GUEST COLUMN: Honoring Real-Life Heroes in "Only the Brave"

by Kevin Gardner

In June 2013, 19 out of 20 members of an elite crew of firefighters lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. Only the Brave is a 2017 film based on a factual article about the ill-fated Granite Mountain Hotshots called No Exit, written by Sean Flynn and published in GQ Magazine. The film depicts the fire as well as the events leading up to it and the aftermath. It cost $38 million to make and only grossed $26.3 million, making it a box-office failure. However, it gained critical acclaim for the respect it paid to the real-life members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and their families.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 3 Advanced Film Technologies and the Movies that Use Them Best

by Kevin Gardner

Technological advances have shaped the way films are created, edited and viewed. This has resulted in amazing effects, captivating world-building and scenes most could not even dream up, further enhancing viewing pleasures for movie fans. Here are technologies reshaping the film industry and the movies most notably featuring these advances.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJuly 12, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Best Movies About Business

by Kevin Gardner

America is a capitalist society fascinated with making money. Therefore, it probably comes as no surprise that so many movies center around starting businesses, making money, selling them off, and all the legal and ethical problems that can arise along the way. Business movies are good for people who like realistic drama and for those looking to learn something about the way the business world works, even if that means learning what not to do.

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

GUEST COLUMN: The Twists and Turns of "Escape Room"

by Kevin Gardner

If you've ever tried out an escape room with friends, you know how much fun they can be. Have you ever thought about what would happen if the escape room experience went wrong, however? If you love escape rooms and enjoy horror movies, you may want to check out the movie Escape Room on Netflix. This psychological horror film will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you view escape rooms in a whole new way.

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

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Twists and Turns of "Escape Room"

by Kevin Gardner

If you've ever tried out an escape room with friends, you know how much fun they can be. Have you ever thought about what would happen if the escape room experience went wrong, however? If you love escape rooms and enjoy horror movies, you may want to check out the movie Escape Room on Netflix. This psychological horror film will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you view escape rooms in a whole new way

2021, Column, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 11, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Best Tech Movies of the 21st Century

by Kevin Gardner

As technology becomes more significant to everyday life, it inspires people to tell stories about it. Some of these are celebrations of technological advancements while others are cautionary tales about the dangers of becoming too reliant and letting artificial intelligence take over for the real thing. In either case, tech movies can make for engaging storytelling accessible to all audiences.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 11, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Fascinating Facts Behind Movie Props

by Kevin Gardner

Movie properties, more commonly referred to as props, are any object that an actor handles or interacts with on screen. Props are crucially important as they add to the realism of the scene and sometimes have major significance to the plot. However, in many cases, audiences do not pay any attention to the props. This is one sign that the prop masters behind the scenes are doing their job right. A prop should not draw undue attention to itself, distract from the scene, or break the illusion.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 11, 2021Comment

What Comes Next for Movie Streaming?

It came as a bit of a surprise to some at the end of 2020 when Warner Bros announced their partnership with HBO Max to deliver the latest big box office releases directly to their online streaming platform as well as seeing cinema release and the first of the big studios to really make the change, but as all facets of entertainment move away from traditional physical locations and more toward online options like casinos here at casinogenie.org or even lately for music festivals as some were forced to offer virtual options this past year.

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GUEST COLUMN: 8 Best Movies and Documentaries Where Plants Are The Heroes

by Emma Wilson

Plants are also finding their way into our home entertainment. Plantlife is a vast universe and a vital part of our life. How about watching plants unfold their stories in audio-visual format? Such films are entertainment par excellence. Whether in comedy form or serious Astrobotany, plant documentaries bring a refreshing outlook to middle-schoolers and adults. Keep your popcorn ready during weekends and lose yourself in a plant movie marathon.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 8, 2021Comment

What Can You Get From Watching TV and Film?

Movies and TV sometimes get a bad reputation. This comes from experts taking extreme scenarios such as people watching movies and TV all day everyday, and warning people of the dangers. But, if you’re not just sitting there all the time and you just want to watch some TV or a movie, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with this. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you can get from watching movies and TV, so keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 7, 2021Comment

COLUMN: Best Modern British Films

One nation that has really stepped up its movie-making skills is Great Britain. Having previously been frowned upon in the film industry, modern British directors have done a great job of reinventing themselves. Some of the biggest titles in the past few years have come from British backgrounds, and you can expect to see that trend continue. The following films were not just considered hits in the UK, but they hit worldwide cinemas and impressed greatly.

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

GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Documentaries On Smokers According to Research

by Emma Wilson

The popularity of vaping has raised several interests in people seeking to learn about it. The culture around vaping and rising interest in e-cigarettes has allowed people to create films and help people understand the industry. Filmmakers are investigating vaping and offering facts around the growth of vaping devices. Today, you can find dozens of documentaries about vaping and the use of e-cigarettes. Most of these films focus on the effects of vaping and the vaping device. Here are some documentaries on smokers, according to research.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, DocumentaryDon ShanahanJuly 5, 2021Comment