PODCAST: Episode 17 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

The time has come for bringing in a tiebreaker! For our 17th episode, 25YL film critics, dad bod dads, and hibernating school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome Phoenix film critic Ben Cahlamer for the first of two special request science fiction episodes. The three of us come together from different histories to compare our long and sometimes disjointed journeys with Ridley Scott's 1982 watershed Blade Runner. Folks, this is a rich one. 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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GUEST COLUMN: Top Movies That Accurately Portray Mental Illness

by Lewis Robinson

There are many modern depictions of mental health issues in movies across America. While some of these portrayals are more accurate than others, they all shed a light on how important it is to take care of your mental well-being. When watching these types of depictions, keep in mind that mental health issues can certainly be exaggerated and even glamorized in films, and so it’s a good idea to check in on your own mental state from time to time. Keep reading to learn about popular movies that illustrate the struggles of mental illness.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 3, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Movie Date Guide to Building Sexual Chemistry in No Time

by Miranda Davis

Movie dates undoubtedly bring a lot of good times, especially for first-timers looking to create a romantic relationship. While it is an evergreen teen dating idea, it's something that old and seasoned daters used many years ago. Regardless, you can still use this idea to bring someone you recently met from one of the dating apps listed in Dating Reviewer closer and build sexual chemistry. That said, you need a movie date guide to hack your planned movie outing. Below is a guide to consider.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 2, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Top Spy Films of the Last Decade

by Kevin Gardner

Suspense, intrigue, deception, … there is plenty in a good spy thriller to grip you until the heart-stopping conclusion. Some may think that the heyday of the spy film peaked in the 1960s with the James Bond franchise and its imitators. However, the genre is still alive and well, and the qualities that made spy films appealing to begin with are still woven into their DNA. If you've missed any of the top spy films from the last decade, here is your chance to catch up.

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

GUEST COLUMN: Top Vehicles In the Fast & Furious Franchise Ranked

by Lewis Robinson

There are many reasons fans love the Fast and Furious movie franchise. Some people love the action. Some tune in for their favorite stars. However, almost everyone loves the series' iconic cars. These are the top nine.

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

GUEST COLUMN: Movies That Inspire You to Overcome Challenges

by Adrian Johansen

Inspirational movies are always fun to watch. No matter what you might be going through, certain films can motivate you to do better, push through your challenges, and come out stronger on the other side. Even if you have absolutely no connection to what’s going on in the film, that struggling athlete crossing the finish line or that person rising from living in the streets to working on Wall Street can give you all “the feels.” There is no shortage of inspirational movies that can inspire self-growth and success. If we went through even a small section of them, you’d be reading all day.

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GUEST COLUMN: Must-Watch Documentaries About the Future of Learning

by Emma Wilson

I trust we are on the dawn of a brand new generation of hugely amplified mastering, creativity, and inventiveness. We now have the era to make schooling handy to anybody inside the international community and the adaptable digital mastering equipment to customize the way everybody learns and works. However, this new generation requires a new emphasis on lifelong learning and creativity. These days’ students must emerge as self-directed lifelong rookies because inside the fast-paced virtual financial system, it's far a necessity to be constantly adapting with the aid of mastering new knowledge and capabilities.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, DocumentaryDon ShanahanJuly 30, 2021Comment

6 Useful Tips On How To Shoot A Perfect Company Commercial

Shooting a company commercial or internal communication video can be tricky. The way it is different from a regular television commercial is what confuses most people. If you are working on your corporate video and have questions, here are six tips that would help you shoot the perfect video.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 30, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight

The Green Knight states all good myths are brave and bold. At some point, that profundity has to go beyond aesthetics. The screen titles also announce that what is presented is not that kind of legend. Yeah, and that’s the problem when considering the source material built with magical bedrock. Never has chivalric romance and so-called adventure been treated so pensively.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Jungle Cruise

Look, Jungle Cruise knows exactly what it is, much like the brand of comedy coming from Dwayne’s skipper that’s called out by Blunt’s pragmatic presence. The jokes are corny, the hijinks aim for hilarity, and the spectacle is large. Like its theme park inspiration and Pirates of the Caribbean walking so this movie could run, Jungle Cruise is meant to be a ride that puts a smile on your face, and it sure is a zippy one. That’s right where it’s supposed to be.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Old

This is Shyamalan’s second ever adaptation, following the disastrous The Last Airbender, and he has smeared another one. The predicament of the setting and the possibility of unseen puppeteer strings are given more mysterious investment than the people at the core. That has very limited appeal. At some point, someone, more than something, has to matter.

2 STARS, 2021, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanJuly 23, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Joe Bell

Much of Joe Bell has the pungent trace of an unglamourous “glamour project” for Mark Wahlberg and likely a few of the film’s manly executive producer backers including Jake Gyllenhaal, NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks, and former NBA All-Star Michael Finley to name a few. Projecting for sure, this movie feels like a place where the A-lister is trying to put forth marketed atonement for his own past bigotry. When all of this movie adds up to be about him, the genuineness aligns to the wrong place.