GUEST COLUMN: Top 5 Movies and TV Shows Every Kratom Entrepreneur Should Watch

by Nancy R. Fernandez

Entrepreneurial success stories are intriguing. Entrepreneurs' tales are distinctive and full of passion and devotion, with unusual ups and downs. Through their distinct thinking and hunger for more, their stories convey the raw strength of human desire. Films about entrepreneurs are made in a number of styles. While some films portray firm founders in a factual documentary format, others adopt a more outrageous approach in the form of a blockbuster drama. Here are some of the best entrepreneurial movies and TV series over the previous ten years.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 24, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: DIY Soundproofing Hacks For A Home Recording Studio

by Jo

You can have a fantastic microphone, produce incredible Italian voice over recordings and make great music, but if your studio doesn’t have very good soundproofing, you have a problem, or rather, lots of problems. Background noise, bad acoustics and external sound disturbances being just a few of them. If you’re finding issues with sound in your home studio frustrating, the great news is that you can fix the problem on a budget. There’s no need to splash out lots of money on professional proofing either

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanFebruary 24, 2022Comment

AWARDS: Nominations for the 2nd annual Critics Choice Super Awards

For all those folks who think popular and genre films don't get real awards love, I am happy to report that, for the second year, the Critics Choice Association presents their Super Awards for those very beloved spectacles of entertainment and their adoring audiences. I am even happier to report that I am on the voting committee that helped create these nominations. How did we do?

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest for "Feelin' Film" FF+ Alternate Oscars 2016 Discussion

This week, I was invited for a very different selection show with the Feelin’ Film Podcast compared to our legendary movie drafts. Fellow awards-voting critic member Aaron White floated me the idea to experiment with legacy and memory to re-vote on previous Oscars, starting with the films of 2016 from five years ago. To be a tiebreaker, we are joined by Tomatometer-approved critic Kevin Brackett of the Reel Spoilers Podcast to fight for the likes of Moonlight, La La Land, Fences, Arrival, Hell or High Water, Jackie, A Monster Calls, Your Name. and more.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on February "Snob Chat" podcast hosted by William Eguizabal and Chai Simone

I met William Eguizabal of FilmSnobReviews though the social media spaces of the Feelin’ Film Podcast and we hit it off with or similar clashing styles of expertise mixed with saltiness when necessary. William recently invited me as a guest for his “Snob Chat” podcast with his talented co-host Chai Simone. The challenge was to present and defend two sub-40% Rotten Tomatoes movies that we would rank higher and hold as favorites. Just in time for Valentine’s Day (and showing my 40+ age), I submitted two very different romances, Booty Call and Simply Irresistible down in the ugly teen percentages.

NEWS: Awarded One of the "Safest Websites to be Recommended to Users for 2022"

In a cute bit of news, Every Movie Has a Lesson was awarded as one of the “safest websites to be recommended to users for 2022” by the content site Sur.ly. The agencies and their content managers rated sites for malware, phishing, scams, spam, security, and data protection. My site came out with a 96 score out of 100. It’s a nice background distinction to celebrate. Thank you, Squarespace!

2022, NEWSDon ShanahanFebruary 23, 2022Sur.ly, Squarespace, Website featureComment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Helpful Tips to Stop Smoking for Good

by Kevin Gardner

Are you ready to stop smoking – for good? Are you tired of the gimmicks and products that just don’t work? If so, you probably need some proven tips that will help you achieve the desired results – to help you become a non-smoker, for good. It’s a good idea to start by speaking to your doctor. You can also research different products and tools to help you with your goal, such as the Thrive patch. After doing that, remember some of the tips below to help you achieve your goal.

2022, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 22, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Why "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is a Sentimental Favorite

When you ask people what Christmas movie is their favorite, the answers are usually split into two categories. There is the group that gushes about the classic films that focus on Christmas spirit and family values and the group that raves about edgier, irreverent movies that often embrace a darker vibe. There's not a lot of crossover between these two groups and each one often adopts a bit of a judgmental attitude towards the choices of the others' Christmas fare.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 21, 2022Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Desperate Hour

Instead of empathy leading to absorb the full breadth of such a possible tragedy, the conjured thrills selfishly serve only one side of the story and plead a hollow case by the end. By staying on Amy and her radical involvement in the climax, the movie forgets to consider the unseen characters in the story that do not fare as well. The movie is laser-focused on this one mom and her one kid with very little respect extended to the fullness of the event or larger issue. Even with the objective of making a claustrophobic and voyeuristic movie, that larger picture cannot responsibly be dismissed for selfish or singular gain.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "Darkseid of the Moon" podcast talking on "Captain America: The First Avenger"

This time on the Darkseid of the Moon podcast, part of MDK Productions, Vinnie Greene and his regular co-host Noel John Tuohy invited me back for a two-part recording session. The second piece was a full episode covering Captain America: The First Avenger. That one is my #1 favorite of the MCU and I was damn glad to echo its praises in a roundtable. Word is I’ll be back for two more Captain America movies. Can’t wait! Follow Vinnie and Noel on Twitter and Facebook!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "Darkseid of the Moon" and the "Talking Points" segment on the DCEU

This time on the Darkseid of the Moon podcast, part of MDK Productions, Vinnie Greene and his regular co-host Noel John Tuohy invited me back for a two-part recording session. The first piece was their “Talking Points” segment on the rumored cancellation of the DC Extended Universe. Our mutual loves, hates, worries, and prognostications comes out in a great chat. Follow Vinnie and Noel on Twitter and Facebook!

PODCAST: Episode 50 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their monumental 50th episode, the Cinephile Hissy Fit embarks on high adventure. Grown-up film critics, belittling dads, and swashbuckling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring the dueling sensibilities on superstar young actor Tom Holland to the microphone to talk about the new blockbuster Uncharted. The Marvel shill Will finds himself in a different position of defense while it’s Don that finds some redeeming qualities from the guy he thinks doesn’t have adult charm. “Uncharted” waters indeed!