Although it only went home with a couple of major awards at this year’s Oscars ceremony, Sam Mendes’ 1917 was unanimously praised as both a harrowing portrayal of the horrors of war and an unparalleled technical achievement. Mendes approached this movie – his best in years – with tremendous vision, working with cinematographer Roger Deakins and editor Lee Smith to make it look like it was shot in one continuous take....
It’s easy to take HBO for granted these days. The network’s slew of quality programming has been pleasing viewers for almost thirty years, and for decades before that they were airing films, fully uncensored. Before the network’s creation, it was almost impossible to see a movie uncut outside of a theater. Even with the advent of streaming technology, HBO remains relevant and a trusted source of quality original programming. As a celebration of this wonderful service, the following list will detail ten facts you may not know about it....
A second report says that Apple is working on using periscope lenses in future iPhones, which could enable up to 10x optical zoom without increasing the thickness of the phone or the size of the camera bump. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first saw supply chain indications of the plans last summer, predicting that the technology would be used in 2022 iPhones … A paywalled Digitimes report backs this report, with TNW even making the unlikely suggestion in its headline that we might see periscope lenses used in next year’s iPhones – though it does walk back this idea in the copy....
The nature of film dictates that events are shown, not told (we have books for that!). Nevertheless, narration is sometimes necessary in cinema to provide context around the circumstances on the screen, describe situations happening off-screen, or provide backstory or a historical record that would otherwise make run-time far too long if it was actually filmed. The dulcet tones of narration have enveloped many prominent contributions to cinematic history, like Citizen Kane, and Shawshank Redemption....
Let’s face it, the zany and raunchy cartoon known as South Park is itself basically just off-the-wall premises laced with a wacky, often bizarre sense of humor. But relatively speaking, this long-running animated series has had some truly strange, head-scratching episodes, even for the goofy standards of show creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. From insane sci-fi settings to trippy, philosophical plots, South Park is no stranger to some wonky concepts, which help to enhance its blend of social commentary, cultural spoofs, and toilet humor....
Harley Quinn is one of the most famous characters in the DC Universe. While she might be a villain, she has proven to be a rather likable character throughout the years. One of the most interesting fun facts about this character is that characters that are similar to her have actually been around for approximately 500 years. Though she used to be nothing more than the Joker’s sidekick, the character has really started doing some interesting things on her own, and that is what viewers get to see in the animated series Harley Quinn....
Dead To Me is a recently-released Netflix series consisting of ten 30-minute episodes that are nearly impossible not to binge. Once an episode ends, you end up with the “potato chip syndrome” where you can’t just have one—you have to have more! Now that season 1 is over, we are practically starving for more episodes of the series, which is uniquely considered to be a “traumedy” as opposed to the “dramedy” genre we are all quite familiar with....
Unfortunately, it looks like the Marvel TV productions are all eventually coming to a close. One of those that ended prematurely despite there being clear plans in the works for a subsequent, in this case, fourth season was one of the Netflix Marvel TV series, Daredevil. Last fall was one where many fans were left with broken hearts when the news dropped that Netflix would not be renewing Marvel’s Daredevil for a fourth season....
Star Wars fans know that there’s a lot of new content on the horizon. With the arrival of Disney Plus and the Mandalorian TV show, there are huge amounts of buzz surrounding the Lucasfilm property. However, the main event is of course the finale of the latest trilogy that has created a new generation of Star Wars fans. The Rise of Skywalker is set to be released in December and everyone is anxiously waiting to see how this epic saga will conclude....
While The Bachelorette might be over, fans of the franchise never have to wait long for new content. In just a few days, the season premiere of the latest season of Bachelor in Paradise will be airing. This means that many of the fans favorite contestants will be back for even more drama. While The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have a more simple format, Bachelor in Paradise is perfect because it allows for multiple couples meaning viewers are more likely to have someone to root for....
With Season 5 of Outlander set to return on February 16, fans are left wondering what will be in store for our favorite time-travelers. Readers of the book know that in The Fiery Cross, the Battle of Alamance takes place. However, whether the outcome will be the same remains in question as the writers don’t always follow the events of the book. This is mostly due to the writers wanting to surprise fans....
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The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a Disney animated series that features Pooh, Piglet, and all the rest of the Hundred Acre crew in adventures and outings that just couldn’t be contained in the pages of his storybook. It’s a piece of the ’90s that puts Pooh and company into a more modern era, but also some incredibly strange situations. Though most episodes feature the friends doing their usual schtick in and having fun in the forest, they’re no strangers to some very out-there adventures into the realms of fantasy and the absurd....
During the height of Game of Thrones’ popularity, many networks tried to replicate the success of Westoros with series focused on the dark side of the Medieval times. One of the most successful shows to come out during this time was The History Channel’s Vikings, which is a retelling of the voyages and battles of the real-life Norse warriors. Following the farmer turned warrior Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), Vikings made this era of legend a televised epic that grew in popularity....
Yes, the overall value of influencer marketing is 13.8 billion dollars - who would have thought that placing Santa Claus as the face of Coca-Cola a century ago would have sparked the creation of such a powerful industry, right? But even with all its potential and billion-dollar worth, influencer marketing is still a relatively new marketing branch. Many brand owners, marketers, and influencers are making campaign mistakes that cost them millions of dollars....
2016’s addictive, harrowing twitch shooter Doom was, aside from the reductive title, pretty much the perfect reboot. Gamers have been subjected to some downright awful series restarts these past few years, and it’s nice to see a developer treat a beloved, historic franchise like Doom with such respect. As per id Software tradition, the release was riddled with Easter eggs, and it actually took the community more than two years to suss everything out....
With the arrival of Avengers: Endgame (MOVIE SPOILERS AHEAD) comes the departure of Thanos and a gifted performance by Josh Brolin. First introduced as a background menace in Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, he became the dominating force of destructive evil in Avengers: Infinity War when his ultimate purpose emerged: to wield the Infinity Gauntlet and use its Infinity Stones to wipe out half of Earth’s population (and beyond)....
When it comes to disappointing franchises, Jurassic Park certainly has a claim to fame. While there are fans of The Lost World, and the first Jurassic World was a box office behemoth, no sequel or continuation has since captured the magic of the original dino adventure. When it comes to the worst of the worst, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom might be it. Filled with plot holes for days, cheesy dialogue, and a lack of commitment to the narrative goals, the most recent sequel might be the one to push the franchise to extinction....
Following is a handpicked list of Top Accounting Software for Small Business with popular features and website links. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best Accounting Software for Small Business 1) Quickbooks Quickbooks is an automated accounting software that enables you to handle sales tax, bookkeeping, invoicing, etc. You can use this software to track bills and expenses. Features: You can access your account and manage your business anytime, anywhere....
The Empire Strikes Back, the perennial episode in George Lucas’s original Star Wars trilogy, is generally considered the best of the films in the Star Wars Saga. For most Star Wars fans, it has the perfect blend of complex storytelling, compelling dialogue, and fantastic visual effects. Lucas convinced industry veteran Irvin Kershner to direct, and Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett to pen the script, who had written ’40s noir classics like The Big Sleep, resulting in a darker contribution to the Star Wars Universe....
