COLUMN: Top 5 Films to Watch While Moving Across the Country

If you’re like most people, it’s safe to assume you plan to consider the option of professional moving companies for your interstate move. That should make things much less stressful, no doubt. But still, there is the small matter of how you’re going to cope during the long haul, especially if you’re going to be on the road for an entire day, if not more. Unless of course, you’re one of those who are perfectly okay to be alone with their thoughts and actually consider the lengthy trip a great time to contemplate about life.For the rest of us, though, there is nothing like a good movie to kill the monotony of being on the road for hours on end. Here are some top 5 movie picks to add to the list for your next cross-country move.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LISTDon ShanahanNovember 11, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Top 10 Movies to Relax After a Hard Working Day

by Jennifer Holland

Sometimes, you just want to relax and watch and a good movie after a long hard day. Watching a good movie allows you to relax and disconnect from your busy world. Watching a movie enables you to experience a wide range of emotions without suffering the side effects. It helps in inspiring motivation, relaxing, and decreasing anxiety so that you can feel energetic in the days to follow. Thanks to rapid technological advancements, you can enjoy your favorite movies without having to step out of your house. Plus, there is nothing better than watching great movies with your loved ones. Here are the top ten movies that you should watch after a long hard day.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, SPECIALDon ShanahanNovember 11, 2020Comment

Three Alternative Sites You Can Play "Batman" Slots and Win

The Batman franchise has grown to become one of the most successful and profitable franchises in the entertainment industry. It has expanded its reach to land-based casinos and online casinos, where the character is a popular theme in slot games. Various online casino games have Batman-themed slots and electronic games, and there are notable online casino sites that offer good house advantage and high win rate. Read on as we share three alternative sites where you can play Batman slots and win.

2020, Column, Editorial, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 8, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Best Movies For Bringing Your Sports Team Together

by Kevin Faber

It is a plain and simple fact that sports teams work better when each member feels some kind of bond with one another. This bond may have to be coaxed into existence by a team member who wants it or a coach who thinks his or her team will play better that way. It is definitely worth trying out, so no matter what sport you play, you should consider doing a team bonding activity. A great example of this sort of activity could be watching an inspiring sports film together. Over popcorn, sodas, laughter and maybe even some tears, you may find that your team becomes closer than ever before.

Streaming, SPECIAL, LIST, Home Media, GUEST EDITORIAL, Editorial, Column, 2020Don ShanahanNovember 6, 2020Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Theaters Can Win Back Customers During COVID-19

by Kevin Gardiner

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of people to change their daily routine and activities, particularly recreational activities. Nevertheless, nightly news broadcasts continually show large gatherings of people who refuse to take social distancing seriously. Matters have been made much worse by poor leadership at the highest level of government. The businesses that have been battered as a result of federal and state governments’ failure to take reasonable preventative measures have needed to take matters into their own hands. Movie theaters find themselves at a particularly great disadvantage as so many people have become apprehensive about entering a closed-air environment where they’ll be in close proximity to other people.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIALDon ShanahanNovember 6, 2020 Comments

GUEST COLUMN: The Best American Baseball Movies

by Devin Caldwell

Ever since Americans began to fall in love with the game of baseball in the early 20th century, filmmakers have brought the sport to life on the big screen. Most baseball films have focused on the sport’s legendary athletes, historical games or scandalous events. Although several fine films have been produced on the subject, a few excellent baseball movies stand apart from the rest and are considered more than just sports films. With the exception of 42, the following iconic films are not based on factual events or players, but they personify why Americans love baseball.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, LIST, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIALDon ShanahanNovember 6, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Films to Motivate You to Study and Improve Yourself

by Esther Crowder

Good results in studies are the result of constant effort and dedication. The bad thing is that despite all the work you put into your duties, it may happen that the results are not what you expected. In those moments, you may have feelings of despair or frustration, which, although natural, may make you think that maybe you will not achieve your dreams. But it is not so! You have to understand that life is made up of victories and defeats. Something that also teaches us that is the cinema. Through its stories, many films have shown us that constant struggle can lead to triumph. For the same reason, and so that you can rejoice in your academic goals, we will leave you with this list of 10 films that will help you get ahead and surpass yourself.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LISTDon ShanahanOctober 30, 2020Comment

COLUMN: Best Stoner Movies You Need to Watch This Year

These days, a lot of people are stuck at home due to social distancing. While it might be a dream for some of us, it's clearly not for everyone. If you are a typical stoner who's looking for ways to keep yourself entertained and ease anxiety, a good stoner movie won't disappoint. To help you narrow down your list, here are the best pot-themed movies recommended by American Marijuana you might want to check out:

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, LISTDon ShanahanOctober 28, 2020Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Importance of Soundtracks in Movies

It is not easy to find a good soundtrack, so much so that if you investigate in search of something original you find those that already exist. There are many movies that their OST is an incredible and memorable subject, since it is 100% identifiable and fits perfectly with the time and the scenes. You can say that this soundtrack is an inseparable part of the film, since it gives it a more than necessary essence.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIALDon ShanahanOctober 26, 2020Comment

EDITORIAL: A Review of "Gemini Man"

If you're an avid movie-goer, you don't go to see action flicks expecting your worldviews to be changed in their foundations. Action movies are there to give us an hour or two of a good time, to get our blood racing, and to make us talk to about them a couple of days. However, apart from a select number of titles, not many action movies end up being evergreen and worthy of numerous rewatches. With that being said, Gemini Man is a pleasant watch if you go to see it for what it is: a thrilling and captivating action film that offers a bit more than you're used to with these types of media, but not enough for your jaw to drop on the floor.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, Home MediaDon ShanahanOctober 20, 2020Comment

COLUMN: Five Most Impactful Movie Speeches of All-Time

For years, magnificent movie speeches stand-and-delivered by top actors have been making their way from the movie screen right to the hearts of the viewers, inspiring people for real changes, accomplishments, and acts of bravery. Indeed, they have gained a legacy status and have been carved in human minds for many years to come. Many movie speeches are worth mentioning, but these five are the most memorable and affecting ones.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanOctober 20, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 17 Best Relationship Lessons We Learned From Retro Movies

by Bethany Langston

Every film can provide us with some food for thoughts, especially those classic films with a simple plot and a natural range of emotions. Owing to the film plot, which represents any aspect of the relationship between people, we might not only get invaluable experience of acting in a certain situation but also collect plenty of powerful life lessons. So, let’s discover what are those relationship lessons we learned through watching old-fashioned films of the last century.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanOctober 20, 2020Comment