Posts in 2022
GUEST COLUMN: 5 Money Lessons You Can Learn From Titles Alone

by Kevin Faber

From classic films such as Gone With the Wind, where Scarlet watches her life blow away with the gales of the Civil War, to any of the more recent Justice League installments where superheroes fight for what is right, there is much to be gleaned from a few carefully chosen words. If you are curious or even confused about the swirling information regarding student borrowing, repayment and debt, consider these five titles and what wisdom each could impart about money management.

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 of the Greatest Movies With a Business Main Theme

by Kevin Faber

Nearly everyone enjoys watching movies to which they can relate in some way. Relatability looms large in screenwriters' minds as they develop and create scripts that directors will bring into sharp visual focus on the big screen. Consequently, because many film-goers find employment in business offices, writers sometimes choose to use the topic of business as the focus of their screenplays.

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Gambling Movies: The Thrill of the Risk

Casinos are a place where fortunes can be won and lost in the blink of an eye. It's no wonder then that filmmakers have been drawn to the allure of gambling as a backdrop for their movies. In these films, the stakes are even higher than in regular life—the characters are risking not just their money but also their lives. Whether it's a thriller, drama, or action movie, if gambling is involved, you can be sure that viewers will be on the edge of their seats

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GUEST COLUMN: 10 Movie Stars That Were Injured On Set

by Kevin Gardner

You may equate movie stars with mansions, money, glamor, the red carpet, and fancy cars, but the truth is that this job isn’t all fun and games. As in many other workplaces, working on a film set has risks, including equipment failure, set problems, and dangerous stunts. Some actors commit themselves so much to the role that when they begin to act out a scene, they are willing to do things that endanger their physical integrity.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Samaritan

Even now at 76 years old, long past his own peaks and valleys, Sly remains a proven talent and beloved favorite. Nothing will probably break that or ever take that away. Nonetheless, this writer feels like “You still got it!” respect towards Stallone, as a complete performer, is still worth acknowledgment. Thanks to the Rocky and Rambo series, most go straight to the muscles. The special thing is Samaritan shows how much Sylvester Stallone still offers as an actor that has nothing to do with the ripped physicality that made him famous.

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GUEST COLUMN: The Staying Power of Pearl Harbor, More Than 20 Years Later

by Kevin Faber

Pearl Harbor was one of the most anticipated films of all time, and for a good reason: it had everything – action, romance, history. The movie came out in 2001 and was a huge success, grossing over $200 million at the box office. But what about Pearl Harbor has made it stand the test of time? Here are five reasons why the movie is still great more than 20 years later.

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GUEST COLUMN: Is Your Workplace Like "Office Space?" Tips for Dealing

by Kevin Faber

Before The Office and Severance were hits, Office Space was the comedic emblem of the average person’s experience of modern corporate culture. This much-loved 90s comedy classic resonated so strongly with people because they could identify with the protagonist’s discontent, and the movie’s depiction of corporate bureaucracy hit all the right notes. If you feel like you’ve got a chronic “case of the Mondays”, you don’t need to go the same lengths as Peter, Michael Bolton, or Milton

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: PART 5- Guest on the "Marvel Movie Minute" Podcast talking "Captain America: The First Avenger"

PART 5- Recently, Will Johnson and I, representing our Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast were invited to participate on the Marvel Movie Minute podcast hosted by Pete Wright and Andy Nelson and sponsored by TruStory FM. Their format is very arduous and unique. They break down a Marvel film one minute at a time. You would think only talking about a single minute would be easy or not generate much talk, but, I assure you it’s the opposite. Will and I recorded a week’s worth of five shows covering the 16th-20th minutes of Captain America: The First Avenger. Enjoy these wonderful conversations all week!

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: PART 4- Guest on the "Marvel Movie Minute" Podcast talking "Captain America: The First Avenger"

PART 4- Recently, Will Johnson and I, representing our Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast were invited to participate on the Marvel Movie Minute podcast hosted by Pete Wright and Andy Nelson and sponsored by TruStory FM. Their format is very arduous and unique. They break down a Marvel film one minute at a time. You would think only talking about a single minute would be easy or not generate much talk, but, I assure you it’s the opposite. Will and I recorded a week’s worth of five shows covering the 16th-20th minutes of Captain America: The First Avenger. Enjoy these wonderful conversations all week!

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GUEST COLUMN: 5 Top Movies Depicting the Court System

by Lewis Robinson

The subject of law and legal matters affects many people throughout their lives. For example, some may have to go to small-claims courts to recoup a limited financial loss. In contrast, others may find themselves in litigation when disagreements occur in business matters or personal situations such as divorce proceedings. Because many have had contact with the courts, the subject of law often finds its way into popular feature films because many audience-goers can relate to the topic in various ways.

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