Miriam Kruishoop Discusses Her New Short Film
Miriam Kruishoop drops by StudioJake to discuss her name short film ‘Estilo Americano.’
StudioJake: Patrick Perez Vidauri Talks ‘In Other Words,’ Directing, And Meeting Will Ferrell
‘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:…
StudioJake: Celeste Sully on ‘1BR,’ Being Creative, and Superheroes
‘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,…
‘The Office’ Cast Reunites For Virtual Wedding On ‘Some Good News’
Actor and director John Krasinski surprised an engaged couple on his YouTube show ‘Some Good News’ with a wedding that featured a song by country singer Zac Brown and the cast of ‘The Office‘ reprising their dance moves from the episode “Niagara.” After getting the weather report from Emma Stone, Krasinski played a clip of…
Antonio Sabáto Jr. To Write And Direct New Western Feature
Film and television actor Antonio Sabáto Jr. announced on social media that he is writing and directing a new Western feature, which he will also star in along with an ensemble cast of talented performers. Cast member Kaya Jones described the film as “a true Spaghetti Western.” According to the film’s synopsis, A band of…
Talking Tyler Perry, Documentaries, And Football With Steve Cortes On 560AM The Answer!
Radio host and commentator Steve Cortes invited me back on The Steve Cortes Show on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago to talk about films. I reviewed Tyler Perry’s A Fall From Grace along with the Netflix documentary Tell Me Who I Am. Of course, no interview would be complete without mentioning a football movie…
Talking Films With Steve Cortes On 560AM The Answer!
Radio host and commentator Steve Cortes invited me on The Steve Cortes Show on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago to talk about films. I reviewed the Oscar-nominated Bombshell along with Jojo Rabbit and discusses Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. PLUS, I discuss the film snubbed for “Best Picture.” Check it out below:…
Top 10 Actors To Play James Bond
James Bond has been around for a long time. Sometimes the actor who plays him is well known, other times he is not as established as a well-known celebrity. Despite the success of the rebooted series, the latest 007, Daniel Craig, has publicly stated he is retiring from the role after the upcoming spy thriller…
Ranking The English Dub Voices Of Goku
Dragon Ball Z protagonist Goku (known as Son Goku in Japan) has been voiced by the same voice actress Masako Nozawa in Japan since the series beginning. In the English dubs, the adult version has been voiced by a plethora of voice actors and you might like a certain one depending on what era you…
Movie Review Flashback- American Psycho (2000)
Based on the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis, Mary Harron directs American Psycho, a psychological satirical thriller that premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2000, and it soon developed a cult following. Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a wealthy investment banker living in 1988 New York City. He has a nice apartment,…
Actress Julia Denton Talks Her New Film ‘The Reliant’
Julia Denton is a producer, writer, and actress who has starred in several movies, short films, and television shows. Her credits include Contract Killers and The Fundamentals of Caring, as well as guest-starring on hit TV shows The Haves and the Have Nots and Nashville. Most recently, she was cast in The Reliant, a film directed by…
10 Celebrities Who Should Host This Year’s Emmy Awards
Mirroring the 2019 Oscars, the Emmys will not be having a host for the ceremony, featuring coastal elites patting themselves on the back for their endeavors into television. The AP reports that Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier said that there will no host so they could make more time for shows that concluded this year.…
StudioJake 116- 10 Actors To Play Wolverine In MCU X-Men
With Hugh Jackman retired as the Wolverine, who will play the character in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the hit film franchise X-Men? Some names have been suggested including Tom Hardy and Scott Eastwood. I asked my Twitter circle what they thought. I read off some of their ideas and give a few…
Movie Review- The Standoff At Sparrow Creek
Directed and written by Henry Dunham, The Standoff At Sparrow Creek is produced by Cinestate and distributed by RLJ Entertainment. It saw a limited release in 2018 and a wider release in 2019. Ex-cop-turned-militia member Gannon (James Badge Dale) returns to his trailer after a day of hunting, when suddenly he hears gunfire. After turning on his…
Netflix Nabs Ted Bundy Biopic Starring Zac Efron
Zac Efron is sprouting his wings from teen flicks and trashy comedy films to true crime biopics with the release of the Joe Berlinger directed feature Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Berlinger (who also directed the popular Netflix documentary) crafted a cast that surprises in its focus. It will include Lily Collins (who plays Bundy’s longtime…
Top 10 Actors To Play Batman For DCEU
It would appear by all accounts that Ben Affleck is parting ways with Warner Bros. and DC Comics following his poor performance as Batman in Justice League. Of course, who could also forget the leaked footage of Affleck harassing a Canadian TV host? That being said, there are a plethora of talented actors out there…
A Tribute To Adam West
Adam West, best known for playing the Batman, has passed away after a short, but courageous battle with leukemia. Mr. West played the Caped Crusader in the campy television series Batman from 1966 to 1968, a film spin-off. He would later play the World’s Greatest Detective in Legends of the Superheroes a 1979 Justice League…
Why Do Bad Movies Win Awards?
I am a fan of movies. I will see all kinds of films: drama, science fiction, thriller, action, and whatever else. The only genre I will not watch because I do not enjoy is horror. That being said, I am also a contrarian movie reviewer. I give good movie reviews to films like Furious 7 and…
Worst Superhero Movies Part 1
Let’s be honest, not every superhero film is a Captain America: Civil War or The Dark Knight Rises, some of them are dumb, awful, or just plain bad. Everything from casting to story to directing to special effects, they were put together like an 80s B-Movie. Here’s my list of Worst Superhero Movies. Batman and…
Interview with Teacher, Writer, Actress, Model Akisha Holland
Akisha Holland is another professional I have had the pleasure of having a conversation with. She is an active model, actress, writer, and a teacher. According to her teaching ratings, a pretty well liked one at that. After emailing with her back and forth, I can understand why. She is very professional, but also very…
Interview with Beauty.Beyond.Bones creator
Few blogs are encouraging and inspiring like Beauty.Beyond.Bones. It tells real human stories about life, struggles, faith, weakness, strength, but also about hope. I had the priviledge to interview its creator, writer, and chief editor, who prefers to remain anonymous. I have respected that anonymity for this interview. Check it out below, her answers are…
Interview with actress Kathleen Longazel
Ever since I started interviewing people, I have met some very gracious and talented people. Today, I am so excited to show you my interview with actress Kathleen Longazel who has appeared Mysteries of Laura, Royal Pains, and on the stage in The Crucible among other things! Check out our interview below! For once, the questions are…
Movie Review- Blackhat
Chris Hemsworth stars in this Michael Mann directed thriller Blackhat. The story of a cyber-terrorist who is planning something very big, but no one can pinpoint what it is or how he does it. In Hong Kong, a computer hacker uses a RAT (Remote Access Tool) to stop the cooling fans, causing an explosion and…
Honoring Orson Welles 2015
I remember when I was first studying writing, filming, and media, I came across the American Film Institute’s Top 100 films. At the top of the list was Citizen Kane. I saw that movie and I was moved, easily seeing how it made to the top of the list. I saw some of his other…
Leonard Nimoy Gallery
I’m paying tribute to one of the greatest acting icons of both television and film! As actress Stacey Dash said on Twitter: So sad to lose icon @TheRealNimoy “Fascinating is a word I use for the unexpected” your coins of wisdom will be missed #RIPLeonardNimoy Leonard Nimoy March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015
