Film production is both a business and an artistic endeavor. It constantly changes and develops, integrating new methods, discarding obsolete ideas, and reviewing trends to revive previous approaches. The present state of the film business, which includes higher production and marketing expenses and decreased theater attendance, frequently sets the bar for the films that major studios are prepared to spend in.
Read MoreFor many, the movie-going experience is highly missed. What better way to bring this back by creating your own home movie theater? Maybe you got inspired while watching some cinema classics or saw Bill Murray’s movie theater in his mansion from Zombieland. With a little special attention to the fundamentals of movie theaters, you can have the perfect theater in the comfort of your home. Here are a few tips on how you can make every movie night at your home an immersive adventure that will leave you star-struck.
Read MoreThe possible branched and multiplied interpretations, unanchored to any specific religion or philosophy, are innumerable. So few films hit true existentialism this strongly. Nine Days is an intellectual treasure that moves your heart and mind greater than some many other things you can watch and absorb from a couch or theater seat. With brevity and profundity wholly rooted in the preciousness of life, Nine Days leaves its mark as one of the best films of 2021. Discover this unique and crushingly beautiful gem immediately.
Read MoreThe new DC Comics movie property from Warner Bros., The Suicide Squad, is all the rage this early August. Recently, I joined Mike Crowley’s You’ll Probably Agree podcast via YouTube to chat about our spoiler-free thoughts, reactions, and takeaways from James Gunn’s flashy and violent action comedy. We recorded this one as audio-only, but the link on YouTube works great. If you enjoyed our last talk on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, you’ll dig this one too. We think the movie is bloody good! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.
Read MoreWhile we wait to see the gadgets that Bond has in store for us in No Time To Die, MotorEasy spoke to vehicle armouring specialists Armormax to reveal the extreme security features drivers can get their hands on to create their own 007 spy car. MotorEasy have revealed 6 security features, all found on Bond’s previous cars and estimated how much in total it would cost to install all of the security upgrades on your own car. By installing these features, drivers could turn their Ford Fiesta into a car so secure it could chauffer James Bond himself.
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A common assumption is that motion pictures that die at the box office are simply forgotten and written off by the studio's accounting department, which is really not the case. Even the worst stinker at the local cinema has a streaming service waiting for it somewhere. Beyond streaming, other revenue sources spin forth from movies as well. You might assume that movies are all about fantasy, about distracting the movie-goer from the problematic real world for 90 minutes. In reality, motion pictures make up an incredibly profitable industry that interfaces with other big-ticket industries as well.
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Warm summer weather calls for spending as much time outside as possible. It's the perfect time of year to host a get-together with your family and friends. If you are looking for some new ideas on fun outdoor activities that both kids and adults will enjoy, then why not have an outdoor movie night? It's the perfect, quiet, and relaxing activity to wind down at the end of the day while still enjoying the company of the people you love. You can make the experience truly unique by putting a little thought into it so you plan a night that everyone will remember.
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Spanning over three decades, the Rocky film franchise has entertained several generations of fans from around the world. Although the last film of the original series, Rocky Balboa, came out in 2006, the story was revived in 2015 with Creed. Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character has had his ups and downs through his long fighting career, and some of the Rocky movies are much better than others. You can examine which films are exceptional and which ones are missed in the following sections.
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Because there are so many people that struggle with mental health issues, it's important that films portray them accurately. While some movies stigmatize or misrepresent mental illness, here are seven films that dealt with them respectfully and insightfully.
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Look at pictures of 100 different celebrities and they may all look different: weight, skin tone, age, gender, and style are all individual. However, there's one thing that almost every celebrity has in common. They all have good skin. If you've ever wondered how celebrities maintain their clear, glowing skin no matter the circumstances, read on for the answers.
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From independent films to big budget action movies, movie production is an incredibly expensive venture. This is especially true when you think of large Hollywood films, but most film production can still cost a pretty penny regardless of what kind of company produces it. While most big budget films can usually rely on a projection of the value that they’ll gain from attendants to the movies, those projections are only a guess and can never be completely called in correctly until after the movie has been produced and released. For budgetary reasons, most film sets want to ensure that there will be a return on the initial investment. This is why it’s so important for movie sets to find other ways to make money so they can cover the initial cost of the price of producing the film. Here are just a few ways outside of movie ticket sales that movies make money.
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A Leaf of Faith is an excellent Netflix movie that drills down to the magical qualities of this simple leaf. They break down how Kratom benefits health compared to the conventional medications or painkillers prescribed today! Here, you will get a few sorted lessons that Leaf of Faith can preach to you from its beautiful exploration on Kratom!
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