20 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE: The best of the rest of 2001

Image: lifeatthemovies.com In an annual series, Every Movie Has a Lesson is going to look back twenty years to revisit, relearn, and reexamine a year of cinema history to share favorites, lists, and experiences from the films of that year. THE BEST OF THE REST OF 2001 Because...

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20 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE: The 10 Best Films of 2001

Image: lifeatthemovies.com In an annual series, Every Movie Has a Lesson is going to look back twenty years to revisit, relearn, and reexamine a year of cinema history to share favorites, lists, and experiences from the films of that year. When measuring back as far as twenty...

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GUEST EDITORIAL: 6 Marijuana Strains To Try While Watching A Movie

Image: https://ift.tt/3EDEQ1W 6 Marijuana Strains To Try While Watching A Movie by Rebecca D. Walker If you are passionate about weed and movies, then it should have occurred to you that these two incredible things would make such an amazing combo. Movies tend to engage...

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Drama Film ‘Outside’ Sets January 18 Release Date

The drama film ‘Outside’, starring Megan Tully, Farahd Abdullah Wallizada, Sebastian Cabanas, Tristan Cunningham, and Lise Gardo, is releasing on digital streaming platforms January 18 via Random Media. Written and directed by Farahd Abdullah Wallizada, ‘Outside’ is set in Seattle, and examines the intersection of two lives: Ramzi, an agoraphobic young...

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GUEST EDITORIAL: The Intriguing True Story Behind 2016's "The Founder"

Image: https://ift.tt/345nQVT The Intriguing True Story Behind 2016's The Founder by Devin Caldwell Of all the dramatic premises for a movie, the story behind the founding of the international fast-food giant McDonald's probably isn't one of the first ones to come to mind....

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MOVIE REVIEW: A Journal for Jordan

Image: Sony Pictures A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN– 4 STARS Call it a product of divisive social and political times, but it seems like the term “respectful” feels unfashionable at the moment. Entertainment is trending towards objectives where big statements are necessary to get...

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Disney's “Snow Dogs” Movie Review

Image: https://ift.tt/3qnxt9Q Disney's “Snow Dogs” Movie Review By Lewis Robinson Disney Plus is constantly adding new movies to its streaming service. One hidden gem that is sure to spark nostalgia for some is the Disney original Snow Dogs, which first came out in...

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Why "Moneyball" is a Must-See for Sports AND Movie Fans!

Image: https://ift.tt/3ep5j8Z Why "Moneyball" is a Must-See for Sports AND Movie Fans! by Lewis Robinson It’s very rare for a sports movie to be a commercial and critical success. These types of films are often looked down upon as lesser quality, formulaic pictures aimed...

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Movies for the Future: Why is the Art of Animation Gaining Popularity?

Movies for the Future: Why is the Art of Animation Gaining Popularity?  Also called animations, animated movies are one of the most popular film categories on the planet – they have been for the past few decades. From Frozen to Toy Story 3, Avatar, and others, some of...

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PODCAST: Episode 41 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 41st episode, 25YL film critics, shillelagh-wielding dads, and lucky school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan start this awards season getting their Irish on. First up is the well-received Belfast, writer-director Kenneth Branagh's love letter to his departed...

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GUEST COLUMN: Gift Your Movie Lover Something Special Today

Image: https://ift.tt/3po8R1g Gift Your Movie Lover Something Special Today by Scott Carrion You'll admit that there are people in our lives who have probably seen a plethora of movies - no matter if they're action, sci-Fi, comedy, e.t.c. There are many movie lover nicknames...

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GUEST COLUMN: Ways Movies Promote and Preserve Culture

Image: https://ift.tt/3Fqdqhb Ways Movies Promote and Preserve Culture by Adrian Johansen As the old saying goes, art imitates life. But, when it comes to movies, a whole new world of different cultures can be opened up just by pressing play or sitting down in a theater....

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 Popular Medical TV Dramas You Should Watch

Image: https://ift.tt/2zUQ2uk 6 Popular Medical TV Dramas You Should Watch by Lewis Robinson There is something about watching television shows that offer an intriguing storyline and allow you to maybe even learn something while you watch. If you are like many people, you...

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Tragedy of Macbeth

Image courtesy of A24 and Apple THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH-- 5 STARS It doesn't matter how many times you watch William Shakespeare’s 17th century play Macbeth performed. It doesn’t matter where you see it adapted, whether it’s on a high school stage, a West End one, a DIY YouTube...

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