Recently, cannabidiol (CBD) has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits and presence in various wellness products. CBD is a natural compound from the cannabis plant, and its popularity has led to a surge in its use for multiple purposes, including managing anxiety, pain, and sleep issues. However, with its increasing popularity, individuals must understand responsible CBD use to ensure safety and efficacy.
Read MoreFor their 122nd episode, two drunk film critics, two plastered dads, and two lampshade-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan kept the collaboration microphones going from Will's visit to Chicago for a second editorial episode. This time around, the topic is the notion of studios and blockbusters that are "too big to fail." This live recording session comes from the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago and the panel was filled with host Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Hayden Mears of IGN.
Read MoreThe ability to shoot exceptional video content doesn't come by chance. To master the trade, one must be committed, creative, and knowledgeable of fundamental methods, just like a talented film director. You may take your video creation from novice to director-level by heeding these professional bits of advice.
Read MoreWelcome to the fast-paced, high-stakes world of finance, where a simple chart can hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of currency strength and worldwide market patterns. Have you ever heard of a Dollar Index Chart? It may sound like a remnant from an ancient financial tome, yet it's as alive and pulsing as today's economy's heart. Buckle up, dear reader, as we enter the center of this fascinating miracle.
Read MoreMany romantic comedies skew heavily to presenting the female perspective. Most of those movies are built to follow a woman’s plight to get away from the wrong partner and find the right one. We side with her, cheer on her actions, and sneer at the suitors. In a unique way, Shortcomings is different. This one stays on the bad partner and, for that, it has a little extra engrossment going for it.
Read MoreRecently, Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel and I were on the receiving end of a pair of promotional 4K-UHD disc copies from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Throughout 2023, the studio has been celebrating their 100th anniversary. Fresh physical media copies of classic titles have been hitting store shelves all year. The first of the most recent pair is Howard Hawks’ seminal western Rio Bravo.
Read MoreWhile Hip-Hop is connected to the type of music in the minds of people nowadays, actually, rap music is the music of the culture of Hip-Hop, which gave birth to some other art forms such as graffiti in art and breakdance in dance. Hip-Hop is a culture, a tradition that will take you a lot of time to investigate and research, so we have prepared a couple of interesting facts you didn't know earlier.
Read MoreLast week on the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel with Ian Simmons was Oppenheimer, one half of 2023 cinema “Barbenheimer” event of the summer. This week, it was Barbie’s turn. First up was Christopher Nolan’s massive Oppenheimer. Things took quite a turn late in the show when the social commentary reared its ugly head between Ian, myself, Jeff York of The Establishing Shot, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to Ian’s channel!
Read MoreUpon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.
Read MoreUpon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Joy Ride.
Read MoreUpon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Read MoreFor their 121st episode, two tipsy film critics, two sloshed dads, and two inebriated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan offer the first of two collaboration episodes with Chicago film critic peers from Will's recent visit. Enjoy host Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree, Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Hayden Mears of IGN in a broad conversation on everyone's past-and-present feelings about summer blockbusters. This was recorded at the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago, so enjoy the live show ambiance!
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