GUEST EDITORIAL: Ocean's 8: Delinquency in Prosperity

by Rakan

Lavish. Crime. Sly. Three words that perfectly describe Ocean’s 8. Directed by Gary Ross in 2018, Ocean’s 8 is a thriller comedy movie that will surely stir up your mood while watching it. While it’s entertaining and amusing, it is labeled PG-13 due to some vandalism and drug scenes. Surfing back through time when I first watched Ocean’s 8 at the local cinema, I was truly intrigued by the visualization which the movie flyer offered, and one thing that immediately came up into my mind was that the movie would merely deliver intense crime scenes, and that’s that. It turned out wrong, and I found myself enjoying every scene throughout the movie.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJuly 5, 2021Comment

Written on a Screen: Top 10 Movies on Writers You've Probably Never Seen

by Angela Philips

Each of us has a favorite writer. Would it be interesting to you to learn about the writer’s life and work more? There are hundreds of engaging stories about writers in different genres. Filmmakers like showing movies about well-known creative personalities. Do you dream to see yourself on the screen one day? Who knows, perhaps, you’ll become a talented essay writer and filmmakers will be interested in your personality as well.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 30, 2021Comment

COLUMN: 10 Best Superhero Movies for Kids

by Arham Khokhar

Superheroes are our favorites. They are the real characters of a movie whom we love the most. They are strong, can fight the villain, climb the walls, help the people in need and can reach any place in a fraction of seconds. We admire them and try to be like them. They are ideals. They teach us that despite difficult times in life one should not leave truth for lie, good for bad and keep going. I always wondered if I would have a costume like Superman or Batman. I got one for one of my birthdays.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 30, 2021Comment

The Transition from Traditional Movie Sets to CGI

It’s too early to tell if this will be a major problem moving forward, but what is not in doubt is that the skills required to create live-action effects are no longer being passed on from one generation to the next. Over the next two to three decades, we may well see the end of the art of practical FX altogether.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 28, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Show Me the Money: Movies That Make You Think More Critically About Wealth

by Adrian Johansen

There’s no shortage of films that have made us all think critically about money over the years. What’s interesting, however, is the different approaches they all take. Money is such a huge influence in our culture and our daily lives, it only makes sense that Hollywood reflects that. But, some movies about money make you think a bit more than others. Some might even cause you to change the way you think about wealth and the impact it might have on your life. Whether you want to be inspired, motivated, or consider the sometimes negative impact greed and money can have, there are plenty of great films to choose from that will cause you to think about every aspect of wealth.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 25, 2021Comment

Card Counting in 21 Movie - Is It a Real Deal?

Directed by Robert Luketic, 21 is a rather unusual drama movie that takes inspiration from the Bringing Down the House book by Ben Mezrich and the true story of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Blackjack Team. Releasedin 2008, 21 featured an excellent crew of experienced actors and actresses including Kate Bosworth, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, and Laurence Fishburne. Even though not all critics liked the movie, it was a major success and during its first weekend of release, it was the number one movie in Canada and the United States.

Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 25, 2021Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Edge of the World

Edge of the World chronicles the story of James Brooke’s emergence as the first White Rajah of Sarawak on the Malaysian island of Borneo during the middle of the 19th century. The adoptive leader became the inspiration template for authors Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad and their respective far-off adventure stories of The Man Who Would Be King and Lord Jim.

2021, 3 STARS, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanJune 17, 2021Comment

COLUMN: 7 Wine Pairings for Your Next Movie Night

For cinema lovers, few nights are as perfect as a movie night. A great way to elevate your evening, whether it’s date night or relaxing alone, is by pairing your favorite film selections with a bottle of wine (or a few). Not sure which wines work best with your movie selections? Here are a few recommendations to inspire you the next time you hit “PLAY.”

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 17, 2021Comment

GUEST CRITIC #68: The Ring

by Reo

The Ring is a Hollywood version of the Japanese popular horror film Ring, which had been released 20 years ago, and had a cult hit in Japan. The ring is a perfect movie for those who are looking to get the chills! It has that vibe that something bad is coming, but you can not predict when the bad thing will happen.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 17, 2021Comment

GUEST CRITIC #67: The Babadook

by Abhishek Shivgan

The Babadook is one of the best horror movies ever made. It is an Australian horror/thriller film starring Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman. The film is based on a short film by the same director, Jennifer Kent. The plot follows Amelia and her only son, Samuel. She is a widow who lost her husband in a road accident six years ago. One day her son Samuel asks her to read a storybook for him, titled “Mr. Babadook.” It tells the story of Mr. Babadook who lives in your house and he will come to visit you if you let him in. After a few days, both of them started feeling the presence of evil inside their house.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 16, 2021Comment

James Bond: Much More than Just a Fictional Movie Character

Known as one of the longest running movie franchises to ever exist, there’s a reason why these action-packed productions that begun all the way back in the early 60’s are still in circulation today. However, aside from selling out tickets to the cinema and being widely popular among fans, Bond has also managed to teach viewers valuable lessons in each and every movie he has starred in. In this article, we take a look at some of the most important tidbits of life advice that has been strung subtly throughout the franchise’s works for over six decades.

Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 16, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Top 8 Heart-Warming Movies

by Alicia Burmeister

We have compiled a list of movies that can be consumed instead of chocolate if the serotonin level has dropped sharply: heartfelt, like warm nights by the campfire, gentle, like a favorite grandmother, light, like a first grader's homework. Well, just a good movie with a good rating to relax and forget about your problems for one evening. If you are a student, you will enjoy these movies after a stressful day at college, as well as some biology help.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanJune 11, 2021Comment