://suzukiassociation.org/about/suzuki-method/ Interested in diving deeper into the dark-side of pushing children to success? Check out this link for Race to Nowhere, a documentary film co-directed by Vicki Abeles and Jessica Congdon:   https://beyondtheracetonowhere.org/race-to-nowhere/ Charlie Parker is referenced many times in Whiplash. Learn more about this incredible musician: https://charlieparkermusic.com https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/charlie-parker-about-charlie-parker/678/ While this feels contrary to theme of this episode about the danger of striving for success at all costs, Whiplash received many awards and commendations. Here is a list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accolades_received_by_Whiplash Behind the Scenes-  One of the awards Sarah received. While proud of these accomplishments, Sarah wonders if there are better ways to foster a love of music excellence and enjoyment in young music students. Sarah getting her first violin, and spending time with her paternal grandmother. The hats surely helped with the musical learning.  Sarah, along with her friends and co-musicians in the Booker High School Tornadoes Marching Band in a public performance.  Liam and Violet, after a holiday concert. There may have been rushing and dragging in the concert, but definitely many more smiles. A cd capturing the fruit of the labor of many young musicians, including Sarah, in the 1998 All-State Band performances.   

Worst Person In The World (2016) R 1h 58m 4: Worst Person in the World: Relationships, Choices, and the BEST PodRetreat Live Recording from Chicago Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Screen Cares co-hosts lead our listeners through a special co-hosted episode recorded on fresh after a live-screening of the film at the Music Box Theater in Chicago! Together Screen Cares hosts introduce listeners to the dynamic if sometimes questionable characters in the film and discuss how the Worst Person in the World can help inform and affirm their own life choices while providing insights into the lives of others. Sarah leads listeners through a discussion about identity and viewing ourselves through the relationships we have. Jennie explores the importance of choices in defining one's life and the privileges and responsibilities related to making choices that affect oneself and others. AND they even made sure to get some deep dish pizza after their late light recording session!   Screen Shares Rating:  Solo Screen Love Screen Buddy Screen   Screen Sparks: How do our choices affect others and what responsibility do we have to the emotional well-being of others? Can you define your identity without a relationship that defines it? (So, who are you without explaining that you are a student, or a sister, or brother, or parent, or x, y, z employee.) What does it mean to be “the worst person”? Is this designation fixed or does it vary depending on person and place?   Behind the Scenes- Pics and Bonus Materials: At a REAL MOVIE THEATER!  Check out the beautiful Music Box Theater that welcomed Jennie and Sarah back into the world of live screenings of movies!  https://musicboxtheatre.com/   A rare sighting of a real life movie poster IN THE WILD!   We promise they're respectable adults, but how could they resist all of the Music Box Theater's awesome decor? Screen Cares make-shift airbnb recording studio did a number on hosts Jennie and Sarah's hair. It's all in the name of pod greatness lol!   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Additional Production Information:  Directed by Joachim Trier, written by Eksil Vogt and Joachim Trier.  Produced by:  Oslo Pictures MK2 Productions Film i Väst (in co-production with) Snowglobe Films (as Snowglobe) Nordic Film and Television Fund (as Nordic Film & TV Fund) Swedish Film Institute B-Reel Films (as BR·F) Arte France Cinéma Memento Distribution MK2 Films ARTE Norwegian Film Institute Danish Film Institute     Link to the IMDB summary shared during this episode of Screen Cares:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10370710/   Official Worst Person in the World website: https://www.worstpersonfilm.com   Sarah feels so badly that she mispronounced the name of one of the talented stars of this film. Pronouncing names correctly is important! To try to make amends, we invite you to visit this link to hear how the name ‘Renate Reinsve' should be pronounced here: https://youtu.be/bAYZo1ag3-8   Worst Person in the World received many awards and commendations. Check them out here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10370710/awards              

Inside Out (2015) PG 1h 35m 3: Inside Out: Giving Us Permission to Cry Our Candy Tears If We Want To and Teaching Us Valuable Emotional Lessons Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Screen Cares episode host Jennie walks listeners and co-host Sarah through her own headquarters in a discussion of the Pixar classic Inside Out. Screen Cares hosts share the impact of the film in their roles as mothers, partners, and people and explore how the Inside Out can be used as a tool to broaden the social and emotional vocabulary of the entire family, open doors to sometimes difficult conversations about complicated feelings, and provides room for individuals to accepts the important role of sadness in their emotional lives. Jennie has also created two activities to extend the Inside Out caring into the lives of listeners-more information below. Personality Island Mapping Activity by Screen Cares What's in YOUR HEAD-quarters? Activity by Screen Cares   Screen Shares Rating:  Little-Screen Family Screen   Screen Sparks: What was the obstacle Riley needed to overcome?  Does this movie make you cry? Why/why not?  Are some babies born without Joy to lead the way? How does this shape their personality? At the end Joy says “Riley's 12 now. What could happen?”- What indeed? How do you think the emotional life of the character and yourself changes over time? Which feeling leads your emotions? Are they gendered? (Sadness leads Moms, Riley was Joum and Anger led dads) Can memories change? How fluid are they and what can cause them to shift?   Extra Inside Out Movie Info: Directors: Pete Docter & Ronnie Del Carmen (also brought us other heartfelt animated films like Up and Soul) Soundtrack: Michael Giacchino- who has also scored many other noteworthy soundtracks including Jurassic World, Ratatouille, Up, Many Marvel Movies Starring the voices of: Amy Poehler …Joy Phyllis Smith ...Sadness Mindy Kaling-Disgust Bill Hader...Fear Lewis Black-Anger Richard Kind ...Bing Bong Kaitlyn Dias-Riley Diane Lane-Mom  Kyle MacLachlan-Dad (Trey from S&TC) Paula Poundstone- Forgetter Paula (Wait wait don't tell me regular) Bobby Moynihan-Forgetter Bobby (SNL)   Behind the Scenes:  Maxwell's Personality Islands: Three year old Maxwell created his own personality islands and headquarters using found materials in the backyard.   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Amazing extras in the credits (in case you missed them): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DZVnX8bEAs Inside Out Website by Pixar: https://www.pixar.com/feature-films/inside-out Inside Out isn't just fun- it's science-y and useful: 1.Interview with movie consultant and Berkley Prof Dacher Kelter: https://psmag.com/social-justice/a-conversation-with-psychologist-behind-inside-out Creators consulted with two of the leading minds in the study of emotions, Paul Ekman and Dacher Keltner.  Had to simplify the scope of the emotions that would be covered  No love, sympathy, amusement How to speak to use Inside Out to talk to children (and anyone) about emotions: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_lessons_from_inside_out_to_discuss_with_kids Embrace all emotions “Emodiversity leaders to better emotional well being” Prioritize Positivity but don't force happiness Sadness is Vital Joy is only part of happiness  “Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of the best-selling How of Happiness, defines happiness as “the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one's life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile.” (emphasis added) So while positive emotions such as joy are definitely part of the recipe for happiness, they are not the whole shebang. Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-heroes-and-villains/201506/inside-out-emotional-truths-way-pixar  

Captain Fantastic (2016) R 1h 58m Written and directed by Matt Ross-Produced by Electric City Entertainment and ShivHans Pictures 2: Captain Fantastic: Flushing Expectations and Norms Down the Toilet Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Screen Care's host, Sarah, leads listeners and co-host Jennie through several themes she gleaned from the movie Captain Fantastic. First, Sarah categorizes Captain Fantastic as a "Thinking Movie", and discusses how Captain Fantastic is uniquely the kind of movie that challenges viewers to think deeply about many facets of life long after the film ends. Captain Fantastic is also a movie about Educating Children. We hear how Sarah felt that Captain Fantastic offered a lens through which to consider less conventional modes of education to her children, and encouraged her to parent with agility to meet her kids where they are. Lastly, Screen Cares digs into the theme of Living Authentically and the many ways the family depicted in Captain Fantastic challenges viewers to evaluation their own level of authenticity. A thinking movie: There are so many great movies out there and they all fulfill certain roles for us. Some are fun ways to escape the hum-drum of everyday life. Others offer a beautiful example of how film is a true art form. Still others transport us to different worlds, allow us to see different perspectives and different experiences. Captain Fantastic is the kind of movie that challenged our Screen Cares team to think deeply and this purpose felt unique and special.  Educating children: If you have kids or have kids in your life that you care for, you'll ultimately be faced at some point with deciding how you want your children to be educated. There are many ways to facilitate education, and education is vital! Sarah from Screen Cares felt that Captain Fantastic offered a lens through which to consider less conventional modes of education to her children, and encouraged her to parent with agility to meet her kids where they are. Living authentically: After going through a re-evaluation of her family's priorities, values and needs, Sarah and her husband felt that they were not living in a manner that was authentic to who they are as people. Captain Fantastic depicts a family who strives for authenticity, and who realizes that our concept of who we are as individuals and who we are as a family unit may change from time to time.   Screen Shares Rating:  Buddy Screen Love Screen Co-Parent Screen*  *(This is not a normal Screen Cares Rating, but one which we felt best described the desire to share this movie with someone that you share parenting responsibilities and brainstorming with, even if you are not in a romantic relationship with that person.)   Screen Sparks: What unconventional choices have you made in your life to try to be the “master of your fate” or “captain of your soul”? Do you believe that the merits of society outweigh the issues? Do you feel that parenting should consider training for the real world, or training children to reshape the world? Do you have to choose all or nothing, or should extremes be avoided? Do you have friends who would question your choices in such a way that leads you to do more thinking? Do you prefer friends that cheer you on but who don't challenge you to think deeper about the choices you make?   Behind the Scene- Pics and Bonus Materials: During Screen Cares PodRetreat in Chicago, Host Sarah strikes a thoughtful pose worthy of Invictus.   When Screen Cares Co-Host Jennie sold her home and moved her family into an RV fit for adventure, Sarah joked that Jennie's family now had their very own "Steve" like the family in Captain Fantastic.   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Official website to Captain Fantastic https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/captainfantastic IMDB summary/description that was referenced by Sarah in this episode of Screen Cares: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/?ref_=ttawd_awd_tt Visit Poetry Foundation to read William Ernest Henley's 1875 poem, Invictus: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51642/invictus Want to see the great Morgan Freeman recite Invictus from memory? https://youtu.be/a7q_vACVwq0 Or to hear Tom Hiddleston read it? https://soundcloud.com/user-511793251/invictus-by-william-ernest-henley-read-by-tom-hiddleston?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Check out Captain Fantastic's many awards: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/awards     If you or someone you love is talking or thinking about suicide, or would like free emotional support, please visit the link below for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline where you can speak with a trained and skilled crisis support worker.  https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/  

The Wizard of Oz (1939) G 1h 42m 1: The Wizard of Oz: Escapism & Going Over the Rainbow From Comfort of Your Grandparents' Couch Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures Episode Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr Co-Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Screen Cares host Jennie takes listeners and co-host Sarah somewhere over the rainbow through a conversation about the power of movies to help viewers escape while simultaneously connecting them more deeply with what it means to be truly home. The Wizard of Oz was a formative film in Jennie's early life because it was one of the only films her grandparents had on cassette for her to watch when she would stay over at their home sick from school while her parents worked. Sarah asks Jennie illuminating questions to explore how the magic created by the marriage of black and white meets technicolor brilliance, Judy Garland's heartfelt performance, Toto's steady companionship (Jennie and Sarah are nothing if not dog-lovers), and the timeless tale of escaping only to long for home, left an indelible mark on the Screen Cares host.   Screen Shares Rating:  Solo-Screen Little-Screen Family Screen   Screen Sparks: Do you need to leave home to appreciate it?  How would Dorothy's life have been different had the tornado never happened? What movies help you escape and what movies feel like home to you? What movies feel like “home” to you? How does lack of confidence lead people to follow blindly and doubt their gifts?   Behind the Scenes: The actual couch where it all happened when Jennie would stay home sick from her Grandma Lois and Papa Dan's house.   Reading the original work of L. Frank Baum deepened Jennie's connection to the story-as reading books usually does- and would later provide excellent bedtime story material for her own children when they stay at her parent's house in Missouri.   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: Jennie describes also being  influenced by the source text on which the movie was based: The 1900 children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by L Frank Baum 1900 in Chicago after the death of his niece Dorothy and an unrelated but devastating Kansas tornado in 1893. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43936/43936-h/43936-h.htm Screen Cares discusses the further influence of the NBC made for tv docudrama The Dreamer of Oz Staring John Ritter in the 1990s https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099464/ First movie version of the Wizard of Oz was actually in1910 silent film by Selig Polyscope Company in 1910 coming in at slightly over 13 minutes.  https://youtu.be/BWQ5-UBU22M  16 Hidden Symbolic Messages in the Wizard of Oz https://historycollection.com/16-hidden-symbolic-messages-in-the-wizard-of-oz-you-may-have-missed/ The Allegory of the Wizard of Ozhttps://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-schaller-0805-20150804-column.html Somewhere Over the Rainbow sung by Judy Garland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSZxmZmBfnU It should be noted that it wasn't all rainbows and technicolor horses:  Five Appalling On Set Stories https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/08/wizard-of-oz-appalling-stories

What IS Screen Cares? Hosts Jennie and Sarah share what makes Screen Cares a unique and inviting podcast about movies and their connection to life's biggest cares. Sarah explains, "We feel like our strength is being able to be relational and make connections with people we care about, and making those connections that may not be super obvious." Jennie agrees and describes the feeling she brings to each episode, "That feeling of, I need to share this movies with someone, but I don't know anyone who's watched it. Screen Cares is a place you can bring all that care." You've got a ticket to listen to all that Screen Cares IS on September 6th, when the first season of a different kind of movie podcast is released on your favorite listening service. Learn more at: www.screencares.com Screen Cares Facebook Page