by Kevin Gardner
When many of us go to see a movie, we take it in for the two or so hours that it plays, then go home. It's hard to wrap your head around the fact that whatever you just saw likely took months, and maybe even years, to be completed. From the writing to the directing to final edits, filmmaking is a complex industry. Here are a few cool things that go on behind the scenes of movies.
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Although the public tends to think of actors as a rather glamorous lot of people, it is in actuality quite a strenuous occupation. Actors work long hours, sometimes in difficult situations. For film actors particularly, remaining fit and physically attractive is essential to their career. Stage actors too must remain fit in order to fulfill the demands of the high level of energy they put out for multiple shows throughout a typical week of performances. An actor's hectic schedule and the demands of their occupation can make staying healthy challenging. If you've wondered how all those beautiful people stay that way, here are a few ways that they maintain their health and fitness.
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With the rise of streaming platforms and straight-to-streaming releases of big movies, movie theaters are struggling to find ways to attract the same level of attendance. Managers are having to find creative ways to sell tickets, and it's promising to change the way movie theaters operate. Here are just a few of the tactics movie theaters have turned to in an attempt to increase attendance.
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Making movies is no easy task. It takes years and millions of dollars to produce blockbuster hits. However, there are some things that movie producers do that you can replicate at home. The five things you need to focus on to bring your home video to professional status are the backgrounds you use, extras you choose, any models you make, the use of special effects, and the costuming in your film.
Read MoreMost people prefer watching movies from theaters because of the fantastic experience. However, if you are looking to watch the same films but spend less and stay comfortable, you should try watching them at home. Watching from your laptop gives you the advantage of enjoying your favorite movies under the duvet or while in the kitchen cooking. Who wouldn’t want that?
Read MoreConsidering all the complexities of the studying process, meaning tutors are trying to involve students in the education process by various means, it occurs that the majority finds these approaches ineffective and simply loses interest in studying in general. But, there are other more innovative ways to encourage students to get new information by using multimedia and gadgets. Including educational movies can be more efficient than other methods because it engages students in the learning within a short period and doesn’t burden them much with new information.
Read MoreStudents are frequently on a tight budget for many reasons. First, their families bear the burden of paying for their tuition, so most parents cannot give more pocket money to their kids. Second, students are not good at financial planning, so they often waste too much money on entertainment and end up without a penny in their pockets long before the next sum comes from parents.
Read MoreThe road to being a successful bettor is a long one and there is not always a clear answer. Our friends at Helpbet have provided us with this guide to show how you will find different tips that can help you win more and lose less as well as answer some of the most common questions bettors tend to have.
Read MoreOnline casinos are becoming more and more popular every day. And how could they not? They have beaten their land based competitors in almost every sector and with live dealer games they can almost emulate the atmosphere of land based venues. The fact that you can play anytime and anywhere while having access to better bonuses and promotions is what gives online casinos a huge boost in the competition.
Read MoreAre slot machines legal or illegal in Canada? This is a question asked by many since slot machines have been banned from many countries over the years. However, according to casinoslot.ca this is not the case, and it is currently legal to play slot machines in Canada.
Read MoreThe answers to those measured questions are what makes Surge starring the award-winning Ben Whishaw so alarming and downright terrifying. Set over the course of just under two days in London and shot guerilla-style with handheld cameras that weave through the crowds and shifting locations, Surge careens through one man’s unpredictable downward spiral and the isolated damage it causes. These kinds of movies are certainly not for everyone, but this one is a fascinating test of stamina and understanding.
Read MoreWith full support and participation of the original book author and playwright Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen is Stephen Chbosky’s movie and I, for one, refuse to argue with that. Could the film version have been a star-making chance to pass the proverbial torch to another, younger performer? Sure, but when the original is so good and capable, why take away that opportunity? What did you want Chbosky to do? Digitally de-age Ben Platt digitally like Martin Scorsese? Come on.
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