How much do you think you allow yourself to use the opportunities that life presents to you, in terms of percentage? If, while answering this question, you find yourself looking back and recalling how you could have used your chances in the past, it means you are turned away from today. Consequently, you are not utilizing what is right in front of you now and are not creating future opportunities for yourself. A way not to live in the present is to turn away from real life and constantly focus on past experiences. Thus, a person does not use their opportunities and remains in a state of eternal disappointment about "what could have been".

The last leaf fell from the tree. Sad. Vasya sat on a bench, wearing a warm jacket and a scarf, holding a store-bought latte. A strong wind blew through the street, and grey clouds half-covered the sun.

As often happens, London can host several major film premieres in just one month — from original blockbusters to big sequels of well-known franchises. Recently, on November 6, the London premiere of The Running Man took place, attended by the film’s main cast.

Universal Studios surprised everyone when it released the trailer for Michael — a film about the life and career of global pop icon Michael Jackson, whose music conquered the hearts of millions in the last century and continues to do so today.

A teaser trailer for the new film by Gus Van Sant — the director of Good Will Hunting and Milk — was recently released. The main role is played by Bill Skarsgård, and a supporting character is portrayed by Al Pacino, who clearly has no intention of leaving the industry. Despite his advanced age of 85, the actor continues to appear in numerous projects.

In 2012, the team behind The Lord of the Rings, together with Warner Bros. and Peter Jackson decided to continue expanding Tolkien’s universe by releasing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The film was a box office success, leading the studio to produce two more sequels in 2013 and 2014.

The trailer for Crime 101 by Working Title has recently been released, telling the story of a professional con artist played by Chris Hemsworth. The film also stars Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, and Nick Nolte.

The DC Universe continues to expand — James Gunn is writing new projects, and the second season of Peacemaker has just wrapped up. Next year, DC fans can look forward to Green Lanterns, as well as Batman: The Brave and the Bold, a film that has been in development for quite some time. It’s set to reboot the Batman franchise within the new DC cinematic universe and will most likely have no connection to Matt Reeves’ films.

Some tales live forever — both in the hearts of readers and in world culture. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has been adapted for the screen many times. For example, in 1992, Scrooge was played by Michael Caine, and of course, everyone remembers the 2009 adaptation, where the role of the greedy miser was brilliantly performed by Jim Carrey.

Mom is the closest and dearest person, as we were once one whole. But the key word is "WERE"... So why do we often, without noticing it, live her life? We engage in what she dreamed of, think in her phrases, react with her behavioral strategies? And the quicker you thought "That's not me", the more likely it is that it actually is, just behind your mother's voice echoing in your head, you haven't yet heard your own…