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GUEST COLUMN: 10 Amazing Movies to Watch Based on Video Games

by Liam Perez

Video games are evergreen entertainment for players of all age groups. Gaming freaks are in constant search of new and exciting ways of relishing their favorite titles. Game-centered movies are one among the different forms of enjoyment that video games have given to quest lovers. Looking at the past and the present, there are thousands of movie titles inspired by gaming storylines to count on.

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 Tips for Getting Fit and Movie Ready

by Kevin Gardner

Working in film is a dream job for hundreds of people. Unfortunately, unless you're a character actor (someone who plays more comedic, over-the-top roles), you'll likely need an extremely fit body in order to succeed. While this doesn't mean that you have to be skinny, it is helpful to be in the best shape you can (healthily) be in. If you're unsure where to start, here are six tips for getting fit and movie ready.

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 of the Best Engagement Rings You'll Find in Movies

by Lewis Robinson

From elaborate flash mobs to quiet dinners in intimate settings, people choose to propose to each other in a wide variety of ways. One thing that seems to remain constant, though, is the presentation of a ring when asking someone to marry you. You want your proposal to be perfect, like something out of the movies, so shouldn't your ring match?

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GUEST COLUMN: How the Big Screen Has Taught Us to Love the College Years

by Lewis Robinson

The college years are some of the most memorable and tumultuous times in a person's life. From figuring out who you are and what you want to do with your life to navigating relationships and academics, there's a lot to juggle during those four (or more) years. It's no wonder that Hollywood has been fascinated with this time period for decades. Here are some popular films that offer a unique take on the college experience.

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GUEST COLUMN: 4 Movies That Show Perseverance

by Kevin Gardner

Have you been feeling a little lost in life lately? Are you faltering on your goals or simply feeling overwhelmed by all that you have on your plate? What you need is a movie marathon, but not just any movie marathon. Grab your pillows, blankets, and snacks, and hop onto the couch to watch these five movies that are all about perseverance. When you're done, you'll likely feel more inclined to continue working toward your own life goals, whatever they may be.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: A Brief Examination of the 2022 Movie "Dog"

by Lewis Robinson

Some folks would describe the 2022 movie Dog as a comedy with an awfully big heart. It speaks to enormous themes, as comedies often do, by laughing when there is room to laugh. Even though Dog sees its audience heading to a funeral, its characters do all they can to lighten the mood along the way. Channing Tatum shines as a character who spends a lot of the movie growing up.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: An Examination of the 2012 Movie "Pitch Perfect"

by Lewis Robinson

There are several iconic scenes in 2012's Pitch Perfect, which is the story of a young lady who yearns to get to a particular place but must endure something first in order to do so. Anna Kendrick plays Beca, the starring role, who is a freshman at Barden University. As a newbie, Beca must negotiate her new society, with its cliques, faults and goodnesses. Though she has no real interest in college life, she loves music and so becomes part of the Bellas, the school's female acapella group.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: The 1989 Movie "Field of Dreams" Is Still a Classic Today

by Lewis Robinson

If there’s any game that is quintessential American, it’s baseball. It might have had its origins in Europe and Ireland, but it was the United States that made baseball the game it is today. Over 200 movies about baseball have been made. Kevin Costner has starred in three. His second, Field of Dreams, made in 1989, is a great movie about baseball that has withstood the test of time.

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GUEST COLUMN: The Best Boxing Movies You Must See

by Lewis Robinson

Boxing movies have enchanted audiences for nearly 100 years. What makes them so appealing to so many people? The answer is a protagonist that people can identify with. Most protagonists are ordinary people with problems it's easy to sympathize with: overcoming an injury, healing wounded pride or trying to turn their lives around. The conflict isn't earth-shattering, but that's precisely the point — audiences get invested in the drama because it's intimate.

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GUEST COLUMN: If "Wait Until Dark" Were Set in Modern Times

by Lewis Robinson

The 1967 film Wait Until Dark is an action-filled movie that centers around a doll filled with bags of heroin and the things that people are willing to do to get a hold of that doll. However, if Wait Until Dark were to be released today with the same plot, it would never be believable without a few serious tweaks, if not a complete rewrite. Keep reading to see what would happen if Wait Until Dark were set in modern times.

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