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Review: 1917

Courtesy of Universal Pictures by Daniel Andrade There have been numerous movies that have documented the horrors of war and have shown how it not only changes countries and policies but, most significantly, the lives of the brave soldiers risking their lives as well. While many of these movies display war as a series of explosions and gunfire, few movies take the time to display the quieter, anxiety-inducing moments in-between the violence. It’s often in these moments where we are reminded that many of the soldiers out there on the front lines, and even at times their superiors, are young, inexperienced, and terrified. 1917 is not only an incredible war movie, but a phenomenal film in general that is gripping, moving, and impactful, one that you will be thinking about long after the final scene. One of the biggest features of this film that many were talking about was the way in which it was filmed, a method which made it seem like the movie was one uninterrupted, cont

Review: Bombshell

Courtesy of Lionsgate by Daniel Andrade There are some films that will shake you to your core, that will make you feel both angry and sad, frustrated and anxious. Oftentimes, the movies that affect you in this way do so because they are relatable or relevant to the real world, and make you reflect on situations that you, your friends, and/or your family have gone through. Bombshell is one of those films. It’s a powerful, heartbreaking, infuriating look into one of the tragically many instances of men exploiting, assaulting, and harassing women, and the fear and uncertainty that follows in deciding whether or not to report such incidents. It’s absolutely a must-see, though it is certainly not the feel-good movie of the year. The acting in this movie was simply phenomenal. One major reason for that was the make-up and prosthetics used in this film, which was unbelievable, particularly in regards to Charlize Theron and John Lithgow . They truly were able to meld into their

Chosen One: Getting Rugged and Real with Monroe Hayden

by Daniel Andrade and Jen Sanchez Since the last time we spoke to Monroe Hayden, many milestones have occurred. From the ending of SkySoft's flagship series Fox , to the acquisition of Thunderstorm Pictures and the plethora of new shows announced for the future, Hayden has taken SkySoft to new heights and shows no signs of slowing down. With a new decade looming on the horizon, SkyWire wanted to chat with her about what this past year has meant for her, lessons she's learned along the way, the impact SkySoft has had on its viewers, and what she is most excited about for the future. SkySoft has essentially been around for five years now. How has SkySoft changed and grown since 2014?  Actually, SkySoft was birthed in 2015. Before it was Hayden/Teague. It was a production company that I created with Brandon Teague and we had a much different plan for the company then. When he passed, everything changed and a lot of what SkySoft is today was created in 2015. So I supp