GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Emotional Sports Films to Watch This Friday Night

by Lewis Robinson

If your family is the type that eats, sleeps, and breathes sports, you're probably always on the go. From practice to practice, game to game, sometimes it's easy to forget to slow down and enjoy a night in. Of course, just because you're sitting down with some popcorn and the TV doesn't mean you need to stop living your love of sports for the night. There are dozens of emotional films about sports that show what it is to have good sportsmanship and beat the odds. Check out some of these fun options for your next family movie night.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, LIST, Social Media, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 10, 2021Comment

3 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Home Movie Theater

For many, the movie-going experience is highly missed. What better way to bring this back by creating your own home movie theater? Maybe you got inspired while watching some cinema classics or saw Bill Murray’s movie theater in his mansion from Zombieland. With a little special attention to the fundamentals of movie theaters, you can have the perfect theater in the comfort of your home. Here are a few tips on how you can make every movie night at your home an immersive adventure that will leave you star-struck.

2021, Editorial, Column, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 9, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "You'll Probably Agree" YouTube podcast talking about "The Suicide Squad"

The new DC Comics movie property from Warner Bros., The Suicide Squad, is all the rage this early August. Recently, I joined Mike Crowley’s You’ll Probably Agree podcast via YouTube to chat about our spoiler-free thoughts, reactions, and takeaways from James Gunn’s flashy and violent action comedy. We recorded this one as audio-only, but the link on YouTube works great. If you enjoyed our last talk on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, you’ll dig this one too. We think the movie is bloody good! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.

Social Media, SPECIAL, Podcast, Media Appearance, Editorial, Home Media, 2021Don ShanahanAugust 8, 2021Mike Crowley, You'll Probably AgreeComment

INFOGRAPHIC: 6 Bond Car Gadgets That Would Cost Drivers less than $10,000

While we wait to see the gadgets that Bond has in store for us in No Time To Die, MotorEasy spoke to vehicle armouring specialists Armormax to reveal the extreme security features drivers can get their hands on to create their own 007 spy car. MotorEasy have revealed 6 security features, all found on Bond’s previous cars and estimated how much in total it would cost to install all of the security upgrades on your own car. By installing these features, drivers could turn their Ford Fiesta into a car so secure it could chauffer James Bond himself.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Infographic, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Movies Make Money Beyond the Box Office

by Kevin Gardner

A common assumption is that motion pictures that die at the box office are simply forgotten and written off by the studio's accounting department, which is really not the case. Even the worst stinker at the local cinema has a streaming service waiting for it somewhere. Beyond streaming, other revenue sources spin forth from movies as well. You might assume that movies are all about fantasy, about distracting the movie-goer from the problematic real world for 90 minutes. In reality, motion pictures make up an incredibly profitable industry that interfaces with other big-ticket industries as well.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

How to Create the Perfect Backyard Setup for Outdoor Movie Night

by Kevin Gardner

Warm summer weather calls for spending as much time outside as possible. It's the perfect time of year to host a get-together with your family and friends. If you are looking for some new ideas on fun outdoor activities that both kids and adults will enjoy, then why not have an outdoor movie night? It's the perfect, quiet, and relaxing activity to wind down at the end of the day while still enjoying the company of the people you love. You can make the experience truly unique by putting a little thought into it so you plan a night that everyone will remember.

2021, Column, Editorial, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Movie Review of the "Rocky" Series

by Kevin Gardner

Spanning over three decades, the Rocky film franchise has entertained several generations of fans from around the world. Although the last film of the original series, Rocky Balboa, came out in 2006, the story was revived in 2015 with Creed. Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character has had his ups and downs through his long fighting career, and some of the Rocky movies are much better than others. You can examine which films are exceptional and which ones are missed in the following sections.

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

GUEST EDITORIAL: 10 Movies For Fitness Lovers

by Kevin Gardner

Movies can have a significant impact on everyday life. Although their primary focus is to entertain, their influence affects your mood, behavior and sometimes even your speech. For fitness enthusiasts, some films inspire them to push harder in a workout or experiment with a new technique. The movies aren’t limited to ones with fitness-related plots, but they typically feature a well-known actor in excellent shape performing amazing feats. Here are the top ten films that fitness experts love.

Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 7, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: How Movie Sets Make Money Outside Of Ticket Sales

by Kevin Gardner

From independent films to big budget action movies, movie production is an incredibly expensive venture. This is especially true when you think of large Hollywood films, but most film production can still cost a pretty penny regardless of what kind of company produces it. While most big budget films can usually rely on a projection of the value that they’ll gain from attendants to the movies, those projections are only a guess and can never be completely called in correctly until after the movie has been produced and released. For budgetary reasons, most film sets want to ensure that there will be a return on the initial investment. This is why it’s so important for movie sets to find other ways to make money so they can cover the initial cost of the price of producing the film. Here are just a few ways outside of movie ticket sales that movies make money.

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

GUEST EDITORIAL: Lessons You Can Learn From Kratom Based Movie: A Leaf of Faith

by Emma Wilson

A Leaf of Faith is an excellent Netflix movie that drills down to the magical qualities of this simple leaf. They break down how Kratom benefits health compared to the conventional medications or painkillers prescribed today! Here, you will get a few sorted lessons that Leaf of Faith can preach to you from its beautiful exploration on Kratom!

2021, Column, Editorial, Documentary, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 5, 2021Comment

COLUMN: "Space Jam: A New Legacy" and Other Sports-Themed Movies

An excellent 90s classic gets its long-expected sequel in Space Jam: A New Legacy. If you enjoyed this sequel, here are some movies fans can watch afterwards.

2021, Column, Documentary, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 5, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Top Movies That Accurately Portray Mental Illness

by Lewis Robinson

There are many modern depictions of mental health issues in movies across America. While some of these portrayals are more accurate than others, they all shed a light on how important it is to take care of your mental well-being. When watching these types of depictions, keep in mind that mental health issues can certainly be exaggerated and even glamorized in films, and so it’s a good idea to check in on your own mental state from time to time. Keep reading to learn about popular movies that illustrate the struggles of mental illness.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 3, 2021Comment