Katie Burnside
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Two Words to Fall in Love
“Darling, I’m going to make you fall in love with me,” he says with so much confidence I’m almost falling at his feet. I defiantly place my hands on my hips, pulling myself together. “You don’t stand a chance.” I turn with so much vigour I’m sure my hair swipes across his face.
By Katie Burnside2 years ago in Chapters
How To Turn Your Life Around In 3 Simple Steps
Mindfulness is the greatest tool to becoming your highest quality self. But what is mindfulness? "Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens." - 2022 The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley
By Katie Burnside4 years ago in Psyche
Yellowjackets - Why You Should Be Watching Showtime's New Hit TV Show
Save the best till last. Approaching the end of the 2021 TV season felt a little flat. There wasn't anything exciting on the TV and then Showtime dropped episode one of Yellowjackets on the 14th of November. With its genre-defying themes, Yellowjackets is a unique masterpiece. It's not confined to one box. A coming of age family drama that also dips into horror and part survival.
By Katie Burnside4 years ago in Horror
Why Disney’s Acquisition of 20th Century Fox Is Great News for Marvel Fans
In December last year, Disney confirmed that they would be acquiring the majority of 20th Century Fox's assets in a deal worth $52 billion. This is good news for Marvel fans because Marvel films are distributed by Disney and 'X-Men' films are distributed by 20th Century Fox. For the first time, the Marvel comics film rights will all be under the same roof. This means that we might get X-Men and Marvel superhero crossovers. They will all share the same universe. Previously, these crossovers only happened in the comic books because Disney didn't have the rights to the 'X-Men' characters.
By Katie Burnside8 years ago in Geeks
Greta Gerwig Is Only the 5th Female Director to Be Nominated Best Director at the Oscars – Is This Only Because of the Golden Globes Snub?
The celluloid ceiling is a phrase used to describe barriers that stop women progressing in the film industry. It's just another word for the glass ceiling. We're no strangers to the lack of females in the movie industry but the fact that no more than five women have been nominated best director at the Academy Awards' 90 years of awards, is catastrophic.
By Katie Burnside8 years ago in Viva
5 Inspirational Must-See Movies for Aspiring Cinematographers
There are many aspiring cinematographers all over the world and one of the best ways for them to get inspiration is by watching as many films as possible. However, some films have unique and stylish cinematography that makes them a must-see for any wannabe cinematographer. They can teach you a lot about the different types of cinematography and you can learn so much from watching a variety of films. The films listed below all boast some wonderful shots and will no doubt get your creative juices flowing.
By Katie Burnside8 years ago in Geeks
Eight Life Lessons Learned From Mind-Bending Movies
Depending on the viewer, each of us will take away different life lessons because we all consume things differently and have our own opinions on the cinematic journeys we are taken on. Here, in no particular order, I take you through eight mind-bending films that I think teach us something important.
By Katie Burnside8 years ago in Geeks
9 Everyday Objects That Made Surprisingly Good Horror Weapons
Horror writers have this interesting technique where they manage to use things we wouldn't usually think of to murder their characters. Horror films have shown murders by umbrellas, flags, and even sleeping bags. It's bizarre, really, but it works. Here's a list of normal objects that have been turned into a surprising murder weapon in horror films.
By Katie Burnside8 years ago in Horror
How Christopher Nolan Has Mastered Multiple Genres
The Dark Knight. Inception. Dunkirk. What do all these films have in common? They're directed by one of the most successful auteur directors of our generation. If you've watched several of Christopher Nolan's films, then you know that he has certain themes running throughout them all. He likes to study psychology, which is something that stands out a lot in his films. Inception, for instance, really explores the depths of people's minds and the science of it.
By Katie Burnside8 years ago in Geeks
