by Kevin Gardner
Summer is a time for outdoor activities. There is no end to the activities you can find, from barbeques and pool parties to block parties, concerts, and garage sales. After a long day of busy summer fun, it's nice to sit back in the evening and relax with friends and family. These beautiful summer nights are the opportune time to set up and watch a movie outside. It is surprisingly easy to set up a theater outside and can help make some cherished memories.
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Taking pictures is something that almost everyone does at one time or another. This could be a selfie, a picture of a beautiful mountain or even a picture of your dog. While digital cameras, phones and other modern solutions are available, many people prefer to instead use older film cameras. These can be fun and nostalgic to use, no doubt, but there is a good chance you will experience some struggles through your usage, especially today. While there are pros and cons of each, digital cameras are more popular today for a reason.
Read Moreby Emma Wilson
Have you ever watched a movie that turned out to be so good that you were influenced by it? This has happened many times to different people and even changed them. The content of a film can be so inspiring or impactful that you end up imitating some of the things you watched. This explains why some of the best films on food and drinks have influenced people's choices over time. Whatever your motivation for watching movies about drinking is, the following collection will be interesting to note. Consider the list below if you intend to build an exciting playlist or want to have something to write home about.
Read Moreby Emma Wilson
Switching on television is probably the first thing that comes to mind when boredom strikes. It is easy to get carried away with films blending travel, romance, and comedy. Glitz, glitter, and glamor are irresistible icings on the cake. Imagine escaping into a plot showing beautiful lassies dressed in a train of chiffon and satin, pearls and Swarovski, and hair bun cascading over a one-piece gown. Dreamy, isn’t it?
Read MoreWe all love a good event and we know that you're looking for inspiration. You may find it in the most unlikely of places! We found these five events from film premieres, TV shows, and concerts that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Check them out below:
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Disturbing as they are, cases on child sexual abuse pop up all over the place. This just goes to show you how sick people can be. All these five documentaries do more than just producing facts about abuse cases. They have their own way of provoking emotions, to trigger a need to make things better. There may have been more than five documentaries out there concerning the issue, but I chose the top five for their distinguished stories and filmmaking styles. Although they share the same issue, these movies have their own individual uniqueness that separates one from the other.
Read Moreby Kathy D
Most of us have varying preferences when it comes to movie choices. But adventure movies have a universal fanbase and thrills people of almost every age. What makes an adventure movie worth seeing? It is the breathtaking landscapes, picturesque cities, winding roads, and the beautiful cultures on display. And a great adventure movie will not stop pleasing your eyes; it will bring out the globetrotter in you. So if you are stranded in your house for long and do not feel the rush to set out to places, here are six adventure movies to bring back the wanderlust in you.
Read More10TH AND FINAL EDITION: UPDATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2021-- With the 20-year anniversary, I’m closing this column after ten years of annual updates. It’s been an fascinating pleasure and respectful honor to update and maintain this compendium for a decade. NEVER FORGET!
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
The movies make hacking seem more exciting than it often is in the real world; however, some movies include enough realism to give viewers some insight into the world of cybersecurity. If you're curious about hacking, check out these five films.
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Movies, particularly well-known franchises, often start making money before the film hits the big screen through the sale of merchandise. These sales can help raise anticipation for the movie's release, act as advertising that the production company does not pay for and much more. However, the process of getting movie merchandise to local retail shops is more complicated than you might initially think.
Read MoreSpecial effects, stunts, and stagecraft are the things that give those superheroes from the silver screen a kiss of life. But there are several Academy Award winners you may call real heroes not only within a studio floor of the dream factory projects. The military uniforms they wore and the military experience they brought to the film industry speak louder than the titles of another Hollywood production project. These people have proved their mettle by serving their nation well without the help of stunt doubles. Here are seven world-recognized celebrities who were no strangers to the hardest job in the military to honor with gratitude on Veterans Day.
Read MoreFor our 24th episode and the third of our epic in-person series, 25YL film critics, finger-pointing dads, and dutiful school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue their shared mic time for a new and different segment offering. Trimming some length yet widening the scope, our hosts will begin targeting some deep cut discussions on the resumes and legacies of actors and actresses. With Will visiting Chicago, they start this new feature with the Chicago-born Harrison Ford. They look past the obvious Indy and Han highlights and peer further down the resume.
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