GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies NOT to Watch With Your Girlfriend

by Jake S. Splatt

Movie nights are a great way to spend time with your girlfriend. Regardless of whether you watch a romantic comedy or a drama, it will be an experience that will bring you closer together. Watching a movie is the perfect excuse to relax, get cozy with your girlfriend, and get away from the real world. Although you could set the mood perfectly and prepare for the best movie night ever, the film you decide to watch will have a huge impact on your evening. The last thing you want is to watch a movie that will completely spoil the mood of a romantic night in. In case you’re planning a movie night with your significant other soon, here are some films that you should avoid at all costs.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 1, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How the Fast Saga Has Changed Over Time

by Kevin Gardner

The Fast & Furious series is massive with 10 films to its name, including spin-offs like Tokyo Drift and Hobbs & Shaw, and 4 more films are currently in the works. That’s not to mention an animated TV series, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, as well as two short films. This begs the question: does this series suffer from franchise fatigue, something that’s all but inevitable if a series carries on for too long, or does it defy these expectations and trends? While you might not call these films art as such, it’s worth noting that art is necessarily subjective, so mileage may vary.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 1, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: The "Escape Room" Movie

by Kevin Gardner

Escape rooms are like an adventure game brought to life. When you play them, you and a team of people are placed in a themed room and have to complete a mission to "escape." It has become a popular activity for team building, family outings and friendly competition among friends. The Escape Room movie took that concept and turned it into a horror film.

Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Independent FilmDon ShanahanMay 29, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Little Women: The Veracity of Description

by Jessica Chapman

Many readers would admit that they have either not read or aren't fond of Little Women's novel. However, it is hard to believe that this is the opinion of most readers. It is even less believable given the number of women writers such as Patti Smith, JK Rowling, and Simone de Beauvoir, publicly claiming that this 19th century novel by Louisa May Alcott has inspired them. One character from the most inspiring story is Jo because of her strong will and how much of a heroine she is.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: A Review of "The Proposal"

by Kevin Gardner

The Proposal is a romantic comedy from 2009 starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. On the surface, it is cute in a formulaic way. Two people with no real attraction or fondness for each other are forced into a situation in which they have to get married to one another, and it is only after the engagement that they fall in love. It is a predictable plot based on a well-worn trope. The movie is a lot like cotton candy: Insubstantial, but sweet and enjoyable for the moment.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 6 Aspects of Movies That Are Affected by Data

by Kevin Gardner

The process of making movies is highly complex, to say the least. Decisions need to be made at every turn. Since these decisions are so important, studios tend to use data to make informed decisions. This data can come in many forms, from movie scores to box office ratings. If you'd like to know more, here are six aspects of movies that are affected by data.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 4 Ways To Make Movie Nights Special For Your Kids

by Kevin Gardner

Family movie nights can be the highlight of your child's week. Formal movie theaters are always fun, but sometimes the cost or inconvenience of finding the right time for your family can make it more challenging. Here are a few ways that you can make movie nights extra special for your kids.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Entertaining Movies To Play at a Party

by Kevin Gardner

If you're having a party, you might be thinking about what movies to play. It's a hard decision! What genre should you choose? How long will the movie be? What film will everyone like? If you're at a loss about what to choose, here are seven entertaining movies to play at a party.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 4 Tips For Planning an Outdoor Movie Party

by Kevin Gardner

If you and your friends love movies, summer is the perfect time to take your film-watching outside. Below are four tips for hosting outdoor movie parties your friends will be talking about all year.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How Movies Portray Pilots

by Adrian Johansen

Who has gotten it right? From movies like Red Tails focusing on WWII pilots to the cult classic Airplane! where an average Joe has to fly the plane, there is no shortage of movies focusing on air travel and those in the cockpit. Let’s look at how pilots have been portrayed in film over the years and how accurate those portrayals really are by today’s standards.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 25, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 7 Inspiring Movies That Make You Want to Study Hard

by Carrie Duncan

If you are currently at school or university and you lack the motivation to study, this article is for you. By the way, we all know that sometimes it’s hard to save some time for yourself. For that purpose, use help from the essay writer service. At the same time, these movies will suit those who miss writing diplomas and essays at night, discussions with teachers, and just new knowledge.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Movies to Watch to Detox Your Reality

by Kathrin Garner

If you are struggling with drug addiction and/or toxic life, it is a little bit difficult task to get inspiration and to quit the addiction. Here are the movies that can help you to get inspiration to increase your willpower so you can fight the situation. To help you in your journey, we have compiled the best movies that can help you to detox the bitter reality.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 25, 2021Comment