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.
Read Moreby 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.
Read MoreMusic licensing has been going through some big changes in the last few years. The number of people and businesses creating and consuming digital content has never been bigger. The offer is huge. The demand even more. A whole new market of independent content creators has emerged, with the need for an adapted music licensing solution to score their audiovisual creations. In this article, we discuss how this need changed the music licensing industry.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreFor our lucky 13th episode, our hosts pause from the usual movie debate to take a look at the first half of this 2021 movie year. 25YL film critics, celebrated dads, and middle school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan present their Top 5 "Best of 2021 So Far" lists. As you know, these two guys have differing tastes, so the triggers for debate are still there. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!
Read Moreby 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.
Read MoreDirected 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.
Read Moreby Daniel Miller
Who doesn't love a good movie? Of course, we all have that favorite film that swept you off your feet and seat. But have you ever thought of what goes into making the movie 'good’ or 'enchanting?’ Have you ever given a thought of the cost and gross expenses that go into making a movie? What do you think is the average movie budget? Worry not. We compiled this article specifically for you!
Read MoreNo tardiness this week from me and I land in a busy and full dais of five of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” for the “Midweek Mischief” panel hosted by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast. Of the panel, I’m guy yawning and calling this third episode of Loki on Disney+ the dreaded F word: FILLER. Come watch say why as the five of us bounce our ideas and reflections around. Enjoy David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Find us on YouTube every Wednesday!
Read MoreFor our 12th episode, our hosts with two faces for radio get fashionable talking up Disney+’s new Cruella starring Emma Stone. 25YL film critics, liberated dads, and summer break teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have landed on a rare double-love edition of a hissy fit. Both proclaim their puppy love for the dueling villainesses. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast and welcome back to theaters this summer!
Read MoreUnlike Sean Penn’s iconic Jeff Spicoli, I was righteously un-stoned but still happy to join Ian Simmons dive into the “Criterion Cove” pool for his Kicking the Seat YouTube podcast. He and I climb in and out of that pool in our own Zoom call red bikinis to bow upon the altar of Mr. Hand and all the derelicts of Amy Heckerling’s 1981 seminal classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High. We go deep enough to get water in our ears on this one. Enjoy!
Read Moreby Lafronda Stumn
As busy I get from time to time, I find that I can't see every movie under the sun, leaving my friends and colleagues to fill in the blanks for me. As poetically as I think I wax about movies on this website as a wannabe critic, there are other experts out there. Sometimes, it inspires me to see the movie too and get back to being my circle's go-to movie guy. Sometimes, they save me $9 and you 800+ words of blathering. In a new review series, I'm opening my site to friend submissions for guest movie reviews.
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