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I was so excited to join The Steve Cortes Show to talk about our favorite Chicago films with host Steve Cortes! There are so many across various genres: comedy, drama, sports, action, thrillers, and so many more. The Windy City is one of the best places to shoot a film. Check out the video below:…
Divine Frequency host Teresa Yanaros pops in for an exciting conversation on books, gaming, and films. Teresa discusses her favorite movies, why she likes them, but also recommends some excellent books and video games for everyone. Check out the interview below: According to Divine Frequency, Teresa Yanaros, a degreed journalist with a passion for uncovering…
Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Alejandro De Hoyos discusses his action-thriller ‘The Contractor‘ as well as his upcoming film projects. He also shares some insights on work-life balance and how to juggle more than one business. Check out the interview below: According to his IMDb profile: Alejandro was born in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. As a…
Buckle up and welcome to StudioJake. Do not worry. All of the content you love is still here. In this vlog, I give an update on all of the happenings and what to expect as we go into 2021. One of the first things you need to know is that I am joining Rumble! I…
‘Suffer For Good‘ is a documentary that tells the story of Seb Zewdie, a boxing champion from Ethiopia. Filmmaker and director Danny Simmons interviews him, his family, and his trainees as they tell Seb’s inspirational story. They both joined StudioJake to talk about the film. Check out the interview below: According to the documentary’s press…
My Dad is the special guest in this video. You might be asking, what’re they doing? The answer is simple. My Dad had never sat down and watched an anime. He may have seen one here or there when I was watching TV, but never has he seen one. Gathering trailers for ‘Fruits Basket,’ ‘Attack…
Sony cannot get itself together when it comes to the release of the PS5. It ridiculous, in the grand scheme of gaming, that they cannot figure out what is going here. They make millions of dollars and yet they cannot have a successful console launch? That is what this tirade is about. This never would…
Gina Carano is in the headlights of the weirdos on social media who think everyone should bow before their hissy fits. The Star Wars actress refuses to back down and that drives them crazy, so they call for her to be fired. Fortunately, real Star Wars rally to stand up for her and freedom of…
Rumors have been circulating for some time now that Paramount Pictures is considering making a combined Transformers, GI Joe, and M.A.SK. film franchise. I explain why I think that is a bad idea not just for Transformers, but for the GI Joe and M.A.S.K. Will they include other Hasbro properties like My Little Pony? This…
Tim Burton’s ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ is one of the most beloved holiday movies of all time. It has interesting characters, excellent stop-motion techniques, a dynamite soundtrack, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. An ongoing debate among fans is whether it is a Christmas or Halloween film. I attempt…
Miriam Kruishoop drops by StudioJake to discuss her name short film ‘Estilo Americano.’
‘Star Trek Lower Decks’ is an animated series billed to be a self-parody and comedy of the beloved Star Trek franchise. Instead, it made the whole concept of the science fiction series the subject of mockery, putting a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. In part 2 of my epic rant, I discuss why the series…
In a galaxy far, far away, before the sequel series, there was the comic books. Well, with one exception. Dark Horse Comics brought us into a future that might have been in the stories after the original Star Wars trilogy or how it could have turned out differently. In any case, I wanted to share…
‘In Other Words’ director Patrick Perez Vidauri joins StudioJake to talk about directing indie films and the process of making a comedy. He shares his insights for rookie filmmakers and what he’s working on now. Plus, he tells a funny story about actor Will Ferrell. Check out the interview below: According to his IMDb profile:…
‘1BR’ star Celeste Sully joins me to talk about the indie horror film as well as being creative in cinema and what kind of superhero she would play. Check out the interview below: According to her IMDb profile, Celeste Sully is quoted as saying, “Bring all of you to the canvas, without fear nor shame,…
Fans, audiences, Trekkers, and Trekkies have been demanding Star Trek content. So Alex Kurtzman brings us a steaming pile of mess that is ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks.’ Check out the episode below: I have never been shy about my thoughts on the Star Trek animated series. Here is a series of tweets with my running…
Today, I am joined by my super cute wife to review “Dragonball: Evolution.” The movie is bad, like seriously bad. However, we watched the adaption of the hit anime Dragon Ball Z so you don’t have to. Hilarity ensues. Check out the webisode below: From the film’s synopsis: Based on one of the most popular…
Matt Reeves unleashes a new trailer for his upcoming film ‘The Batman’ starring Robert Pattinson. This is a movie I went back and forth on, but after seeing the trailer… I think it could be good. Check out the episode below: Recently, actor Robert Pattinson revealed that he tried to sneak out of filming Christopher…
Disney has a diverse array of properties that come up in casual conversation. However, you typically think about three things when you hear the word “Disney.” Mickey Mouse, bad mostly Star Wars films, and princesses. Sure, that last group is a great batch of films for parents and their daughters. What about sons who like…
Interested in anime, but don’t know where to begin? Here is a list of interesting, thrilling, sometimes dark, sometimes dramatic series with English dubs to get you started. It is easy to get lost, so hopefully, this will provide an easy to follow guide. Check out the episode below: Did you know that Megaman has…
There are superheroes for everyone, so why not “girly girls?” You know, those girls who like sparkles, shiny objects, sweets, and everything in-between. From Shadowcat to Batgirl to Princess Sally to Kamen America to Sailor Moon, there’s plenty of room for everyone. Special thanks to my wife for her help with all of the research.…
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender‘ showed Aang and his friends go on amazing adventures. They learned new things, encountered dangerous enemies, and met some new friends. It captured our hearts and minds, defining a whole generation. Nickelodeon brought us some pretty cool heroes and villains in this series. Check out the episode of Comics, Cartoons, and…
Batman is my all-time favorite comic book character. For the launch of my new project, I decided to break down my Top 10 Favorite Batman Comics. From Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, Chuck Dixon, Jeph Loeb, and more, there are amazing tales from Gotham City and beyond. Please note, these are my personal favorites. Check out…
The finale of ‘Doomsday Clock‘ has FINALLY arrived with issue 12 and it is barely crossing the finish line. When Superman confronts Dr. Manhattan about his actions, will they be able to redo the DC Universe or will it all vanish? I also answer the ultimate question, was the Justice League versus Watchmen worth it?…
On StudioJake, I discuss the new Disney Plus show ‘The Mandalorian,’ based within the Star Wars franchise. As The Rise Of Skywalker approaches, the anticipation for the film is dropping, not gaining. This is the first time a Star Wars movie has not gained momentum as it approached its theatrical release. With this in mind,…
