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GUEST EDITORIAL: Disney's “Snow Dogs” Movie Review

By Lewis Robinson

Disney Plus is constantly adding new movies to its streaming service. One hidden gem that is sure to spark nostalgia for some is the Disney original Snow Dogs, which first came out in 2002. Since it's been so long since the movie was released, let's take a look at some of what made it such a memorable classic in the first place.

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Tragedy of Macbeth

Better than that academic boost, you will find a zealous movie that stands with decisiveness as one of the finest films of the year. The Tragedy of Macbeth seizes that prominence with precisely those two aforementioned traits: an inspired look and fire within the performers. There is no shortness of acting brilliance or production value perfection in every corner and millisecond of this picture.

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Tender Bar

George Clooney’s The Tender Bar has, above everything else, a crucial mentor character that wins over the entire film with everything he does. When regular dads are absent or inadequate, father-figures are incredibly important for an malleable kid. We’ve seen plenty of them in movies before, but Ben Affleck’s Charlie character feels more spot-on and special than usual. When he’s there putting an arm around a shoulder or mixing a martini, you’ll either wish for or recall your own Uncle Charlie from your life.

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How "The Lord of the Rings" Voiceover Was Used to Craft the World of Middle Earth

How do you craft a world? In screenwriting and publishing terms, ‘world-building’ is the idea of creating a fictional location and making it seem real with specific techniques. Social structures, designing landscapes and visual differences from those on Earth build a rich history full of lore. Creating non-human races, the languages they speak, other-worldly creatures and fictional monarchies are world-building techniques of the fantasy genre specifically – breathing life into the idea of a world.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" podcast talking about "Spider-Man: No Way Home"

Mike Crowley of the You’ll Probably Agree website (and fellow 25YL film critic) collected a few movie friends in the exhaling wake of the Chicago press screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Still buzzing, Mike’s digital recorder and microphone array captured the rants and processing compliments of myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics. This was boozy, sweaty, and fun! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.

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GUEST COLUMN: All About the Documentary "You Don't Know Nicotine"

by Emma Wilson

In a world where smoking tobacco is becoming a significant trend, a large percentage of the population is also interested in delving deep into the real insights of the mechanism. Not only is medical science making efforts in such endeavors, but also the entertainment industry is chasing the truth behind the addictive chemicals. 'You Don't Know Nicotine' is one such documentary that has been making prominent impacts in people's mindsets about the smoking component' nicotine.'

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Power of the Dog

Calling down the inspirational Biblical thunder of Psalm 22:20 that swings like a pendulum between beloved darlings delivering souls and the deadly teeth of sin, The Power of the Dog allows straight bitterness to build its texture of smoke. You have a western that doesn’t pull a trigger to make its points. It kills without blades or bullets. Call it a woman’s touch, if you must, but that would be dismissive when you consider the source material and its notable twists.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: The Power of Dreams in Disney's "The Rookie"

by Kevin Gardner

Nearly everyone has at some point dreamt of what could have been. Whether it's a missed career opportunity, a missed relationship, or something else entirely, ruminating in the nostalgia can bring up a variety of emotions. The 2002 Disney film, The Rookie, manages to capture every one of those feelings as it explores a "what if" that becomes real.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Film Review of 2015’s "Spectre"

by Kevin Gardner

The follow-up to Skyfall, regarded as one of the finest Bond films ever made, is a much different film than its predecessor. Spectre is a modern take on James Bond’s famous clichés and plot conventions. Unlike Skyfall, it does not slow down for sadness or melodrama, but it pauses for a second then surges forward with high-energy action scenes. Spectre’s stunts are some of the most impressive of the series, and Daniel Craig (Bond) rarely seems able to take a breath after he’s thrown around by Dave Bautista or attacked by twenty black-suited men with submachine guns.

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COLUMN: Best Bodybuilding Documentaries to Watch on Netflix

With the help of this article, we will help you to know about some of the best documentaries that are related to bodybuilding. From basic side effects to the overall effect of exercise on the human body, you will be able to learn everything. Apart from this, these documentaries will show you the real-life of some of the best names in the bodybuilding industry. For a bodybuilder who is looking for motivation to start and continue the workout, these documentaries can be very important.

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GUEST COLUMN: All You Need to Know About "Drive Hard"

by Emma Wilson

Set in Queensland, Australia, Drive Hard was initially written for Jean-Claude Van Damme. The directors, led by Brian Trenchard-Smith, had to rework the entire script and bring in new faces. That's where the idea of casting John Cusack and Thomas Jane as lead actors came in. The movie received limited theatrical and wide home video distribution in the United States through Image Entertainment Company. We can't also downplay the role of Chad Law, Evan Law, and Brigette Jean Allen, who are all behind the movie's excellent screenwriting to make it a humorous and action-packed drama.

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EDITORIAL: "Oscar and Lucinda" Movie Review

Production companies in the film industry have found great success in rebooting and reimagining classic films over the years, with certain titles like Cleopatra having been remade on numerous occasions. When it comes to masterpieces that are deserving of a remake, the original film must have been popular, and a new version needs to offer a sense of nostalgia for viewers. There are a few gems out there that could undergo this treatment, with Oscar and Lucinda perhaps being a strong option to suit modern audiences.

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