“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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Sheep Detectives: How a Movie Helped Two Polarized Parts Begin to Heal

July 6, 2026

One of the quiet joys of writing Parting Thoughts is that occasionally a reader sees something in a film that I have not seen yet, and sees it with such clarity and personal honesty that it stops me in my tracks. That is exactly what happened when Dr. Thomas McGovern, a dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and fellow traveler in the world of Catholic Parts Work, sent in this reflection on Sheep Detectives, the delightfully improbable animated film that arrived on streaming platforms on June 24, 2026. I will confess: I have not watched it yet. But after reading Tom's piece, I intend to... READ MORE

Previous Parting Thoughts

TV Series Review: A Gentleman in Moscow

June 1, 2026

There are stories that arrive at precisely the right moment and seem to know something about you before you have even settled into your chair….

Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

May 4, 2026

I want to begin with an honest admission: Prince Caspian is not the most beloved of the Narnia films, and the book, while deeply important,…

Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

April 6, 2026

Before I had discovered The Hobbit, there was Narnia. In 4th grade I feverishly made my way through all seven books, loving every moment. I…

Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

March 2, 2026

If you have been following along with these Parting Thoughts reflections, you already know that my 10-year-old self fell headlong into Tolkien’s world by the…

February 2, 2026

You might be asking: Why The Avengers? Why a movie from way back in 2012? Because it is one of the better Marvel movies and…

Film Review: A Hidden Life

January 5, 2026

A Hidden Life (2019) is a Fox Searchlight and TSG Entertainment film written and directed by Terrence Malick who is well known for such films…

Television Docuseries Review: Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God

December 1, 2025

Warning: This article contains disturbing information about sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, and Church cover-ups by ecclesial leadership. In the resource section below please find information…

The Chosen (5 seasons)

November 3, 2025

The Chosen is a television series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and his disciples. Many of the seasons also appeared in…

October 6, 2025

In my view, Triumph of the Heart written and directed by Anthony D’Ambrosio and produced by Sherwood Fellows and CineMammoth Productions, ranks among one of…