Imagine Dragons invites you to “look me in the eyes / Tell me what you see / Perfect paradise / Tearing at the seams”. As with all of their songs, they don’t need to use swear words to make their fans think about issues that evoke strong emotions. Do Imagine Dragons songs have curse words? …
Executive producers, private funders/investors, crowdfunding, banks, Department of Trade and Industry, etc. That was my son, Sonny’s response after “asking Prof. Google” where movies get money and financing from? Sonny, his best friend Tommy, and I had just finished watching Avengers: Age of Ultron when the topic soon turned to how much it had cost …
Finding old and classic cars as shown in movies depends on your needs and how much money you want to spend. I wouldn’t have the budget or space to buy new cars, so I’d probably either buy them used from a private seller or rent them. Importance of Choosing The Right Cars You must choose …
I am going to say no, that you do not have to see a movie in order to buy popcorn. Did I trick you? Sorry about that! That is the truth, though, you can buy popcorn without seeing a movie. There are actually several ways of going about this and I will guide you through …
Computer-generated imagery, CGI, has had quite the evolution. What was once groundbreaking computer graphics is now antiquated technology, compared to what we see on screens today. In fact, there are very few movies from this early CGI experiment that have actually been able to stand the test of time. So, before we break down why …
The advertising team behind any movie goes into effect pretty soon after a studio gives the green light. A lot of the urgency has to do with the coming of social media as a marketing tactic. Once you have everyone on board and all the pieces ready to place, it’s time to get all the accounts …
“Trying to figure out who the bad guy is in a movie? Look for the character that hasn’t touched an iPhone,” says CNBC reporter Sarah Whitten. How many people would even care if Apple allowed movie characters to have an iPhone or not? Not many people probably, but it does remain an issue for Apple. …
A feature film runs anywhere from 40 minutes to 60 minutes and longer. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, British Film Institute, and American Film Institute put the run time at 40 minutes. The Screen Actor’s Guild puts it at 60 minutes or longer. However, there is no actual standard. What is the …
What makes us adopt a custom or a habit? For example, why can I eat a large bucket of popcorn at the movies? I’ll buy the kids their own so they don’t interrupt me chowing down on my popcorn. What is it about movies and popcorn that just seem to go together naturally? Some words …
As a librarian with certifications and training at a university, I spend a lot of time working with dust jackets and book covers. I even attended a workshop that was solely three hours hand-covering library books with other librarians. It’s a passion, taking care of books. But as a writer, that was bound to happen. …
The American pop-rock band Imagine Dragons, became popular in 2012 following the release of their album Night Visions and their single “Its Time.” Still, it was their addictive and catchy song on the album entitled “Radioactive,” that shot them to worldwide fame and recording-breaking weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. The band has launched a …
It is not uncommon for productions to search for newborn infants through agencies. Babies who are delivered early are considered ideal. You can’t get much smaller than a newborn for delivery scenes on television. This is done because on TV, an eight-pound baby might look like it weighs ten pounds. What a show will say …
If you’re a rock fan or you have a friend or two who might be, then you understand that beef with Imagine Dragons comes naturally as they do not commit to the genre. Imagine Dragons said in an interview categorically a few years ago that they have no specific genre. This drew the ire of …
Every so often, a director gets the absolute final say on the cut of a movie release. However, this privilege is more rare than most people think — more often, there are producers, the studio, and others who also have influence over the film, and the director will have to answer to each of these …
Horses have starred in movies since the movie’s beginnings. One of the first recorded movies of a horse was a series of photographs displayed on a spinning zoopraxiscope that gave an illusion that the horse and rider galloped across the screen. Since then, horses have made regular appearances in multiple movies. Related to: Where Do …
When you watch a film such as “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” or “Gangs of New York,” once you get past Leo DiCaprio’s brilliant acting, you probably notice the fabulous costumes. From films like “Star Wars” to “The Fifth Element,” professional costume designers create original works of art that combine fashion, history, materials science, and creativity. …
We all go to the movies and then join each other on social media on Oscars night when Hollywood comes out to shine and honor what the Academy Awards calls “outstanding artistic and scientific achievements.” But how do they get there? Who says who gets to go that night and why? The Academy of Motion …
Most of us have some movie song or another that reminds us of that movie and some related emotional event in our lives. Me, I want to cry every time I hear “Where the Boys Are,” which makes me really sentimental and a little older than dirt. But movies can’t just use a song. Whether …
Product placements happen in just about every movie you can think of. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Brands get exposed to millions of viewers, and moviemakers get paid for product placements. Typically, movie product placements are seamless and happen in such a way that they don’t stand out too much but still …
Unfortunately, several movies have the same or similar titles, and it’s legal, which can prove annoying when you’re trying to research a specific movie. Sometimes it turns out that the one we were looking for was not the originator of the title as well. It’s understandable when you have the remake of a film or …
Movie theaters split the ticket cost with the movie producers by taking approximately 40-45% and giving the filmmakers the other 55-60%. The amount starts with a wider ratio in favor of the movie studios but eventually narrows. Theater owners have to bid for leasing of the movie. If you’re one of those inquiring minds who …
If you’ve ever seen Twilight or Harry Potter or To Kill a Mockingbird, you’ll know the magical experience of watching your favorite book characters come to life on-screen. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a scene play out exactly how you pictured it in your imagination or watching a beloved actor portray the literary villain …
Chapters are an extremely vital aspect of any book. Even though they are not mandatory, chapters provide structure and readability by dividing the book into sections. In addition to providing easy breaking spots (after all, even the most immensely enjoyable books are hardly ever finished in a single session), they help your readers to follow …