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When I read Julie Hind’s tweet yesterday about a new inspirational short video about Detroit, I quickly selected the link. Some background: I live in metro Detroit, but many of my activities, friends, and clients are in the city. Our Metro Detroit WordPress and Refresh Detroit meetup events are held in the city. And before […]… Continue reading Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit — Lireo Designs

Forrest Gump is a classic Americana film, but what can it teach us about writing? Join me as I analyze the film and recap the top three lessons Forrest Gump has taught me about writing. via What I’ve Learned About Storytelling From Forrest Gump — Authoring Arrowheads

By Josh Rousseau (composer) and Tanner Smith (filmmaker) NOTE FROM TANNER: This is something my musician friend, Josh, wanted us to work on together–what does a composer take from a music score in a film and is it any different from the point-of-view of a filmmaker/critic? Obviously, I’m not going to be as specific in […]… Continue reading Composer vs. Filmmaker: Hans Zimmer’s Score to The Dark Knight — Smith’s Verdict

Talking fashion, filming and the former First Lady with filmmaker Nadia Hallgren. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] via Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Director Reveals the Surprising Thing She Learned About Her (Exclusive) — VOICE OF THE HWY

CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. After nine films and decades of filmmaking, the Skywalker Saga finally came to an end with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. J.J. Abrams had his work cut out for him, as the… via… Continue reading Two Star Wars Stars Tried To Make Their Characters Romantic, And It’s Not Poe And Finn — Networthy Newz

Lately there has been a lot of talk about whether a piece of media is feminist or not. The ever-more popular superhero genre in particular has been getting a lot of scrutiny over providing accurate representation–strong women and people who identify as LGBTQ+. The people in charge of those movies have historically not been very […]… Continue reading Captain Marvel: A Feminist Superhero — Film, Gender, and Sexuality

Wondering how technology impacts sleep quality? Here are the biggest stressors of using tech before bed, and some tips to mitigate the negative impact. How technology impacts sleep quality + how to fix it… 6 more words via How technology impacts sleep quality + how to fix it — When Women Inspire

Female strength training, yes! It’s not just for the guys. Add it to your fitness routine for these 3 benefits for your body and mind. … 16 more words via Female strength training: 3 benefits to motivate you to start — When Women Inspire

Is starting a home-based business amidst the COVID-19 isolation something that you are considering? If so, keep reading for ideas. 4 home-based business ideas to start today… 6 more words via 4 home-based business ideas to start today — When Women Inspire

Surviving boredom is a challenge for many people who are self-isolating at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you’re bored at home, here are ways to stay occupied and entertained. 28 more words via Bored at home in self-isolation? How to stay entertained — When Women Inspire