by Patrick Bailey
Anyone struggling with addiction – or who loves someone who is – will agree: people need to tell their stories, share their pain and create awareness around the uphill battle. It’s a recurring theme in movies, often trivialized or glorified. Rock stars are shown living the life, drinking in excess, and using illicit drugs, big shot executives enjoy a line of coke in the boardroom – and unless it’s critical to the plot, we rarely see them suffer the consequences.
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The original anime of Ghost in the Shell was a hit with fans for its portrayal of a young woman injured in an accident whose body has been enhanced with cyborg abilities. The 2017 film Ghost in the Shell is a brilliant adaptation of that anime and is sure to please diehard fans as well as those new to the genre.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
Adapting a beloved work of literature for the screen is always a risky procedure. Stick too close to the source material and people will call it derivative and unimaginative. Depart too far from the source material, and people will call it unrecognizable. The stakes are even higher when adapting a work of children's literature because while people are eager to relive a bit of their childhood, they fear having beloved memories usurped or tainted.
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Cyber security is a hot topic among many and with good reason. With more purchases being done online and with websites storing a slew of data, your private information is ripe for the picking by potential hackers. That's why a movie such as Blackhat, starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Michael Mann should have been a blockbuster sparking interest and debate about security issues threatening society
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The series of Jason Bourne movies are among the most popular and successful in the action-adventure genre. The 2016 installment has the character's name as the title and continues the story from the previous four movies.
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As any alumnus will tell you, college can be stressful! Luckily, you can always put a movie on and relax. So, if you're sorely in need of some downtime, here are four excellent movies to watch as a college student.
Read MoreA virtual private network or VPN safeguards your privacy on the internet. It may also help you stay anonymous by hiding your location and personal information. However, do you know that you can use a VPN to change your location? The process can bring many benefits and help you access blocked content on the web. But, how to use a VPN to change location? Let’s find out.
Read MoreParimatch is one of the most famous and respected bookmakers in the Canadian betting market. The company managed to achieve such popularity thanks to a convenient and functional website, a wide range of sporting events, and good odds. Mixed martial arts (UFC) is one of the most popular areas for betting fans. Before betting UFC Canada, you should familiarize yourself with the features of this sport, as well as the benefits of Parimatch.
Read MoreHollywood productions often include casinos in their movies. They make for a good setting, especially if the character needs to be in luxurious surroundings. Casinos are often associated with mobsters and money laundering so if those are some themes that the movie explores, it’s almost certainly going to have a casino in it. However, there are movies that are exclusively about gambling or completely revolve around these high-end gambling establishments. These titles are also very popular and here we will explore why that is.
Read MoreWith warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about creating your perfect backyard space. In fact, a backyard movie theater might be just the thing you need to spend quality time with friends and family this summer. Check out these tips to help get you started.
Read MoreIn recent years, smoking and vaping scenes in movies have increased. That may be because smoking rates are at an all-time low, so smoking is less of a taboo. It may also be that smoking and vaping can serve as a shorthand for rebellion or coolness. But whatever the motive, it seems clear that smoking scenes in movies will continue to increase – and this trend has some important public health consequences. Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death worldwide (5 million people die every year).
Read Moreby Alisha Jones
If you are new to the platform, you need to start with the most popular movies to stream on Netflix. Don’t worry, we are here to help you out and provide some best movies to stream on Netflix in this article. Make sure to go through the list of all these movies to find out all the details.
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