MOVIE REVIEW: Venom: Let There Be Carnage

This is a comic book movie that centers on and attempts to broaden two of the most violent, powerful, and deadly villains ever to grace Marvel Comics, and what do you get? Asininity instead of menace. Venom: Let There Be Carnage feels like the cinematic equivalent of a young teenager who just learned to be brash for brash’s sake where the consequences haven’t kicked into gear. The kid curses a bunch, breaks stuff, and tries to sound all tough only to always come out looking like a clown, complete with a retreaded Iron Man 2 party scene of stage-stealing and mic-dropping cringe.

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Useful Tricks To Increase Your Chances Of Winning In Online Slot Gambling

Slot games are popular with online casino players around the world. While some people play these games purely for entertainment, there are others who prefer to play for real money. Either way, you can significantly increase your chances of winning by following certain guidelines and using useful tricks that will help you gain an edge over other players. Here are useful tricks to increase your chances of winning in online slot gambling.

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How To Dedicate Yourself To Your Fitness Like An A-List Star

When actors prepare for a role, they go all out. Well, the ones who are serious about their work do. It’s an impressive sight to see someone’s transformation to truly become the character they embody on screen. From Christian Bale to Chris Hemsworth, there are some inspiring A-list fitness transformations to learn from. But is it only the Hollywood elite who are capable of these impressive results, or are there lessons you can learn from them?

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GUEST COLUMN: Top Car Movies of All Time

by Lewis Robinson

For most people, cars are primarily a way to get around, but they can be so much more. We ascribe aspects of our personalities to them. A car that is featured in a movie can become a character in itself. Sometimes this is the intention of the filmmakers, but other times, it is a consequence of the vehicle's strong, unavoidable presence. Here are some of the top movies that are either about cars or feature some really cool models.

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PODCAST: Episode 25 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 25th episode and the final fourth bit of their epic in-person series, 25YL film critics, scruffy dads, and sarcastic school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan conclude their united recording meeting for the second edition of a new segment style. Targeting some deep cut discussion on the resumes and legacies of actors and actresses, our hosts discuss one more Chicago-born actor: Robin Williams! They work around the easy and obvious to peer further down the late and beloved gentleman's sterling resume.

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PODCAST: Episode 26 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 26th episode, 25YL film critics, ill-informed dads, and svelte school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan team up on another "Deep Cut" discussion on the legacy of another celebrated performer. Suggested by Will Johnson, the duo compared their love/hate takes and viewing recommendations for the unlikely chameleon that has become Woody Harrelson, one of the hardest working actors of this generation. They work around the easy and obvious to peer further down the career resume.

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GUEST COLUMN: 7 Tips to Enhance the Production Quality of Your Music Video

by Lewis Robinson

A music video is more than a fun way to promote your band. It’s also a vehicle for additional storytelling, visuals and textures to complement the music you worked hard to create. Music videos provide an additional artistic layer to sonic productions, and a well-produced music video increases the likelihood that your work will engage new and different audiences. From start to finish, the production process is an art form with many moving parts. Heed these tips to guide your choices every step of the process, so that when all the pieces come together, you will have produced a video you’re guaranteed to be proud of.

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From the 19th Century to Today: The Evolution of Free Slots

Slot machines are the most well-known casino games of all time. Regardless of whether you are playing on the web or land-based, there are thousands of options to select from. The effortlessness of the game makes it easy for everybody. However, you should play only if you are above the legal age. Before becoming what, they are today, slot machines have gone through a much longer evolution journey of their own. Casino games have an ever-increasing number of devotees, and this is one of the areas that have been encountering the most interest as of modern time. Free slot machines are quite possibly the most famous amusement game that is appreciated by a huge number of gamblers around the world.

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GUEST COLUMN: Date Ideas Inspired by Our Favorite Movie Scenes

Imagine how many points you’ll score on your next date if you use a classic romantic film as inspiration. Or, if you surprise your partner by setting the stage of your date to look like their favorite movie. Whether you take advantage of a top romantic movie or think outside of the box, it’s never a bad idea to get creative with date night, especially if you’re both movie buffs. Movies can offer a great base for fun and romantic ideas. So, let’s take a look at a few scenes you can try to recreate, and how to make sure your inspiration is a memorable one that goes off without a hitch.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 3 Things to Know About the Background of Disney Before Your Disneyland Trip

by Kevin Gardner

The Disney dynasty has been the source of magical experiences for children and adults alike. The cartoons, movies and parks create endless hours of entertainment in a captivating and mesmerizing escape. We have grown up with Disney stories, and now our children do the same with even more movies. If going to one of the Disney parks is on your bucket list, before you go, dive into the background of Walt Disney for a better understanding of this amazing experience.

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