For their 55th episode, satirical film critics, fishing buddy dads, and liability-fearing teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan recorded their final Oscar lead-up episode highlighting two Best Pictures nominees that couldn't be more different. The gentlemen mash together the intentionally sweet with the intentionally sour to discuss CODA side-by-side with Don't Look Up. They hash out their loves and hates for both while handicapping their Academy Award chances.
Read MoreIt’s always great to gather with family and friends, get cozy on the couch, and binge-watch the hottest movies. However, getting everyone in the same room together is not always possible. That’s when you’ll need the help of technology. Luckily, various services and platforms are available that allow you to enjoy your favorite movies together, no matter where you are. Whether you’re working and studying away from home or want to stay connected to friends around the globe, you’ll definitely want to check out this list. Here are five ways to watch movies together while staying apart.
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This movie, part heartwarming feminist classic, part romantic comedy, stars Hollywood legend Reese Witherspoon, and is based on a book of the same name by Amanda Brown. She based the book on her own experiences while at Stanford Law School.
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Pirates may be iconic images from the past, but did you know they are active in the modern world? You did if you have seen the movie Captain Phillips, a 2013 biographical thriller film starring Tom Hanks.
Read MoreFor most of us, our love of sports filters into more areas of our lives than simply watching sports. To a lot of people that means that it changes our fashion choices, wearing our fave colors of the teams we love, for others than means playing a little bet or two on our teams — check this site out for some great odds if you do — and for the rest of us it means playing games and watching movies about the sports we adore. With this final point in mind, here are our top picks for the best sports movies of all time.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Movies can be a great escape from the real world. Fantasies set in magical lands, science fiction films set on alien planets, and even action movies set here on Earth can take away your cares for a couple of hours and bring some much-needed fun into your life. That fun can come with practical tips as well. Here are three ways to protect yourself online as inspired by some of your favorite films.
Read MoreFor 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 select and celebrate these winners. How did we do?
Read MoreThe cold hearts, jealous places, and mental battles of Deep Water slip into near despondency without a resonating grip. When it’s all said and done, the movie is not violent enough for HBO, not sexy enough for old school Cinemax, not polished enough for a major studio release, and not shocking enough for Netflix’s water cooler buzz desire to ensure a subscriber spike. That’s an embarrassing end result of mediocrity.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
There are many reasons why people go to see a movie, and one of the biggest is that movies give us the ability to experience a life that's completely different from our own. While some fail to portray the experience accurately, there are a handful of movies that nail what it's like to fight in a war, whether it's in the thick of the action or in the difficulties after coming home.
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"Cast Away" debuted in movie theatres in the year 2000. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, nominated for two Oscars, enjoyed huge success at the box office, and starred Helen Hunt and one of the most beloved leading men of all time, Tom Hanks. It even has a Rotten Tomatoes audience satisfaction score of 83%. So why do so many people hate it?
Read MoreIf you have been a part of Netflix’s legacy, these are some TV shows you must watch. We have recommended a few of them here so that you can get started on your Netflix March watchlist right now. There are recommendations from mixed genres, so if you need more details on them, ping us below.
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The movie industry has been using advertising and marketing for over a century. That span includes the trailer industry that dates back to 1913 with the preview for “The Pleasure Seekers.” Interestingly, it was a Broadway musical and the trailer was shown after (trailed) movies. However, today tools like search engine optimization (SEO) can help get the word out about products and services, including new films.
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