Tips for Having the Best Movie Night Ever

Unsurprisingly, movie nights have become extremely popular over the past year due to lockdowns and restrictions. Movie theaters around the world have had to close, leaving people with no choice but to watch all the latest releases from their homes, instead (thank you, Netflix). If you think about it, this is probably a blessing in disguise. At movie theaters you have to pay for tickets, sit in tiny seats (unless you’re a big spender who pays for the VIP ones), your shoes stick to the floor, and you can’t go to the bathroom unless you’re willing to miss five minutes of the movie. Oh, and you have to pay for snacks if you aren’t brave enough to sneak them in under your coat!

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 19, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 4 Movies That Teach You About Business

by Kevin Faber

Movies are meant to entertain, thrill and provide an escape. They can also be educational. From crime procedurals to movies about the banking industry, you may find yourself engrossed in both the plot and the ins and outs of these sectors. Read about four movies that both entertain and give insight into successful business practices.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 19, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 4 Reasons Why Going to the Movies Has Such Enduring Appeal

by Lewis Robinson

The human love affair with movies has been going on for more than a century. People have embraced it in all its forms. In good times and bad, people flock to the movie theatres in droves. Friends gather in living rooms around the world to share the latest offerings. Beyond entertainment, what is it that makes going to the movies such a universal activity?

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 18, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 5 Funny and Not-So-Funny Movies About Student Life

by Donald Mena

We either try to start studying something new, or we are nostalgic for the university years — in any case, thematic movies will come in handy. We are sure that you will definitely watch "Legally Blonde", "Good Will Hunting" or "A beautiful mind” but good movies related to education are not limited to them. Here we will pay some attention to the best movies about student life - both comedies and dramas: from frenzied parties to the first experiences of political debates.

2021, Editorial, Column, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 14, 2021Comment

EDITORIAL: What To Give Someone Who Loves Movies?

We all know someone who loves to watch different kinds of movies, right? Well, I think watching a movie has become one of the primary sources of entertainment that we all do during this time of the pandemic. We love to binge-watch our favorite films all day and little by little, transforming ourselves to become fanatics of the movie. To help you decide between a variety of choices, here are some examples of the best gifts to give if you know someone who loves to watch movies.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanMay 11, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies That Changed Cinematography

by Alicia Burmeister

Movies have become a breakthrough in the construction of the plot, the quality of filming, and special effects. These movies are not just a pleasure to watch. They are also Educational in a way, so students will benefit from watching them, as well as visiting Essays Writing Help.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 11, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Water Man

That’s a sample of the welcome, sympathetic depth of The Water Man. So few fantasy films nowadays handle difficult questions like that one. Escapism for this demographic sells, no doubt, but internal odysseys will always have their place and merit. The Water Man, while destroying far fewer warehouses of Kleenex to reach its pinnacle, joins A Monster Calls and I Kill Giants as a trilogy of valuable discourses for bridging teens and adults together to engage with current and impending despair they may feel in their lives.

2021, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, 4 STARSDon ShanahanMay 8, 2021Comment

COLUMN: Take Movie Night to the Next Level: Home Theater Pro Tips

Whether or not this is the case, there has been a massive spike in home theater investments as people spend less time and money going out and more time watching TV at home. If you’re ready to invest in an entirely new visual or sound system, that’s great, but most of us would probably like to upgrade our home theater setup without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars. The home theatre experts at Selby in Australia shared with us their professional insights on how to optimize your experience. And most of us are in luck -- there are many ways to boost your home theater quality without investing in loads of new equipment:

2021, Column, Editorial, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanMay 7, 2021Comment

ESSAY: Using Color Theory To Develop Your Composition and Style With Examples From Wes Anderson

by Andrew Adams

Visual art, which is composed of shapes and colors, is used to share ideas. Colors, which we see every day but often ignore, evoke emotion. Although you may not notice it at first, film directors and other visual storytellers use color theory to enhance stories. Color can heighten the emotions and characterizations for the audience, setting the story’s mood. Color signifies periods; it can be used in foreshadowing and symbolism and may remind the audience of events or experiences in their own lives. Therefore, colors and compositions affect how you may perceive or feel about a film.

2021, Column, Editorial, Essay, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 7, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Classic Movies With Fun Behind-the-Scenes Facts

by Lewis Robinson

Classic films are often enjoyable to watch. However, discovering what happened behind the camera can be even more fun! So, here are ten classic movies with fun behind-the-scenes facts. The film industry has a rich and interesting history. After learning about it, it's clear how far movies have come.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 7, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Five Movies That Will Make You Rethink Your Habits Behind the Wheel

by Susan Melony

What kind of bad habits do you have behind the wheel? We all have at least one habit that we would probably be better off leaving behind. For example, road rage in the Bronx contributes to plenty of accidents. In the first half of 2021, 227 accidents occurred because someone was following too closely, which is a type of accident that is easy to avoid!

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanMay 6, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Outside Story

The sliding scale severity of the answers to those questions creates the embarrassing memory and the “have I got a story for you” yarn we tell your friends and family later of the past predicament. This simple premise can have any number of interesting connective circumstances, from nightmarish to adventurous. With a sunny glow of lifted spirits and healed flaws, the batch of life’s little inconveniences dealt to Brian Tyree Henry’s Charles Young enchant a bevy of wry smiles in The Outside Story.

2021, 3 STARS, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanMay 1, 2021Comment