COLUMN: The History of Prince Adam and Grayskull

Too many of us, our favorite childhood memories surround the fantasy world that we saw in comic books and cartoons. They ignited our curiosity and made us feel like we could be like them. It was the great things that they could achieve and their humble origins that made us look beyond the everyday troubles of being a kid. One of the most beloved and popular cartoons of the 80s and 90s is He-Man and the Masters of the universe. It is a fan favorite and continues to be a part of the hall of fame in terms of pop culture masterpieces. They’re even making a new movie with a fresh, all new cast. As much as we love the characters, how much do we really know? Do we really know the origins of Prince Adam? What exactly is Grayskull? Here we will explore the character of prince Adam from He-Man and the Masters of the universe, as well as the origins of Grayskull.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Social MediaDon ShanahanJune 8, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Sports Films to Look Out for in 2020

by Thomas Glare

Everyone can agree that 2020 has been a tough year for the movie industry. Since going to the cinema wasn’t possible for a long period, the plans of big movie producers got affected, and many titles that were announced for 2020 were either postponed or canceled altogether. However, there are still some top sports films that were already launched or are coming to movie theaters later this year. So, if you’re looking for some good sports films, we made a list of the most promising productions launched this year. The offer isn’t exactly rich. However, it will take it’s no flash lightning either.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, LIST, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanJune 5, 2020Comment

COLUMN: 5 Tips For Taking Family Film Photographs

Pictures are a way to capture the moment into a frame. If it is for any special occasion or just randomly, people love to take photographs. Most of us love to take pictures of our family to cherish the moments in the future. Nowadays, we prefer to take pictures using our smartphones. But to get the best capture, it is ideal to use a DSLR camera. These cameras tend to cost a lot of money, so you can use the BecexTech promo code to get fantastic offers. People can also avail extra discounts if they are students. When purchasing the cameras online, you will get the option to show your student ID. This will help you get a student discount.

2020, Column, Editorial, Social MediaDon ShanahanMay 29, 2020 Comments

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast talking the politics of "Election"

As a teacher (pants optional during this current work landscape), it was a pleasure to discuss Alexander Payne’s 1999 film Election with Ian Simmons on his Kicking the Seat YouTube channel. It was my second spin for his “Reelpolitik” series after a previous appearance discussing All the President’s Men. The setting and scope is far different and far more fictional here. Election is as much a teacher movie as it was a political one. Enjoy our video conversation on the movie and be sure to follow Ian Simmons on his YouTube channel this week!

COLUMN: 7 Features of the Perfect Date Night Movie

by Kevin Gardner

Of course you can have too much of a good thing. Date night movies probably shouldn't be too long, and you probably don't want to watch a movie with an unsatisfying or frustrating ending. The end of a movie is what's going to influence the rest of your evening, after all. The swelling music and a romantic kiss is probably going to create a better date night impression than a sad ending and a death. Ideally, you want an ending that's going to leave you and your partner in a good mood, ready to get on with your romantic evening and enjoy the rest of your date.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMay 24, 2020Comment

COLUMN: 10 Best Movies for Career Inspiration

Pursuing career goals may be a daunting experience, especially when you get repeated disappointments in the process. During such times, one may need intriguing successful stories about careers for encouragement. In most cases, when people face challenges in their career paths, they usually turn to TED talks and motivational writings. However, you cannot overlook the power of films in inspiring career objectives; there are various storylines on career success in film form. A good fascinating success story may be what you need to churn ideas and push you to reach your career goals. Here are some movies to inspire you career-wise.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, LIST, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMay 23, 2020Comment

EDITORIAL: Comedy Writing Tips From Professionals

Humor is what saves us from boredom and negative thoughts. It is the reason why we watch comedies after a hard day. But what stands behind these funny stories and witty joke? (Spoiler: it is not just a fun thing). Specialists from writing-help.org, providing essay help and paper writing assistance online, know the answer. If you decide to write a comedy, check out their professional tips.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMay 23, 2020Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" podcast talking the future for movie theaters

Back in March, I joined Mike Crowley’s You’ll Probably Agree podcast with Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat and Pat McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com in listing and recommending movies to cope with the COVID-19 quarantine. Now, two months later, society is starting to loosen. Ian, and I return to YPA to look at the damage done to the movie theater business with a prognosticating curiosity towards their possible future. Enjoy this heady and rich conversation of our fears, wonders, and predictions for what could be the new normal or the broad future. Give Mike’s YouTube channel a new subscriber, his Facebook page a like, and his Twitter a follow!

Social Media, SPECIAL, Podcast, Media Appearance, 2020, Home Media, DOCUMENTARY REVIEW, Independent FilmDon ShanahanMay 23, 2020Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube channel talking "The Lovebirds"

Right in the same vein of Date Night and Game Night, one could do worse for a good COVID “Netflix and Chill” couch movie than The Lovebirds. Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat and I agree that this one has some wit, heart, and fun worth your time at the low price of 86 minutes. Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani flow with fresh chemistry for a zany “one wild night” movie. Enjoy our video conversation on the movie and be sure to follow Ian Simmons on his YouTube channel this week!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast talking "Scoob!"

COVID-19’s loss is our VOD gain with the new Scoob! from Warner Bros. I can’t say I was a huge Scooby Doo nut as a kid, but I have seen more enough in my years to know what is the essence of that lovable franchise. That gave me a little fandom leg up on Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast, a guy who spent more time in Eternia with He-Man an on Cybertron with the Transformers than hanging out with snacks in the back of the Mystery Machine. We both weigh in on what worked and what didn’t while fighting the urge to say zoinks far more than necessary.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanMay 21, 2020AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Scoob!Comment

GUEST PROFILE: Mike Horvath

Meet Hungarian movie fan Mike Horvath. His hobby is transforming photos of himself into movie characters in Adobe Photoshop. He is also a musician, photo editor, and designer. Mike’s hobby started a couple of years ago while attending a sound engineering course. The interesting assignments of sound designing, dubbing, mixing, and more had studies intersect with movies while working as a trainee at a radio station. He began to like the themes of films and took on those characters roles himself as a way to learn and practice photo editing. The resulting tinkering of customization has lead to his fun work.

2020, Column, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanMay 13, 2020Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast talking "Arkansas"

As I hope you have been following through this extended theater closure, Kicking the Seat’s Ian Simmons and I have found our share of streaming offerings to talk about. We move from his YouTube channel to his regular podcast platform to talk about the displace SXSW redneck crime entry Arkansas, the directorial debut of actor Clark Duke. Listen to us wax on about Vince Vaughn and The Flaming Lips for this indie available now on VOD platforms everywhere. Enjoy his show!

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