by Lafronda Stumn

As busy I get from time to time, I find that I can't see every movie under the sun, leaving my friends and colleagues to fill in the blanks for me. As poetically as I think I wax about movies on this website as a wannabe critic, there are other experts out there. Sometimes, it inspires me to see the movie too and get back to being my circle's go-to movie guy. Sometimes, they save me $9 and you 800+ words of blathering. In a new review series, I'm opening my site to friend submissions for guest movie reviews.

GUEST CRITIC, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, Social Media, Foreign Film, 2021Don ShanahanMarch 20, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Why "The Interview" Was Almost Cancelled Before Its Scheduled Release

by Kevin Gardner

Even a major movie studio can be vulnerable to a major hack. Sony learned that the hard way in 2014. Before the Sony hack, some in Hollywood may not have asked "What is network security?" or "Why is it important?". Yet this incident, which took place prior to the planned release of the comedy The Interview, showed studios that they needed to better protect their data.

2014, 2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 18, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Best Movies To Show in Your Home Theater

by Lewis Robinson

Many movies are at least as much about spectacle as about story. You can, of course, show any movie in your home theater, but you'll get a lot more out of the experience if you choose those with lush special effects and booming sound. The following are films that can allow you to enjoy what your home theater has to offer to the fullest extent.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 17, 2021Comment

How To Make Your Dream Of Becoming An Actor Come True

Some people want to become doctors. Some want to become engineers. And some want to become actors. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a Hollywood actor isn’t as simple as having good looks and being discovered by an agent unexpectedly. What most people don’t recognize is that there is a ton of heart and dedication on the path to becoming an actor. If you want to kickstart your acting career then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few things you might need to do to make your dream a reality.

2021, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 16, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Zack Snyder's Justice League

Give the determined and reinvigorated 300 and Watchmen director four-hours, extra millions, and full creative control and you get this kind of beefy result. Zack Snyder’s Justice League builds the saga both the audiences and characters deserved four years ago. Nearly every artistic and technical layer moves with a different beat and flourish. Even with the problematic precedent this whole odyssey set into motion from a fan outrage/support standpoint, this new result is a positive testament to what this second attempt means for and earns both the creators and the consumers.

4 STARS, 2021, ADVANCE MOVIE REVIEW, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Justice League, Zack SnyderComment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Do Movies Portray Casino Gambling?

The movie business is a big business. And many great and popular movies have been made on the silver screen. There are some really bad ones, too, but that's just part of the appeal. Casino gambling is big business, as well, and it's easy to see why.

2021, Column, Editorial, Social MediaDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "A Leaf of Faith": What You Can Learn About Kratom From the Documentary

by Crystal M. Wilson

The film A Leaf of Faith by Chris Bell revolves around the American Opioid crisis and how an alternative substance, Kratom, can address the issue. In 2019, 49,860 people died from an opioid overdose, according to the National Institute of drug abuse. Opioids include prescription painkillers, methadone, fentanyl, heroin, natural, synthetic, and quasi-synthetic opioids.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Documentary, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: The Most-Filmed Movie Locations in Every Country

by Barbara Davidson

New study reveals the most popular filming locations in each country around the world You know that feeling when you’re watching a movie and you see old-what’s-his-name appear in a supporting role? Ever had that feeling about a movie location? You turn to your viewing buddy (or to Google) to ask “what have I seen that guy/building/monument in before?” Your buddy probably shrugs. Some locations, like some actors, are just there. Again and again. Doing their thing in every movie ever made, apparently. NetCredit has stepped in to help your inner movie-nerd. We’ve identified the “that guy” locations of every country in the world: the landmarks and buildings that have the most movie credits on IMDb.

2021, Column, Editorial, Infographic, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST CRITIC #61: Hoodlum

by Lafronda Stumn

As busy I get from time to time, I find that I can't see every movie under the sun, leaving my friends and colleagues to fill in the blanks for me. As poetically as I think I wax about movies on this website as a wannabe critic, there are other experts out there. Sometimes, it inspires me to see the movie too and get back to being my circle's go-to movie guy. Sometimes, they save me $9 and you 800+ words of blathering. In a new review series, I'm opening my site to friend submissions for guest movie reviews.

GUEST CRITIC, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, Social Media, Foreign Film, 2021Don ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 7 Immensely Informative Cannabis Documentaries You Can Look For

by Crystal M. Wilson

Watching documentaries is a different kind of fun. Filmmakers intend something more than just entertainment when they make documentaries. That is the reason why documentaries are informative, eye-opening, and in many cases, thought-provoking. When you like watching stories of real people in their own words, you enjoy watching documentaries. They describe the stories of things in very real and raw form making them very appealing to the crowd.

2021, Column, Documentary, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Editorial, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 15 Movies With Charismatic Characters that Everyone Will Love

by Clarissa Shuman

When it comes to movies there are some that just stick out like a sore thumb. Some movies last the test of time and can be watched over and over again. In this list of movies and movie characters, you will see the greatest and most thrilling movies of all time. They feature some of the most incredible characters that make the movie last the test of time. There are some movie characters that you could not imagine being able to replace in a movie. In this list, you will see the characters that are irreplaceable in their specific movies. The acting was so good, that the movie would not be the same without them starring at it. So let us start with the first one on the list.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: A License to Swill: Which James Bond Had the Biggest Bar Tab?

It’s no secret that James Bond is partial to a martini. A lot of his official business takes places in casinos, bars, and luxury hotels – all of which are enticing spots for a tipple or two, even when on duty. However, as an employee of M16 in the movies (Secret Intelligence Service in real-life), his expenses come directly from the pockets of UK taxpayers. With this in mind, personal finance experts, Ocean Finance, wanted to uncover which of the six Bonds is the booziest, racking up the biggest bar tabs with the nation’s money.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanMarch 15, 2021Comment