Posts in 2021
GUEST EDITORIAL: 10 Tips for Writing a Film Review

by Melissa Mauro

Writing movie reviews is a very interesting and creative task. Some people think that this is not a job, but a hobby. But in fact, in order to make a high-quality review of the film, the authors do not limit themselves to just watching the film. How to get started with writing interesting and valuable movie reviews? Below you will find some tips that will help you not only make a high-quality review but also become a professional in this interesting writing direction.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Ocean's 8: Delinquency in Prosperity

by Rakan

Lavish. Crime. Sly. Three words that perfectly describe Ocean’s 8. Directed by Gary Ross in 2018, Ocean’s 8 is a thriller comedy movie that will surely stir up your mood while watching it. While it’s entertaining and amusing, it is labeled PG-13 due to some vandalism and drug scenes. Surfing back through time when I first watched Ocean’s 8 at the local cinema, I was truly intrigued by the visualization which the movie flyer offered, and one thing that immediately came up into my mind was that the movie would merely deliver intense crime scenes, and that’s that. It turned out wrong, and I found myself enjoying every scene throughout the movie.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Black Widow

Slotted with a self-important story to tell that takes place after the events of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, this prequel arrives with a better-late-than-never party invitation of hype. Boasting some of the best melee work in a Marvel film, Black Widow belongs on the big screen and displays gratifying action sequences that rightfully highlight powerful females worthy of the spotlight. It also belonged in front of our eyes five years ago and not now. There is an unshakable magnitude of foregone conclusions that curtail the upper tier of potential excitement.

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GUEST COLUMN: Top 5 Classic Disney Movies

by Kevin Gardner

Disney has made so many wonderful movies that people enjoy all over the world. When it comes to classic Disney movies there are definitely a few that stand out. This list of the top five classic Disney films is purely subjective, but you might find you agree with many of them. In order for it to be considered classic, the list has been limited to films released before the year 2000. See how many you agree with from the next five, which are listed in no particular order.

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GUEST COLUMN: How to Be a Successful Music Producer – Tips For Beginners

by Josh Mathew

If you are looking to build a career in music production, the first thing you should normally do is seek advice from people who are already successful in this creative and challenging field. While many of these tips may seem general, they are likely to have a positive impact on your workflow and habits as well as confidence and flexibility. Some handy music production tips:

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The Future of Music Licensing

Music licensing has been going through some big changes in the last few years. The number of people and businesses creating and consuming digital content has never been bigger. The offer is huge. The demand even more. A whole new market of independent content creators has emerged, with the need for an adapted music licensing solution to score their audiovisual creations. In this article, we discuss how this need changed the music licensing industry.

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GUEST COLUMN: Show Me the Money: Movies That Make You Think More Critically About Wealth

by Adrian Johansen

There’s no shortage of films that have made us all think critically about money over the years. What’s interesting, however, is the different approaches they all take. Money is such a huge influence in our culture and our daily lives, it only makes sense that Hollywood reflects that. But, some movies about money make you think a bit more than others. Some might even cause you to change the way you think about wealth and the impact it might have on your life. Whether you want to be inspired, motivated, or consider the sometimes negative impact greed and money can have, there are plenty of great films to choose from that will cause you to think about every aspect of wealth.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Does a Higher Budget Make a Movie More Successful?

by Daniel Miller

Who doesn't love a good movie? Of course, we all have that favorite film that swept you off your feet and seat. But have you ever thought of what goes into making the movie 'good’ or 'enchanting?’ Have you ever given a thought of the cost and gross expenses that go into making a movie? What do you think is the average movie budget? Worry not. We compiled this article specifically for you!

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GUEST CRITIC #69: Nomadland

by Lafronda Stumn

As busy I get from time to time, I find that I can't see every movie under the sun, leaving my friends and colleagues to fill in the blanks for me. As poetically as I think I wax about movies on this website as a wannabe critic, there are other experts out there. Sometimes, it inspires me to see the movie too and get back to being my circle's go-to movie guy. Sometimes, they save me $9 and you 800+ words of blathering. In a new review series, I'm opening my site to friend submissions for guest movie reviews.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Edge of the World

Edge of the World chronicles the story of James Brooke’s emergence as the first White Rajah of Sarawak on the Malaysian island of Borneo during the middle of the 19th century. The adoptive leader became the inspiration template for authors Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad and their respective far-off adventure stories of The Man Who Would Be King and Lord Jim.

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COLUMN: 7 Wine Pairings for Your Next Movie Night

For cinema lovers, few nights are as perfect as a movie night. A great way to elevate your evening, whether it’s date night or relaxing alone, is by pairing your favorite film selections with a bottle of wine (or a few). Not sure which wines work best with your movie selections? Here are a few recommendations to inspire you the next time you hit “PLAY.”

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