“Parting Thoughts” with Dr. Gerry Crete
Movie & Television Reviews with an IFS Perspective
In this series, Dr. Gerry brings you his take on parts and systems in TV and Film. Sit back grab the popcorn, and enjoy as he walks you through the best of what film and TV have to offer us in understanding ourselves and others through a parts and systems lens.
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The Odyssey (2026): Christopher Nolan's Epic as a Study in Moral Injury, Memory, and the Long Way Home
August 3, 2026
A Caveat In light of a certain amount of controversy generated by this film, I feel the need to offer a few thoughts to consider. Many of the harsher critics (e.g. Matt Walsh) are neither literary critics nor film theorists. That is not to say they are not entitled to their opinions, but in my view, they are so focused on their political concerns (and outrage) that their analysis becomes reductionistic and misses the real message. I was especially delighted that Dominican priest Father Gregory Pine gave an intelligent, insightful, and balanced review which you can find here. Jonathan Pageau,... READ MORE
Previous Parting Thoughts
Mini-Movie Review: Superman (No Spoilers)
Parting Thoughts: Television Series Review: Severance Seasons 1 & 2
Film & TV Analysis: The Fragmentation of the Industry
Film Review: The Island
Film Review: Three Faces of Eve
Film Review: The Matrix, A Christian Allegory of Sorts with Prophetic Warnings
Film Review: Conclave
Film Franchise Review: Star Wars: The Hero’s Journey, the Force, the SELF, and Non-Dualism
Moana
The Kid
TV/Film Franchise Review: Star Trek as a Metaphor for Cosmic Harmony and Systems Thinking
Encanto
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