Posts in 2023
From Gore to Suspense: The Evolution of Horror Films from the 80s to the 2020s

Horror movies have captivated audiences for generations, thrilling and terrifying viewers with a seemingly endless array of subgenres and styles. However, one of the most noticeable changes in horror films has been the gradual but unmistakable shift in tone and style that has occurred between the 1980s and the present day. As we explore these differences in greater detail, we can better appreciate the evolution of the horror genre and the impact it has had on both audiences and filmmakers alike.

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Adding Online Games of Luck to Your Lifestyle: Essential Tips You Need to Follow

The gaming business is transitioning significantly from traditional land-based to online casinos. Online games of chance have gained popularity and provide fun opportunities to win real money. To have a successful gaming experience, it is crucial to understand what you are getting into when playing such games and how to handle your cash. Here are some crucial guidelines you must follow while incorporating online games of luck into your lifestyle.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Boston Strangler

As a feature film, Boston Strangler finds itself buried in the massive snowbank of true crime content available. Eager viewers have a buffet of binge-able rabbit holes, available in long and short forms, on dozens of channels and platforms at home. Held up against that docu-drama marketplace, a traditional two-hour fictionalized yarn playing in theaters feels nearly trite and tame by comparison, even if it dabbles with and challenges a theory or two about who really perpetrated these murders.

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Accounting Mistakes in Movies: What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Bookkeeping?

by Nancy Fernandez

When it comes to accounting, Hollywood has a knack for getting things wrong. Movies often depict accountants as boring and unimaginative, and they tend to misrepresent the day-to-day realities of the profession. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most common accounting mistakes that Hollywood makes and why they matter.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "And the Winner Was..." Podcast talking "Grand Hotel"

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 5th episode, I joined him to talk about 1932’s Grand Hotel.

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AWARDS: Winners of the 3rd annual Critics Choice Super Awards

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the winners of the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both movies and television, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action. Flying the Film Obsessive and Every Movie Has a Lesson flags, yours truly is a voting member of the CCA and a committee member for these Super Awards.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest contributor on Natural Transplants talking bald movie characters

Every now and then, I get tabbed as the published film critic to contribute ideas on a movie-related question or topic for other websites. Recently, I feel like I was profiled for a second signature trait of mine. The publishers for NaturalTransplants.com must have seen my social media profile picture featuring a shorn head because they pitched me to name my Top 5 iconic bald movie characters. I’m not kidding when I say that I’ve had that exact list in mind for a while, so I couldn’t resist the assignment.

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Going Into Business With a Partner: Tips for Entrepreneurs

Nowadays, more and more entrepreneurs are taking the plunge and starting a business with a partner. Having a partner can be a great way to share the responsibilities of running a business, but it's also important to make sure both parties are on the same page. In this article, we'll look at some tips for entrepreneurs who are considering going into business with a partner. Keep reading to learn more.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Let's Talk About Flix" podcast chatting about "Anaconda"

Through small world happenstance, I’ve come to know hosts Mike Osborn and Curtis Menke of the irreverent and laugh-filled podcast “Let’s Talk About Flix.” They are two college classmates split across Illinois, and I was introduced to them through a high school classmate of mine, who is cousins with Menke. I caught on to them early in their run, and they have been appointment listening ever since. On the side, I recruited them to join the Chicago Indie Critics group that I co-direct. I was honored to be asked on as their first-ever guest for their “guilty pleasures” month. For that excellent theme, I brought them 1997’s Anaconda.

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