Charles Stockdale - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Watching a horror film in a packed movie theater can be a fun, communal activity. Watching a scary movie at home in the dark can offer a totally different experience — one that can be much more...
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Racial representation in the movie industry — both in front of and behind the camera — has long been a topic of debate. And though the share of black filmmakers shooting major studio...
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The excessive amount of time spent at home these past weeks have afforded Americans the opportunity to get creative with their viewing habits. One activity normally prevented by time constraints is...
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As people continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19 and spend more time at home, many find themselves inevitably searching for new material to watch. While playing “streaming...
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The world of country music has not been spared the effects of the novel coronavirus that is currently disrupting lives throughout the world. Numerous live music events have been canceled — such...
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Somewhat lost in all the news about the coronavirus was the passing of country legend Kenny Rogers on March 20 at age 81. Beginning in the 1970s, the singer had an exceptional 36 Top 10 singles, 21...
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Actor Ben Affleck no doubt disappointed many fans when he confirmed his decision from last year not to return to the role of Batman, whom he played in three movies. Robert Pattinson will now star in...
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Music streaming service Spotify dominates the global music streaming market with a 36% market share, or more than 108 million subscriptions. The number of people around the world who pay for a music...
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Many comics hone their craft doing stand-up comedy in clubs. For some, this is the extent of their careers as comedians, but for others this is just the launching pad to a successful career in...
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From the frigid terrains of Antarctica to the scorching deserts of Africa to the often drought-stricken regions of North and South America, areas that get little to no rainfall tend to have harsh...
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About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, making it an especially wet planet. In addition to the oceans, rivers, and lakes, water exists in the air in the form of water vapor....
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Many of the music industry’s biggest stars make it on their own, thanks to their individual talents for music and showmanship. In some cases, however, two is better than one. Musical duos come in...
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Many of the music industry’s biggest stars make it on their own, thanks to their individual talents for music and showmanship. In some cases, however, two is better than one. Musical duos come in...
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Combining elements of rhythm and blues, country, jazz, and gospel, rock music has had a strong cultural impact throughout America and the world since its early inception in the 1940s and 1950s. In...
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