In 2001, Marvel Comics published ‘Peter Parker, Spider-Man: A Day In The Life,’ a graphic novel of collected issues written by Paul Jenkins who worked with a variety of artists during this run. Peter Parker is struggling emotionally after the loss of Mary Jane Watson in a plane crash. As he struggles with his new…
‘Batman: The Adventures Continue’ Season 2 continues with issue 4 for DC Comics, picking up during the events of Batman: TAS final season. Alan Burnett and Paul Dini are handling the writing duties with Rick Burchett returning for the artwork and he does an excellent job. Rupert Thorne hires a hitman known as the Muscle…
Happy October! Fall is here and Halloween is on the way. Who does not like a good scare? We will have a good time here at StudioJake as well. For the month of October, I plan on reviewing a horror film once a week as Halloween Night approaches. These films will be at random and…
John Wycliffe was a 14-century scholar, theologian, and Bible translator who brought the Gospels into the hands of the common folk by writing them in Middle English. From there, he laid the groundwork for a new generation of Christians to rise out. Here are my top 10 quotes from John Wycliffe: “I believe that in…
‘Loki‘ is a television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe created by Michael Waldron with Kate Herron serving as head writer and director for all six episodes. It was released on Disney Plus. During the events of Avengers: Endgame, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) manages to get a hold of the Tesseract and teleports away. Before…
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage‘ is the next edition of the “Venom Verse” Marvel Entertainment films from Sony and Columbia Pictures. Andy Serkis takes the reigns as director with Tom Hardy developing the story with screenwriter Kelly Marcel. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) gains notoriety after interviewing serial killer Cletus Kassidy (Woody Harrelson) where Venom spots…
‘Cry Macho‘ is a Western drama film that is co-produced and directed by Clint Eastwood. It was shot by Malpaso Productions and released by Warner Bros. and HBO Max. In 1980, retired rodeo star and horse trainer Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood) is hired by his former boss Howard Polk (Dwight Yoakam) to go into Mexico…
Zuby dropped his new album ‘World of Zuby’ to the acclaim of fans everywhere. This time around, I am taking a peek at the song “Real” which is produced by AxLBeatz along with the music video directed and edited by Liam Gibson (LG Vision). The music album was released by the COM Entertainment label. The…
Boom Studios brings us to issue four of BRZRKR, an action comic book series written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt with artwork by Ron Garney. The Berserker grows frustrated with the constant laboratory work that is done on him by the US government and demands a “cure” be found for his immortality. He also…
Netflix and director Joshua Rofé brings us ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed,’ a documentary that explores the life and career of artist Bob Ross. ‘The Joy of Painting’ host Bob Ross brought joys to millions of viewers with his simplistic, but relatable look on art and painting. Every day he came on television…
‘Cobalt: Atlanta’s Thrashing‘ is a new comic book written by Jake Adams with art from Erwin J. Arroza and an epic cover by Max Bertolini. It was released through the Tale End Comics imprint. The vigilante known as Cobalt is taking on Atlanta’s crime. He is dealing with personal issues and warnings from his friends…
2021 was a stormy year for a lot of people. Going into the Fall I am reminded how life is tough. No one promised us that life is fair, but one thing God promised us is that He would always be with us. Be of courage and good cheer because even though we go through…
Appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Ronald Reagan on September 25th, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to rise to that status. Considered a moderate on the court, her legacy on the judicial system lives on. Though I disagreed with many of her decisions, I still respect Justice…
‘Reminiscence‘ is billed as a neo-noir science fiction thriller. It is directed, written, and produced by Lisa Joy in her feature directorial debut. Warner Media gave it a theatrical run before streaming it to HBO Max. Climate change has altered the climate where the coastal cities are plagued by rising waters and the rich live…
BRZRKR issue 3 is brought to us by actor Keanu Reeves and comic publisher Boom Studios. It is written by Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney. It is definitely for mature audiences. This story relays the growth of the Berzerker as he helps his father conquer other tribes, all to seek his approval. When he is as…
‘Nick of Time‘ is a thriller film directed by John Badham, who also produced it. It was written by Patrick Sheane Duncan and released through Paramount Pictures. Gene Watson (Johnny Depp) is a mild-mannered accountant returning from San Diego to Los Angeles with his daughter Lynn (Courtney Chase) following the death of his wife. As…
IDW Publishing brings the prequel series ‘Transformers: Escape‘ to end with issue five. It describes the days leading to the Autobots’ escape on the Ark. As I noted previously, the plot takes place just prior to the Great War as the Autobots try to flee the tyranny of the Decepticons. Straxxus, the Lord of Darkmount watches as…
‘The Vault‘ is a heist thriller film also known by the title ‘Way Down.’ It is directed by Jaume Balagueró and was released overseas before making it over to Netflix for a wide release. Thom (Freddie Highmore) is an engineering student and prodigy who is being pressured to go into big business. He soon meets…
Ahead of their album ‘Stand’ comes this newsboys song “Ain’t It Like Jesus.” The number definitely illustrates how the band remains a household name. The song has an uplifting beat and encouraging lyrics. It tells of how Jesus can turn around a situation, even if it feels like a loss. They definitely bring out their…
Gotham City bad guys Joker, Poison Ivy, Bane, Scarecrow, and even the Polka-Dot Man have had their cinematic debut in various DC Comics film adaptions. While several of his rogues may be difficult to adapt on the silver screen, Batman has fought several more villains than the revolving door of ones selected by filmmakers. From…
Comic book writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank return with the third volume of the DC Comics ‘Batman: Earth One.’ It is meant as a tough reboot of the Dark Knight. Batman is working with Alfred and Killer Croc, who goes by Waylan, to establish a base beneath Wayne Manor. Bruce plans on widening…
Season two of ‘Batman: The Adventures Continue’ moves forward with issue 3 for DC Comics. Alan Burnett and Paul Dini are handling the writing duties with Rick Burchett returning for the artwork and he does an excellent job. After interrogating Black Mask, Batman learns that the man who attempted to kill Commissioner Gordon, the Jazzman…
‘Pig‘ is a drama film co-written and directed by Michael Sarnoski in his directorial debut. The movie was co-produced by Nicolas Cage and distributed by Neon. Rob (Nicolas Cage) is a man living isolated in the woods of Oregon who hunts for truffles with the help of his pet pig. He sells his small crop…
‘Sweet Girl‘ is a Netflix action film directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza and co-produced by the one and only Jason Momao. It was written by Philip Eisner and Gregg Hurwitz. Pittsburgh mom Amanda Cooper (Adria Arjona) falls ill with cancer, but her MMA fighter husband Ray (Jason Mamoa) and daughter Rachel (Isabela Merced) get the…
‘Scorched Earth‘ is a 2018 dystopian Western action film directed by Peter Howitt and made by the production company Lighthouse Pictures. In the future, a calamity called the Cloud Fall has led to Earth’s atmosphere becoming toxic and caused society to collapse with humanity living similarly to the days of the Old West. The surviving…
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