GUEST COLUMN: Movie Review of 2013’s "42"

by Kevin Gardner

The story of Jackie Robinson has been documented in books and documentaries like Ken Burns’ Baseball, but the pioneering ballplayer was never given the big screen treatment until 2013’s 42. In 1995, Spike Lee had planned to write and direct a biopic on Robinson and wanted to release the film in 1997 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier. However, the project fell apart, and after an unsuccessful attempt by Robert Redford to produce the story, Legendary Pictures acquired the rights to the story and released the film in 2013.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 7, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Why "Inception" Has Stood the Test of Time

by Kevin Gardner

Upon its original release over 10 years ago, "Inception" dazzled and challenged audiences. Entire theaters of people were inspired to applaud the film at the end despite the fact that the people responsible for making it were not present and had no way of hearing them. A genre-blending film by Christopher Nolan, "Inception" was a remarkable work of cinematic art, unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. Over a decade later, "Inception" is still recognized as a timeless masterpiece that continues to astound audiences around the world. Here are some of the reasons why it has held up so well.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 7, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "Girl, Interrupted": Is the Book Better Than the Movie?

by Lewis Robinson

Let's face it, there are so many instances of movie remakes of novels where the book is a million times better than the movie turned out to be. Directors and screenwriters have to take creative liberties when adapting a book for the screen, because not everything that happens in the world of the book is going to translate well to film. This has been a long-debated topic surrounding the novel Girl, Interrupted and here we're going to break down why the novel is or isn't better than the film.

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GUEST COLUMN: Comparisons Between the Original "Total Recall" and the 2012 Version

by Lewis Robinson

Like many classic films, Total Recall has had its share of remakes. Unfortunately, nothing has managed to beat the original. After all, the first film was a whirlwind of practical effects, amazing one-liners and pure insanity. Despite this, it's still worth comparing the two. If you'd like to learn more, here are two ways Total Recall and its remake differ.

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GUEST COLUMN: Two Types of Modern Movies That Use Hemp

by Kevin Gardner

In the modern age of film, hemp is being depicted more often. After all, it's no longer the taboo subject that it used to be. Generally, hemp tends to be referred to by the umbrella name "cannabis". The way it's used varies greatly. There are many different types of films that portray this drug. If you'd like to learn more, here are two types of modern movies that use hemp.

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GUEST COLUMN: Must Watch Movies for Web Developers

by Olivia Huntington

Web developers and programmers need to be very attentive to their work. Thus, they must stay constantly focused on every executed task. To stay focused, you need to have strong motivation. Besides, the proper time for breaks is also important. It helps to recharge your batteries and start with new energy. You can get both an improved motivation and time to relax once watching movies. Especially, when you choose the best movies about coding. These films can impress most viewers and even give some interesting ideas. Besides, they motivate you greatly to become better at what you do.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 6, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 8 Amazing Photo Editing Styles You Should Know

by Rebecca Alston

If you’re just starting out in photography, your editing style may take a while to develop. Start your editing journey with simple color correction and retouching. Once you get comfortable with that, you can apply filters and effects. Professionals recommend saving a clean, untouched copy of your photo with which to compare your edited copy. Here are eight popular editing styles:

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 6, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 6 Mind-Bending Movies About Artificial Intelligence

by Lewis Robinson

Artificial intelligence has become highly important in today's world. Because of this, a lot of movies have been made about the topic. If this interests you, here are six mind-bending movies about artificial intelligence.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 6, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Five Movies About Airplanes You Should Watch

by Lewis Robinson

There is something fascinating about airplanes. It is a wonderful thing to be able to go anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. Airplanes allow us to see our friends and family for important occasions and also have invented so many jobs for people. You may love learning about airplanes as many people do and enjoy watching how they work. Below you will find five of the best plane movies you should definitely watch soon.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 6, 2022Comment

Some of the Best Sci-Fi Movies and Believable Takes on Distinct Topics

Hollywood is the front-end player with top-notch productions and different dynamic showcases, backed up by huge investments. Other industries also produce classic sci-Fi pictures that have the potential to scavenge the attention of the entertainment geeks across the world but few in number. Let us have a look at some of the best sci-fi movies of all generations.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" YouTube show talking about "The Matrix Resurrections"

Mike Crowley of the You’ll Probably Agree website (and fellow 25YL film critic) was very eager to talk about The Matrix Resurrections. He and I rub our chins, scratch our heads, shake them too, and try to answer the hype of this blockbuster and how it came to be. Enjoy some excellent videogame play as the video while the two of us chat. We go deep enough to call it all regurgitation! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.

Social Media, SPECIAL, Podcast, Media Appearance, Editorial, Home Media, 2022Don ShanahanJanuary 3, 2022Mike Crowley, You'll Probably AgreeComment

COLUMN: My 10 Best Movies of 2021

Nevertheless, the day job work was harder, family life was harder, the balance between them both was harder. It was all wonderful, but harder. Compared to 94 published reviews on Every Movie Has a Lesson in 2020, I only published 67 this past year (with a good two dozen still in the draft folder), including my 1000th on this site in its 11th year of service. Even with a lower written output, the personal growth of it all hasn’t stopped.