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Richard Propes
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Writer. Film Critic. Activist. Healer. Kindness Devotee. Hopester. Safe Space. Fan of Indy. Member IFJA. Spina Bifida elder. Recent cancer survivor.

Founder: TheIndependentCritic.com
Founder: https://tendernesstour.com
Author: The Hallelujah Life
December 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The world premiere of "The Tenderness Tour," a documentary feature centered around my 2024 Tenderness Tour event eliminating medical debt in Indiana is coming up Saturday at Heartland International Film Festival. I'd love to see you there.

tickets.heartlandfilm.org/films/68ac7d...
October 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
My review of John Green's Tuberculosis Is Everything!"
March 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My review of Beth Allison Barr's latest - "Becoming the Pastor's Wife."

It's available now from @brazospress.bsky.social .

theindependentcritic.com/becoming_the...
March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I shouldn't get snarky with my faith-based reviews, but sometimes I just can't resist.

theindependentcritic.com/the_last_sup...
March 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If you've been a fan of such films as "Wonder," "Jesus Revolution," and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," (and I have) you'll likely also love "The Unbreakable Boy" in theaters this weekend.

theindependentcritic.com/the_unbreaka...
February 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It's no secret I love the Paddington franchise. I might be willing to acknowledge Paddington in Peru is a slight notch below its predecessor.

I might not.

theindependentcritic.com/paddington_i...
February 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I had the chance to check out Malcolm Foley's "The Anti-Greed Gospel." It's a timely and remarkable read from @brazospress.bsky.social .

theindependentcritic.com/the_anti_gre...
February 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I had the chance to check out Carter Ward's feature debut "Step Back, Doors Closing."
January 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
January 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
As a film critic who occasionally also works behind the scenes, I'm very seldom on-screen. I have a "blink and you'll miss it" appearance in Johannes Grenzfurthner's latest film "Solvent." It was a very unexpected opportunity to go completely against my type.
January 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #474,717!
September 23, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Six days into bladder cancer surgery. Bladder is gone. Ostomy in place. I’m doing everything I can to heal. Grateful for a visit from a friend.,
August 24, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Five minutes away from leaving home. One hour away from pre-op. 3 hours away from surgery that will hopefully eliminate bladder cancer, though I'll be left with an ostomy and life changes.

My greatest prayer is that I give and receive love throughout.

Peace, RP
August 18, 2023 at 8:25 AM
I still remember being 9-years-old and my aunt taking me (and her kids) to go see the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
August 16, 2023 at 9:16 AM
I had a chance to check out the low-budget indie "Loud & Longing."

https://theindependentcritic.com/loud_longing
August 7, 2023 at 11:51 PM