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The surreal worlds of Terry Gilliam
There are not many people working in cinema today that have an imagination as grand as Terry Gilliam. The American born auteur has now been directing films for nearly fifty years. He’s managed, in that time, to give us structured insights into the inner recesses of his mind, and craft some of the most beautifully…
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How to turn your love of photography into a filmmaking career
For camera lovers in 2021, there are tremendous opportunities to share your photographs and even make money from them. You can start a freelancing career with a free photography portfolio that looks incredibly professional. Then, with a personalised email address and some guts, you can start contacting companies who might be interested in hiring you.…
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The best casino movies streaming now
The casino makes for a great movie setting. It’s bright, it’s flashy, and the thrills associated with gambling can make for one anxiety-filled joyride. Sometimes, we’re not trying to take those risks, so we watch a movie and live vicariously through Danny Ocean or Ace Rothstein. There are a ton of articles out there about…
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The evolving world of online entertainment
Since the home broadband revolution in the early 2000s, internet access has been expanding worldwide at an incredibly fast rate. It is estimated that 60% of the planet’s population now have access to the internet, which is over 4.5 billion people. An internet connection has fast become a modern necessity, thought of in much the…
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Five films that will make you want to travel
Whether you’re an adventurer who likes to conquer the wilderness or you prefer to scale skyscrapers in big cities, there’s a destination for you. In fact, it’s likely to have been captured on the big screen. We’ve rounded up the best films that make us want to travel. Before SunriseThe entire Before trilogy is worth…
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Which Star Wars planet is the best to live on?
After so many months confined to our homes, a lot of us will be considering holidays or even a longer-term change of scenery. How does another galaxy far, far away sound? The Star Wars saga is cherished for its array of spectacular, diverse planets, from the desert plains of Tatooine to the lush forest worlds…
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How the pandemic has shaped our streaming habits
The coronavirus pandemic and the government-mandated shutdowns were disruptive events. Yet they often accelerated trends that had been ongoing. For example, people were already cutting the cable cord and watching more online content. The stay-at-home orders simply increased how much time they were watching content online and made subscriptions to various services a value-added proposition.…
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Next BBC Sherlock entry could be a movie
It’s been four years since we have seen Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in Sherlock, but the pair have given some hope for the future by suggesting a movie could be in the works in the future. Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detective stories ever told.…
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Oscars 2021: Our final predictions
After one of the longest awards seasons in living memory, the 93rd Academy Awards are almost upon us. Pandemic or no pandemic, this year’s nominations have been welcomed for their diversity and inclusivity, with celebrated indies rubbing shoulders with streaming hits.
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Which key factors help to create the best Bond films
Every Bond fan will probably have a favourite Bond movie and there are so many to choose from. Older fans will probably be nostalgic for the very first film, Dr. No (1962), which first introduced our hero. While younger fans may prefer the latest ones like Spectre (2015) or Casino Royale (2006). But what makes…