GUEST EDITORIAL: Movies Make Money Beyond the Box Office

by Kevin Gardner

A common assumption is that motion pictures that die at the box office are simply forgotten and written off by the studio's accounting department, which is really not the case. Even the worst stinker at the local cinema has a streaming service waiting for it somewhere. Beyond streaming, other revenue sources spin forth from movies as well. You might assume that movies are all about fantasy, about distracting the movie-goer from the problematic real world for 90 minutes. In reality, motion pictures make up an incredibly profitable industry that interfaces with other big-ticket industries as well.

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How to Create the Perfect Backyard Setup for Outdoor Movie Night

by Kevin Gardner

Warm summer weather calls for spending as much time outside as possible. It's the perfect time of year to host a get-together with your family and friends. If you are looking for some new ideas on fun outdoor activities that both kids and adults will enjoy, then why not have an outdoor movie night? It's the perfect, quiet, and relaxing activity to wind down at the end of the day while still enjoying the company of the people you love. You can make the experience truly unique by putting a little thought into it so you plan a night that everyone will remember.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Movie Review of the "Rocky" Series

by Kevin Gardner

Spanning over three decades, the Rocky film franchise has entertained several generations of fans from around the world. Although the last film of the original series, Rocky Balboa, came out in 2006, the story was revived in 2015 with Creed. Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character has had his ups and downs through his long fighting career, and some of the Rocky movies are much better than others. You can examine which films are exceptional and which ones are missed in the following sections.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Films That Accurately Portrayed Mental Illness

by Kevin Gardner

Because there are so many people that struggle with mental health issues, it's important that films portray them accurately. While some movies stigmatize or misrepresent mental illness, here are seven films that dealt with them respectfully and insightfully.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How Celebrities Maintain Their Beautiful Skin

by Kevin Gardner

Look at pictures of 100 different celebrities and they may all look different: weight, skin tone, age, gender, and style are all individual. However, there's one thing that almost every celebrity has in common. They all have good skin. If you've ever wondered how celebrities maintain their clear, glowing skin no matter the circumstances, read on for the answers.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 10 Movies For Fitness Lovers

by Kevin Gardner

Movies can have a significant impact on everyday life. Although their primary focus is to entertain, their influence affects your mood, behavior and sometimes even your speech. For fitness enthusiasts, some films inspire them to push harder in a workout or experiment with a new technique. The movies aren’t limited to ones with fitness-related plots, but they typically feature a well-known actor in excellent shape performing amazing feats. Here are the top ten films that fitness experts love.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How Movie Sets Make Money Outside Of Ticket Sales

by Kevin Gardner

From independent films to big budget action movies, movie production is an incredibly expensive venture. This is especially true when you think of large Hollywood films, but most film production can still cost a pretty penny regardless of what kind of company produces it. While most big budget films can usually rely on a projection of the value that they’ll gain from attendants to the movies, those projections are only a guess and can never be completely called in correctly until after the movie has been produced and released. For budgetary reasons, most film sets want to ensure that there will be a return on the initial investment. This is why it’s so important for movie sets to find other ways to make money so they can cover the initial cost of the price of producing the film. Here are just a few ways outside of movie ticket sales that movies make money.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How Technology Is Changing the Film Industry

by Jean Hartley

Cinematography is both high art and a business space with its own tasks and goals. At the same time, the film industry as a high-tech market must comply with major technical and social trends, taking into account changes in consumer behavior patterns and new technologies.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Lessons You Can Learn From Kratom Based Movie: A Leaf of Faith

by Emma Wilson

A Leaf of Faith is an excellent Netflix movie that drills down to the magical qualities of this simple leaf. They break down how Kratom benefits health compared to the conventional medications or painkillers prescribed today! Here, you will get a few sorted lessons that Leaf of Faith can preach to you from its beautiful exploration on Kratom!

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Simple Ways to Work on a Movie

by Lewis Robinson

If working on a movie set is on your dream job bucket list, it might be time to check that mark. Landing a job on a film is easier now than it has ever been. The introduction of streaming services, the ability for viewers to watch programs while on the move and the rise of content marketing has created a need for more and more creative work.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How To Get a Hollywood Body on a Working Class Budget

by Lewis Robinson

Having a goal to be healthy and fit is a very positive thing, but being obsessed with how you look isn't healthy. Comparing yourself to famous people who have resources that the average person does not, isn't useful or fair to yourself. But if you simply must have that Hollywood body, you too can be fit like the stars. Here are a few ideas to help you make their secrets your own.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 11 Possible Uses of AI in Cinema

by Jean Hartley

Artificial intelligence could very well create large-scale scenes in blockbusters much faster and better than the most talented editors and artists. But how will it work? And do such programs already exist? Here are 11 possible uses for AI in cinema.

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