Seven Basic Tips to Create a Professional Short Film

Whether it’s a short documentary, funny clip, or an advertisement, filmmaking requires attention to every minute detail. You have to be creative and punctilious with your work. Although most of your viewers won’t have a background in production, they can easily spot the difference between good and bad work. Experienced filmmakers understand the field and their audience and usually have no trouble, but it’s great pressure on beginners. This article has some fundamental but useful tips to help you create a professional short film.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIALDon ShanahanApril 1, 2021Short FilmComment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Backyard Movie Night Essentials

by Kevin Gardner

The thought of relaxing on a warm summer’s night in your backyard to enjoy a movie is enough to send almost anyone into a state of deep relaxation and happiness. Picture it: friends and family close by, great food and cold drinks, and one of your favorite flicks playing at home for all to see. While it may seem like a daydream, there’s never been a better time to make it a reality. After all, technology is more advanced and affordable than ever. Even if you don’t have luxurious acres of land at your disposal, there are still many ways to create a great backyard movie setup that will be the go-to destination for your friends all summer long!

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 30, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Top 4 Sports Films of All-Time

by Kevin Gardner

A good movie can evoke a variety of emotions. Comedies produce tears of laughter, action movies promote suspense, and horror flicks can scare even the bravest of audiences. Sports films win the hearts of their viewers by generating feelings of affection, dedication, and camaraderie. While countless sports movies have graced the big screen over the years, a select few remain forever in the hearts of their viewers. Read on to learn more about the best sports films of all-time.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 30, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Movies To Watch at Your Next Sleepover

by Kevin Gardner

Sleepovers provide the ultimate time for you and your favorite people to gather around a television and fall back in love with all of your very favorite movies together. Sleepovers are also a great time to look up your favorite actors and actresses, your favorite directors or even your favorite books online and find new, exciting movies to bond over. It does not matter whether or not the films you watch are at all familiar to you and your friends. What does matter is that you all gather up with your coziest blankets and yummiest snacks and get lost in exciting worlds on screen.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How to Safely Stream Movies Online

by Kevin Gardner

It has become incredibly easy to access a plethora of movies and television shows online, with almost endless options for where to watch them. But some streaming sites are less safe than others, and some are downright dangerous. Here are a few tips for identifying which sites are legitimate, and staying safe along the way.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 9 Perfect Films for Outdoor Movie Night

by Kevin Gardner

There's nothing that says spring has sprung more than a barbecue and outdoor movie night. Invite your favorite people and keep your movie choices light, charming and fun! Your movie night cannot fail with any of these choices. So, heat up the grill, call some friends and get ready for a fantastic night!

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 30, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Introduction to the Cars Movies

by Lewis Robinson

Opinion on the Cars movie franchise is mixed. It has many fans, young and old, especially among families who enjoy automobiles as a hobby. However, critics have often been mixed in their feelings about the franchise, with some praising it effusively and others dismissing it. Here is an introduction to the world of Cars and its relationship to the real world.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 30, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Godzilla vs. Kong

Punch up the peril. Amplify the spectacle. Turn the big boys loose. That’s it. Should it really be that hard, especially when you pair the two most popular monster properties in cinema history? They’re billed as ancient enemies of a never-ending rivalry. Would it really be that difficult to stand back in Godzilla vs. Kong and “let them fight?” Evidently, it still is. Apparently, monsters are still dragged down by convolution and pesky people.

2021, 2 STARS, MOVIE REVIEW, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Godzilla, Kong, King Kong, MonsterVerseComment

EDITORIAL: The Most Memorable Gambling Movie Characters of All Time

The glamour of casinos and high-end gambling is one of Hollywood’s favorite topics. Over time, the movie industry has created some iconic characters that are attracted to gambling. The full list would contain hundreds, if not thousands of names, so we narrowed it down to the most memorable gambling characters of all time.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: The Best Spring Fling Chick Flicks

by Lewis Robinson

Spring is approaching quickly and you can practically feel the buzzing in the air. Animals are frolicking in newly growing flower patches while random rain showers make the ground smell so good in that uniquely spring scented way. Everyone enjoys this season of growth so much that they just want to watch movies that make them feel the same way! Luckily, there are plenty of films out there that can help you and your friends get that happy, spring feeling on a rainy April day. Before you start looking forward to summer too much, spend some time watching some of these awesome Spring fling chick flicks and soaking up the season.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: A List of The 11 Highest-Grossing Film Soundtracks

by Charles Vallena

Some songs just ring a moment in your life, whether it is from an experience, an event, or a movie. Most of the time, movies get an awesome and memorable soundtrack that you feel like part of you just lived through with the characters. A movie’s soundtrack plays a big role with its impact with the audience. There are songs you immediately associate with the movie, and that song-movie relationship will last for people to enjoy. If you’re wondering what film soundtracks have stood the test of time, here are the highest-grossing soundtracks from world-famous movies.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Famous Poker Movies

by Mila Bera

Poker has been around the block since we can all remember, even as far back as the 16th Century. While some frown at it because of its addictive gambling tendencies, others see it as a fun way to pass time and entertain themselves. Some even believe that poker is good for the brain. Nonetheless, the entertainment industry has enacted several movies centring around the lifestyle of the game, highlighting the good, the bad and the ugly, and some of these movies have gained immense popularity over the years. In this article, we will highlight 5 of the famous poker movies ever made.

Don ShanahanMarch 29, 2021Comment

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