COLUMN: 7 Money-Related Shows to Binge on Netflix

The fear of a recession has urged many people to delve into the world of finance to learn how money is properly handled and what happened back during the 2008 recession. Fortunately, Netflix contains many shows and movies dealing with that exact subject plus a few other financial topics. Some of these shows, however, are restricted to US-only, meaning that people in other countries can’t watch them. Don’t worry, though, because a VPN for Netflix will help you navigate around that pesky geo-block. Now, without further ado, let’s talk about the seven best financial shows on Netflix.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanNovember 24, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Happiest Season

The tug-of-war in Happiest Season between head and heart is everything. Even as a fictional holiday yarn, the setting of Clea DuVall’s comedy is rooted in a present social landscape where even the legalization of same-sex marriage five years ago has not reduced or healed all of the emotional risks and scars associated with being out on the matters of love. Poking fun at the hijinks of going back to a conservative home for Christmas is one thing. Layering the very tangible anxiety of LGBTQ+ societal fears within those laughs is quite another. Happiest Season earns worthy pride for its willingness and openness to hug out that daunting task.

2020, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on Demand, 2 STARSDon ShanahanNovember 23, 2020Happiest SeasonComment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Who's the Toughest Action Star of All Time?

by Alissa Zucker

A while back, I got to wondering who the toughest action hero of all time is. Not the actor playing the action hero, but the action hero themselves. In other words, I wanted to know what John McClane from the Die Hard series would do if he ended up in a fight with Dirty Harry. I wanted to know how Mad Max would fare in a fight against Han Solo. And so, I decided to create some fictional battles, and try and figure out the answer to this burning question!

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 22, 2020Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Best and Worst of Dumb Action War Movies

by Rebecca Carter

You could say that there's a lot of action films that borrow from the war film genre, without ever actually being war films themselves: They borrow Navy SEALs and aircraft carriers and war movie villains like terrorists. That doesn't necessarily make a good proportion of the big dumb action movies also war movies, it just makes them big dumb action movies with elements of a war film within them. When I think of war movies, I think of Black Hawk Down, not Die Hard.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 22, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Run

The keys to the balance on the table are patience and precision. Suspense films with the composure of choosing its show vs. tell spots resonate better than smash-and-slash roller coasters and talkative bores. Chaganty and Ohanian came to Run with a strong premise that had depth of question marks to present behind it. Too many other thrillers never make it past their single starting idea. The duo slow-plays their escalating premise in a film that never seems to run out of constricting connections.

2020, 4 STARS, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanNovember 21, 2020Run Comment

EDITORIAL: Services Provided by TV Installation Companies

Many professional aerial companies offer a range of good services for their customers, and they are confident that, will satisfy their consumers, which is why most of them offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with them. This is because they are completely insured while being accredited in the industry. Their employees would be very professional, and they will take care of their time slots as well. This is the kind of professionalism of most of these companies.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

COLUMN: Best User Choice of Video Downloader for Your Favorite Movies

Those days are gone when we buy CDs, and DVDs to watch our favorite movies. Now, in this modern world of technology, many people like to see movies online, and also, they have the facility to download them on their smart devices. In today's context, we are going to learn about the basic concepts of the best movie downloaders. Moreover, we will also concentrate on the tricks and values of the latest techniques. So, if you want to save your time, searching for the best video downloaders that can save movies, then read on!

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Healthy Relationships in the Eyes Of Modern Scriptwriters

by Jamie Polsters

Movies with unrealistic and unattainable love stories are so easy to find. A lot of them have love stories filled with so much toxicity and manipulation. For people getting influenced by movie plots and scripts, this is not healthy. With Hollywood movies giving us superficial reasons to want to fall in love, there are still some writers who will show the realities of love. Their scripts portray the ups and downs, the fights and breakups. Setting the standard for your relationship based on movies is not ideal; nevertheless, there is always something to learn from every movie.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Freaky

If you picture Freaky’s premise before you and say “I can’t even,” just like a lazy Millennial, do a turnaround. Retort, as another future victim in the movie does, with “not with that attitude.” Say you “can” or “fo’ sho’” or whatever the whipper-snappers are saying these days to agree. Scripted by Christopher Landon (the two Happy Death Day movies) and Bordertown writer Michael Kennedy, this mashup of body swap comedy cliches and high school horror tropes turned out to be an artery-bursting romp.

2020, 3 STARS, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanNovember 12, 2020 Comment

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

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.