‘Hilda and the Mountain King‘ is a Netflix animated fantasy kids film directed by Andy Coyle. It is a continuation of the children’s television show ‘Hilda,’ based on a graphic novel series by Luke Pearson. Hilda (Bella Ramsey) is a little girl who has been turned into a troll outside of her home city of…
Ben Affleck is back, but not as Batman. The actor decided to throw a fit about his DCEU experience, right after the check cleared, of course. Fans will be soured at his comments, no doubt, but what does that say about him? These Hollywood hypocrites love to find problems once their bank account is settled.…
‘The Plot Against The President‘ is a 2020 political documentary based on a book by Lee Smith and directed by Amanda Milius. The documentary explores the frenzy surrounding the Steel Dossier, a leaked document that alleged some gross and illegal behavior by then-future President Donald Trump and staffers who worked on his campaign or transition…
In 2021, like the previous year, several movies were delayed because of the ongoing beer bug scares. This made it an odd year where you could watch a movie in theaters, go to a drive-in, or stream it. However, this year we had a little bit better crop of movies and it was not so…
When it comes to 2021, cinemas were just starting to open up after a year. You still had to surf for movies and it did not always pan out. Now, I did catch a few in the theaters and it was good to be back. The same goes for the ones I watched on DVD…
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…
‘Firedrake the Silver Dragon’ is a European kids’ film directed by Tomer Eshed. It was made by Constantin Film and known in Germany as ‘Drachenreiter‘ (Dragon Rider) and was released in the United States on Netflix. Firedrake (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) lives in hiding with his fellow dragons and spends his day with a forest brownie named…
The Rubin Report host Dave Rubin joins StudioJake where we talk about what is on everyone’s minds: Hollywood. Why is the entertainment industry pushing woke content while audiences continue to reject it? Rubin and I break down how woke nonsense is infecting fandoms like Star Wars, Marvel, Star Trek, and more! Plus, Rubin breaks down…
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian‘ actress Gina Carano made a huge announcement on social media that she is joining the cast of the Hunter Biden biopic ‘My Son Hunter.’ Carano is set to play a “world-weary secret service agent” who is seeking the truth of what the Biden Family is up to in Europe. With iconic…
‘Schwarze Insel‘ is a German thriller film known in English as ‘Black Island.’ The movie is directed by Miguel Alexandre who co-wrote it with Lisa Carline Hofer. Jonas Hansen (Philip Froissant) loses his parents in a car accident and goes to live with his overbearing grandfather and retired academic Friedrich (Hanns Zischler) so he can…
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…
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…
A short documentary discussing the life of boxing trainer Francisco Mendez, ‘Everything But Fear,’ is making big waves at film festivals and on the red carpet. According to a press release: Everything But Fear is a short documentary about Francisco Mendez, a renowned boxing trainer and founder of Mendez Boxing, New York City’s premier boxing gym.…
‘Annette‘ is a musical drama directed by Leos Carax in his first English language feature film. It made its premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Provocative stand-up comedian Henry McHenry (Adam Driver) and celebrated opera singer Ann Desfranoux (Marion Cotillard) have a whirlwind romance leading to an odd couple situation and marriage. They soon…
You might know Christian Toto from a variety of sources. He is one of the few sane movie critics, a bold voice calling out political correctness in entertainment, and as the editor of the movie commentary website Hollywood in Toto. Now he is upping the ante with the announcement that he is publishing a book.…
‘Soylent Green’ was a 1973 dystopian science fiction film taking place in the year 2022. It was directed by the late-great Richard Fleischer and released through MGM Studios. New York Police Detective Frank Thorn (Charlton Heston) is assigned to investigate the death of wealthy Soylent Industries executive William R. Simonson (Joseph Cotten). The city is…
‘Les Yeux sans visage‘ is a 1960 horror film known widely as ‘Eyes Without A Face.’ When it premiered, director Georges Franju faced controversy for its unsettling themes and disturbing imagery. In America, it would premier as ‘The Horror Chamber of Dr. Faustus,’ though heavily edited. Doctor Génessier (Pierre Brasseur) is called to identify the…
So, did you know the Oscars happen? Yep. No, I’m not kidding. ‘Nomandland’ won Best Picture. Didn’t know about it? I barely did. Let me break down why the Oscars were the lowest-rated ever, why there’s a disconnect between audiences and Hollywood, PLUS how they can fix it. Check out the webisode below: Here’s an…
‘Sentinelle’ is a French action flick directed and produced by Julien Leclercq, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It was made by Labyrinthe Cinéma and Umedia before being released onto Netflix. Klara (Olga Kurylenko) is a French Army veteran returning home to Nice, France to live with her mother Maria (Antonia Malinova) and her sister Tania…
‘Roe v. Wade,’ a new film documenting the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States, has been released via video-on-demand, streaming, and on through various screenings. The movie had its premiere at CPAC 2021 where it was well-received by the audience. “Finally,” director Nick Loeb told StudioJake. “…the truth about what really…
The 1930s and the 1940s were a turbulent time for both Europe and the United States, but more so in the nation of Germany. As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rise to power, Hollywood is wanting to hold onto that market for film. Researcher Ben Urwand breaks down the image of the Golden Age of…
Steve Cortes invited me back on The Steve Cortes Show where the two of us discussed Disney firing actress Gina Carano from ‘The Mandalorian’ Star Wars show. PLUS, top romantic movies for Valentine’s Day weekend. Gina Carano plays fan-favorite character Cara Dune, a former Rebel shock trooper who would often partner with Mando and Grogru…
Writer and creator Mandy Summers joins me to discuss her thoughts on Marvel Comics’ latest rendition of She-Hulk and how SJWs are taking control of comic books. Check out the video below on Rumble: Comic book creator Mandy Summers also joined StudioJake to discuss her latest project, Wart The Wizard 2 as well as the…
The SJWs are at it again. They hate ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ actor Chris Pratt. Why? No one knows. This time it is even more sinister. Using photoshopped images, they claim the actor made bigoted statements, but Pratt fought back, exposing their fakery. Why do they hate him? I have some thoughts. Check out the…
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:…
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