GUEST COLUMN: The Best Spring Fling Chick Flicks

by Lewis Robinson

Spring is approaching quickly and you can practically feel the buzzing in the air. Animals are frolicking in newly growing flower patches while random rain showers make the ground smell so good in that uniquely spring scented way. Everyone enjoys this season of growth so much that they just want to watch movies that make them feel the same way! Luckily, there are plenty of films out there that can help you and your friends get that happy, spring feeling on a rainy April day. Before you start looking forward to summer too much, spend some time watching some of these awesome Spring fling chick flicks and soaking up the season.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: A List of The 11 Highest-Grossing Film Soundtracks

by Charles Vallena

Some songs just ring a moment in your life, whether it is from an experience, an event, or a movie. Most of the time, movies get an awesome and memorable soundtrack that you feel like part of you just lived through with the characters. A movie’s soundtrack plays a big role with its impact with the audience. There are songs you immediately associate with the movie, and that song-movie relationship will last for people to enjoy. If you’re wondering what film soundtracks have stood the test of time, here are the highest-grossing soundtracks from world-famous movies.

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GUEST COLUMN: 7 New Netflix Health Documentaries To Stream Right Now

by Crystal M. Wilson

Nowadays, many people make all kinds of efforts to stay healthy. They educate themselves with the help of different books and scientific studies to know more about their bodies. All these means are effective in providing crucial information you need to stay healthy. However, there is one more way to educate yourself more about health: Documentaries! You can find many fantastic documentaries talking about human health on Netflix. The makers of these documentaries want to educate the world about some of the less-discussed topics. So, here is the list of seven Netflix health documentaries to stream right now.

2021, Column, Documentary, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 4 Recent and Popular Films That Discuss Social Justice

By Kevin Faber

Many people watch movies to escape from the real world. However, movies aren't always made for that purpose. In fact, many films shine a light on the injustices in society, particularly ones that are still relevant today. Regrettably, these movies, while important, can often be too dark or dense to watch. Fortunately, there are many films that tackle such issues while maintaining widespread appeal. If this is something you're looking for, here are four recent and popular films that discuss social justice.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 3 Reasons Why Modern Filmmakers Prefer Instagram to Other Social Media Platforms

by Josh Mathew

Instagram, the image-sharing social app has taken content to another level and no other industry reaped its benefits more than the creative discipline. Filmmakers use their professional expertise and make films for the audience to see on the big screen and therefore, filmmakers can make the most out of Instagram creatives for their branding.

2021, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanMarch 24, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Best Tips and Tricks to Promote Hollywood Movies Using Instagram

by Josh Mathew

Filmmaking has evolved much down the years, primarily when it comes to the personal branding of Hollywood movies. The photo-sharing app Instagram is more than just posting selfies today and more about promoting your movies on the platform to garner more likes, comments, and boost user engagement. The social media experts say that Instagram is the perfect channel to promote feature films for directors, cinematographers, or for that matter, any professional related to visual arts.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Why "The Interview" Was Almost Cancelled Before Its Scheduled Release

by Kevin Gardner

Even a major movie studio can be vulnerable to a major hack. Sony learned that the hard way in 2014. Before the Sony hack, some in Hollywood may not have asked "What is network security?" or "Why is it important?". Yet this incident, which took place prior to the planned release of the comedy The Interview, showed studios that they needed to better protect their data.

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GUEST COLUMN: Best Movies To Show in Your Home Theater

by Lewis Robinson

Many movies are at least as much about spectacle as about story. You can, of course, show any movie in your home theater, but you'll get a lot more out of the experience if you choose those with lush special effects and booming sound. The following are films that can allow you to enjoy what your home theater has to offer to the fullest extent.

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How To Make Your Dream Of Becoming An Actor Come True

Some people want to become doctors. Some want to become engineers. And some want to become actors. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a Hollywood actor isn’t as simple as having good looks and being discovered by an agent unexpectedly. What most people don’t recognize is that there is a ton of heart and dedication on the path to becoming an actor. If you want to kickstart your acting career then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few things you might need to do to make your dream a reality.

2021, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 16, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Do Movies Portray Casino Gambling?

The movie business is a big business. And many great and popular movies have been made on the silver screen. There are some really bad ones, too, but that's just part of the appeal. Casino gambling is big business, as well, and it's easy to see why.

2021, Column, Editorial, Social MediaDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "A Leaf of Faith": What You Can Learn About Kratom From the Documentary

by Crystal M. Wilson

The film A Leaf of Faith by Chris Bell revolves around the American Opioid crisis and how an alternative substance, Kratom, can address the issue. In 2019, 49,860 people died from an opioid overdose, according to the National Institute of drug abuse. Opioids include prescription painkillers, methadone, fentanyl, heroin, natural, synthetic, and quasi-synthetic opioids.

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Most-Filmed Movie Locations in Every Country

by Barbara Davidson

New study reveals the most popular filming locations in each country around the world You know that feeling when you’re watching a movie and you see old-what’s-his-name appear in a supporting role? Ever had that feeling about a movie location? You turn to your viewing buddy (or to Google) to ask “what have I seen that guy/building/monument in before?” Your buddy probably shrugs. Some locations, like some actors, are just there. Again and again. Doing their thing in every movie ever made, apparently. NetCredit has stepped in to help your inner movie-nerd. We’ve identified the “that guy” locations of every country in the world: the landmarks and buildings that have the most movie credits on IMDb.

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