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  • Extras / Film: 3 REAL-LIFE HAUNTED LOCATIONS FEATURED IN MOVIES

    By Jim Allen | May 20, 2023
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    If you’re a horror fan, you know the importance of a good story when you choose a film to watch. It’s got to have everything you love in a horror: an intricate plot that draws you in, believable characters (heroes and villains), frightening jump scares and the pièce de résistance – a terrifying, preferably haunted…

  • Extras/TV: 5 TV SHOWS THAT EMBRACE THE CASINO THEME

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    By Jim Allen | April 24, 2023
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    Television shows have the power to take us on thrilling and captivating adventures that we may never experience in real life. From the world of science fiction to dramas, TV shows have tackled almost every genre imaginable. One popular theme that has captivated viewers is the casino theme at casinos nuevos. With its glamorous and…

  • Extras / Film: Must Watch Movies About Horse Racing Before The Kentucky Derby

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    By Jim Allen | March 20, 2023
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    In little less than three months, several horse racing players and fans alike would begin putting on their paraphernalia in preparation for the Kentucky Derby. Held every year in spring at Churchill Downs, this sporting event is exhilarating and full of pomp. With it being an annual rite, one might think that there would be…

  • TIPS & TRICKS FROM THE STAGE — IN REAL LIFE

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    By Jim Allen | February 27, 2023
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    Acting on stage is an art form that takes years of practice to perfect. That’s because it’s such a multifaceted form of expression. Actors must be able to control and manipulate their bodies’”including their voices. They also have to gain brainier skills like memorization, ineffable skills like a dreamy stare, and more than a dash…

  • Extras / Film: CRYPTO-RELATED FILMS THAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT

    By Jim Allen | February 23, 2023
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    Crypto-Related Films That You Might Want to Check Out If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, you might want to check out some of these films. They offer a range of perspectives on the burgeoning industry, from documentary to fiction. Whether you’re looking for information or entertainment, these movies will give you a window…

  • HOW TO FIND THE BEST OSCARS BOOKMAKERS | A TIM HARRISON GUIDE

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    By Jim Allen | February 5, 2023
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    Oscars 2023 and How to Bet on It | Stage and Cinema Interviews Tim Harrison By now, you may know that sports betting has been legalized at the federal level in the US. But it doesn’t mean you can bet from anywhere, as the state government can still regulate online locally. But what about betting…

  • Extras: DAZZLE, MINGLE AND ENJOY: 6 TIPS FOR COSPLAYERS ATTENDING A COMIC CON FOR THE FIRST TIME

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    By Jim Allen | January 18, 2023
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    Dazzle, Mingle and Enjoy: 6 Tips for Cosplayers Attending a Comic Con for the First Time Without a doubt, comic conventions (or comic con) are the biggest events pop culture aficionados can and should join. Comic cons are packed with different activities and events that will surely delight fans. You get to meet and greet…

  • Extras: THE GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN ONLINE CASINO SECTOR

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    By Jim Allen | January 4, 2023
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    This is an examination of the American online casino sector and details how this sector has become one of the main players in the way of entertainment and opportunity. For an industry that is expected to be worth over 7 billion US$ by 2030, it must be taken seriously as a means of entertainment and…

  • Extras / TV: RINGS OF POWER REVIEW AND HOW TO WATCH IT ON FIRESTICK?

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    By Jim Allen | January 4, 2023
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    RINGS OF POWER REVIEW AND HOW TO WATCH IT ON FIRESTICK? Rings of Power is the latest series on Prime Video. It is a prequel to the famous movies Lord of the Rings. This series tells us about the story of the rise of Sauron and how elves make rings using a special core from…

  • Extras: 6 STEPS TO BUILD YOUR ACTING CAREER

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    By Jim Allen | December 9, 2022
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    6 STEPS TO BUILD YOUR ACTING CAREER Acting is one of the most fulfilling careers for those who love the arts. It is a chance to express yourself, your emotions, and your beliefs to the world. However, it is also one of the industry’s most competitive and demanding fields. It is not enough to simply…

  • Extras / Film: THE BEST CASINO MOVIES THAT WERE MADE IN CANADA

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    By Jim Allen | November 26, 2022
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    The Best Casino Movies That Were Made In Canada There are many reasons why people love watching movies about casinos. The first reason is that they are exciting. It is as simple as that. They offer a lot of suspense and drama, which keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Other than that, casino…

  • Extras: THE KEY SKILLS YOU NEED TO PLAY POKER

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    By Jim Allen | November 24, 2022
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    THE KEY SKILLS YOU NEED TO PLAY POKER Poker is a game that is on the rise in the current era. The number of people around the world who are choosing to play online poker real money games in particular is skyrocketing. That is because playing for real cash is straightforward and lets players have…

  • Film / Extras: TOP MOVIES TO WATCH WHILE HIGH

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    By Jim Allen | November 1, 2022
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    TOP MOVIES TO WATCH WHILE HIGH The films in this list are guaranteed to get your heart pumping and make you laugh until you cry. These films include The Pineapple Express, Dazed and Confused, A Clockwork Orange, and Moonrise Kingdom. Watching them will also help you cope with the high you’re experiencing. These movies that…

  • Film / Music / Extras: MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN: SETTING THE SCENE OF EVENTS

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    By Jim Allen | October 14, 2022
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    Music and Sound Design: Setting the Scene of Events Any event organiser worth his salt knows music and sound design for events must be part of any and all undertaking. Anything meant to be enjoyed visually must have fitting music and sound to accompany it. You See What You Hear Did you know that what…

  • Extras/Film: 5 MUST-SEE SPY MOVIES

    By Jim Allen | September 28, 2022
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    A spy’s life will always appeal to movie fans. You are in the right place! The best spy movies are a mix of mystery and action. Everyone likes these feelings. Even more if they are starring Hollywood’s biggest stars. Here are the best of spy movies so that, in your spare time, you know what…

  • Extras/TV: What Are The 7 Movies You Should Watch on Disney Plus and How?

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    By Jim Allen | September 15, 2022
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    What Are The 7 Movies You Should Watch on Disney Plus and How? Disney+ has rapidly become a “streaming behemoth,” integrating the majority of Disney’s animation and live-action characters, Marvel and Star Wars films, and 21st Century Fox’s back catalogue into a single streaming service. Disney+ has rapidly become a “streaming behemoth,” integrating the majority…

  • Theater Opening: THE METROMANIACS (Los Angeles Premiere at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills)

    By Jim Allen | July 14, 2022
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    THE METROMANIACS  BEGINS ON JULY 21, 2022 Metromaniacs aren’t people who are crazy about subways. They are people who are nuts about poetry, i.e. verse composed in meter. David Ives’ play  The Metromaniacs  is an English language adaptation of a French farce from 1738,  La Metromaie,  and it is set in Paris in that year,  a moment when there was a…

  • Theater: THE WINTER’S TALE (Oak Park Festival Theatre)

    By Jim Allen | July 7, 2022
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    WINTER IN SUMMER: OAK PARK FESTIVAL THEATRE PRESENTS “THE WINTER’S TALE” JULY 14 – AUGUST 20, 2022 Following Devastating Fire, Beloved Theatre Re-Opens in Austin Gardens with Shakespearean Romantic Tragedy The Winter’s Tale is the Romance play that plunges most deeply into tragedy before finding joy and redemption.   A once-beloved king, Leontes, begins to veer…

  • Film: HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG (directed by Daniel Geller & Dayna Goldfine)

    By Jim Allen | June 28, 2022
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    The US theatrical premiere of Dayna Goldfine and Daniel Geller’s HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG opens at Film Forum, NYC, this Friday, July 1. Poet/singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) spent over 7 years writing “Hallelujah,” initially an obscure track on an early 80s album rejected by his record label. “Look, Leonard, we know you’re…

  • Broadway Opening: INTO THE WOODS (Encores! Limited Engagement at the St. James Theatre)

    By Jim Allen | May 29, 2022
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    SARA BAREILLES, BRIAN D’ARCY JAMES, PATINA MILLER, PHILLIPA SOO, GAVIN CREEL, JOSHUA HENRY TO STAR The critically acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s  Into the Woods will transfer to Broadway this summer, for a strictly limited eight-week engagement at the St. James Theatre beginning Tuesday, June 28. Tickets now…

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