AWARDS: Nominations Announced for the 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards

The Batman leads this year’s film nominees, earning six nominations including Best Superhero Movie.  Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell each received nods for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie, while Zoë Kravitz is up for Best Actress in a Superhero Movie.  Paul Dano could also take home the award for Best Villain in a Movie. 

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MOVIE REVIEW: Cocaine Bear

We’re all Dewey Cox because a good bit of cocaine and its effects sound amazing! Without ingesting a gram of the real Mexican Percocet, Cocaine Bear will forcefully stimulate each of those buzzy symptoms in its audience. This madcap movie from director Elizabeth Banks operates with a constant herky-jerky energy between humor and horror that slaps a skeleton of funny bones, rapid blood vessels, and other delicate nether regions of weakened constitution.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Creed III

With confidence and integrity, Creed III has been created with outright strategy. This third entry has timed its moment to show that it has reached a maturation point to continue forward without Sylvester Stallone. Making his feature debut as a director, franchise star Michael B. Jordan represents and demonstrates a new level of command and authority. Moreover, rather than re-assembling and relying on more family trees, Creed III finds a very penetrating and personal singular focus for its choice of ominous opposition.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube roundtable talking "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania"

MY 100TH GUEST APPEARANCE ON KICKING THE SEAT PROGRAMMING!

As many of you loyal followers may know, friend-of-the-page Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel has been on a year-long moratorium from comic book movies and shows. It has spanned since last May with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. At many times since then, I can’t blame him and envy him. His one caveat was watching things his son wanted to watch. That’s what brings him to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Oh, the woes of being a good parent and a cool dad!

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How Movies Can Improve Your Mood?

by Nancy Fernandez

Movies have the power to transport us to another world, to help us forget our problems and worries, and to make us feel better. Whether we are feeling sad, stressed, or just bored, a good movie can be the perfect escape. But can movies really improve our mood? In this article, we explore how movies can affect our emotions and what makes them so powerful.

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Depictions of Social Security Disability in Film

by Nancy Fernandez

Disability is a topic that is not often represented accurately or respectfully in popular culture. This is especially true when it comes to the depiction of social security disability in film. While some movies do a great job of portraying the challenges and realities of disability and the social security system, many fall short in their representation. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common depictions of social security disability in film and what they get right (and wrong).

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Workplace Injuries in Movies

by Nancy Fernandez

Workplace injuries are a serious issue that can have a lasting impact on an individual's health, career, and financial well-being. While movies often depict workplace injuries for dramatic effect, they can also shed light on the real-world consequences of on-the-job accidents. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most memorable workplace injuries depicted in film and how they reflect the realities of workplace safety.

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Sustainability in the Movie Industry: How Supply Chain Practices are Changing

by Nancy Fernandez

The movie industry has a significant impact on the environment, from the sourcing of materials and production of sets to the transportation of equipment and waste management. However, there has been a growing trend towards sustainable supply chain practices in recent years. In this article, we will explore the steps being taken in the movie industry to become more sustainable, including eco-friendly sourcing and reducing waste in film production.

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The Use of Legal Language in Movies: A Linguistic Analysis

by Nancy Fernandez

The legal system and legal language have always been an interesting subject for filmmakers. Courtroom dramas, legal thrillers, and crime movies all use legal language to build suspense, create tension, and add authenticity to their storylines. In this blog, we will analyze the use of legal language in movies and its impact on the audience.

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