The Best Comedies of All Time

The comedy genre was born simultaneously with the advent of the cinematograph, and for more than a century of history, countless films have been made in the world that aimed to make the viewer smile, or better, laugh out loud. We decided to collect for you a selection of the best films of the comedy genre from different eras and countries, including pictures of all subgenres - romantic, crime, black, sitcom and error. In this list, there are only a few famous comedies that have gained fame all over the world.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 27, 2022Comment

Film Adaptations That We are Waiting For in 2023

We have collected the brightest films and series that were based on the books of the authors of the AST Publishing House and should be released in 2023. The new season of “The Witcher,” the sequel to “Shadows and Bones,” the horror movie “Salem's Lot,” the adaptation of the classic novel “The Color Purple,” and a show based on the latest published book by Elena Ferrante. Thanks to these tapes, stories last and create new experiences. And their primary sources can always be found on the bookshelves.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 27, 2022Comment

COLUMN: My 10 Best Movies of 2022

Closing a year, as usual, means getting out the scorecard and making a “10 Best” list. This one didn’t take much agony and neither will my second year of voting for the Critics Choice Awards and Hollywood Film Critic Awards and seventh year with my own Chicago Indie Critics group with many of these movies in mind. I’ve had this list up on Letterboxd and presented them on TikTok, but the homebase deserves its annual post.

Best Films, Column, Editorial, LIST, SPECIAL, 2022Don ShanahanDecember 26, 20222022, Best of 2022, 10 Best, 10 Best Films of 2002, ListComment

Privileges and Drawbacks Of Building a Remote Software Development Team

Hiring remote tech talent is definitely the main trend in IT staffing in recent years. More and more companies choose this option every year and building a development team of remote professionals today will be a great investment in the future of your company. Of course, the whole process can be challenging, especially for newcomers, so let’s talk about the main advantages and drawbacks of assembling a remote team of software developers.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 25, 2022Comment

20 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE: The best of the rest of 2002

In an annual series, Every Movie Has a Lesson is going to look back twenty years to revisit, relearn, and reexamine a year of cinema history to share favorites, lists, and experiences from the films of that year. When measuring back as far as twenty years or more, I feel like “favorites” that have stood the test of time have aged to become some level of “best.” I feel like a bunch of those populate my reflective look back at the best of the rest of 2002.

Column, Editorial, Retrospective, SPECIAL, 2022, Best FilmsDon ShanahanDecember 25, 20222002Comment

20 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE: The 10 Best Films of 2002

In an annual series, Every Movie Has a Lesson is going to look back twenty years to revisit, relearn, and reexamine a year of cinema history to share favorites, lists, and experiences from the films of that year. When measuring back as far as twenty years or more, I feel like “favorites” that have stood the test of time have aged to become some level of “best.” I feel like a bunch of those populate my reflective look back at the best of 2002.

Best Films, Column, Editorial, LIST, Retrospective, SPECIAL, 2022Don ShanahanDecember 25, 2022Saint Joseph's College2002, 10 Best, 10 Best Films of 2002Comment

Reelgood Top 10: Week of December 15-21, 2022

Reelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (12/15/22 to 12/21/22). Yellowstone dethroned Netflix’s hit Wednesday as new titles make our streaming chart this week. The shows 1923 and The Recruit are new on the list taking places #4 and #7 consecutively, as are the movies Avatar, Black Adam, and The Banshees of Inisherin.

2022, Column, Television, StreamingDon ShanahanDecember 25, 2022ReelgoodComment

2022 Movies that Earned over $100M at the Box Office

Some analysts believed that the closure of theaters by Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021 would spell the end of the movie-going experience. Schmovid Covid! Box office figures are increasing as more Americans learn to cope with the pandemic. Several movies released in 2022 became domestic box office successes, surpassing the coveted $100 million mark. With "Avatar: The Way of Water" anticipated, joining the $100 million box office collection this year will earn billions of dollars for Hollywood.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 25, 2022Comment

America’s Favorite Christmas Sweaters Inspired by Christmas Movies Revealed

A new study reveals the most popular Christmas sweaters inspired by Christmas movies, with sweaters themed from Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch being the most popular.  The research conducted by Boohoo analyzed the monthly US search volume for the Christmas movie-themed clothing to establish which Christmas sweater is the most sought-after this holiday season. 

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanDecember 22, 2022Comment

Fans go WILD over "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" New Trailer

There is much hope in this film, given how well-liked the “Beast Wars” characters are. Determining the release date, movie trailer, cast, characters, story details, and other pertinent information about “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” led us to compile this useful guide.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 22, 2022Comment

How to Get Your Name Out There and Stand Out From the Crowd

As a business owner, you know that standing out from the competition is key to success. You may have the best product or service in your industry, but you need to know about it to make money. This blog post will discuss some innovative ways to get your name out there and stand out from the crowd.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 21, 2022Comment

Are You Ready For a Relationship?

There are many signs that you're ready to start a relationship. These can range from your willingness to compromise and commit to yourself to your partner's needs. It is also important to remember that a relationship is about giving up yourself for someone else. This can be difficult in the beginning, but over time, you'll find yourself ready for love.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanDecember 14, 2022Comment