Posts in 2023
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "And the Winner Was..." Podcast talking "Cimarron"

Hailing from North Carolina, Joel Winstead works his own website and contributes for Inside the Film Room and Asheville Movies. He is also a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association and the Southeastern Film Critics Association. Joel recently started a new podcast named “And the Winner Was…” where he goes through film history to talk about each Best Picture Academy Award winner. For this his 4th episode, I joined him to talk about 1931’s Cimarron.

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PODCAST: Episode 103 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 103rd episode, two post-Oscar film critics, tone-deaf dads, and two unkind teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back returning guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to discuss one of her top films of 2022: TAR starring Cate Blanchett. Barbara, as always, blows the doors off the podcast as she gives Will and Don all new angles to think about and a TikTok handle to subscribe to when discussing Todd Field's challenging and Oscar-nominated opus.

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Getting started with NFTs

One thing that all NFTs have in common is that they have become highly collectible with a strong element of speculation included. Buyers hope that the value of their investments will see the sorts of meteoric rises in value that cryptocurrencies have enjoyed, without the dips that have also become all too common.

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The Rise of Drive-In Cinemas and Rental Car Services

by Nancy Fernandez

The pandemic has brought about many changes in our lifestyles, including how we entertain ourselves. With social distancing becoming the new norm, drive-in cinemas have become increasingly popular as people seek to enjoy movies from the comfort of their own cars. Rental car services have also seen a surge in demand as people look for alternative modes of transportation. In this article, we will explore the rise of drive-in cinemas and rental car services in detail.

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5 Changes a Car Accident Lawyer Would Have Done in "Fast & Furious" Movie

by Nancy Fernandez

Fast & Furious is an action-packed movie franchise that has taken the world by storm. It is known for its high-speed car chases and daring stunts, but it is also notorious for its lack of safety measures. As a car accident lawyer, I have noticed several things that could be done differently to make the movie more realistic and promote safety.

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How Hair Salons Help in Movie Artist Makeup?

by Nancy Fernandez

When you watch a movie or TV show, it's easy to get lost in the story, the characters, and the beautiful visuals. But have you ever stopped to think about the work that goes into creating those visuals, specifically the hair and makeup? The artists responsible for hair and makeup play a crucial role in bringing the characters to life, and they often rely on the expertise of hair salons to achieve their vision.

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