MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" YouTube podcast talking about "The Suicide Squad"

The new DC Comics movie property from Warner Bros., The Suicide Squad, is all the rage this early August. Recently, I joined Mike Crowley’s You’ll Probably Agree podcast via YouTube to chat about our spoiler-free thoughts, reactions, and takeaways from James Gunn’s flashy and violent action comedy. We recorded this one as audio-only, but the link on YouTube works great. If you enjoyed our last talk on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, you’ll dig this one too. We think the movie is bloody good! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.

Social Media, SPECIAL, Podcast, Media Appearance, Editorial, Home Media, 2021Don ShanahanAugust 8, 2021Mike Crowley, You'll Probably AgreeComment

PODCAST: Episode 19 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 19th episode, 25YL film critics, farmer tan dads, and anxious school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan hop in their podcast hot rods to hit the 1973 George Lucas streets of American Graffiti. One of our hosts cruised with it, loving the hang out feel of it all. The other rolled over several bumps caused by all the misplaced pedestals this movie is given. See which host is which on this AFI-listed classic. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAugust 8, 2021Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: The Suicide Squad: Meet the 16 Misfit Members of Task Force X

There are a ton of fresh faces in The Suicide Squad, many of which are unlikely to complete their mission given the film’s ominous title. To get you up to speed on the new members of Task Force X, AceCashExpress has provided a quick explanation of each supervillain’s origin and powers. James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad releases in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, 2021.

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INFOGRAPHIC: 6 Bond Car Gadgets That Would Cost Drivers less than $10,000

While we wait to see the gadgets that Bond has in store for us in No Time To Die, MotorEasy spoke to vehicle armouring specialists Armormax to reveal the extreme security features drivers can get their hands on to create their own 007 spy car. MotorEasy have revealed 6 security features, all found on Bond’s previous cars and estimated how much in total it would cost to install all of the security upgrades on your own car. By installing these features, drivers could turn their Ford Fiesta into a car so secure it could chauffer James Bond himself.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Infographic, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Movies Make Money Beyond the Box Office

by Kevin Gardner

A common assumption is that motion pictures that die at the box office are simply forgotten and written off by the studio's accounting department, which is really not the case. Even the worst stinker at the local cinema has a streaming service waiting for it somewhere. Beyond streaming, other revenue sources spin forth from movies as well. You might assume that movies are all about fantasy, about distracting the movie-goer from the problematic real world for 90 minutes. In reality, motion pictures make up an incredibly profitable industry that interfaces with other big-ticket industries as well.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

How to Create the Perfect Backyard Setup for Outdoor Movie Night

by Kevin Gardner

Warm summer weather calls for spending as much time outside as possible. It's the perfect time of year to host a get-together with your family and friends. If you are looking for some new ideas on fun outdoor activities that both kids and adults will enjoy, then why not have an outdoor movie night? It's the perfect, quiet, and relaxing activity to wind down at the end of the day while still enjoying the company of the people you love. You can make the experience truly unique by putting a little thought into it so you plan a night that everyone will remember.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Movie Review of the "Rocky" Series

by Kevin Gardner

Spanning over three decades, the Rocky film franchise has entertained several generations of fans from around the world. Although the last film of the original series, Rocky Balboa, came out in 2006, the story was revived in 2015 with Creed. Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character has had his ups and downs through his long fighting career, and some of the Rocky movies are much better than others. You can examine which films are exceptional and which ones are missed in the following sections.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Films That Accurately Portrayed Mental Illness

by Kevin Gardner

Because there are so many people that struggle with mental health issues, it's important that films portray them accurately. While some movies stigmatize or misrepresent mental illness, here are seven films that dealt with them respectfully and insightfully.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Celebrities Maintain Their Beautiful Skin

by Kevin Gardner

Look at pictures of 100 different celebrities and they may all look different: weight, skin tone, age, gender, and style are all individual. However, there's one thing that almost every celebrity has in common. They all have good skin. If you've ever wondered how celebrities maintain their clear, glowing skin no matter the circumstances, read on for the answers.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 10 Movies For Fitness Lovers

by Kevin Gardner

Movies can have a significant impact on everyday life. Although their primary focus is to entertain, their influence affects your mood, behavior and sometimes even your speech. For fitness enthusiasts, some films inspire them to push harder in a workout or experiment with a new technique. The movies aren’t limited to ones with fitness-related plots, but they typically feature a well-known actor in excellent shape performing amazing feats. Here are the top ten films that fitness experts love.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Movie Sets Make Money Outside Of Ticket Sales

by Kevin Gardner

From independent films to big budget action movies, movie production is an incredibly expensive venture. This is especially true when you think of large Hollywood films, but most film production can still cost a pretty penny regardless of what kind of company produces it. While most big budget films can usually rely on a projection of the value that they’ll gain from attendants to the movies, those projections are only a guess and can never be completely called in correctly until after the movie has been produced and released. For budgetary reasons, most film sets want to ensure that there will be a return on the initial investment. This is why it’s so important for movie sets to find other ways to make money so they can cover the initial cost of the price of producing the film. Here are just a few ways outside of movie ticket sales that movies make money.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Technology Is Changing the Film Industry

by Jean Hartley

Cinematography is both high art and a business space with its own tasks and goals. At the same time, the film industry as a high-tech market must comply with major technical and social trends, taking into account changes in consumer behavior patterns and new technologies.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment