GUEST COLUMN: 8 Best Movies and Documentaries Where Plants Are The Heroes 

by Emma Wilson

Plants are also finding their way into our home entertainment. Plantlife is a vast universe and a vital part of our life. How about watching plants unfold their stories in audio-visual format? Such films are entertainment par excellence. Whether in comedy form or serious Astrobotany, plant documentaries bring a refreshing outlook to middle-schoolers and adults. Keep your popcorn ready during weekends and lose yourself in a plant movie marathon.

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What Can You Get From Watching TV and Film?

Movies and TV sometimes get a bad reputation. This comes from experts taking extreme scenarios such as people watching movies and TV all day everyday, and warning people of the dangers. But, if you’re not just sitting there all the time and you just want to watch some TV or a movie, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with this. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you can get from watching movies and TV, so keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

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COLUMN: Best Modern British Films

One nation that has really stepped up its movie-making skills is Great Britain. Having previously been frowned upon in the film industry, modern British directors have done a great job of reinventing themselves. Some of the biggest titles in the past few years have come from British backgrounds, and you can expect to see that trend continue. The following films were not just considered hits in the UK, but they hit worldwide cinemas and impressed greatly.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Documentaries On Smokers According to Research

by Emma Wilson

The popularity of vaping has raised several interests in people seeking to learn about it. The culture around vaping and rising interest in e-cigarettes has allowed people to create films and help people understand the industry. Filmmakers are investigating vaping and offering facts around the growth of vaping devices. Today, you can find dozens of documentaries about vaping and the use of e-cigarettes. Most of these films focus on the effects of vaping and the vaping device. Here are some documentaries on smokers, according to research.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 10 Tips for Writing a Film Review

by Melissa Mauro

Writing movie reviews is a very interesting and creative task. Some people think that this is not a job, but a hobby. But in fact, in order to make a high-quality review of the film, the authors do not limit themselves to just watching the film. How to get started with writing interesting and valuable movie reviews? Below you will find some tips that will help you not only make a high-quality review but also become a professional in this interesting writing direction.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Ocean's 8: Delinquency in Prosperity

by Rakan

Lavish. Crime. Sly. Three words that perfectly describe Ocean’s 8. Directed by Gary Ross in 2018, Ocean’s 8 is a thriller comedy movie that will surely stir up your mood while watching it. While it’s entertaining and amusing, it is labeled PG-13 due to some vandalism and drug scenes. Surfing back through time when I first watched Ocean’s 8 at the local cinema, I was truly intrigued by the visualization which the movie flyer offered, and one thing that immediately came up into my mind was that the movie would merely deliver intense crime scenes, and that’s that. It turned out wrong, and I found myself enjoying every scene throughout the movie.

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PODCAST: Episode 14 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our hot 14th episode, our hosts dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the heels of its return to theaters. 25YL film critics, grilling dads, and chillaxing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan virtually arm wrestle over 2013's Phase 2 starter Iron Man 3. One of them has it as last place MCU film and the other calls it a masterpiece. Listen to see who said what. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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MOVIE REVIEW: Black Widow

Slotted with a self-important story to tell that takes place after the events of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, this prequel arrives with a better-late-than-never party invitation of hype. Boasting some of the best melee work in a Marvel film, Black Widow belongs on the big screen and displays gratifying action sequences that rightfully highlight powerful females worthy of the spotlight. It also belonged in front of our eyes five years ago and not now. There is an unshakable magnitude of foregone conclusions that curtail the upper tier of potential excitement.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Midweek Mischief for Episode 4 of "Loki"

You know, with all this rain we’ve had in Chicago to end the month of June, I’m guessing a few shrubs and bushes need some PRUNING. Well, over on Disney'+’s Loki, the pruning going on is sharp and spicy. Episode 4 for the Marvel series arrived for “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” on the “Midweek Mischief” panel hosted by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast. We deep dive into Marvel villainy for an extended chat. Come watch say why as the five of us bounce our ideas and reflections around. Enjoy Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Find us on YouTube every Wednesday!

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GUEST COLUMN: Top 5 Classic Disney Movies

by Kevin Gardner

Disney has made so many wonderful movies that people enjoy all over the world. When it comes to classic Disney movies there are definitely a few that stand out. This list of the top five classic Disney films is purely subjective, but you might find you agree with many of them. In order for it to be considered classic, the list has been limited to films released before the year 2000. See how many you agree with from the next five, which are listed in no particular order.

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GUEST COLUMN: How to Be a Successful Music Producer – Tips For Beginners

by Josh Mathew

If you are looking to build a career in music production, the first thing you should normally do is seek advice from people who are already successful in this creative and challenging field. While many of these tips may seem general, they are likely to have a positive impact on your workflow and habits as well as confidence and flexibility. Some handy music production tips:

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