Cynthia Ettinger – MRQE

“Carnivàle”

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle between free will and destiny; the storyline mixes Christian theology with gnosticism and Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar.

Problem of Evil

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Jason, a documentary filmmaker, searches for a cult leader who claims to be an angel sent by God. Struggling with his own loss of faith, Jason falls down a rabbit hole of doubt, distress and paranoia, while seeking answers about how this group knows who he is and what they want from him.

Thirteen

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Tracy is a normal 13-year-old trying to make it in school. After befriending the most popular girl at school, Evie, Tracy’s world is turned upside down when Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs and cash. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new world and attitude finally takes a toll on her, her family, and old friends.

Traveling Companion

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A travel writer places a personals ad in the newspaper seeking a travel companion. She interviews several interesting characters.