When it came to 2020, several movies were delayed or affected by the pandemic lockdowns. This made it a strange year where you could either saw one before lockdowns, saw it in a drive-in, or streamed it. For this list of my favorites, I had to go with what I had, so take that into…
I know I have said this about other years, but 2020 was an odd year for film. With the theaters closed at the first of the year, you really had to surf for movies and it did not. Now, I did catch a few before theaters closed and not all of them were up to…
No Batman movie could be complete without a musical soundtrack that will resonate with the audience. From Hans Zimmer to Danny Elfman, there have been so many amazing scores that helped tell the story of Bruce Wayne’s war on crime. Here is my Ranking Of The Batman Theatrical Soundtracks And Scores: 11. Batman & Robin…
What is Development Limbo? Pretty much, it is when a film gets through scripting, casting, and even a few stages, but for whatever reason, loss of funding, a production company backs out, an actor or actress quit, they are put on hold. Several entries on my previous lists have been made, but many still linger…
Sony and Columbia Pictures have been trying to get an adaption based on the Playstation video game franchise ‘Uncharted’ off the ground since 2007. After cycling through six directors, several scripts, and creative differences, it has been announced that the film will be giving a release date March 5, 2021. Spider-Man: Homecoming star Tom Holland…
‘Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn‘ is released by Warner Media, directed by Cathy Yan, written by Christina Hodson, and starring Margot Robbie who also co-produced the film. It is very loosely based on the DC Comics series ‘Birds of Prey,’ created by Jordan B. Gorfinkel and Chuck Dixon. Following…
The 92nd Academy Awards came to close and had plenty of obvious notes, self-aggrandizing speeches, some surprises, but it was largely hostless. I gave my predictions on the Oscars on who would win for Best Animated Film Feature, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture on StudioJake. I am man enough to admit…
Social media is a fun place at times. This time, I wanted to highlight the trending hashtag #RuinAMovieWithOneWord, which poked fun at the entertaining industry. This is always a good way to get some laughs. In no particular order, here are my Top 10 #RuinAMovieWithOneWord Tweets: 10. My friend and fellow commentator Rosemary Dewar pokes…
I thought I would share my thoughts on the best films of the 2010s. This decade had so many genre movies so it was hard to narrow it down. While this list will mainly focus on theatrical releases, I will mention a few that were DVD exclusive releases. Some of the choices will be controversial,…
The 2010s saw amazing leaps forward when it came to animated films. Several movie studios stepped up their game over the decade to produce some high-quality content. Now, there were some mediocre features, but for the most part, we got some amazing films that were mind-blowing. For the 2010s, Top 10 Best Animated Films Of…
Comic book movies generally and Marvel films specifically have been under attack by the Hollywood elitists and their fanboys on social media, claiming that the films are not “cinema.” Several Marvel Studios celebrities and filmmakers have defended the comic book movie genre, most recently, according to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, actor Chris Evans, known for playing…
Yes, it is time. LA Comic Con brought all kinds of exhibits, panels, displays, and kiosks from all things nerd. Films, television, comic books, anime, fantasy, science fiction, art, manga, and so much more were available at this event. Day one was a low key fun day. While there were no panels, I got to…
‘Hot New Hip Hop’ has an article with a rumor that Marvel Studios is developing a ‘Wolverine VS. Hulk’ film that will introduce Logan into the Marvel Cinematic Universe which could potentially lead to the X-Men being brought into the franchise. The story goes that with Sony selfishly plucking Spider-Man from the MCU, the heads…
It was just a quiet Thursday in Los Angeles. I was going about my day job and having a quiet discussion about the cinema with a few of my co-workers. I happen to like Christopher Nolan’s films and this was brought up in our conversation. Thus, I was inspired to send out this tweet: This…
With my eclectic taste in films, it is often hard to narrow down my absolute favorite movies of the year. That being said, 2018 was a good year for movies and I found myself begging for more, especially in the comic book and science fiction genre. Here is my list of favorite films for the…
Memorial Day is a good day to stand up and salute because we live in the United States of America. We have several branches of the military that produce incredibly brave men and women who stand up and fight for our freedoms. This long weekend, be sure to remember them and say a prayer for…
Jim Henson co-directed this film with Frank Oz, The Dark Crystal, made in 1982. It is a fantasy film that brought a world to life that catches the eye, puts you on the edge of your seat, and inspires your imagination. Prior to the events of the film, a powerful crystal on the planet Thra…
This past weekend, the amazing Elisha Krauss joined StudioJake to discuss the upcoming Academy Awards. It was a great start to this epic series. We primarily talk about the Best Picture and Best Director nominees, and what was missing. Check it out below: As a reminder: Best Picture: “Call Me by Your Name” “Darkest Hour”…
Movies are a tricky thing. You have viewers who have to look at a film from fifty different layers and try to examine the underlining philosophy of it. Me, I just want to know if it is entertaining or not. After that, I’ll look over the “deeper meaning” or whatever. That being said, this year,…
Perfect for this Halloween, special guest Rosemary Dewar returns to discuss the scary movies that frightened us as both adults and kids. Get ready for a scary adventure through the silver screen as we talk The Shining, The Conjuring, Death Note, Split, House, and so much more. We also take a look back to the…
My all-star guest and writer for The Rouser, Red Alert Politics, and Athens Now Rosemary Dewar returns to discuss the summer and spring 2017 box office. WARNING: There are spoilers! We highlight Boss Baby, the surprise animated feature starring the voice talents of Alec Baldwin and Jimmy Kimmel. Rosemary gives it the thumbs up, making…
Death Note is live action American remake of an anime, which as of the writing of this review, I have not seen or read the manga. It is directed by Adam Wingard and stars what on paper looks like an all-star cast. It is a psychological thriller that has many messages, but they seem to…
Today is my birthday. Yep, I made it another year. I survived the Obama Presidency and the non-election of the most corrupt candidate in recent history, fired Watergate Commission lawyer Hillary Clinton (true story, look it up). Political humor aside, I write a lot about movies. Since it’s my birthday, I thought I’d share some…
This past weekend, I had the privilege of interviewing YouTuber Amy Lieu on my web show StudioJake. She is the host of Amy Lieu Presents as well as a freelance journalist covering the Asian community and what affects their lives. It was so great speaking with her. We covered the United Airlines fiasco where they…
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…
