GUEST COLUMN: Movies That Inspire You to Overcome Challenges

by Adrian Johansen

Inspirational movies are always fun to watch. No matter what you might be going through, certain films can motivate you to do better, push through your challenges, and come out stronger on the other side. Even if you have absolutely no connection to what’s going on in the film, that struggling athlete crossing the finish line or that person rising from living in the streets to working on Wall Street can give you all “the feels.” There is no shortage of inspirational movies that can inspire self-growth and success. If we went through even a small section of them, you’d be reading all day.

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GUEST COLUMN: Must-Watch Documentaries About the Future of Learning

by Emma Wilson

I trust we are on the dawn of a brand new generation of hugely amplified mastering, creativity, and inventiveness. We now have the era to make schooling handy to anybody inside the international community and the adaptable digital mastering equipment to customize the way everybody learns and works. However, this new generation requires a new emphasis on lifelong learning and creativity. These days’ students must emerge as self-directed lifelong rookies because inside the fast-paced virtual financial system, it's far a necessity to be constantly adapting with the aid of mastering new knowledge and capabilities.

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6 Useful Tips On How To Shoot A Perfect Company Commercial

Shooting a company commercial or internal communication video can be tricky. The way it is different from a regular television commercial is what confuses most people. If you are working on your corporate video and have questions, here are six tips that would help you shoot the perfect video.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Long Story Short

Rafe Spall’s Teddy shares a lovely line to his best girl Leanne, played by Zahra Newman, towards the beginning of Long Story Short. He says “I love you more than I did yesterday and not as much as I will tomorrow.” I adore that line. It speaks with such intentional optimism. If only we all lived our lives as honestly and as purposefully as that little mantra. If you see sweetness in that gracious sentiment, there’s much more where that came from in the romance at the center of this little Aussie VOD gem written and directed by actor Josh Lawson.

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GUEST COLUMN: Actors Who Transformed Their Bodies For Their Roles

by Kevin Gardner

Most actors sink deep into their characters to appear more convincing on screen, but some go to extreme lengths to transform their bodies for a role. Rapidly losing or gaining weight isn’t a recommended activity for anyone, but actors have a high-paid team of personal trainers, dieticians and medical experts to monitor their progress and offer assistance. Even with a group of experts, you’re risking your health when you participate in unusual diets. However, most professional actors accept the risks and are happy with the results.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Do Actors Eat Real Food in Movies?

by Kevin Gardner

When food is displayed in movies, it often makes your mouth water and signals your brain to browse the kitchen for snacks. Set designers and culinary artists spend countless hours creating food scenes. For large productions, filmmakers may spend several thousand dollars on culinary props and professional chefs. Although much of the food you see on screen is real, some of it is unsuitable for human consumption. Real food does not always appear appetizing on film, and artists use various techniques to improve the food’s look when filming under bright lights.

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GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies That Blend Business and Heart

by Kevin Gardner

The business world is a popular choice for filmmakers and has been for decades. Often films about business deal with the cutthroat nature of the industry and frequently, the bad guy walks away with the spoils. But there are a few rare films that are set in the business world with a message that has more to do with heart and the importance of happiness. These movies teach you that money doesn't buy happiness but also that success doesn't have to darken your soul. According to these films, you just might be able to have it all. In no particular order, here are five great movies about business and the human spirit.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 14, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Ways To Spice Up Movie Night

by Kevin Gardner

One of the things that society enjoys doing is watching movies. It's easy to see why: everyone enjoys seeing a good movie now and then. It's a technique for you to keep your brain occupied as you eat excellent cuisine. Instead of always being alone, going to a random movie theater, keeping a poker face, and doing little reactions the entire time, why not spice things up a little by adding some fun? Here are some options for adding a little extra flair to your personal or family movie night.

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GUEST COLUMN: Amazing Documentaries Every Art Lover Should Watch

by Emma Wilson

Binge-watching your favorite TV shows on streaming channels might be your hobby for leisure time. But as an art lover, it is pretty significant to watch the documentaries that have won the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Both the storyline and the way of narration in such documentaries can be fascinating. So, here is a list that has been compiled by putting together the must-watch documentaries. Let’s see which ones are the most impressive masterpieces:

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How the "Mission: Impossible" Franchise Has Remained Popular

by Kevin Gardner

The Mission: Impossible franchise is a longstanding one, and any long-running series is bound to age over time. However, the general consensus of this venerated film series is that there hasn’t been a bad one in the bunch to date. However, there are still plenty of purists, for example, that hold the original film to be the metric against which the others are measured and inevitably found wanting. Either way, it’s worth taking a look at these to try and understand the lasting success and legacy of the Mission: Impossible franchise.

2021, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 12, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Honoring Real-Life Heroes in "Only the Brave"

by Kevin Gardner

In June 2013, 19 out of 20 members of an elite crew of firefighters lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. Only the Brave is a 2017 film based on a factual article about the ill-fated Granite Mountain Hotshots called No Exit, written by Sean Flynn and published in GQ Magazine. The film depicts the fire as well as the events leading up to it and the aftermath. It cost $38 million to make and only grossed $26.3 million, making it a box-office failure. However, it gained critical acclaim for the respect it paid to the real-life members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and their families.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: The Best Movies About Business

by Kevin Gardner

America is a capitalist society fascinated with making money. Therefore, it probably comes as no surprise that so many movies center around starting businesses, making money, selling them off, and all the legal and ethical problems that can arise along the way. Business movies are good for people who like realistic drama and for those looking to learn something about the way the business world works, even if that means learning what not to do.

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