ESSAY: Using Color Theory To Develop Your Composition and Style With Examples From Wes Anderson

by Andrew Adams

Visual art, which is composed of shapes and colors, is used to share ideas. Colors, which we see every day but often ignore, evoke emotion. Although you may not notice it at first, film directors and other visual storytellers use color theory to enhance stories. Color can heighten the emotions and characterizations for the audience, setting the story’s mood. Color signifies periods; it can be used in foreshadowing and symbolism and may remind the audience of events or experiences in their own lives. Therefore, colors and compositions affect how you may perceive or feel about a film.

2021, Column, Editorial, Essay, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 7, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Classic Movies With Fun Behind-the-Scenes Facts

by Lewis Robinson

Classic films are often enjoyable to watch. However, discovering what happened behind the camera can be even more fun! So, here are ten classic movies with fun behind-the-scenes facts. The film industry has a rich and interesting history. After learning about it, it's clear how far movies have come.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 7, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 2021 Summer Films To Get Excited About

by Kevin Faber

Summer is one of Hollywood’s busiest seasons, and 2021 promises to be more lucrative to the industry and entertaining to audiences. Horror, action and animation are dominant genres of the upcoming films, and producers are hopeful that the movie’s themes persuade more customers to purchase tickets after a dismal 2020 summer. Unlike previous years, some of the summer blockbusters will be shown in theaters and streaming services. You can take a look at the newest summertime offerings in the following sections.

2021, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMay 6, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Five Movies That Will Make You Rethink Your Habits Behind the Wheel

by Susan Melony

What kind of bad habits do you have behind the wheel? We all have at least one habit that we would probably be better off leaving behind. For example, road rage in the Bronx contributes to plenty of accidents. In the first half of 2021, 227 accidents occurred because someone was following too closely, which is a type of accident that is easy to avoid!

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Four of the Scariest Films of the Decade

by Kevin Gardner

Horror films have their roots in the silent era, but the movies didn’t gain acceptance with moviegoers until the 1930s. Whether the plots involve haunted houses, crazed killers, aliens or monsters, the world enjoys watching films that make them scared. In the last thirty years, horror has become increasingly popular, and filmmakers continue to discover new ways to make the audience jump in their seats. From 2010 to 2200, a few scary movies stand out as being exceptionally frightening and entertaining. In the following sections, you can examine four of the scariest pictures of the last decade.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LISTDon ShanahanApril 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Impact of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks on the Film Industry

by Kevin Gardner

Online attacks have become more and more common for companies that operate in the movie industry in recent years. Though new technology has come about in order to improve the way data is protected, each stride forward creates new gaps in existing infrastructure. This means that a film studio needs to always stay mindful of the various threats that are appearing. Failing to do this could leave them open to a number of preventable data issues. Since protecting a company’s assets is definitely a top priority, it is important to take time to devise a sensible strategy.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanApril 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Movie Theaters Have Changed For the Better

by Kevin Gardner

Movie theaters used to be the place to go. Before internet streaming and DVDs, if you wanted to see a recent film, movie theaters were the only choice. Since the arrival of the internet and such distributors as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, attendance in an actual theater has dwindled. Here are some ways theaters are working to get movie lovers back into the velvet seats.

2021, Column, Editorial, Social Media, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanApril 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Why "Carbon Nation" is the Most Effective Climate Change Film So Far

by Kevin Gardner

Many films have been produced that deal with the climate change crisis over the past couple of decades. These are important films that deal with a subject that has affected millions around the world, and if left unchecked, will eventually affect everyone. All of these films offer important insights, but the movie Carbon Nation may have a more widespread appeal than the others. Here are a couple of reasons why.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Movies Every Business Owner Must Watch

by Kevin Gardner

This article's collection of creative, cinematic masterpieces and documentaries would be fascinating and useful for both new and seasoned business sharks, as well as those pursuing self-development and actively scaling the corporate ladder. These incredible, unpredictable, and inspirational films will pique your interest. They express the details of the trading and advertising industry, reveal the secrets of profitable sales, and reveal the mysteries of famous entrepreneurs in an emotional and precise manner. They chronicle the lives and fortunes of billionaires.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanApril 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: A Take on "Cake"

by Kevin Gardner

Daniel Barnz’s Cake is a 2014 comedy-drama that centers around Claire, played by Jennifer Aniston, and her inability to accept her son’s death. By mixing humor with the seriousness of drug use, alcohol use, grief and suicide, Barnz encourages viewers to take a deeper look at Claire. Outwardly she is angry and sarcastic, and she continually pushes people away who care about her. However, her physical scars are symbolic of the cracks in this outer facade; she tries to hide it, but her compassion and loneliness shine through. Cake does a phenomenal job portraying a woman who has lost herself after losing her child. At the beginning, Claire is barely getting through each day. By the end, she comes to the realization that she was a good mother and finds the strength to live. This is a story of hope after an unthinkable tragedy.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, GUEST CRITIC, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanApril 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 6 of the Most Powerful Superheroes

by Kevin Gardner

Superheroes have always held a place of honor in popular culture. Their superpowers distinguish them and make them favorites when it comes to how they use their abilities to combat evil. They are looked up to for their overall moral rightness and are used as role models for kids of all ages. The bigger the hero, though, the better at their job they are. Here are the top ten strongest superheroes in no particular order from both the DC and the Marvel universes, with a few others thrown in for fun.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 4 Central Plot Elements in "The Great Gatsby"

by Kevin Gardner

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is an American classic. While there are multiple adaptations of the book, one that particularly stands out is the film directed by Baz Luhrmann. This movie has a modern feel and a lot of stylization. If you'd like to learn more about it, here are four central plot elements from The Great Gatsby.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanApril 30, 2021Comment