MOVIE REVIEW: Lady Chatterley's Lover

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LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER– 4 STARS

When D.H. Lawrence’s seminal and final novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover arrived in the United States in 1930, Republican Senator Reed Smoot declared that the book was “written by a man with a diseased mind and a soul so black that he would even obscure the darkness of hell.” Back then, his forceful words targeting the corruption of morals were meant to send shivers down the spines of the leaders of our nation. Nowadays, let’s be honest. An antiquated quote like that from the distinguished gentleman from Utah would probably be the pull quote on the book’s marketing campaign in hopes of selling a few thousand more copies on Amazon. 

LESSON #1: EVOLVING TEMPERAMENTS– Nearly a century since Lady Chatterley’s Lover was banned for decades on the grounds of obscenity, society has shed many lights on our evolved temperaments when it comes to the topic of sex. Using one bandied-about four-letter word to talk about the uses of other more incendiary four-letter words, there’s a good chance some of the so-called “smut” in today’s best-sellers would put Lady Chatterley’s Lover to shame. After a few social revolutions over the years, we’ve come a long way.

Sex sold then and it still does now. Go ahead and say it. D.H. Lawrence rolled in the hay so the likes of E.L. James could bang on posh furniture. Even so, both authors love that touchy-feely F-word. Watching an enlivened adaptation of Lawrence’s firebrand prose today– debuting on Netflix December 2nd and directed by The Mustang’s Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre– reminds us that sexual awakenings are still valuable, and, best of all, desirable.

To those unfamiliar with the novel, the vivacious Constance Reid (Emma Corrin of The Crown fame) has married the upper-class baronet Sir Clifford Chatterley (Matthew Duckett, making his feature debut) to become the Lady Chatterley. This union ensures a comfortable lifestyle for Constance while bolstering the prospect of future aristocratic offspring. Not long after their wedding, Clifford returns home from World War I paralyzed from the waist down, threatening to halt the future of the Chatterley lineage.

Due to the constant therapeutic care Clifford requires, even with the additional help of Clifford’s childhood nurse Mrs. Bolton (Joely Richardson, excellent callback casting as a former Lady Chatterley lead herself from 1993), what was supposed to be a joyous and pleasurable marriage quickly becomes morose, barren, and one-sided for Lady Chatterley. Physical connection and fulfillment is missing. Clifford’s jarring proposition for his wife to become pregnant by another man for the sake of the Chatterley name only emphasizes the lacking attachments and love built on conditions that now exist between them.

Without the intent to achieve her husband’s secret offering, Constance finds a person who cares for her needs, on multiple levels, in the form of Oliver Mellors, played by Unforgiven and ‘71 star Jack O’Connell. He is the hired gamekeeper of the Chatterley’s Wragby estate (filmed amid the mansion and grounds of the Brynkinalt estate in Chirk, north Wales). He, like Clifford, is a Great War veteran seeking the quiet company and solitary nature of his rural work. When the two begin a torrid affair, Constance finds stronger, binding love greater than the carnal satisfaction.

LESSON #2: PHYSICAL LOVE IS A COMPONENT OF TOTAL LOVE– This is what the old prudes and pearl-clutchers like Sen. Smoot cannot, or will not, comprehend about Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Sexual acts are what they are, dirty word assignments and all. Yet, it’s what they lead to that matters more. The crux is the emotionality behind the acts, from coarseness to tenderness. Sex, beyond this setting, is a hearty necessity to total love and complete fulfillment of one’s heart, body, and mind. The desire for such physical love, especially as part of a woman’s independence, should not be restricted or governed. 

As the movie asserts, if it’s love, then you cannot in good conscience ban that. Constance and Oliver consider themselves “married in ecstasy.” Imagine that level of commitment in this day and age, let alone during the restrictive time period of Lady Chatterley’s Love. The lead performances of Emma Corrin and Jack O’Connell succeed in portraying that spirited drama. More than merely looking good embracing each other with simulated intimacy (though they dazzle in that regard as well), they connect inwardly.

Two-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter David Magee (Finding Neverland, Life of Pi) understood the romantic equation of total love found in Lady Chatterley’s Lover. The taboo book folks used to read under their bed covers with a flashlight has always been thicker than the sheets the characters are tumbling in. The longing for shared humanity, including the acceptance of physical love without a discount in dignity, is at the forefront of the film’s thematic impact. 

Building from that emanating passion, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre composed a beautifully-appointed film. She has a confident feminine perspective of integrity when it comes to the content and source material. The non-traditional score from crossover newcomer Isabella Summers (founder of Florence and the Machine) quickens when heart rates on-screen are elevated and swoons sweetly when the sweep of the era fills the screen. Cinematographer Benoît Delhomme (Minamata) fell in love with backlighting his subjects with either the searing white streaks of light coming through windows and skylights or that ideal magic hour sunlight beaming through deciduous trees. This 2022 edition is arguably the classiest and most sumptuous adaptation to date of Lawrence’s literary masterpiece. 

LESSON #3: WHAT ONE IS WILLING TO GIVE UP FOR LOVE– Once readers and viewers journey past the hot-and-bothered parts of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, they will find a story of elevated risks more difficult than high society gossip. Constance and Oliver jeopardize more than livelihoods and class position pursuing and continuing this rapturous romance. For every watered-down and cliche-driven “girl falls for the guy from the other side of the tracks” story since Lawrence, you have this bonafide and empowering original trailblazer that will continue to endure for new generations because of the courageous sacrifices at its core.

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GUEST COLUMN: Five Ways to Train Like the Stars

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Five Ways to Train Like the Stars

by Lewis Robinson

Celebrities are often in the public eye and are held to high standards regarding their appearance, especially their fitness level. It's no wonder that with the films and posters, obtaining a celeb body can seem pretty unachievable for most fans. Some may make it look easy, but staying in shape takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Fortunately, with the right mindset and a good plan, you can find your way to a fit body too.

Here are a few tips that will help you train like a famous person:

1. Set Realistic Goals 

Before starting any workout regimen, it is important to set realistic goals. You can't expect to have a brand-new body and perfect health in a single day. Realistic goals will help you stay on track and motivated throughout your journey. Whether your first goal begins with a pre workout or eating a healthy breakfast, the important thing is you start small, break your goals into achievable steps, and watch your motivation soar.

2. Find a Routine That Works for You

Not all exercise routines are created equal. What works for one person may not work for another. It is important to find an exercise routine that you enjoy and can stick with. Once you find a workout that fits your lifestyle, it will be much easier to stay motivated and reach your fitness goals.

3. Get Plenty of Rest

Rest is just as important as exercise when it comes to staying fit. When you’re well-rested, you have more energy and are less likely to get injured. You’ll also be able to work out harder and longer, leading to better results.

Getting enough sleep is essential for any workout routine. The body needs time to recover after a strenuous workout. Getting enough sleep will help your muscles repair themselves and prevent injuries. Most adults need around seven hours of sleep per night, so make sure you're getting enough shut-eye.

4. Eat a Balanced Diet

Whatever your workout routine, eating a balanced diet is essential for getting the most out of your time in the gym. A healthy diet is critical for maintaining a healthy weight and body composition. Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains will help you get the nutrients your body needs to stay fit. Avoiding processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive amounts of saturated and unhealthy fats will also help you maintain your health and fitness levels.

In order to build muscle, you need protein and lots of it. However, that doesn’t mean you should load up on burgers and fries. That's why eating a balanced diet means incorporating healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your daily routine. These foods will give you the energy you need to power through your workouts and help your body recover properly afterward.

5. Stay Hydrated

Water is essential for life. Every cell and organ in the body needs water to function properly. When you don’t drink enough, your body starts to malfunction. Without water, you can become dehydrated, which can cause a wide range of health problems.

Water is crucial for the body to function properly, and even more so when you're being active. It helps transport nutrients to cells, helps with digestion, and aids in temperature regulation. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will help you stay hydrated and improve your overall health.

Staying fit like a celebrity doesn't have to be impossible. Remember to set realistic goals, find a routine that works for you, get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet, and drink plenty of water. These simple steps will help improve your overall health and fitness levels. Before you know it, you'll be feeling the best version of yourself.

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Mary Apick’s Powerful Film ‘The Cat’ Out Now

Award-Winning Actress and Activist Mary Apick’ Powerful Film ‘The Cat’ Is More Significant than Ever For the last four decades Mary Apick, an award-winning filmmaker, actress and activist has been an icon in the Iranian expat community. Her humanitarian efforts are to support the voiceless women and children in Iran fighting the darkness of Islamic […]

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MOVIE REVIEW: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

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GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY— 4 STARS

For this writer, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery had two external debates to answer in the thick of all the baked-in questions of its own plot. Was it the mystery or the Benoit Blanc figure that enraptured us the first time with Knives Out three years ago? Secondly and more pertinent, after deconstructing and demystifying the “whodunit” subgenre, where can any kind of sequel go next? 

As it turns out, the answers fill a cornucopia with oxymorons. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is awfully good at making its small crowd of pretty ugly people and terrific liars stand out amid open secrets and loyal opposition. That combination may or may not be always the best impression. Untangling that to put it more simply, all you need is a crack mystery and the sleuth takes it from there. Undoubtedly, Oscar-nominated writer-director Rian Johnson and star Daniel Craig are out to top themselves and, in many areas, achieve that very thing. The film hits Netflix on December 23 after an all-too-brief theatrical run.

Set in May 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a collection of five key people in high places receive large puzzle boxes from their billionaire tech baron friend Miles Bron (3-time Oscar nominee Edward Norton). Beneath its elaborate layers of quizzes and machinations is an invitation to a murder mystery party on his private island in the Aegean Sea. Miles is the kind of person of stature that if he summons, you clear everything and go.

The most composed two of the five appear to be Lionel Touissant (Leslie Odom, Jr. of One Night in Miami), Miles’ lead scientist, and working mother Connecticut governor Claire Debella (WandaVision villainess Kathryn Hahn). Two others are the mildly unhinged pair of fashion designer Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson, aging perfectly) and the gun-toting Twitch streamer Duke Cody (Dune heavy Dave Bautista). They are scandal magnets orbited by Birdie’s beleaguered damage-controlling personal assistant Peg (Jessica Henwick of The Matrix Resurrections) and Duke’s sauced main squeeze Whiskey (Madelyn Cline of Outer Banks).

The fifth person to receive a puzzle box is the first swerve. She is Cassandra “Andi” Brand, Miles’ former business partner, played by Hidden Figures star Janelle Monáe. Andi was recently, and very publicly screwed, out of her share of Bron’s company in the courts. Her stoic appearance is a shocker to the group who go way back to their bar-hopping days before fame and fortune launched their lives and careers. Cassandra Brand may be a surprise, but she is not the biggest wild card on the island.

That would be Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, this fictional world’s preeminent detective. He is both flustered and fascinated to join this decadent jamboree. The rub is Miles did not formally invite Mr. Blanc. Someone else sent him the puzzle box, orchestrated his travel to Greece, and insisted on his attendance. Flattered by Blanc’s reputation and intrigued at this new monkeywrenching riddle, the very egotistical Miles greets Benoit to join the three-day weekend escapade as an watchful observer.

LESSON #1: THE COMPANY YOU KEEP– In Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, this loyal-to-a-fault old crew call themselves “disruptors” because of their go-getter ambition to cross lines, break norms, and cause excitement in their given fields. As Miles celebrates the nickname further, it’s also about the attitude to weather the pushback to keep going and break bigger systems. Because loyalty is supposed to be lockstep in this beautiful circle, part of the fun of the movie is wondering who will turn on another. What motive and opportunity will be employed to implode friendships and sever symbiotic relationships. Who lies for the truth and who lies for a lie? Damnation and denial will threaten disruption at that point. 

Sure enough, what begins as a cheeky dinner party of fictional homicide at Miles’ Glass Onion mansion retreat turns into a legitimate crime scene in the making. The less you know the better. Anyone has the potential to be more or less than they seem. Being a Knives Out mystery, the potpourri of gathered personalities is an essential part of the amusement that follows. The strength of that entertaining deception lies in the assembled actors.

Big stars are here in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to play outlandish characters, and, boy, do you ever get them in abundant portions. The challenge for Rian Johnson was to guide these known commodities to play against their obvious traits. For example, getting Dave Bautista to play a hulking dude, Edward Norton to play a vain asshole, or Kate Hudson to play a ditz is easy. The Star Wars: The Last Jedi director and his screenplay needed to give them other facets that plant doubt or amplify the caricature on display. About half the time, at best, does that elevation happen for this showy cast. Spoilers would break to tell you who.

LESSON #2: READ THE ROOM– Keen viewers of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery will lean forward and squint their eyes to see potential hidden dangers within this lavish “commune of creativity” setting and cracks in these opinionated characters. How the unworried Miles Bron, sitting in a position of perceived power, reads the room and flexes away from jitters is one speed of vanity. Another is the pragmatic Benoit Blanc. With his signature panache and Southern courtesy, he is hilariously quick to burst every bubble with his extreme investigative prowess for spotting dunderheaded obviousness. See if you can keep up.

However, just when the film gets rocking and rolling with precarious intrigue that drops our jaws, Johnson freezes the momentum for a hackneyed move from Quentin Tarantino’s bag of tricks. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery rewinds the clock for a sidebar of alternative views of earlier scenes. Like The Hateful Eight, a hefty chunk of time is spent revealing the background hidden agendas, namely Cassandra’s surprise inclusion and how Benoit Blanc came to be involved. 

That sequence, by design, pulls back the curtain and changes everything. It’s a questionable storytelling choice for the sake of panache and showiness, which is pure Rian Johnson. What it does accomplish is packing explosive punch and purpose into the grenade that is Janelle Monáe’s ostracized character. The actress rises to the occasion to become quite the fierce linchpin for the whole damn thing in very unexpected ways, had those way not been fully explained just past the halfway point of the movie.

LESSON #3: WE WANT TO BE TRICKED– Part of the fun of a “whodunit” is the sliding scale between dramatic irony and unresolved plot points. Audiences enjoy holding information in one hand and their own place in the larger darkness in the other. They want to feel smart and duped at the same time. By offering heaping scoops of fully outlined twists and tumultuous unknown results, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery plays both sides and continues his deconstruction of the gumshoe subgenre (while making fun of Clue for the second movie in a row, and rightfully so). Some will call that double the entertainment while others will say those effects cancel each other out. 

Johnson’s sequel sprays out the perfume of decadence and seeks to smear it with devilish glee. Filmed on the island of Spetses, the production design elements of Sleepy Hollow Oscar winner Rick Henreichs and his team, from the lovely location work to the ornate set decoration, are exquisite. Peeping on peepers, Johnson’s trusted cinematographer Steve Yedlin (six collaborations) gets playful with some split screen bits, shadows, blunt symbols, and other lurking angles. Overall, everything is a little richer, a little prettier, and, admittedly, a little more bloated than the first Knives Out.

Luckily, as aforementioned, the sleuth takes it from there and he’s a hoot. With every “fiddlesticks” and “hell’s bells” exasperation, Daniel Craig and his slim cravats flip everything about Glass Onion for a loop every chance he gets. As if playing James Bond for a generation wasn’t iconic enough, the 54-year-old Brit has carved out another signature role we cannot get enough of that will define his career. Savoring this charm with the right cases and opposing actors to work against, he and Rian Johnson can rotate this party for decades without wearing out either of their welcomes.

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Bones and All ★★★★★

Director: Luca Guadagnino Cast: Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, and Mark Rylance Release Date: November 25, 2022 (UK) Bones and All is an emotionally transcendent genre mash-up. With glee, it wears its road movie, cannibalistic horror, and romance/coming-of-age tropes on its sleeves. Still, by combining disparate elements, the film’s identity, much like its main characters, is […]

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The Most Streamed Movies On Different Streaming Platforms

When it comes to 2022 streaming hits, the list is very long. And that’s why there’s a chance that you might have missed watching some of the most streamed movies. Check out the best hits of 2022 and catch-up on anything you may have missed.

Right now, all the streaming platforms are loaded with many highly popular movies. So, there’s a lot you need to cover. Therefore, don’t forget to check them out on different streaming platforms.

Here’s all the relevant information for you to know more about the most streamed movies on different streaming platforms!

The Most Streamed Movies On Different Streaming Platforms

Get ready to come across some popular hits to enjoy in your primetime. Here are some blockbuster movies that you can binge-watch this weekend!

#1 Falling For Christmas (Netflix)

If you have faith in miracles, Falling For Christmas is going to make it more firm. So, don’t miss watching it!

A newly engaged heiress meets with an accident while skiing a few days before Christmas. But the moment she opens her eyes, she finds herself in the care of a handsome cabin owner.

#2 Don’t Worry Darling (HBO)

If you are a big fan of thriller mystery, Don’t Worry Darling is a perfect watch for you. Also, it raises questions about misogynistic men.

Alice and Jack are the main protagonists who live in an idealized community. While Jack goes out of town, his wife Alice comes across beauty, luxury, and debauchery. That’s not it, she finds something sinister and questions her existence in the community. 

#3 Overdose (Amazon Prime)

Get along with the protagonists of Overdose to solve a highly mysterious case. But is it easy to find the culprit?

The head of the Toulouse Police narcotics squad, Sara needs to form an association with the head of the local police. And the reason behind this collaboration is a murderer who is linked to a high-profile case.

#4 Deep Water (Disney+) 

For those who are up with the idea of watching an erotic thriller, Deep Water is based on a novel of the same name. 

The plot of the movie sheds light on the married life of Vic and Melinda who are least interested in each other. As a result, they opt for extramarital affairs. Suddenly, the couple experiences a complete change in their life the moment Melinda’s lover goes missing.

#5 Barbarian (Hulu) 

Known as the biggest thriller of the year, Barbarian is a tale of awkward circumstances. In addition, it is loaded with mystery, horror, and thrill.

At the core of the movie, there is a young woman who finds a suitable rental house. But soon she realizes that the house is already occupied by a stranger. Irrespective of this, she decides to spend a night with that stranger and finds that there is a lot in the house she needs to explore. 

Final Words 

You must have noted the most streamed movies on different platforms. And if you avail of their subscriptions, watch these movies tonight with your family!

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How Black Panther Changed The World?

The Wakanda film shows an anti-slavery fantasy and has an Afro futuristic design that has never been seen on the big screen. Yes, this is one of those movies you can't miss.

If you haven't seen it yet, don't wait any longer and prepare that popcorn night with this great masterpiece. And if you have already seen the 1st, but not the 2nd, go to the movies to see it. You will see that it is worth it. Every Movie Has a Lesson brings you a review of the latest Black Panther movie, and the truth is that it deserves an Oscar. Warning: beware of spoilers!

1. SHOWS THE STRUGGLE OF RACIAL HISTORY

Showing the struggle of racial history has been put on the big screen very few times, and that is because in the middle are white characters who abused and mistreated these people just because of the color of their skin. 

However, T'Challa, better known as Black Panther, played by the late Chadwick Boseman, shows how happy he and his community (Wakandans) are to be a nation that rules even if it is isolated from the world because it has a unique history: it has never been colonized. It also has state-of-the-art technology based on fantastic minerals found only there, such as the indestructible vibranium from which Captain America's shield is made.

2. HIGHLIGHTS AFRICAN CULTURE

Africa, in many people's minds, is a place synonymous with extreme poverty and thin children. There is a large part of the continent that suffers from hunger. This is a sad fact. But the truth is that Black Panther portrays a powerful African nation, which in a way, becomes a longing for all Africans.

While it is not expected to portray Wakanda as it is shown in both films (it is a fiction-based film with technology that has not yet been achieved), just the thought of Africa changing from its impoverished state to what it truly deserves is totally moving and encouraging.

3. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BLACK AMERICANS AND AFRICANS

Another incredible way Black Panther changed the world is by marking the differences between black Americans and Africans. Spoiler alert! The particular history of Erik Killmonger, T'Challa's cousin.

With an African-American mother and a Wakandan father (T'Challa's uncle), Erik's role teaches many lessons. He becomes the villain of the first film, but his predisposition to violence is distinctly moralistic and, he is furious with the Wakandans for letting African Americans suffer through slavery, and its lingering effects, when in fact they could have intervened.

Finally, after defeating his cousin T'Challa in the classic fight for the throne, he takes the position of king and decides to fight. His motivation and his anger at being left to fend for himself in a society that leaves too many black families without their children are quite understandable. Yes, he was the bad guy in the movie, but he was hiding a great message. For this reason, he was even considered a black activist hero!

4. FULL OF FEMALE CHARACTERS WHO DEMONSTRATE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTH

The best way to attract attention and captivate viewers in these times when the female gender is still being minimized is to fill the screen with female characters, who demonstrate their great physical and, at the same time, emotional strength to face strong situations. The women of Wakanda are extremely intelligent and command respect just by looking at them, not to mention the "Dora Milaje", Black Panther's bodyguards!

Marvel changed the fact that man is the only strong gender. That is why it continues to have such a following. With such a stable of recognizable names and decades of comics that have built up a large fan base, it is little surprise that many of these characters and brands have been adopted by the world of online casinos. Yes, just as you are reading! Today, players can enjoy a countless number of slot machines based on the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and many other popular heroes. Find them on VegasSlotsOnline. Play for free. Over 1 million visitors a month. 

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MOVIE REVIEW: Devotion

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DEVOTION– 4 STARS

There’s an aside early in Devotion where Jonathan Majors is looking straight-on into the camera in the position of a locker room mirror. He’s voicing racial epithets at himself that he’s logged over the years in a small journal. Each one he utters gets a harsher than the last one while the camera loosens slowly wider. The exercise psyches up his courage and heats up his blood, and it’s an activity he will repeat later in the film. Yet, the old words still hurt.

This face of internal conflict belongs to Ensign Jesse L. Brown. He is credited as the first Black aviator in the United States Navy. Every step taken to get to this point was never easy. As this preflight moment peaks, the man squeezes tears, wipes them away, and sucks up any visible weakness. His fire to fly has been lit. Jesse adjusts his uniform, steps out of that room, and walks onto a runway with a different cock of the walk gait of temerity than his white pilot peers.

LESSON #1: THE STORY OF JESSE BROWN– This private moment that thrusts this individual into his work tells you what kind of man Jesse Brown was and what kind of story Devotion ardently celebrates. Less a traditional biopic and honed more as a war drama of preparation and brotherhood, Sleight director J.D. Dillard composes a cinematic testament shaped by the pillars of its chosen title more than boilerplate patriotism. Devotion immediately earns its place in a history teacher’s film library as a companion to its Adam Makos source novel from 2015.

Devotion opens in 1950 where Lt. Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell of Top Gun: Maverick and Everybody Wants Some!!, arrives at Naval Air Station Quonset Point in Rhode Island for his latest assignment. Serving under the curt commanding officer Dick Cevoli (The Newsroom’s Thomas Sadoski, in a choice part), the clean-cut Naval Academy grad joins an elite collection of pilots training for combat that may never come in the post-war years. Jesse Brown is the stoic outsider among the more garrulous collection of low-key glory hounds played by the ensemble of Grammy-nominated frontman Joe Jonas, Daren Kagasoff of The Secret Life of an American Teenager, Ozark’s Spencer Neville, Nick Hargrove of Charmed, and others. 

LESSON #2: TESTING YOUR PARTNER– When Hudner is paired as a wingman with Brown, the very civil lieutenant with a “hell of a pretty face” tries to build a partner’s relationship. Brown’s response to that initially is to test the flyboy skills and, more importantly, his personal mettle by putting Tom through the aerial paces of the Rhode Island coastline. Brown offers a great line of reasoning of, “Put him in a little trouble and find out who he really is.” Understandably so, he’s seen too many tough-talking adversaries masked as teammates. Only when Hudner showed fair and equal standards (echoed by Sadowski’s cool cat Cevoli), did Jesse let his guard down and open himself to Tom’s camaraderie.

As Tom learns, unlike many single skirt-chasers in uniform, the Jesse Brown on the ground is a married man and young father to a toddler daughter. His strong and loyal wife Daisy, played by The Night House’s Christina Jackson, keeps the man in order through affection, promises, and faith. With cinematic shorthand and lovely “yes, ma’am” chemistry between Majors and Jackson, Devotion paints a connection of shared hardship and beautiful healing between the two. In the simplest heroic fashion, we see what Brown is fighting for is greater than his own journey to become a decorated pilot. Earning the Brown family’s trust, Hudner is now linked to those very same promises.  

Lo and behold, the Second Red Scare and invasive activities overseas launch the United States into the Korean War. Cevoli begins training the team for aircraft carrier operations using new F4U Corsairs that are more powerful and more challenging to control than their World War II-era predecessors. Working aboard the U.S.S. Leyte, the squadron begins maneuvers in the Mediterranean before embarking to the Asian battlegrounds in the Pacific. Devotion’s aerial work, orchestrated by stunt coordinator/second unit director Keith Woulard (The Harder They Fall) and the father-and-son aerial coordinator team of Kevin LaRosa Sr. and Kevin LaRosa Jr., shines from there for the requisite combat spectacle.

LESSON #3: THE MANY CONNOTATIONS OF DEVOTION– Throughout Devotion, many connotations of the titular trait meld within the characters and their wartime situation. In addition to the family layer, trust instincts, and aim of personal improvement highlighted earlier, Jesse also carries a soldier’s typical devotion to country, duty, tactics, teamwork, and the men next to him. From the Black enlisted peers working in the kitchen and engine bowels of the ship to his own tight-knit pilot brothers, Jesse’s accomplishments give people pauses of stolid respect, paying their own devotion back to him.

The solid foundation of these dynamics is built by rising stars Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell putting the appropriate seriousness and reverence first. Majors plays Brown with heavy fortitude with the right amount of paternal and brotherly heart. In each moment of bravery, he is easy to admire. For anyone who’s seen Powell’s loquacious roles in other films, his firehouse of charisma could have drenched this picture in machismo. Instead, he too stays on message as an ideal dramatic ally and advocate to his fellow sailor.

Arguably the best artistic quality about Devotion is its calculated temperance that matches the reserve of the two main characters. This isn’t about medals, ticker-tape parades, or blazes of glory. Composer and violinist Chandra Dancy (Aftershock) creates musical motifs that exude equal parts of calm strength and pressured nerves without overwrought bombast and oo-rah pom-poms. Up and coming cinematographer Eric Messerschmidt, an Oscar winner for Mank, glides along the shimmering fuselages of the blended aerial footage and VFX to frame and light the moments less so than the superstar men. Likewise, editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton) never over-chops the kinetic scenes into frenetic messes. 

Without question, Devotion is still a movie that paints its own brushstrokes of history and fills in cracks for engagement. The real story, especially in a case like this, will always be larger than the movie. Look no further than the official citation that accompanied Jesse Brown’s awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross. In different hands, Devotion would be a Michael Bay fireworks show of grandiose noise. Director J.D. Dillard proves a story of proper hero worship can reach rousing and patriotic heights without screaming to high heaven. Once again, look no further than that perfect title and what it stands for in all its places.

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Fabelmans

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THE FABELMANS– 4 STARS

LESSON #1: LEGENDS HAVE HUMBLE ORIGINS– Extending its fervent love of filmmaking, The Fabelmans begs the question of how magicians find their magic. It assuredly posits that the answer will be a humble origin born from the nuclear home, especially for the most commercially successful movie director of all-time. Through this very personal film, director Steven Spielberg puts his pants on one leg at a time like everyone else to show how one legendary magician remembers and treasures their own story. Since it is Spielberg after all, permission was granted to go ahead and tell that tale with a little magic of its own.

The soon-to-be-76-year-old man fondly remembers the date of his theatrical birth and opens The Fabelmans with that first core memory. On January 10, 1952, one brilliant and over-explaining scientist father Burt Fabelman (Paul Dano of The Batman) and his imaginative and bohemian wife Mitzi ( four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams) have ventured to the city to accompany their son Sammy (Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord) to a packed house opening weekend showing of Cecil B. DeMille’s eventual Best Picture winner The Greatest Show on Earth. Like many youngsters before and after him, Sammy rides, sometimes to his parents’ chagrin, the full emotional wringer watching his first big screen movie.

LESSON #2: CAMERAS CREATE FANTASY— Seeing The Greatest Show on Earth scared and sparked young Sammy. In an effort to repeat the thrilling euphoria of DeMille’s climactic trainwreck, the boy begins to borrow his father’s 8mm camera to DIY stage and recreate movie scenes with his eager sisters. Encouraged by his mother and screening his creations on the darkly enclosed wall of a walk-in closet, Sam’s hobby of fantasy fulfillment brings joy to himself and others. And we all know how that turned out…

Aging to become a high school teen relocated to Arizona and played by the fresh-faced Canadian Gabriel LaBelle of Showtime’s American Gigolo series, Sam has evolved his self-taught skill set into a creative obsession that earns him Boy Scout merit badges and a loyal group of bike-riding friends. While Burt downplays the practicality of this hobby. He favors a career involving “something someone can actually use” like his own work in the field of computers and that of his ever-present best friend and co-worker Bennie (Seth Rogen, sticking out a bit like a sore thumb). Nonetheless, Sam remains the apple of his mother’s eye. His burgeoning passion fills the lack of magic in Mitzi’s life. 

LESSON #3: CAMERAS CAPTURE THE REAL YOU– Burt’s opposition pushes Sam to extend further than fictional creations in an effort to find more tangible expressions. When what would be his dilly-dallying camera is turned to capture his family’s private life at home as well as their domestic ventures out and about, Sam finds a double-edged sword of inspiration that is, again, centered on his mother. Unscripted authenticity shows the real person, both the affirming possible beauty present and the shameful flawed truths that others would not see if a camera was not recording.

LESSON #4: ART IN YOUR HEART– The still-maturing Sam cannot quite grasp his conflicted actions and thoughts on the matter. It takes an unexpected visit from his great uncle Bruno (Judd Hirsch, in the best performance in the whole movie), a former silent actor and circus member, to rattle his mind with this lesson’s title. He sees the kid’s talent and junkie love for what grants “crowns in heaven” and “laurels on earth.” Bruno emphatically warns Sam that family and art will tear a man in two. It is a very dramatic and accurate mission statement, and one that would stick with Sam as he nears the tipping point of independent adulthood.

Right before Sam’s senior year in 1964, Burt uproots the family from Arizona to northern California for a lucrative promotion with IBM. This change crushes their marriage to the point of divorce. The impetus of the move jades Sam to quit filmmaking as well. All the while, Sam enters a lion’s den of schoolyard anti-semitism perpetrated by varsity jock Logan (newcomer Sam Rechner) and his hot-headed underling Chad (Oakes Fegley of Wonderstruck). Two oases bring ease, a Christian quack girlfriend named Monica (The Wolf of Snow Hollow’s Chloe East) and the chance to get a camera back in his hands.

Because this is a Steven Spielberg film, no frame is misaligned, no surface is unpolished, and no millisecond is bereft of refined production value. Steven’s usual troupe of decorated collaborators, from cinematographer Janusz Kaminski and composer John Williams to editor Michael Kahn and production designer Rick Carter, offer steady submissions of their department’s craft components. One standout element, the period-perfect costumes of two-time Oscar winner Mark Bridges (Phantom Thread, The Artist), comes from a Spielberg first-timer. Eye-catching prettiness was never in doubt. 

Beyond the magic of making movies, The Fabelmans is a tribute to stalwart parenting lifted by a decent central performance from Gabriel LaBelle, a previously untested lead, as the output of that effort. The inner concert pianist talent of Mitzi and the electrical engineer pragmatism of Burt match Spielberg’s own parents, Leah and Arnold. Matching Lesson #4, both of those divergent directions of upbringing would shape LaBelle’s central character and the man he would become with his eye stuck in a lens. The film is lovingly and respectfully dedicated in their honor.

True to the shared mistakes that come with divorce, Paul Dano is never the outright “bad” parent in The Fabelmans. Burt’s intellectual spine is always aware of his own hubris and the damage it can and will cause for a secure and successful lifestyle for his family. Dano portrays that in a delicate and fitting manner. Even more fragile are the gamut of eccentricities embodied by Michelle Williams, an absolute specialist at this point of her career in willowy sadness. With a tint of lament, the glow of hero worship towards her in the film sheds light on personal difficulties besetting the matriarch. Williams never falters in a performance of bracing honesty.

The concluding sequence of The Fabelmans becomes the closest wink at the camera we get from Spielberg and a fitting one. While landing his first production job on Hogan’s Heroes, Sam has just met one of his film director heroes working across the hall. To guard a delightful surprise for the cinephiles out there, this review will refrain from saying who that historical figure is and, even better, who’s playing him. In any case, the blunt rookie advice Sam receives is that horizons on the bottom or top of the frame are always more interesting than one straight-on. 

LESSON #5: OFF-CENTER IS INTERESTING–The Fabelmans is forever true to that form. Little was ever straightforward in this story of familial highs and lows. Such is life. Like anyone with or without a camera, Spielberg chose his vantage points to either look down upon or look up toward formative memories. Those choices declare the favorable or the regretful reverence of those moments.

In the last shot of The Fabelmans, Kaminski’s smooth camera follows Sam, still buzzing from the director meeting, walking down a studio lot– one he will likely run someday. The two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer begins to frame the exit straight-on only to sloppily (and intentionally) jerk the camera up to put that necessary horizon on the bottom and the character’s future up high with the sunny skies. The correction is the split-second, composure-cracking, and winking reminder that even the master still catches himself firmly adhering to the advice of always presenting slanted engrossment.

It will take a side-by-side comparison with this screenplay from Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (his fifth collaboration with Spielberg) and an authorized biography (if one even exists) to determine the cloudiness as to what are really Steven’s experiences and what are embellishments and additions for dramatic effect in The Fabelmans. For better or worse, exponential whimsy bleeds from every corner. Hard topics are massaged and softened almost as soon as they momentarily bludgeon our characters’ dreamy existences. Through it all, feelings stay prudent and comfortable. The tagline on the poster of The Fabelmans commands to “capture every moment” just as the Spielberg proxy does. The more apt result would be a film lulling you into appreciation.

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Is a Gladiator Sequel a Good Idea?

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator is one of the greatest historical pictures of all time, and it earned a vast array of accolades at the time of its release. It is still loved to this day, and its memory lives on through its influence on the wider entertainment industry. Some would say it’s better to leave films […]

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Why Music Is Important In Playing Online Slots?

Music is used in various ways by the entertainment industry, which is skilled at doing so. Music is present and emphasizes the feelings intended to produced in cinema, theatre, or online gaming. When making a successful game bulk of สล็อตออนไลน์ game gamers frequently ignore music. Music serves much more than just as background entertainment, regardless of the platform or format. It has demonstrated the ability to alter player performance in several contexts. One of the better examples of studies you can discover is in the betting sector. The money that casinos make is directly related to music.

A fun source of information

There are several reasons why people play games at online casinos, among them entertainment. Tension and despair can be treated with financial success and having a good time. The background music and sound effects are only two elements that make สล็อตออนไลน์ casinos entertaining. Players aren't even aware that the music is igniting their excitement because sound effects have a powerful influence.

It Is What Keeps the Creative Process Moving

High-tempo music increases the desire to bet in a gym promotes increased physical activity. A gamer will place their bet a result, paying attention to the fast-paced background music. If you're merely having a fair time, you might try to make it more fun by playing some music with inspirational lyrics in the background.

Music and Casinos Together

Casino music serves more than just as background noise for a gambling session. Rarely do gamblers take the time to enjoy it the way one might in a club. It has observed that within 0.074 seconds of hearing, it interacts with one's feelings. Depending on what played, the music in the casinos might range from slow to fast-paced. You will hear an intense melody to match the action while the players' brains work overtime during a poker game. High-energy music is best for slot machines since it makes you feel good and wants to dance. The house wants you here, so stay there. Match the winning combinations players produce as they advance music must chosen methodically.

What Sorts of Casino Backing Tracks Played at Casinos?

Casino background music does not only consist of straightforward, repetitive songs. Songs that are appropriate for their gaming machines can found at online casinos. In the top-rated online casinos from CasinoLuck, you can typically hear the following genres of music.

Jazz

Because it is lively and calming, this genre of music is among the most well-liked. When players need to unwind, jazz music frequently played at table, including blackjack, poker, and baccarat. The orchestra version of jazz is prefer gambling; companies may listen to the same music repeatedly without getting bored.

Dixieland

One of the most prevalent jazz genres heard in casinos is this one. Dixieland is a subgenre of jazz incorporates elements of French and Cajun music. This style jazz is typically played during roulette games and has a relaxing effect.

Blues

Blues music has a strong sense of rhythm. It is distinctive because the song's treble notes can be loud the bass lines can deep tone. The unique beat used in blues music is the primary factor in the popularity of this genre. Many casinos use blues music as the theme for their interactive games to draw players into the activity.

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PODCAST: Episode 89 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 89th episode, two green film critics, two perfect stranger dads, and two hulking school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan step into the arena of TV, but not far from the movie universe of Marvel to discuss the recent She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Disney+ series. In defending the show against its hot take criticisms, our two hosts also review Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in looking ahead to what's coming next from the top blockbuster factory in the business. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate.

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Here Are Top 7 Mattress Benefits

After a hectic day, you want to sleep well. Your bedroom should be set up to allow you to sleep peacefully. A quiet bedroom helps you sleep well.

Eight hours of sleep will give you energy for the next long day. You must sleep well, comfortably, safely, and in a welcoming environment. Sleep is important for staying healthy and fit. It is just as important to choose the mail order mattress as it is to have a beautiful bedroom. The right mattress can promote longevity, health, and peace of thought.

Mattress Importance

It is possible to be unaware of the correct mattress for your health and well-being. Sleep quality can be affected by mattress thickness, size, or softness. Pesticides and toxic chemicals are used in traditional memory foam mattresses. These substances can lead to cancer and skin and respiratory problems.

To reduce chemical exposure, organic latex mattresses are popular. Polyurethane-free certified organic 100% latex. These mattresses are comfortable and provide health benefits. They can also be biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Mattress Benefits

1. Better Sleep

A quality mattress can improve your sleeping pattern and quality. Soft mattresses help you sleep soundly.

The Sleep Foundation discovered that the quality of your sleep is affected by your mattress. Insufficient sleep can cause stress, which can result in additional health problems. You need to sleep well and feel refreshed every morning.

2. Pain-Free

Do you feel sore after waking up? It could be stress, exercise, or something else. Mismatched mattresses can lead to aches and pains. Your day could be ruined by morning soreness. It can also cause back pain. Bad-quality mattresses can cause discomfort. A comfortable mattress can reduce discomfort or pain.

3. Allergic Reactions Are Reduced

Many causes can cause an allergic response, including your mattress. Synthetic mattresses are made with harmful chemicals and pesticides, which can cause allergies. Organic mattresses are made with non-toxic, organic ingredients that provide safe and healthy rest. It would be best to choose a mattress made from GOLS organic latex. There are no toxic adhesives or glues. Eco-institute accreditation ensures that the mattress is free from toxic substances, pollutants, smells, and emissions.

4. Relax Your Bedroom By Making It More Relaxing

A good mattress is crucial for a peaceful bedroom. A peaceful bedroom is a place where you can unwind after a long day. A comfortable mattress can make it easier to fall asleep. You may choose to read, drink milk, or listen to music to help you sleep well. These things are unnecessary if the mattress is right.

5. Productivity

Your body recovers during sleep. Lack of sleep can cause fatigue and lethargy. Sleeping poorly can impact your job performance. The right mattress will allow you to rest comfortably. This allows you to have a productive and energetic day.

6. Maintain Mental And Emotional Wellbeing

An uncomfortable or old mattress can lead to sleep loss. Insufficient sleep can lead to mental and physical health problems. It can lead to irritability, moodiness, and daylong yawning. It can also cause cognitive impairment. If you sleep on the correct mattress, you can avoid these issues and decrease your risk of developing health problems.

7. It Improves Your Attitude

People who sleep well are more likely to be able to handle difficult situations and have a positive outlook.

Poor sleep and chronic stress can lead to health problems. Bad sleep can cause uneven temperament. The best mattress will allow you to rest comfortably and can improve your outlook.

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Show Me the Money: Movies That Inspire Entrepreneurship

The business of movies has inspired many young entrepreneurs to spread their wings and get involved on the level of producing and maybe even opening their own indie studios, but movies themselves do plenty of inspiring as well. Movies inspire many different kinds of people: there are casino shows and movies that might give someone a great idea for starting their own casino, some may find the inspiration they need to finally take those dance classes, some might be inspired to put their apron on after a long period of flopped dishes and tears in the kitchen. Others might become inspired to go back to school or university, and others still might find the final confirmation that they need to step out into the world of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship itself is defined as, “The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.” 

You can be an entrepreneur in many different ways: you could get involved in a small business, join or create a startup, get involved in a large corporate company, or become a social entrepreneur. Just like the movie world that so many people draw inspiration from, entrepreneurship is a broad definition for people who do a lot of things. Movies about entrepreneurs of different sorts have been uplifting and inspiring for aspiring entrepreneurs for many years. If you’re a would-be business person who needs a boost to reach out for their chosen career, check out some of these movies for a little inspiration to give yourself the life you need; take some little lessons and golden nuggets of wisdom from them that you can carry with you into the business world.

1. Joy

This film tells the story of real-life businesswoman Joy Mangano, who invented the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers. Joy’s life wasn’t always smooth sailing; she had to overcome a huge amount of obstacles (not least of which was being a woman in what is still something of a man’s world: business) before her business became the dynasty it was destined to become. Joy faces down betrayal and fear on her way to becoming one of the Home Shopping Network’s biggest sellers, and patenting more than 100 inventions. The movie teaches us the value of hard work, patience, and humility in the face of almost insurmountable odds.

2. Wall Street

1987’s Wall Street may not be the most modern movie on our list, but it’s certainly one of the best-known business films ever made. Wall Street is well known as a place where only the strong and the smart survive and where there's no room for error or emotion. A young Charlie Sheen plays an ambitious broker in the grip of money fever. He meets and admires Michael Douglas’ character, Gordon Gekko, a corporate raider with no remorse. The pair step into dangerous territory and begin insider trading and threats to Sheen’s character emerge and solidify. While this might not sound like a movie you can learn anything from, it’s actually one that will teach you exactly what NOT to do. The lesson here is don’t get too greedy, and don’t let your ambition drive you to become unscrupulous. Nothing is worth getting where you want to be by illegal or unscrupulous methods.

3. Jerry Maguire

Now we come to one of the most well-known entrepreneurial movies in history: Jerry Maguire. That famous “Show me the money!” scene is known far and wide, and it's a movie that has inspired millions to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Jerry Maguire really gets you rooting for the good guy, which is something that we could use a lot more of in the entrepreneurial world! A sports agent finds himself facing a crisis of conscience, something that’s not known to happen to sports agents too often! In his efforts to do the right thing, he gets fired and has to start from scratch. He tries desperately to hang on to his star clients, but only ends up with one client and one employee. This movie teaches us that doing the right thing and trusting your gut might be hard, but it's worth it in the end.

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4. Erin Brockovich

If you haven't watched this ‘90s classic, where have you been? Erin Brockovich is a true story and one of the most inspirational stories you could ever hope to watch. Julia Roberts plays the titular character, a single mom who is struggling to hold down a job and getting doors slammed in her face left and right. After a car accident, Erin meets lawyer Ed Masry and begs for a job at his firm. Though it's not all smooth sailing, Erin has undeniable instincts that lead her to dig into a case of potential poisoning by a corporation trying desperately to sweep the issue under the rug. Despite every roadblock she encounters, Erin goes on to crack open one of the best-known environmental contamination cases in US history, and eventually becomes a qualified legal clerk, consumer advocate, and environmental activist. Erin’s story shows us that doing the right thing is the only thing that matters, and it reminds us of just how much we as humans really are capable of.

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Wrap up

These four movies all share inspiring stories from different walks of life. They prove that hard work is needed to get from where you are to where you want to be. They teach us to hold onto our morals, both in business, and in all our dealings with other people; to never give up and to trust our instincts. These movies are incredibly inspirational, and if you’re feeling a little down after some disappointments, or if you’re wondering if you’ve got what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur, we suggest you watch them. Movies can’t do all the hard work for you, but they certainly can inspire you and give you a boost that will carry you through challenging times.

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Top 10 Cheap Acoustic Guitar Brands That Sound Amazing

Are you in the market for a new acoustic guitar, but don't want to break the bank? You're in luck! 

It's no secret that acoustic guitars can be expensive. A high-quality acoustic guitar can easily run into £1,000 or more. But what if you don't have that kind of money to spend? Will all good acoustic guitars be out of your price range? Not necessarily. 

If you're looking for a great acoustic guitar that doesn't cost a fortune, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss our top 10 brands for cheap acoustic guitars that still sound amazing! These guitars are affordable and provide great sound quality. We will talk about the features of each brand, as well as what makes them stand out from the competition. 

So whether you're a beginner that’s just starting out, or an experienced musician looking for a new acoustic guitar on a budget, we've got you covered!

10 Amazing-Sounding Acoustic Guitar Brands

The following brands are our top 10 picks for cost-effective acoustic guitars that sound amazing.

1. Epiphone

Epiphone is one of the most popular brands on the market when it comes to cheaper acoustic guitars. With a wide selection of affordable options, they offer great value for money and excellent sound quality. 

2. Yamaha 

Known for its high-quality instruments, Yamaha is another top choice when it comes to cheap acoustic guitars that sound really good. Their models are designed with beginners in mind, so they're easy to play and produce clear, rich tones. 

3. Fender

This classic brand has been around since the 1940s and continues to create high-quality instruments today that offer both durability and affordability. Whether you're looking for an entry-level model or something more advanced, Fender is sure to have a great acoustic guitar for you whatever your budget. 

4. EastCoast 

Another affordable brand that makes great acoustic guitars is EastCoast. They have a wide selection of models to suit every skill level, and their products are known for both their durability and sound quality. 

5. Ibanez 

A popular choice when it comes to cheaper acoustic guitars, Ibanez offers fantastic sound quality and durability at an affordable price point. Models range from entry level to professional, so there's something for every budget and skill level. 

6. Adam Black 

For those who want a truly unique, high-quality acoustic guitar without paying the big bucks, Adam Black is the perfect option. Their models are handcrafted from rare woods and other natural materials that provide stunning sound quality and an elegant aesthetic. 

7. Takamine 

Known for their high-quality construction, Takamine guitars deliver excellent sound at an affordable price point. Whether you're looking to spend £100 or £1,000 on your next acoustic guitar, Takamine has something that will be right for you. 

8. Guild Guitars 

Founded back in 1953 by Alfred Dronge, Guild is known around the world as one of the top brands when it comes to acoustic guitars. They make high-quality instruments that are perfect for musicians of all skill levels and budgets. 

9. Seagull Guitars 

With a focus on high-quality sound and playability, Seagull guitars are a popular choice for both beginners and experienced musicians alike. Their models are designed with the needs of every musician in mind, regardless of whether you're a beginner or an advanced player. 

10. Taylor Guitars 

Last but not least, we have Taylor! This brand is known for its dedication to creating high-quality instruments that produce amazing tones at affordable prices. Whether you want something simple or more complex, they've got an acoustic guitar that's perfect for you. 

So, if you're looking for a great sounding acoustic guitar on a budget, be sure to check out one of these top 10 brands today - You won't regret it!

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