In case you aren’t friends with me on Facebook, you probably didn’t hear that earlier this month I went out to Boulder CO to be on film with Stephen Simon and Lisa Garr – we were filming the movie review discussion for the August 2010 volume of Spiritual Cinema Circle.

I had a ton of fun, and Gaiam really treated me like a king. Not only did they pay for my airfare, hotel, and food expenses, they also had personal driver (4-seat limo) pick me up at the airport, at the hotel, and take me back to the airport.

Not only that, I was treated to a personal tour (thanks Suzanna!) and I had the pleasure of meeting many many more of the other amazing people who help make Spiritual Cinema Circle possible.

It was my first time on camera and while I did feel a bit nervous, I was also super-grateful for all the training and support that my friend and media trainer Diana Page Jordan provided the week before I flew out. Stephen Simon is also just an all around wonderful man who is delightful to chat with, very down to earth, and helped me feel at home instantly.

The other thing that was interesting was I got to listen in to the member discussion also for the September volume and it was a-MAZING. Seriously, while I did have a lot of fun chatting it up with Stephen and Lisa and I hope you’ll watch it, and I look forward to doing it again with Stephen, I’d still say that if you had to choose then definitely watch the Stepmeber member discussions – ALL of them – because you’ll be riveted to your chair… perhaps even moreso than from watching the movies themselves.

If you’re not already a member of Spiritual Cinema Circle I’m sure it’s no surprise that I recommend you join. And if you’re on the edge, not sure, then they have a great intro offer – you only pay the shipping costs ($4.95 US, $7.95 international), and they’ll send you the first month DVD free of charge. Then of course if you like it, each subsequent month is just $21.95 + shipping.

On that note, if you join soon then the free DVD you’ll get for July is going to feature these upcoming films…

 

In this romantic comedy, David (Paul Campbell), a self-described ladies’ man, shares his dating tricks with Joe, his heartbroken widowed grandfather (Andy Griffith). Joe gets mixed up in a love triangle with Edna (Liz Sheridan) and Rose (Doris Roberts), while David strikes out with the girl of his dreams, Julie (Marla Sokoloff). Will the would-be Don Juans discover the real secret about romance? CONTENT WARNING: Contains adult elements (some sexual content and language).

98 min. Written and directed by Marc Fienberg.

Short Film: The Women’s Kingdom

 

This documentary brings us to a remote part of China where the Mosuo tribe live in what is described as the last matriarchal society, where women are property owners and marriage does not exist. Virtually unheard of 10 years ago, this minority draws tourism and questions. CONTENT WARNING: Contains some sexual references.

21 min. In English. Directed by Xiaoli Zhou.

Short Film: Gefilte Fish

 

A young Israeli bride is torn between a prenuptial family tradition and her own values. On top of that, her mother and grandmother insist that the happiness of her future marriage depends on her participation in this wedding-party ritual. Find out what Gali decides in this funny, touching short film.

10 min. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Written and directed by Shelly Kling-Yosef.

Short Film: The Necktie

 

Valentin spends his days ironing out paperwork in a dead-end job and seems to have forgotten about what used to bring him joy. What if music could change a life?

12 min. No dialog. Written and directed by Jean-François Lévesque.

You can also watch the movie trailers in the video below

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