From Gore to Suspense: The Evolution of Horror Films from the 80s to the 2020s

Horror movies have captivated audiences for generations, thrilling and terrifying viewers with a seemingly endless array of subgenres and styles. However, one of the most noticeable changes in horror films has been the gradual but unmistakable shift in tone and style that has occurred between the 1980s and the present day. As we explore these differences in greater detail, we can better appreciate the evolution of the horror genre and the impact it has had on both audiences and filmmakers alike.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 21, 2023Comment

Editorial: All Quiet on the Western Front

Everyone knows the famous roman by Erich Maria Remarque all quiet on the western front. It is more than 100 years old and enjoys a huge fan community like Spinia login. But what is the meaning behind this classic?

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 21, 2023Comment

Adding Online Games of Luck to Your Lifestyle: Essential Tips You Need to Follow

The gaming business is transitioning significantly from traditional land-based to online casinos. Online games of chance have gained popularity and provide fun opportunities to win real money. To have a successful gaming experience, it is crucial to understand what you are getting into when playing such games and how to handle your cash. Here are some crucial guidelines you must follow while incorporating online games of luck into your lifestyle.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 20, 2023Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Boston Strangler

As a feature film, Boston Strangler finds itself buried in the massive snowbank of true crime content available. Eager viewers have a buffet of binge-able rabbit holes, available in long and short forms, on dozens of channels and platforms at home. Held up against that docu-drama marketplace, a traditional two-hour fictionalized yarn playing in theaters feels nearly trite and tame by comparison, even if it dabbles with and challenges a theory or two about who really perpetrated these murders.

2023, 3 STARS, MOVIE REVIEW, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 18, 2023Boston Strangler, Kiera Knightley, Matt Ruskin, Carrie CoonComment

How to Hire An Accountant for My Film Company?

by Nancy Fernandez

As a movie company owner, managing finances can be a daunting task. Proper accounting and bookkeeping are essential to ensure the financial success of your business. In this article, we will discuss how to hire an accountant for your film company, including the steps you should take to find the right accountant.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 18, 2023Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "What If He Doesn't Survive?" The Mandalorian S3E3

This marks a triumphant return to Star Wars content coverage for Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel. The Book of Boba Fett didn’t go over so well. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor have come and gone. Season 3 of The Mandalorian bring back Ian and “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” to the exploits of our favorite babysitting gunslinger. Enjoy Ian, myself, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot talking all things The Mandalorian.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "What If He Doesn't Survive?" The Mandalorian S3E2

This marks a triumphant return to Star Wars content coverage for Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel. The Book of Boba Fett didn’t go over so well. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor have come and gone. Season 3 of The Mandalorian bring back Ian and “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” to the exploits of our favorite babysitting gunslinger. Enjoy Ian, myself, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot talking all things The Mandalorian.

Accounting Mistakes in Movies: What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Bookkeeping?

by Nancy Fernandez

When it comes to accounting, Hollywood has a knack for getting things wrong. Movies often depict accountants as boring and unimaginative, and they tend to misrepresent the day-to-day realities of the profession. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most common accounting mistakes that Hollywood makes and why they matter.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanMarch 17, 2023Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "And the Winner Was..." Podcast talking "Grand Hotel"

Hailing from North Carolina, Joel Winstead works his own website and contributes for Inside the Film Room and Asheville Movies. He is also a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association and the Southeastern Film Critics Association. Joel recently started a new podcast named “And the Winner Was…” where he goes through film history to talk about each Best Picture Academy Award winner. For this his 5th episode, I joined him to talk about 1932’s Grand Hotel.

AWARDS: Winners of the 3rd annual Critics Choice Super Awards

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the winners of the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both movies and television, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action. Flying the Film Obsessive and Every Movie Has a Lesson flags, yours truly is a voting member of the CCA and a committee member for these Super Awards.

Perla Aroyo, CPCC & CPRW Interview: How to Avoid Resume Mistakes

Sending a resume when applying for the job one wants is a responsible step. After an applicant confirms the submission, they cannot influence the further decision of the hiring manager. Hence, the resume must be immaculate, and one cannot fix the possible mistakes that go into it.

2023, Column, Editorial, InterviewDon ShanahanMarch 17, 2023Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest contributor on Natural Transplants talking bald movie characters

Every now and then, I get tabbed as the published film critic to contribute ideas on a movie-related question or topic for other websites. Recently, I feel like I was profiled for a second signature trait of mine. The publishers for NaturalTransplants.com must have seen my social media profile picture featuring a shorn head because they pitched me to name my Top 5 iconic bald movie characters. I’m not kidding when I say that I’ve had that exact list in mind for a while, so I couldn’t resist the assignment.

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