5 Movies You Probably Shouldn’t Watch if You’re Moving to a New Home

Let’s face it: there are some movies that you just shouldn’t watch. They might not be to your taste, or they might be ones that you probably shouldn’t watch late at night by yourself. But then, there are also movies you might want to avoid if they depict certain actions in life. For example, if you’re planning to move home soon or are thinking of buying your first house, there are some movies you might want to avoid watching before doing those things. Otherwise, they might put you off the idea of moving to a new abode!

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 8, 2021Comment

4 Reasons to Read Movie Reviews

Today filmmakers are tapping all kinds of stories so that they can bring something intriguing on the celluloid. However, because hundreds of films are released every month across the globe, selecting the best ones according to one’s interests and preferences can be very challenging. This is why it is recommended to go through movie reviews, as they give a detailed insight into the story. Here, we will discuss a few strong reasons to read the movie reviews before making your choice:

2021, Column, Editorial, Social MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 7, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: A Billion Lives: A Documentary on Vaping

by Emma Wilson

Vaping is a new phenomenon, and filmmakers have taken up the task of documenting, presenting facts, and providing information about it. In the same way vaping is expanding, so are vaping tricks and events - making some people into what we can call vaping celebs. Finding documentaries on vaping is not that easy. Have you ever heard of vaping documentaries or movies? Not much. Right! Without further ado, here is an all-time favorite documentary on vaping i.e “A Billion Lives”.

2021, Column, Documentary, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 7, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Amazing Documentaries and Movies Starring Plants

by Emma Wilson

Showbiz lovers have widely accepted that nature documentaries are and will be the most inspiring inclusion in the entertainment space of this 21st-century. For all movie addicts, although there are a varying array of choices to explore among genres like romance, thriller, and mystery, wildlife or nature documentaries display the fascinating Mother Earth in a vibrant avatar.

2021, Column, Editorial, Documentary, Home MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 4, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Low-Budget Films: 10 Shooting Tips to Make Your Mark

by Jean Hartley

Low-budget films don't mean bad films. Many cult films were shot for little money, and that hasn't stopped them from becoming classics. We live in a time where anyone can pick up a camera, make a movie, and make a big name out of it. If you're confident and you have something to say to the world - go for it. The tips below will help you organize the process and succeed.

2021, Column, Editorial, Independent FilmDon ShanahanSeptember 4, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 4 Uses of Movies in Education

by Jason Burrey

What is the relevance of engaging movies in our education? Does this have an impact on the progress of an individual? With this article, we will look at various ways through which movies help boost education. Read n for more!

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 4, 2021Comment

PODCAST: Episode 23 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 23rd episode and the second of our epic in-person series, 25YL film critics, Griswoldian dads, and surly school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue with conversations collected from sharing a microphone together. In honor of Will's traveling to Chicago, the two new buds select some favorites and dismissals in the subgenre of road movies. Honk your horn and come over for this Windy City-set episode. 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 ShanahanSeptember 4, 2021road movies, ChicagoComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Even if the advice is only spoken for a moment amid flurries of exposition and martial arts melee, neither versions of those breaths feel wasted in this new Marvel Studios entry. And does this movie ever breathe! In this sensational origin story, we gulp and we gasp with every kinetic huff and puff of our heroes and villains embroiled in turmoil and combat. I, for one, dig that simplistic focus on the voluntary and involuntary ways Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings draws in its oxygenated energy.

2021, 4 STARS, ADVANCE MOVIE REVIEW, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanSeptember 2, 2021AMC River EastShang-ChiComment

GUEST COLUMN: Films for Teens That Help Them to Understand Life Better

by Rebecca Shinn

Today’s tech-savvy world demands that consumers first read reviews before deciding to purchase a service or product. For instance, when looking for a soul mate, you can always go through the best dating site review to know the top websites to join. It saves your time and gives the best experience. But today we won’t talk about dating sites.

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

GUEST EDITORIAL: 4 Effective Relaxation Tips From Actors

by Lewis Robinson

Whether you're an aspiring actor or just someone hoping to overcome their nerves, learning relaxation techniques from actors themselves isn't a bad idea. Their profession involves a lot of nerve-wracking situations, and many actors still struggle with stage fright years into their careers. If you're trying to get some tools under your belt for your next big presentation, here are a few relaxation techniques commonly used by actors.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanSeptember 2, 2021Comment

COLUMN: Top 5 Films About Student Life You Should Watch

College is not always what it seems to be. Some students achieve great fetes while others miss all the opportunities available. There is unique social life even as some students view it as normal. Films about student life will give you a new dimension you have probably never thought about. Hire professional class takers to handle your schoolwork as you relax over a movie or attend to more profitable personal engagements.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 2, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 4

For the first time on this inaugural season of What If…? the entire roundtable of assembled critics on the he Kicking the Seat YouTube channel came away gloriously impressed. The fourth episode of What If…? this week presents a very Doctor Strange-centered episode that evokes drama and act with equal concentrations. Watch and listen to Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions put our thoughts together on this intriguing episode as this show starts to settle into its zone.