GUEST COLUMN: 6 Films Architects and Designers Should See

by Lewis Robinson

Architects and designers are both at the helm of creating the iconic buildings and ordinary houses of the world. Both architecture and interior design involve many hands-on steps, like blueprinting the building itself and identifying color schemes and themes. It's also an integral part of cinema for helping to set the scenery and plots. Below are some feature films to source inspiration from that have architecture and design as their major themes.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "HawkTalk" YouTube roundtable for Episode 4 of "Hawkeye"

We’re past the halfway point of the Hawkeye series from Disney+ and “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” are digging the character development while wondering how they’re going to wrap it all up in a tidy Christmas bow in merely two episodes. The dais is invested and we question what surprises are left to play. Enjoy the live “HawkTalk” Kicking the Seat YouTube roundtable for this third episode featuring the talents of Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics! Come check out the streaming discussion!

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Forensic Accounting In the 2016 Film "The Accountant"

by Devin Caldwell

The field of forensic accounting got a lot of attention with the 2016 film The Accountant, and that interest is sure to surge again, with sequel rumors confirmed in September of 2021. While most accountants are not action movie heroes working with the Mob, they can save clients from embezzlement, lawsuits and fees. A forensic accountant is an auditor, a Certified Public Accountant, or an investigator with experience using legal and financial documents to find evidence of fraud. You often see this field represented in legal dramas and banking or finance-related movies as expert witnesses.

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Tips to Win At Teen Patti

Teen Patti is one of the most popular card games played in India and when you access online casinos, you can find this game available. Some sites even have live dealer options for playing this fun and rewarding game. Known for being a game of luck, there are some strategic plans that can be used to improve the chances of winning. This card game is easy to learn, so it is a great choice for players who are just getting started gambling online.

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GUEST COLUMN: 5 Must-Watch Movies and Documentaries Before Decorating Your Home

by Emma Wilson

Plenty of movies show inspiring tips for decorating your high-end home. Most films have set designs that reveal artistically furnished rooms to add to the story’s plot. They also convey a specific time and the main character’s personality you love to watch and follow. The role of set designers in the movie business is tremendous. Here are some Hollywood movies aired on the big screen and OTT platforms that can be a source of inspiration for your home improvement project.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Don't Look Up

Raising his stakes and his luridness considerably from dueling TV anchors, a housing crisis, and a maligned former Vice President, Adam McKay aims a comet at the entire planet ready to burn everything man, woman, child, Twitter handle, and political label to the ground. To both its credit and its eventual detriment, McKay’s Netflix entry sets out to push as many buttons as possible until one or more trigger the wrong responses to make one feel icky, offended, or, worse, seen.

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PODCAST: Episode 36 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 36th episode, 25YL film critics, dishonorable dads, and chivalrous school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan debate the layered refinement that was attempted by Ridley Scott and a big-time cast for The Last Duel. Who throws down the gauntlet in this podcast episode to defend the senior director's latest wannabe opus? Get your armor on, listen, and find out. It’s a good thing this episode was recorded before Ridley’s anti-MCU comments or a certain shill would explode.

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GUEST COLUMN: "Escape Room" Review

by Lewis Robinson

Escape Room, one of the newer death game movies to be released, is a fairly polarizing film. Critics and audiences seem to be divided. If you're considering watching it, here is a review of the movie's most important elements.

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GUEST COLUMN: Why Money Heist is a Top TV Series in the World?

Why Money Heist is a top TV series in the world? it is due in part to its improvisational nature. The show is about three women in need of a cash injection. Christina Hendricks, Mae Whitman, and Retta from Parks and Recall have their unique characters, and they hatch a plan to steal cash from a local grocery store. The trio is thwarted by a serious gang who want the same payday.

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MOVIE REVIEW: West Side Story

Though the nostalgic director has rightfully earned a carte blanche status from galactic success to make whatever he wants, it feels like Spielberg had not really challenged himself for the better part of the last two decades. Yet, here he is making his first musical with the energy of a man half or even a quarter of his age. Populated with fresh faces, sung with fiery voices, and varnished with spirited hues of toughness and beauty, his resulting West Side Story can win over the purists and cure those remake value worries. We (myself included) can put the memes away for this one.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "HawkTalk" YouTube roundtable for Episode 3 of "Hawkeye"

Like a swift arrow whizzing by your head, the Hawkeye series from Disney+ is already at its halfway point in three episodes. Earth’s Mightiest Critics” hosted by Ian Simmons are enjoying the character development and the balanced action. The feelings are quite positive. Enjoy the live “HawkTalk” Kicking the Seat YouTube roundtable for this third episode featuring the talents of Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics, and my Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast partner Will Johnson! Come check out the show!

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Action Movies Of All The Time Worth Watching

by Emma Wilson

Pure action movies have something to do with an increase in an adrenaline rush. Those punchy fight scenes, tensed shots, epic chasing sequences, and legendary explosions recreate the action genre and give the best of your watching experience. History has proved how directors ever since the bygone days have utilized and taken advantage of the action domain to present a power-packed and compact narration.

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