GUEST COLUMN: A License to Swill: Which James Bond Had the Biggest Bar Tab?

It’s no secret that James Bond is partial to a martini. A lot of his official business takes places in casinos, bars, and luxury hotels – all of which are enticing spots for a tipple or two, even when on duty. However, as an employee of M16 in the movies (Secret Intelligence Service in real-life), his expenses come directly from the pockets of UK taxpayers. With this in mind, personal finance experts, Ocean Finance, wanted to uncover which of the six Bonds is the booziest, racking up the biggest bar tabs with the nation’s money.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Movies To Get You in the Mood for Spring

by Kevin Faber

Winter can seem to drag on interminably. Depending on where you live, you may see snowstorms well into April and even May. Nevertheless, even when the weather seems to indicate otherwise, spring is on its way. The lengthening days alone are probably enough to lighten your mood, but if you need some help getting out of the winter doldrums and into the spring mindset, here are some movies to watch that may help.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 12, 2021Comment

EDITORIAL: A Guide To Movie Script Writing

Even if you are confident about your idea for a screenplay, actually sitting down to write a movie script can be incredibly daunting. If it is your first time writing a movie script, it can be difficult to even know where to begin. This guide is here to help by showing you the best methods to use to successfully begin writing your first ever screenplay.

2021, Column, Editorial, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 12, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 15 Best Film Scores of All Time (A Personal List)

by Charles Vallena

Music provides a vehicle for conveying a message that hits the heart more than any well-written script can. After all, as Don Shanahan said, every movie has a lesson. An excellent musical score is one of the keys to a successful film. It speaks to both the mind and the heart to provide for a more immersive experience. For me, nothing beats these 15 best film scores of all-time when it comes to delivering the film’s message.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanMarch 11, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 3 Essential Lawyer Films Every Movie Fan Should See

by Susan Melony

There are a lot of movies about lawyers. Some have certainly been more successful than others in theaters, but a few have become contemporary classics. Those that have were able to make the law and courtroom cases seem exciting and dramatic. In this article, we’ll go over a few of the more compelling lawyer movies out there. If you’re a movie buff, you should definitely add these to your watch list. You can often find them on the various streaming services that are available now.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 11, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How to Write a Movie Critique Paper: 5 Example & Tips

by Diana Adjadj

Writing a movie critique is one of the students’ favorite writing assignments. Instead of dry and used-up topics, you'll finally get to write a paper on something that interests you – movies. However, when you realize that you need to be more critical and less personal, this task can present a challenge. But don’t be intimidated. You just need a little guidance to get wind beneath your wings and write an excellent critique paper. That’s what this post is for. In the following lines, we'll cover everything you need to know about writing a movie critique paper. To topic off, we've included some examples to inspire you.

2021, Column, Editorial, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 11, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Movies That Australian University Students Would Love To Watch This 2021

by Mary Jones

Growing up — and growing up — is one of the most essential factors of the university. You're on a journey for four short years, but we avoid discussing how terrifying it feels for whatever reason. Students concentrate on classes, social events, and sports, but don't realize why the same dream powers all of these activities. There are a lot of movies that all Australian students would love to watch. In this article, we will give you a detailed perspective of all the 10 movies that Australian University students would love to watch this 2021. Let us get started, shall we?

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 10, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 5 Must-See Weed Documentaries On Netflix

by Crystal M. Wilson

Netflix documentaries are much in the limelight in today's time. They are informative and entertaining that can provide you with a lot of consummation as a viewer. From non-readers to non-movie, bugs are getting a lot to learn from it. Due to the various benefits of vaping cbd, people remain curious to know more about it and hence there are multiple documentaries. This piece will focus on the top five documentaries to enjoy on Netflix. Enjoy the information-loaded Netflix documentaries, and feel free to look up for top cannabis seeds in the USA online for medical purposes or a recreational break. Take a quick look.

2021, Column, Documentary, Editorial, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 9, 2021Comment

COLUMN: Some of the Best Casino Movies of All Time

Most of enjoy watching a good movie and a lot of us also enjoy having a bet or wager on our favorite game, when you mix the two together then it’s certain that you are going to be in for a great time, especially if you choose to play at a site like FruityKing which not only offers some of the best movie themed games on the grid but also a full range of other games including those exciting live games which are about as close as you are going to get to playing in a real land-based casino!

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 9, 2021Comment

COLUMN: What Happens in Vegas Lives On in the Movies

by Kevin Gardner

Las Vegas is synonymous with wild times, gambling, hidden regrets and, sometimes, crime. Is it any wonder that Sin City has become one of Hollywood's favorite film locations? Set a story in the gambling capital of the world and the script almost writes itself! Of the many films set in this desert mecca, here are a few that capture the many facets of the city that never sleeps.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 6, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Motor Movies and Their Real-World Motoring Offenses

Cinema is the perfect escape from reality. The appeal is obvious, especially right now – why wouldn’t you want to swap our overcast skies and countless hours indoors for exotic locales and ridiculously addictive action sequences? And yet, at the same time, we want to know exactly how these movies would work in the real world; could James Bond really get away with being undercover every time, despite looking exactly the same and doing it for the best part of a century? We can’t answer that one, but we can tell you just how impractical – and illegal – the most exciting motor-related movies and their car chases are. Roughly.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Infographic, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanFebruary 27, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: The Top Clichés of 100 Rom Coms Revealed

These days, there’s plenty of time for a movie marathon – and who doesn’t love a rom com? Whether you’re looking forward to the upcoming Cinderella or the final instalment of To All the Boys, 2021 is packed with perfect binge-worthy love stories that are just a little bit too cheesy – and we’re here for it! Mattress Online compared 2,000 plot points across 100 romantic comedies to reveal the top clichés from the 1950s until now.