8 Amazing Benefits of Watching Movies in Shopping Malls

by Nancy Fernandez

Movies have always been a popular form of entertainment, providing a much-needed break from the tiredness of everyday life. In recent years, there has been a tremendous shift in the way people experience films, with the emergence of multiplexes in shopping malls becoming a preferred choice for many movie lovers. This trend is reshaping the cinematic landscape, offering multiple benefits that go beyond the simple pleasure of watching a movie with single-screen theatre.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 18, 2023Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on Patrick Beatty Reviews talking about the 2023 Star Wars Celebration

In climbing this ladder of film criticism and joining national groups, I’ve been so lucky to meet and collaborate with wonderful people beyond my home area of Chicago. Patrick Beatty is one of those outstanding peers. Patrick is a member of the Critics Choice Association, Hollywood Critics Association, and the Utah Film Critics Association, and has been reviewing films for over seven years, both for his own platform, PatrickBeattyReviews.com, and as a broadcast film and TV critic for ABC4 Good Things Utah. I was recently invited by Patrick to come on his YouTube video channel to discuss the recent Star Wars Celebration and the film news overflowing from it.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat Channel for "The Maltese Falcon"

Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel and I are in the lucky positions to be on the press list to receive new disc releases from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The famous studio is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and rolling out several old classics to 4K-UHD discs for the first time. One of those recent releases with John Huston’s watershed noir The Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart. Ian asked me to join him as the Casablanca Bogart guy to help see the nuances, importance, and impact of this pioneering noir movie.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat Roundtable for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"

The roundtables on Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel are the place to be. For the runaway hit, The Super Mario Bros. movie any and all of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” (and their children) could be occupy one or more sections of audience demographics for the video game-inspired flick. As it turns out, we all fell in different places. Enjoy Ian, myself, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot talking out our mixed feelings.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "What If He Doesn't Survive?" The Mandalorian S3E7

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 The roundtables on Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel are the place to be. For the runaway hit, The Super Mario Bros. movie any and all of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” (and their children) could be occupy one or more sections of audience demographics for the video game-inspired flick. As it turns out, we all fell in different places. Enjoy Ian, myself, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot talking all things The Mandalorian.

Discover the Full Potential of Probiotics: Promoting Gut Health, Beauty, and Overall Wellness

Live microorganisms known as probiotics, which can be found in fermented foods like yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickles, are beneficial to Human Health when consumed in sufficient amounts. Probiotics work by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which is necessary for digestive health, immune function, and general well-being.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 17, 2023Comment

How Can You Explain Creative Inspiration: Unique Canvas Printing Ideas

The use of canvas printing to display artwork, photos, and things uniquely and creatively has grown in popularity throughout time. While conventional canvas prints can be lovely, there are many other ways to make them unique and truly stand out. In this post, we'll look at a few original Canvas printing concepts that might help you get creative and realize your ideas.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 17, 2023Comment

Tips For Improve Ranking of Any Site

If you own a website, then you know how important it is to improve its ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs). Ranking high on SERPs can lead to more visibility, more traffic, and ultimately, more revenue for your business. However, achieving a higher ranking is not an easy task. It requires a combination of technical knowledge, content creation, and strategic planning. In this article, we will discuss some tips to improve the ranking of your website on search engines

Don ShanahanApril 14, 2023Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Showing Up

To say Showing Up is watching paint dry or, in the case, clay dry is far too mean. Quiet is one thing and introspective is another. Do you relish the glacial anticipation and personal payoff of creative culmination or are you just showing up to the art show at the end, as characters do here, for the wine and cheese.

2 STARS, 2023, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanApril 13, 2023Showing Up, Kelly Reichardt, Michelle Williams, Hong ChauComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Mamma Mafia

Because the concept is inexplicable from the get-go, a movie like Mamma Mafia has two routes to pull the whole thing off. Play it hard and show the perceived violent world that exists or lean on the inexplicable and ham it up. The screenplay from Kevin from Work TV writers J. Michael Feldman and Debbie Jhoon– based on an original story from Madame’s Amanda Sthers– tries both and the results are messier than the botched murders in the movie itself.

1 STAR, 2023, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanApril 13, 2023Mamma Mafia, Toni ColletteComment

Cinematic Cannabis: The Use of Live Resin Disposables in Film and TV

by Nancy Fernandez

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in using cannabis products in the entertainment industry. From films to television shows, the use of cannabis has become a popular theme that has found its way into many scripts. In particular, using live resin disposables has become a trend in the industry. This article will explore using live resin disposables in film and TV and their impact on the industry.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 13, 2023Comment

Glock 17 Vs. Glock 19 Spec

When it comes to choosing the right handgun for self-defense or law enforcement purposes, there are a lot of options out there. However, two of the most popular and widely used handguns in the world today are the Glock 17 and the Glock 19. Both of these handguns are manufactured by the Austrian company Glock GmbH and are part of the same family of pistols. However, there are some important differences between the two, which we will explore in this article.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 10, 2023Comment