by 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.

2020, GUEST CRITIC, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 21, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Run

The keys to the balance on the table are patience and precision. Suspense films with the composure of choosing its show vs. tell spots resonate better than smash-and-slash roller coasters and talkative bores. Chaganty and Ohanian came to Run with a strong premise that had depth of question marks to present behind it. Too many other thrillers never make it past their single starting idea. The duo slow-plays their escalating premise in a film that never seems to run out of constricting connections.

2020, 4 STARS, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanNovember 21, 2020Run Comment

EDITORIAL: Services Provided by TV Installation Companies

Many professional aerial companies offer a range of good services for their customers, and they are confident that, will satisfy their consumers, which is why most of them offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with them. This is because they are completely insured while being accredited in the industry. Their employees would be very professional, and they will take care of their time slots as well. This is the kind of professionalism of most of these companies.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

COLUMN: What to do for TV aerial and burglar alarm installation?

Are you conflicted about whether you should install a TV aerial or a burglar alarm yourself or get it installed by a service provider? You’re not alone in this. During the ongoing pandemic, a lot of us have come to know the importance of the installation of these two systems but the main problem is, how to get them installed? How can we find a reliable service provider to invest in? Let’s talk about the better option.

2020, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

COLUMN: Best User Choice of Video Downloader for Your Favorite Movies

Those days are gone when we buy CDs, and DVDs to watch our favorite movies. Now, in this modern world of technology, many people like to see movies online, and also, they have the facility to download them on their smart devices. In today's context, we are going to learn about the basic concepts of the best movie downloaders. Moreover, we will also concentrate on the tricks and values of the latest techniques. So, if you want to save your time, searching for the best video downloaders that can save movies, then read on!

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Healthy Relationships in the Eyes Of Modern Scriptwriters

by Jamie Polsters

Movies with unrealistic and unattainable love stories are so easy to find. A lot of them have love stories filled with so much toxicity and manipulation. For people getting influenced by movie plots and scripts, this is not healthy. With Hollywood movies giving us superficial reasons to want to fall in love, there are still some writers who will show the realities of love. Their scripts portray the ups and downs, the fights and breakups. Setting the standard for your relationship based on movies is not ideal; nevertheless, there is always something to learn from every movie.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 19, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Fatman

You know what? I hear you. How can Fatman remotely be good? You watch that grim trailer that looks like something intentionally fake right out of Saturday Night Live’s penchant for such parody and shake your head. You consider the violent premise and think Fatman is going to all be schlocky pulp. And then, what to my wondering eyes did appear, this flick turned into something wholly unexpected, yet still with the meaty side of the lurid. Ring those f’n sleigh bells!

2020, 3 STARS, ADVANCE MOVIE REVIEW, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanNovember 17, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Soaring higher than any fabric or falsetto are the uplifting themes of this rich fable written and directed by David E. Talbert. “Revolutionary” is the adjective it aims for and achieves. Seeing all the STEM skills and encouragement on display, some school teacher out there (OK, maybe this one) is going to love this movie and slap a “Growth Mindset” stick on it. Go right ahead, educators. A movie like this is squeaky clean and classroom-ready for repeat enjoyment and pertinent talking points. Yoke its energy and foster that creativity!

2020, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEW, Streaming, Video on DemandDon ShanahanNovember 15, 2020Comment

GUEST CRITIC #44: Long Shot

by 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.

2020, GUEST CRITIC, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, Social MediaDon ShanahanNovember 14, 2020Comment

EDITORIAL: All About Buying Toys for Toddlers

Toddlers love to shake things up. They also like to take apart, put together, pull things off, put them back on somewhere else and exercise their creativity in a variety of other ways. With this in mind choose those “open-ended” options that allow your child to do just that. For example construction blocks can be used for creating houses, zoos, roads, spaceships and anything else your imagination permits. This will allow your child to exercise their imagination and challenge their logical and problem-solving skills.

2020, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanNovember 12, 2020Comment

EDITORIAL: Tips for Your First Rave

Understandably, the first time trying out something can be overwhelming. It is common to have hesitations, accompanied by thoughts such as what if it all goes wrong or what if it falls below your expectations? This applies to numerous things like attending school for the first time, moving to a new place, or starting a new job. With this in mind, one of the most nerve-wracking experiences is going to a rave and going solo. This is why we have provided some useful tips for a memorable rave experience.

2020, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanNovember 12, 2020Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Freaky

If you picture Freaky’s premise before you and say “I can’t even,” just like a lazy Millennial, do a turnaround. Retort, as another future victim in the movie does, with “not with that attitude.” Say you “can” or “fo’ sho’” or whatever the whipper-snappers are saying these days to agree. Scripted by Christopher Landon (the two Happy Death Day movies) and Bordertown writer Michael Kennedy, this mashup of body swap comedy cliches and high school horror tropes turned out to be an artery-bursting romp.