Charles B. Stockdale - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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One of the few movies still scheduled for a theatrical release across the country — on July 24 — is Disney’s “Mulan.” By then hopefully theaters will be open. The film about a young Chinese...
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The Western, the motion picture category most closely associated with America, began capturing moviegoers’ imaginations just as the frontier itself was closing in the early part of the 20th...
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If there was ever a time when we needed comedy films to relieve us from stress, it is now. With lockdowns imposed across much of the U.S. beginning in March to curb the spread of COVID-19, many...
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Television thrillers are the roller-coasters of entertainment. They are a white-knuckle ride of suspenseful dramas, mind-twisting mysteries, and adrenaline-rushing car chases, often probing themes...
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One of the most comforting movie genres is the romantic comedy. With humor, warmth, and sometimes a little cheesiness, rom-coms often provide the perfect entertainment for those looking to unwind....
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Going to the cinema to see action films is as much of a summer ritual as going to the beach, having barbecues, or watching baseball games. Unfortunately, the rhythms of the season — which...
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With the number of daily new cases of the novel coronavirus declining nationally and states across the country reopening, there’s much to feel good about following weeks of unpleasant news. Yet...
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Streaming services have in many cases become the premiere platforms for today’s most acclaimed new series. They also offer viewers access to some of the most beloved shows from years past....
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While streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu are great for binge-watching the latest miniseries, they can also be a great resource for classic films. And with many areas of the country...
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Among the many cultural staples to take a hit following the widely followed measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 have been movie theaters. Many movie studios — and filmmakers — are...
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In addition to the constant release of new movies and shows, streaming platforms offer viewers access to massive libraries of older films. And with Americans across the country still staying mostly...
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Through streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, Americans have been able to use their time at home to revisit some of the most widely beloved films released throughout the years....
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Streaming platforms have been active in releasing plenty of new shows and movies to entertain Americans staying at home across the country. Often hidden among the numerous recent releases are older,...
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While many states have begun lifting restrictions that have kept Americans at home, social life is still far from normal. As a result, many Americans continue to spend an abnormal amount of time at...
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Using streaming services to watch TV is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. with more than one in four adults using streaming as their primary method of watching TV. According to one recent...
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