Those of you who follow me are aware that a central theme of my writings has always been that storytelling is a powerful tool for building human connections. In addition to the written word, film is one of the truest, most compelling and inventive ways ever created to tell stories. This versatile medium communicates ideas, evokes emotions, inspires deep thoughts, provokes us to action or simply entertains us. That’s why I always look forward to the Academy Awards. As a life-long academic, I … [Read more...]