MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube channel talking the new "Mulan"

Way back in March, Ian Simmons and I put some Skype video time on his “Kicking the Seat” channel to talk about the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan. The two of us thought we’d be seeing the new live-action re-imagining on the big screen in a matter of weeks. Well, then came the COVID pandemic. Niki Caro’s Mulan stood to be delayed indefinitely only to magically get tabbed as an extended PVOD option for this September. Ian and I jumped at the chance to finish the circle and we brought David Fowlie of “Keeping it Reel” to chime in as a third. Enjoy this YouTube presentation!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanSeptember 5, 2020AMC River East 21Kicking the SeatComment

COLUMN: Top Gambling Scenes in Movies

by Daniel Bennet

Gambling is an eternal source of Hollywood inspiration. Huge risks, cunning strategies, and seemingly impossible wins all make for edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Unless you’re fortunate enough to hit it big though, playing the odd game of poker, blackjack or keno online is probably not as dramatic. Gamble movies show us what it’s like to be a high-roller, a low-baller, and everything in between. If you want to relive iconic casino moments or learn about new ones, check out the top gambling scenes compiled by our expert, Daniel Bennet.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 27, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: The 30 Best Superhero Movies of All-Time (2020 Edition)

by Karl Murphy

We live in a time when superhero movies are at their peak popularity. Here we’ve made up a list of The 30 Best Superhero Movies to watch! Karl Murphy is a professional journalist from Des Moines, Iowa. After obtaining his Master's degree, he's launched his career and over its course, Karl was contributing to the popular publications for men. He's passionate about eSports, so now he develops his blog csgo-bettingsites.com.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 27, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Disney Originals vs. Live-Action Remakes

by Chantel Buchi

What’s the first Disney original and remake that comes to your mind? Would you agree the classic version is the best? No one can deny our love for the talking candlestick, portly Gus-Gus, and the Hundred Acre Wood. (If you can’t name the movies, are you even a Disney fan?) We have to say we love the animated, magical movies that take you to another world. The wonderful, nostalgic movies take us back to simpler times. One reason Disney keeps doing remakes? They make enough money to pay for a lot more than “The Bare Necessities.”

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, Infographic, GUEST EDITORIAL, LIST, Social Media, SPECIAL, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Basement Management Tips to Take From Movies and TV Shows

If you’re looking for tips and tricks to make your basement a little more manageable, chances are you’re not going to think about movies and TV shows immediately. They’re not exactly known for their realism — that’s one of the reasons people love movies and TV shows so much. However, there are actually some interesting tips you can take from certain iconic moments in film. Here are some of the more interesting issues with famous basements.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Social Media, SPECIAL, InfographicDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 6 Best Video Games Movies of All-Time

by Daniel Witman

Film critics often underestimate video game movies. But the truth is such films create an alternative reality and have a vast audience, consisting of gamers. Such movies serve to give us a deeper look into the gaming worlds we know and love. Players who use dota 2 bets can spend their money on movie tickets, and support the concept of making video movies. Also, some games do have an elaborate story that deserves to become a movie basis. Let’s look at the best ones that won the hearts of millions worldwide.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2020Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How to Write a Film Essay

by Kelly Pethick

In every film, there are moments, realizing which there is a desire to share thoughts about them with other people. In addition, in universities, it is very common to write an essay on a film. But how to do it right? How to write professional and quality essays on films? There are certain rules to follow and we will share them with you.

2020, Column, Editorial, Essay, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2020Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast talking "Project Power"

Twice now in the same month since a multi-month hiatus of scheduling, Ian Simmons was able to assemble the fabled “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” on his Kicking the Seat podcast for a brand new superhero film: Netflix’s Project Power. Myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Emmanuel Noisette of E-Man’s Movie Reviews popped our pills with Ian to put our buzz into the exploits of Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback. Enjoy our thorough podcast chat linked below via Stitcher!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAugust 15, 2020AMC River East 21Kicking the SeatComment

GUEST COLUMN: The 12 Greatest Advertising Movies Ever Made

by Maria Barnes

Marketing and advertising is an integral part of a successful business. If you don't have a decently staged marketing system, you shouldn't expect your sales profit increase. Of course, there might be some positive shifts, but not to the extent to make your business successful. In this article we share our top 12 engaging advertising movies that solve several problems simultaneously

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Streaming, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2020Comment

Gambling-Related Movies You Need To Watch Right Now

People love to be entertained and one of the most effective forms of entertainment is watching movies where people can visualize fictional stories and relate them to their personal lives. Another entertainment channel that more and more people are now keen on trying because of technological innovations is trying their luck through gambling. Aside from having the chance to win a significant sum, people enjoy going through the experience. Perhaps it is for this reason that there are several movies created with a gambling theme and below are some of the ones that you need to watch now.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 3, 2020Comment

4 Casino-Related Movies That Are Based on Real-Life Events

It’s hard not to find yourself suddenly fixated on a movie once you know that it’s based on real-life events. While there may be some extra dramatization for production purposes, the fact that the events transpired in real-life adds a rich realistic layer to the movie. Gambling happens to be one interesting real-life topic that has been made into countless movies. From crime overlords to mathematical geniuses, we’ll be listing the top 4 casino-related movies that have true stories behind them.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanJuly 30, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Best Modern American Classics for Learning English With Movies

by Sandra Mason

Learning English is challenging for many people. The lack of time and the tedious process often are getting in the way of success. The good news is experts already know how to learn a language faster and speak English fluently. There is also the general principle that helped many beginners to improve speaking and listening skills. We talk about watching movies to get good at English, keeping it on a fun side. Videos are the source of essential English vocabulary and natural style. If you want to sound like a native speaker, films cannot be discarded as a contributor to the education process.

2020, Home Media, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIAL, ColumnDon ShanahanJuly 30, 2020Comment