by Kevin Gardner
Learning about a character, especially the main one, is essential in any production. This allows the audience to have an emotional connection to the show. Fortunately for actors, this task doesn't rest solely on the character portrayal. In fact, a production's visuals can be highly indicative of a character's current state. If you'd like to learn more, here are three aspects of character that set designs can reveal.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Sitting down after a long day to enjoy a good movie night with friends or family is often accompanied by delicious snacks that are crunchy, salty, sweet or all of the above. Traditional movie snacks include movie theater popcorn and lots of candy but these snacks are full of fat and loads of sugar. There are snacking alternatives that are better for your health and still taste great. If you want to enjoy watching a movie while eating a tasty snack that isn’t bad for you, here are 6 healthy snacks to have for a movie night.
Read Moreby Kevin Faber
Getting excited about a trip can take a lot of effort, especially if you'd rather stay at home. Fortunately, you may find some help in the movies. Several iconic films make traveling look fun and desirable. So, if you're preparing for an adventure, here are four films that will get you excited about traveling.
Read MoreThe fine folks at Giggster have conducted a small study to find out if a bigger budget leads to success at the awards. Looking at the winners of some of the most prestigious movie awards of the 21st century, namely the Academy Award for Best Picture, the BAFTA Award for Best Film and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, we can reveal just how much an award is worth, and which movies have received the most on the smallest budget.
Read MoreNowadays, sitting on the couch and choosing a movie to watch with friends, or even alone, has become terribly complicated. Faced with the sensational vastness of the catalogues offered by the best entertainment platforms, the average consumer may feel a sort of bewilderment, as if the excessive amount of titles available prevented him from accurately choosing the most suitable film for that particular moment.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read Moreby Kevin Faber
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.
Read Moreby Kevin Faber
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 More
