First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Those who follow my blog posts already know that I am an incurable film buff unable to resist the temptation to compile lists. Here are five of what continue to be, for me, unforgettable moments in film, listed in the order in which the films were released. The Pawnbroker (1964): Near the conclusion when Sol [.]

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Film Resistance Blog 89

Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The theaters are seeing a bit of a dry spell and I figure it’s time to check some Netflix films off of the watchlist. A Reel Leadership Article. The Paper Tigers is a new release on Netflix. The trailer for The Paper Tigers intrigued me. The look and feel made it seem like it would be similar to the […].

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Film Leadership Article 289

Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 8, 2021

This new film, The Suicide Squad, […]. The theater was a classic but it didn’t last. The theater was hot, humid, and almost unbearable to be in. That seemed to be the overall opinion most people held for the original Suicide Squad movie.

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Film Leadership Article 315

Joseph Lalonde

MAY 1, 2022

If you don’t know who Liam Neeson is, he is famous for his role in Taken and other films where he has a specific set of skills. A Reel Leadership Article. Memory is the latest Liam Neeson movie. Memory follows the same formula. Liam Neeson’s character, Alex Lewis, is slowly losing his memory.

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Film Leadership Career Article 264

Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The choices were Marry Me with Owen Wilson, Death On The Nile, and the Liam Neeson film Blacklight. This week, that all changed. There were three movies that interested me that were released. I’m a […].

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Film Leadership Article 273

Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It is unique in that the film is 2D but looks 3D. Klaus is a quirky film. A Reel Leadership Article. Klaus is the 2019 English-language Spanish 2D-animated Christmas movie. It was a sight to behold. It has its bright moments but it also lost me at the same time. The animation was stunning.

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Film Leadership Article 221

Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 5, 2022

The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Big Adam Reed, Walker Scobell as Young Adam Reed (I will refer to each as Big or Young as both appear throughout the movie at the same time), Mark Ruffalo as Louis Reed, Jennifer Garner as Ellie Reed, and Zoe Saldana […]. The Adam Project is a Netflix original movie.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2022

And don’t miss the other episodes in this special Asking for a Friend Courage Challenge filmed in Switzerland (scroll down for more). Today’s Asking for a Friend will help your team gain clarity in uncertainty. Ask these 3 strategic questions to help your team gain better clarity in the unknown.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2022

This special, Asking For a Friend From the Road, was filmed at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens featuring the wonderful trolls of Danish artist Thomas Dambo. And then the team works together to find tangible actions they can put in place to make working together easier and more productive.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The researchers examined the film industry and found that the adoption of digital cameras was much higher among first-time directors than it was among more experienced directors. They harvested a list of films that grossed over $10,000 at the U.S. The researchers were especially keen to gather two key variables for each film.

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Technology Film Directory Career 65

Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

How I Became A Superhero is a French film originally titled Comment je suis devenu super-héros. It was brought to the United States via the streaming service Netflix. Seeing the title, I was intrigued. I love a good superhero movie. Would this one tell a great tale? The movie delivered. How I Became A Superhero […].

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Film Leadership 264

Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Overcomer is the latest film from the Kendrick brothers, Alex and Stephen. Since they’ve begun working on movies, the Kendrick brothers have released multiple films including War Room, Courageous, Fireproof, and Facing The Giants. They produce movies under the company of Kendrick Brothers Productions.

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Film Leadership Productivity Products 280

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Note: This was filmed at the King’s Road in Ireland on a pre-pandemic trip speaking at the Project Management Institute Global conference. What advice do you have for someone who has a manipulative boss, “gamer” boss?

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Film Conference Mentor Career 440

Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2021

Raya And The Last Dragon is the latest computer-animated film from Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Studio. A Reel Leadership Article.

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Film Leadership Article 309

Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The film had been filmed in downtown Grand Rapids, Mi. I was scrolling through the Netflix movie suggestions when I saw one that caught my eye. It starred Bruce Willis and I’m a huge fan of his. Then, after starting to watch Setup, I began to recognize various places in the movie. It is a short drive […].

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Film Leadership Article 202

Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 3, 2022

After many delays, the world is finally able to see the new Sony Spider-Man-based film Morbius. A Reel Leadership Article. Morbius stars Jared Leto as Doctor Michael Morbius. Morbius has a rare blood disease that causes extreme pain and physical issues. One of those is difficulty in mobility.

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Film Leadership Article 227

Joseph Lalonde

MAY 18, 2020

Hancock is the 2008 broken superhero film starring Will Smith as John Hancock, Charlize Theron as Embrey, and Jason Bateman as Ray Embrey. It’s a fun film and you will take away leadership lessons from Hancock. A Reel Leadership Article. What’s Hancock about? Hancock is the story of an ill-behaved superpowered person.

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Film Leadership Article 220

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 30, 2024

She naturally took charge during a change challenge on a film set, organizing and guiding people with ease. By understanding human behavior, you can improve communication and motivation. 03:36 – Melina shares her earliest leadership experience as a child.

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Team Succession Film Stress 266

Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

One such movie is 20th Century Fox’s Daredevil film. Many of 20th Century Fox’s films are decried by critics. Many times, these movies are more enjoyable than the critically acclaimed movies of our time. If nothing else, they are more fun. Most of the X-Men movies have been […].

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Film Leadership Article 178

Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 10, 2019

While Marvel Studios has been crushing superhero films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 20th Century Fox has been building the X-Men universe through their X-Men films. X-Men: Dark Phoenix marks the 12th film set in their series. A Reel Leadership Article.

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Film Leadership Article Reputation 212

Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Scripts were finished, flights were booked for late March and we eagerly anticipated going to California to film the course in LinkedIn Learning’s studio. . The next time slot available for our assigned film crew was early August. The word came that we would need to film remotely. Strike one. .

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 28, 2021

The rating a film secures can play a big part in the ultimate success of the film as it determines the size of its potential audience. The researchers believe that their approach would allow movie executives to better understand the commercial viability of a film before they begin shooting. Efficient classification.

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Film Storytelling Content Audience 136

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

These machines are equipped with features such as programmable settings, variable wrapping patterns, and automatic film cutting, eliminating the need for manual intervention. These machines use precise tension control and wrapping patterns to ensure that the film is applied uniformly, preventing shifting or damage during transit.

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Operations Supply Chain Film Efficiency 105

Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 3, 2021

Disney and Pixar’s latest animated film skipped the movie theaters and headed straight to the Disney Plus. A Reel Leadership Article. That movie is the slow-starting but strong-finishing Soul. Starring Jamie Foxx as Joe, Tina Fey as the stubborn young soul 22, and Graham Norton as Moonwind, Soul tells Joe’s story.

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Norton Film Leadership Article 234

Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 22, 2023

Plane is an action movie that will have you at the edge of your seat for most of the film. Starring Gerard Butler as pilot Brodie Torrance, Mike Colter (of Luke Cage fame) as convict Louis Gaspare, and Yoson An as co-pilot Dele, the thrills keep coming for the whole film.

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Leadership Film Taylor Taylorism 336

Joseph Lalonde

JULY 31, 2022

The Warriors ( buy it on Amazon )is a 1979 gang-film period piece. The fear that the film tries to portray is typical of the time period. Overall, the film is over the top in its portrayal of life. Despite being in gangs, there are things you can take away from this classic film.

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Film Leadership eBook Rogers 243

Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 28, 2021

The 2008 film, Iron Man, started Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, we’re going back to what started everything for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From there, the universe expanded to 23 movies ranging from the Guardians Of The Galaxy, The Avengers, Ant-Man, and Spider-Man. It is […].

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Film Leadership 212

Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 23, 2020

However, I was shocked when I came across a recent movie addition that wasn’t a Netflix produced film. New movies added to Netflix doesn’t come as much of a surprise to me. Netflix is a powerhouse when it comes to producing new movies. I was surprised to see a new Doom movie.

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Film Leadership 261

First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 1, 2011

Roger Ebert remains among my favorite film critics on a very short list that begins with James Agee. Despite several severe health issues, Ebert’s abundant rain and insatiable curiosity are as active as ever. His published works include The Great Movies III, Roger Ebert’s Movie Yearbook 2010, and The Pot and How to Use It. [.].

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Rogers Film How To Blog 80

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

P.S. This video was filmed just outside the amazing Leadership Institute in Beaver Creek, Colorado where we were working with a fantastic group of human-centered leaders at East West Hospitality. . What would you add? Related articles about communication, confidence, and leadership: Presenting to Executives: How to Have More Confidence.

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Career How To Core Competence Film 475

Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 8, 2020

I’m disappointed I wasn’t able to watch this challenging film on the big screen. Just Mercy has been on my “to-watch” list for some time. It slipped by me while it was in the theater.

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Film Leadership Article 244

Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 11, 2021

The first Wonder Woman film was a smashing success. Oft-delayed but finally released in a strange release agreement, Wonder Woman 1984 hit the big screen and the small screen at the same time. Released on Christmas day 2020, Wonder Woman was released to theaters and the HBO Max streaming platform. It felt as if the […].

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Film Leadership Article Succession 200

Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

The thirteenth and final film in the X-Men movies series, The New Mutants introduces some of the scarier side of mutants. The long-delayed X-Men spin-off movie, New Mutants saw it’s release on the weekend of August 28th, 2020. This is almost 3 years after it was originally scheduled to premiere.

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Film Leadership Article 210

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the classic film Saving Private Ryan, Captain Miller (played by Tom Hanks) , was the great leader of the 2nd Ranger Army Battalion in WWII, tasked with going behind enemy German lines to retrieve the only surviving family member among four deployed brothers. This is not unusual, as people do this in almost every other facet of life.

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Leadership Metrics Human Capital Film 221

Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Unstoppable is the 2010 film based loosely on a real incident of a runaway train. Generally praised for its action and described as a “great popcorn film,” it grossed $167 million. A Reel Leadership Flashback Article (Guest Article by James Schreier).

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Film Leadership Article Training 201

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 10, 2024

The researchers looked at films from the Sundance Film Festival and product pitches on the TV show Shark Tank. Truly creative In one of the five studies mentioned in the paper, the researchers analyzed 523 audience reviews of films that debuted at Sundance from 2015 to 2022.

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Innovation Film Reference Proposal 69

Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Not only did director Robert Rodriguez produce four Spy Kids films, he also spun off the Machete (Danny Trejo) character into two […]. It’s a fun children’s movie with plenty of potential. We see that potential in all of the sequels and semi-spin-off movies.

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Film Leadership Article 156