by Kevin Faber
How much does the average person know about the 1950s? History books remind us that the horrors of the Korean War, the inception of NASA, and the bravery of Rosa Parks were part of this decade, but countless films also depict this time period. If you're interested in learning about the news, culture, and people of the 1950s, look no further than these eight movies.
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"Django Unchained" by Quentin Tarantino appears to be no more than a violent historical Western. However, as is customary with Tarantino, there is a whole lot more going on underneath the surface. Many may need more background information to go through another another thick essay from the maestro of cinematic universe, although some viewers may wish to walk into this one cold.
Read MoreMany people have been drawn to the profession of an actor, but many will never know why. Life as an entertainer can be fulfilling and exciting with lots going on behind-the-scenes work just like any other job where there's always something new happening every day - provided that person has what it takes inside themselves. Let’s find out the main reasons why acting attracts us from the point of view of the best resume writing services!
Read MoreIan Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel recently celebrated his 800th show and I was lucky enough to be invited to join the party. Also flanked by Ian’s longtime top wingman David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, Ian picked a special movie for the occasion, a film he calls straightaway his favorite of 2022 so far: Netflix’s international smash hit action film RRR. The appreciation for both the movie and all things Kicking the Seat was shared across the roundtable and by, what turned out to be, thousands of streaming views.
Read MoreDuring the course of the working day, there is only so much time that can be spent concentrating. It certainly gets to the stage where it is all too easy for productivity to start to lag. Not only this, but stress levels can also start to rise, and burnout can then follow not too far behind it. A potential way that you have of combating all of this is to take some short breaks during the course of the working day. This trend for ‘micro breaks’ has certainly expanded in a big way.
Read MoreReelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (08/25/22 to 08/31/22). Sylvester Stallone’s superhero movie, Samaritan, breaks our streaming chart a week after its premiere. Hulu has three titles on the list this week, including the new series Welcome to Wrexham and The Patient.
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Hollywood wants people to fall into escapism by showing future scenarios that are full of unheard-of gadgets and contrivances. Check out these mind-bending movies that cast their cinematic crystal balls on the future of technology.
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Family history is the source of many great tales, struggles, and triumphs found in every culture from continent to continent. The world of cinema is one that loves to expose these family stories and shape them in a way that draws in viewers from all backgrounds and cultures. In this article, you will discover some of the most notable movies that talk about family history.
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For fans of Tom Hanks in Castaway, the film Finch is an easy sell. Set on a post-apocalyptic Earth that's too hot and severe for any human to thrive, the movie stars Tom Hanks as Finch, a robotics engineer, alongside his faithful dog, Goodyear, and two robot buddies. Hanks's performance shines and grounds the film in realistic emotions even as the pacing sputters and the plot loses steam. As any good sci-fi film should, Finch packages deeper lessons about humanity inside of a story that highlights the power of technology.
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Legally Blonde is a movie that is considered an absolute icon, and virtually everyone who has been around for the past 21 years has heard of it. However, there are some things that you may not know about the movie that may surprise you more than Elle learning that Warner wanted to break the engagement. Keep reading for some behind-the-scenes action from Legally Blonde.
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Silver Linings Playbook has been revered as a groundbreaker in terms of how mental illness is portrayed on the silver screen, and even won an Oscar. However, if you were watching the movie for the main story and did not catch any of the nuances, you may have missed a lot that went into making sure that the character's disorders were depicted as accurately as possible. Keep reading to learn what this movie teaches us about mental health.
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“Miami Vice'' is one of the least noteworthy installations in Michael Mann’s filmography, but it’s still an excellent selection for any movie night when you want to watch a well-directed action thriller. In traditional Mann style, the film is visually striking and atmospheric. It shows viewers a modern Miami and compelling re-imaginings of iconic characters. Most of Mann’s filmography consists of adaptations, and this is his first film adapting his own work.
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