by Andrew Adams
Valentine's Day is a time for love and romance, but it can also be a time for fun and excitement. If you're looking to keep your Valentine's Day celebration spicy, then why not watch some classic love movies together? Here are five of the great love films that will help get your hearts racing this February 14th! If sappy isn't your style, don't worry! This list includes a variety of movies that all have deep underlying love stories.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
Finding the courage to follow your passion and become an entrepreneur is a dream for many. Pursuing that dream even when everything that can go wrong does takes something special. If you have hopes of being one of the big successes in your field, it takes more than just intelligence and know-how. These four films, all based on true stories, illustrate the internal skills you need to set you apart from the crowd.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Has it ever bothered you that your favorite movies show people that just look too good to be natural? This has been a shared sentiment around the world for many years now. Hollywood mostly shows the best-looking people in movies and television shows, but this is not a realistic standard of how people look. When people only see these kinds of examples in their daily lives, it might take a toll on their self-esteem. Movie magic makes people look unrealistically beautiful, so it's important to not use this as a gauge to judge yourself.
Read MoreThis week, I could not have been more stoked to see the return of movie drafts from the Feelin’ Film Podcast! This one presented the massive challenge of selecting a collection of the best or most appealing sports movies in seven different categories. The four competitors were Feelin’ Film hosts Aaron White and Patrick Hicks, Cinematic Underdogs Podcast co-host Paul Keelan, and myself. As a veteran of two previous Feelin’ Film drafts, I came to win, and I think I crushed it. Listen for our banter and picks and vote for the winner in the Feelin’ Film Facebook Group and Twitter.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Precious stones are not only very valuable but also exquisitely beautiful. It is easy to see why people are drawn to them and desire to possess them. Perhaps it is even easy to understand why people would go to any lengths to get them. This may be one reason for the popularity of jewel heist movies. It is easy to admire the skill that goes into planning the heist yet, even if the jewel thieves are sympathetic, it can be satisfying to see them eventually caught.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
For decades, books have been adapted into films. From Little Women to The Silence of the Lambs, some times are simply begging to be on the big screen. However, few can compare to the mastery of The Shining, particularly when it comes to adapting a novel. If you'd like to learn more, here are three reasons The Shining is an excellent book adaptation.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
California is the home of Hollywood, where the world of movies and film comes to life. You will find celebrities walking down the street, the walk of fame, universal studios, and infinite theatres to watch your favorite flicks. It makes sense that some of the best cinematic masterpieces are set in the golden state. From the classics to recent releases, here are some of Hollywood's greatest films that have been set in California.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Nearly everyone loves the movies. Seeing the story play out on the big screen is exciting, no matter which genre of film you're watching. As the credits roll, you may find yourself wondering what exactly goes into making a movie. Specifically, what does it mean when someone is listed as a producer? To help answer that question, here are five things that a producer has to do before the movie hits theaters.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Technology has come such a long way in the past few decades that it is difficult to remember a time when you had to go to a movie theatre to watch a movie – and people living today have never experienced life without movies at all. However, even before movies and television, radio was the dominant way people would get their entertainment, paving the way for all entertainment that would come after it.
Read MoreSome portray it as an opportunity for revenge, like in “Memento” or “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” while others use it to explore deep questions about morality, such as “A Beautiful Mind” or “Shutter Island.” In every case however, there is more going on than just adding a mentally ill character for drama. Mental health conditions are explored from all angles: how they affect society at large and people around them, how they change the way people think and feel about themselves and their surroundings, what trauma treatment centers work best-or don't work at all-and so on.
Read MoreWhether you're in digital marketing or the entertainment industry, you can't deny the importance of video content. Many video content providers nowadays have a difficult time finding copyright-free background music for their films. Many people don't know how to create their original background music, or they just don't know where to go to get copyright-free music to use in their internet videos. Obtaining free background music for videos isn't as easy as it seems. As well as finding a legal source to obtain high-quality music or music without copyright, you'll also need to ensure that you're allowed to utilize these files in your work.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Movies often feature unforgettably delicious food. Here are a few of the best foods featured in the cinema, along with tips for preparing these items at home or ordering food from restaurants.
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