by Devin Caldwell
Of all the dramatic premises for a movie, the story behind the founding of the international fast-food giant McDonald's probably isn't one of the first ones to come to mind. However, that's exactly the focus of the 2016 film The Founder. The movie follows the story of salesman Ray Kroc, who helped grow the business from a local burger stand into a global empire.
Read MoreFor all intents and purposes in telling the memoir of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dana Canedy, Washington has a movie that encircles patriotism, duty, the War on Terror, gender politics, Black love, colourism, the plight of military spouses, substitute fatherhood, legacies, and more. Each is treated in an ultra-respectful fashion. Even with heavy emotions in play, none of those issues are shouted at with either favoritism or admonishment. In standing firm as it does, there’s a heap of bravery across many people and places to be found in A Journal for Jordan.
Read MoreBy Lewis Robinson
Disney Plus is constantly adding new movies to its streaming service. One hidden gem that is sure to spark nostalgia for some is the Disney original Snow Dogs, which first came out in 2002. Since it's been so long since the movie was released, let's take a look at some of what made it such a memorable classic in the first place.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
It’s very rare for a sports movie to be a commercial and critical success. These types of films are often looked down upon as lesser quality, formulaic pictures aimed to appeal only to sports fans. Even some of the best are financial failures at first, only to gain traction on home video or repeated showings on cable TV. One of the largest exceptions to this rule is the 2011 baseball film that became an instant classic, “Moneyball.” “Moneyball” contained the perfect combination of elements to appeal to a broad audience and gain raves from critics.
Read MoreAlso called animations, animated movies are one of the most popular film categories on the planet – they have been for the past few decades. From Frozen to Toy Story 3, Avatar, and others, some of these films are among the best selling in Hollywood, and for a good reason. The last few years have seen their successful use in the business scene, especially in marketing and brand promotion. Thanks to factors such as advancements in technology, animation has shown steady growth in popularity over the years, one could easily call them the movies of the future.
Read MoreFor their 41st episode, 25YL film critics, shillelagh-wielding dads, and lucky school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan start this awards season getting their Irish on. First up is the well-received Belfast, writer-director Kenneth Branagh's love letter to his departed childhood jilted by The Troubles of the Northern Ireland capital. The prolific actor and filmmaker has a pair of fans here from the Cinephile Hissy Fit rooting for his movie. Pour a pint and share in this spirited discussion!
Read MoreBetter than that academic boost, you will find a zealous movie that stands with decisiveness as one of the finest films of the year. The Tragedy of Macbeth seizes that prominence with precisely those two aforementioned traits: an inspired look and fire within the performers. There is no shortness of acting brilliance or production value perfection in every corner and millisecond of this picture.
Read Moreby Scott Carrion
You'll admit that there are people in our lives who have probably seen a plethora of movies - no matter if they're action, sci-Fi, comedy, e.t.c. There are many movie lover nicknames - the most common ones are film buffs, movieholics, or any other name a movie lover is called! It could be your friend, who has streamed every possible horror movie you've ever heard of, or your brother with the latest sci-Fi collections.
Read Moreby Adrian Johansen
Film helps to both promote and preserve history – so much so, that it can serve as some people’s only window into other cultures. While there has been backlash over certain films and how groups of people are portrayed, movies can often be used as interesting peeks into history books that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
There is something about watching television shows that offer an intriguing storyline and allow you to maybe even learn something while you watch. If you are like many people, you enjoy watching shows about the medical field. These shows can be addicting, and there is usually a love story involved along with other drama. Continue to read this article if you are looking for a new medical tv show to watch.
Read MoreThat’s why American Underdog carries the kind of story we may never see again. Kurt Warner is a special individual and, as history shows, more than his athletic prowess. Fewer stories this past quarter-century were riper for cinematic celebration and fewer hero worship subjects were more deserving. Go ahead and lionize this man. He’s the real deal and he earned it.
Read MoreGmail accounts are really important for one's day to day work. And for an individual who is planning to start their business then these accounts are a must. If you are working on a startup you might have thought about buying Gmail account. But is it possible, and is this process legal? It's common to have such questions before planning to start something new. Everyone takes a chance but one should remember that they know about all the aspects. It is quite common to buy Hotmail accounts and this is the same with Gmail accounts but you should know where to buy it from and how many does one need.
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