COLUMN: Using Followers on Instagram to Promote Your Short Film Online

by Andrew Thompson

It’s 2020 and promotions have acquired a new way, including movies. Gone are the days when actors, directors, writers, and the film crew attended only a press conference to share the necessary details. Your audience today has become more critical than ever! For every movie maker and artist, their audience is their social currency, which they should earn and maintain well. Are you planning to promote your short film? If yes, you need to think of an intelligent social media marketing campaign and add Instagram as an integral social media platform for promotions.

2020, Column, Editorial, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 8, 2020 Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Made in Italy

Actors are often asked by the many curious people fascinated by their work where they find the inspirations for the characters they play. Dropped by talk show hosts and adoring fans alike, it’s a common question, but a welcome open-ended one. The answers are almost always a fascinating blend of intentional craftsmanship and revealed individual quirks. If you know the personal history of Liam Neeson away from his tough and towering screen personas, you will know he, and his son Micheal Richardson, did not have to dig far for their characters in Made in Italy.

2020, 3 STARS, Independent Film, Home Media, Streaming, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanAugust 8, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: The 12 Greatest Advertising Movies Ever Made

by Maria Barnes

Marketing and advertising is an integral part of a successful business. If you don't have a decently staged marketing system, you shouldn't expect your sales profit increase. Of course, there might be some positive shifts, but not to the extent to make your business successful. In this article we share our top 12 engaging advertising movies that solve several problems simultaneously

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Streaming, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2020Comment

INFOGRAPHIC: Alternative Pop Culture Car History

Unlike today’s productions with mammoth budgets and product placing, many movie cars of the past were chosen purely because that was all the movie producers could get their hands on at the time. There was often no particular car that was planned for the role. From Bristol Street Motors, scroll below to find out why some of your favorite cars from TV and film almost never made it onto the big screen.

2020, Column, Editorial, Infographic, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 4, 2020Comment

Gambling-Related Movies You Need To Watch Right Now

People love to be entertained and one of the most effective forms of entertainment is watching movies where people can visualize fictional stories and relate them to their personal lives. Another entertainment channel that more and more people are now keen on trying because of technological innovations is trying their luck through gambling. Aside from having the chance to win a significant sum, people enjoy going through the experience. Perhaps it is for this reason that there are several movies created with a gambling theme and below are some of the ones that you need to watch now.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanAugust 3, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Lake Michigan Monster

Every braided shoestring of DIY indie filmmaking on Lake Michigan Monsters swings a proverbial kitchen sink of derring-do flair on the end of it. Editor and animator Mike Cheslik of Netflix’s The Get Down (the MVP of this film) splashes buoyant pacing and endless layers of light visual effects that have creativity and energy to spare. Each sink of eye-popping detail is wielded like a medieval flail used to dispatch dragons of snobbery and doubt. Never ever look down on this class of movie because this is where you find true commitment.

2020, 4 STARS, Film Festival, Home Media, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanAugust 2, 2020Comment

4 Casino-Related Movies That Are Based on Real-Life Events

It’s hard not to find yourself suddenly fixated on a movie once you know that it’s based on real-life events. While there may be some extra dramatization for production purposes, the fact that the events transpired in real-life adds a rich realistic layer to the movie. Gambling happens to be one interesting real-life topic that has been made into countless movies. From crime overlords to mathematical geniuses, we’ll be listing the top 4 casino-related movies that have true stories behind them.

2020, Column, Editorial, Home Media, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanJuly 30, 2020Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Best Modern American Classics for Learning English With Movies

by Sandra Mason

Learning English is challenging for many people. The lack of time and the tedious process often are getting in the way of success. The good news is experts already know how to learn a language faster and speak English fluently. There is also the general principle that helped many beginners to improve speaking and listening skills. We talk about watching movies to get good at English, keeping it on a fun side. Videos are the source of essential English vocabulary and natural style. If you want to sound like a native speaker, films cannot be discarded as a contributor to the education process.

2020, Home Media, GUEST EDITORIAL, SPECIAL, ColumnDon ShanahanJuly 30, 2020Comment

COLUMN: Snowpiercer: Good Entertainment or a Bad Remake?

The modern TV industry is incredibly focused on serving relevant entertainment to the general public. Every show is targeting a certain demographic and their needs or characteristics. Nevertheless, there are quite a few general trends that occur all over the world. First and foremost is the rise of science fiction. Yes, we do remember good old Doctor Who and a long list of science fiction shows or movies from the mid and late 20th century. However, this niche has never been as active and relevant as it is now.

2020, Column, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Editorial, Streaming, SPECIALDon ShanahanJuly 28, 2020Comment

COLUMN: Defending Jacob: An Exquisite Crime Drama Everyone Will Enjoy

Over the past few years, we have witnessed many adaptions and excellent shows filmed by big corporations such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO and Apple TV. Thanks to gigantic investments in the film and TV production industry, we now have an opportunity to watch a wide variety of shows. The sector has become so competitive that there is very little point in comparing productions to each other. Rather, we should evaluate and discuss them individually. We have come to the point where every TV product and a movie is remarkably personal.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, SPECIAL, StreamingDon ShanahanJuly 28, 2020Comment

Top 6 Documentaries About Cryptocurrency You Need to Watch

If you want to learn more about cryptocurrency trading, you should choose the right platform that is characterized by innovative technology. As seen on the bitcoin loophole, there are trading platforms that designed both automated and manual cryptocurrency for different types of users. If you choose a trading platform that uses the right software, you can easily make money by investing in the minimum amount of funds, time, and effort. However, some people still do not know how cryptocurrency functions. Luckily, there are dozens of documentaries and films specifically produced to enlighten people about cryptocurrency.

2020, Column, Editorial, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanJuly 26, 2020Comment

4 Surprising Casino Facts Found in Famous Movies

The movies offer wonderful food for thought and huge doses of much-needed escapism. However, some of the realities they claim to depict are heightened or straight up glossed over for the benefit of entertainment. Of course, you knew that. But, as a casino aficionado, you perhaps did not realize the extent to which the beloved games are twisted for the storyline to work. Here are a few correctives to common misconceptions about casinos and gambling promulgated by cinema.

2020, Column, Editorial, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanJuly 25, 2020Comment