The voice of the person who plays Homer Simpson is sure as familiar to you as the character himself, and that's because the voice of that voice actor has crept into your home day after day, being remembered as a member of your family. However, and contrary to what you probably think, to be a voice actor is not so important the voice as the ways in which you know how to modulate. If you want to train in this field you must know how to convey emotions, feel a certain sensitivity, have the ability to change the interpretative register, have a sense of meter, and have a good memory.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanFebruary 2, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Not Like In The Movies: Flicks That Provide Unrealistic Ideas About Sex

by Kevin Gardner

When your parents gave you "the talk," it is likely that they advised you in some way or another not to get your ideas about intimacy from the big screen. Media portrayals of sex can often be misleading at best, and are downright harmful in a lot of cases. While these movies can be entertaining to watch, it is important to take the information they give you with a grain of salt, and not base your real-life actions on them. From the hilariously cringy movies to the ones with scenes you wished you could act out with your crush, here are some titles that give a perspective on sex that is not quite true-to-life.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 2, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 6 Self-Care Strategies for Times of Uncertainty

by Lisa Walker

In times of uncertainty, self-care is essential to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether we’ve lost our jobs, are experiencing problems in our relationships, or we’re adapting to the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation, self-care helps to build resiliency, boost positive thinking, and keep us grounded. Here are six self-care strategies for times of uncertainty, as well as tips for incorporating them into our everyday lives.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 2, 2022Comment

How to Start a Budget Friendly Movie?

Low-budget filmmaking necessitates careful consideration of the sort of narrative you want to tell. However, budget friendly movies are not that easy to make and that is why a lot of different people take loans from banks such as samlelån as well as Ikano, to help them increase the budget. Ideas about how to make a low-budget film might be difficult to come by, but you'd be amazed how liberating stringent constraints can be for your creativity. After you have created your budget-friendly script, you will need to figure out how to spend your limited funds wisely. There are a lot of different factors that you will need to consider.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanFebruary 1, 2022Comment

How To Score High Each Time You Play The Block Puzzle Game?

Do you want to play a game that requires a lot of thinking and concentration? If so, then Block Puzzle is the perfect fit for you. Block Puzzle will have you going through levels where your goal is to solve puzzles by moving blocks around on a grid.

2022, ColumnDon ShanahanJanuary 30, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Review of "The Wolf of Wall Street"

by Lewis Robinson

Martin Scorsese’s film The Wolf of Wall Street is a tale of greed and excess in the pursuit of the American dream. Although it’s the most successful film Scorsese directed, it created a surge of controversy upon its release. Critics slammed the movie for its graphic sex, drug use, and carefree attitude on white-collar crime. It’s not for all tastes, and it’s not a movie that you sit down and watch with the entire family. However, the film is lifted above the disturbing material by its talented cast.

2022, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJanuary 30, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Four Movies You May Have Overlooked In 2021

by Lewis Robinson

All of these blockbusters have done so well at the box office that chances are, if you are reading this article, you have probably seen most of them. However, the past year also produced some incredible, strange and extraordinary films that may not have made the blockbuster list but definitely deserve your attention. The next time you're having a Netflix night, here is a list of movies that you should check out.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJanuary 30, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How to Write a Powerful Film Proposal?

by Jessica Fender

If you have just graduated from film school or are an aspiring scriptwriter, one of your major ambitions is to get your story on the big screen. It requires a lot of dedication and commitment to be able to do that. Each scriptwriter has their own way of storytelling. Every script is unique so each of them also has access to different film producers depending on their requirements. Just like when applying for a job, to make sure that your resume is up-to-date for a film proposal to be accepted, you need to take care of the meticulous details.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 29, 2022Comment

Best PCs for Movies and Music Production

The field of music production is brimming with the most cutting-edge technologies. Even if you already have all of the other music production equipment, you need to get other components cheap. Now you must either update the current PC or get a new one. Alternatively, you could choose to invest in a good desktop for music production. Whatever circumstance you're in, you'll have a plethora of options to pick from. Nevertheless, here are some of the best PCs for music production as well as for filming and directing movies.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJanuary 29, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Work-From-Home Opportunities for Arts and Entertainment Professionals

The arts and entertainment field has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a highly contagious variant circulates, events continue to suffer from cancellations and restrictions. If you work in the arts and entertainment field, you may be frustrated about how you're going to continue to sustain through this tough time. Luckily, you can leverage your talents via work-from-home opportunities. Every Movie Has a Lesson invites you to read on to learn how you can make a living without leaving your living room.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanJanuary 29, 2022Comment

PODCAST: Episode 46 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 46th episode, 25YL film critics, rapid-fire dads, and black-and-white school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan meet up this week to discuss Aaron Sorkin's newest directorial effort "Being the Ricardos." The fellas debate what worked and what didn't with the Sorkin brand of dialogue and the movie's top notch cast. They also handicap the films Oscar chances as we inch closer to the 94th Academy Awards. Hissy Fitters, we're home! This show is what's for dinner.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJanuary 28, 2022Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Rifkin's Festival

Even with a blindfold, an astute movie fan could play “Pin the Tail on the Proxy” with the films of Woody Allen from the past two decades. The likes of Timothee Chalamet, Justin Timberlake, Jesse Eisenberg, Colin Firth, Joaquin Phoenix, Owen Wilson and others have taken on the signature scripted blather of the male leading roles the writer-director used to play himself when he was younger than the 86 he is now. For his newest film, Rifkin’s Festival, cherished character actor Wallace Shawn assumes the short New Yorker vessel for this romantic comedy jaunt.