GUEST COLUMN: What 2016's "A Plastic Ocean" Teaches Us

by Lewis Robinson

Journalist Craig Leeson couldn't have prepared himself for what he was about to find when he went on a seemingly straightforward mission to make a documentary on the blue whale in 2011. He thought he had arrived at a beautiful, pristine area of the Indian Ocean. However, the reality could not have been more different. After accomplishing the original goal of capturing stunning footage of the blue whale, the camera panned right to reveal a horrifying scene of oil and garbage floating along the surface of the water.

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GUEST COLUMN: The "Legally Blonde" Legacy: Where It Comes From and Where It's Going

by Lewis Robinson

Many of us already are familiar with Legally Blonde, the 2001 movie starring Hollywood sweetheart Reese Witherspoon. But, while some of the movie plot (sans spoilers) will be presented in this review, you will also find out more of the inspiring story behind the movie and its continuing legacy of bold blondes.

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How to Watch Movies Online Wherever You Are In The World

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, at the end of a jam-packed day, you want to be able to head back to wherever you’re staying and relax by watching a great movie on your device. But this isn’t always as easy as it sounds! We take a look below at how geoblocking restrictions can prevent you from accessing the content you want, why they’re used, and - most importantly - how to bypass them.

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GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies for Digital Marketers to Take Inspiration From

by Nancy R. Fernandez

Approximately 97 percent of marketers believe that marketing-related films have boosted brand awareness by encouraging customer perception of their product or service via visual effects. According to 76% of marketers, marketing video improved revenue and visitors. According to 80% of respondents, marketing films have increased individuals' time buying.

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Three Entertaining Casino Related Gambling Movies That are 100% Worth Watching

When it comes to entertainment, watching movies is something that nearly everyone likes at some point in their lives. In this article, we have gathered a list of casino-related movies that you should see, especially if you have an interest in and a special place for gambling. There are more options if you’re looking for an online gaming casino to play a wide range of traditional casino games, with this platform, you have the chance of winning money.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanMarch 9, 2022Comment

Tips on How You Can Maximize the Chances of Winning in The Online Casino

Lots of people all over the world enjoy playing at casinos. These can include traditional games like roulette, poker or blackjack but also slot machines which make online gambling quite popular. If you're using real money to gamble and want to win as much as possible, it's best not to go overboard with what you bet each time. There are certain things you need to keep in mind when you are playing casino games or betting on sporting events.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Iconic Smoking Scenes in Movies

by Lewis Robinson

At an elemental level, movies are simply a series of images woven together. Skilled filmmakers carefully select striking pictures to anchor their narratives and navigate through from one to the next with an orienting sense of reality. While that may sound very heady and organic, it’s simply another way of saying great movies are made of iconic images.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Tips for the Perfect Movie Night

by Andrew Adams

Movie nights are great occasions. Whether you invite a few friends over or just have your own private affair, they're the perfect excuse to eat junk food and grab a drink while laughing at terrible jokes. But it doesn't always go so smoothly so here are 5 tips for how to create the perfect movie night.

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GUEST COLUMN: "The Aviator" Movie Review

by Lewis Robinson

There are some movies that have been called classics over the years that don't really stand up to the hype. Others become cult classics due to their popularity growing over time, while others will stay on the Top 10 lists for years to come. The Aviator is one of the most recent movies to be deemed a classic by many lists, but does it deserve that categorization?

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, GUEST CRITICDon ShanahanMarch 3, 2022Comment

INFOGRAPHICS: What Americans Really Think of Movie Nominations

During awards season, no one can escape the pop culture buzz around which nominated movies, directors, or actors will bag the Oscar. But do all those movie nominations and reviews have a real impact on the movies people see in theaters or at home? As part of the DISH promise to “tune in to you,” USDISH went and found out. We asked one thousand American adults what they think of movie reviews, nominations, and awards.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Date Nights to Avoid for a Couple Healing From Addiction

by Lisa Walker

If your relationship has experienced a rough patch in the wake of addiction, it will take some time to heal. Broken trust, emotional pain, and physical health issues are all significant concerns caused by addiction. For the relationship to achieve full recovery, there’s a long road ahead that includes individual therapy sessions, follow-up meetings, and couples counseling. You will also need quality time together.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Healing Through Cinema: Movies that Feature Difficult Health Conditions

by Lewis Robinson

The movie-going experience can be vastly different from one person to the next. In fact, depending on the day, even the same person might be in the mood for a mindless adventure, a clever heist, or an uplifting biopic. Movies can allow us to escape reality or confront dark corners or ourselves and our society that we might prefer not to acknowledge.

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