GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies To Spice Up Your Date Night

by Kathy D

We can all relate excitement builds throughout the week as you anticipate your weekend date night. You're going to nestle in, settle down and get all cozy together and watch a movie. But, Friday night comes around, and the pair of you can't pick a genre, you're not sure what to watch, you don't know if the chosen one will be good, and all of a sudden date-night excitement seems a little flat. But fear not, we are here to take the effort out of picking a movie for date night so that you don't have to. Whether you're a sucker for a romance movie, love a rom-com, or perhaps you prefer the chills of good old horrors. Stick around because we have something for everyone.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 31, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Movie Stars Need Matchmakers

By Lewis Robinson

It may be the funniest line in a very funny movie: in the animated film Shrek, a donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy, watches as a dragon gobbles up Lord Farquaad just after he marries Princess Fiona. Donkey brays, “Celebrity marriages. They never last, do they?” It might have been a little ironic of Murphy to be asking that question. Even though he has only been married once, he has had children with five different women. If it seems to you that movie stars’ marriages do not endure, you are absolutely correct.

2021, Editorial, Column, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 6 Horror Movies to Watch When High

by Kathy D

There’s one thing that we can all agree about in life. It’s that few things are as satisfying as getting high from weed and watching horror movies. Movies and weed go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. It’s the perfect movie to watch in an ideal setting that can turn regular vaping of various vaping liquid flavors into a real party. You might then wonder the reason one would watch a horror movie when high. Cannabis can make you paranoid. In most cases, we cannot do without this paranoia.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 movies with Benedict Cumberbatch that catch on from the first minute

by Timothy Miller

Benedict Cumberbatch has been on the screen for years. He has appeared on television series, films, video games, narrations, and numerous radio programs. Benedict has also featured in numerous theatre productions, making him one of the most recognizable artists of the past three decades. Benedict has not restricted his action to one genre. He has featured in films that bring joy, pain, sorrow, and laughter to viewers of different generations. The British actor can give a decent account of his three decades in the act.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Inspiring Movies To Help You Get Fit

by Emma Wilson

If you want to get fit, you need inspiration. You could do a million sit-ups and run for miles, but it's not going to be enough if your mind is telling you that it doesn't want to work out. Without inspiration, you're more likely to quit after a week or two and decide that you can't do it. It's for this reason that we put together this list of the best movies for getting fit- they'll make you want to exercise. Whether through comedy or drama, these films will have an inspirational message for anyone who watches them. From Commando to Kung Fu Panda, we've included all sorts of genres to help you find something that you’ll enjoy. So let’s jump right in, shall we?

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 20, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Ohana Means Family: Movies That Portray the Myriad of Forms a Family Can Take

by Adrian Johansen

Because art imitates reality, more films are starting to depict the myriad of forms a family can take, as well. Doing so is a great way to represent people in all walks of life and different familial situations. It also speaks to where we are, as a society, and how the definition of “family” will likely continue to adapt and change. With that in mind, let’s look at a few movies that portray families in a non-traditional way.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2021Comment

Must-Watch Korean Dramas for Every College Student

Let's face the facts. Korean dramas have been praised for their "soapiness" despite all the ridicule they receive. 1-hour cinematic masterpieces that are full of beautiful actors, love triangles and exciting plotlines. These dramas are small chunks of time that allow viewers to fully immerse in the world of relatable characters. Recent trends in K dramas for university students have seen an increase in popularity. After watching several, I can attest that these K dramas are essential for college students just as confused about college. While you are watching TV entrust your writing requirements related to paper to Thesisgeek.com to write one for you.

2021, Column, Editorial, Foreign Film, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: All About the Movie "Weed the People"

by Emma Wilson

Many consider movies a source of entertainment and a means to get over boredom or spend time with friends. Movies do not only entertain but also tackle some critical issues in society. They focus on major debates such as the legalization, use, and myths about certain societal concepts. Launched on Netflix in 2018, Weed The People pulls on the heartstrings, as it covers various stories of families having to help their sick children with marijuana. From the huge costs involved in the treatments to the difficulties around the laws, this documentary is a similar length to CBD Nation, lasting 1 hour and 37 minutes.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, DocumentaryDon ShanahanAugust 16, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Documentaries For Digital Marketers That Are Worth Watching

by Emma Wilson

An excellent documentary or show can influence your business-minded personality rather than just let you enjoy a rejuvenating time. Saying that watching a 90-minute documentary is not as exciting as learning steps to large-scale broken link building is purely a false narrative. As a potential enthusiast, your entrepreneurship gets reshaped with some creative inspirations taken from the entertainment genre.

2021, Column, Documentary, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 13, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Emotional Sports Films to Watch This Friday Night

by Lewis Robinson

If your family is the type that eats, sleeps, and breathes sports, you're probably always on the go. From practice to practice, game to game, sometimes it's easy to forget to slow down and enjoy a night in. Of course, just because you're sitting down with some popcorn and the TV doesn't mean you need to stop living your love of sports for the night. There are dozens of emotional films about sports that show what it is to have good sportsmanship and beat the odds. Check out some of these fun options for your next family movie night.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, LIST, Social Media, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 10, 2021Comment

3 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Home Movie Theater

For many, the movie-going experience is highly missed. What better way to bring this back by creating your own home movie theater? Maybe you got inspired while watching some cinema classics or saw Bill Murray’s movie theater in his mansion from Zombieland. With a little special attention to the fundamentals of movie theaters, you can have the perfect theater in the comfort of your home. Here are a few tips on how you can make every movie night at your home an immersive adventure that will leave you star-struck.

2021, Editorial, Column, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 9, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" YouTube podcast talking about "The Suicide Squad"

The new DC Comics movie property from Warner Bros., The Suicide Squad, is all the rage this early August. Recently, I joined Mike Crowley’s You’ll Probably Agree podcast via YouTube to chat about our spoiler-free thoughts, reactions, and takeaways from James Gunn’s flashy and violent action comedy. We recorded this one as audio-only, but the link on YouTube works great. If you enjoyed our last talk on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, you’ll dig this one too. We think the movie is bloody good! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.