By: Jacob Elyachar I had high hopes for Gangster Squad when I saw the previews but it turned out to be a disappointment. Gangster Squad focuses on how six Los Angeles Police Department officers teamed up to take down the infamous mobster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) during the 1950s. There were only three impressive performances […]
What’s Coming in 2013: Movies
January 3, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the chance to read part two of my “What’s Coming” series, click here: The Silver Screen is going to have its share of action in 2013, as several big profile movies will hopefully draw audiences to theatres across the country. Gangster Squad (Release Date: January 11) […]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews….The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
December 15, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you plan on seeing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, make sure that you are a true fan of the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy or have read J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit before seeing this film…. otherwise you might be bored and confused with the story. Now with that out-of-the-way, here’s […]
2012: Best of DC Comics
December 8, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar As the final weeks of 2012 approach us, I will be doing my Best of series where I highlight the best in movies, music, T.V. and comics. The first article in my multi-part series focuses on the Best of DC Comics. DC Comics has had one incredible 2012 that featured several significant […]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews….Life of Pi
December 2, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One film that is generating a lot of buzz is Ang Lee’s spectacular Life of Pi, which is based upon Yann Martel’s 2001 novel of the same name. Life of Pi centers focuses on Canadian immigrant Pi Patel (Irfan Khan [adult]; Suraj Sharma [at age 16]) and how he retells his life […]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews….Lincoln
November 22, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Lincoln is one of the most impressive historical films that I have seen in the 2010s. From its amazing screenplay written by Tony Kushner to the stunning cinematography from Janusz Kaminski, this historical drama will be a force to be reckoned with during the 2013 award season. The film takes place during […]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews….Skyfall
November 10, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Warning: Spoilers are ahead! After waiting four years for the 23rd James Bond film, moviegoers and Bond fans alike will be thrilled to watch Daniel Craig portray Agent 007 in the film franchise’s latest thriller Skyfall. The film focuses on M (Judi Dench)’s past coming back to haunt her in a huge […]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews…Flight
November 4, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you had a chance to spend $10 of your paycheck to go out and see a movie, then you should invest in Robert Zemeckis’ Flight. This drama focuses on William “Whip” Whitaker (Denzel Washington), an airline captain who is forced to make an important life or death decision while he […]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews….Dry Season
October 24, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Recently, I stumbled upon a 12-minute movie on YouTube that was produced, edited and written by Kansas City filmmaker Bradley J. Lincoln. Dry Season focuses on a new farmer Marcus Dalton (Chris Bylsma, who was also an associate producer for the film), who struggles to keep his farm alive a difficult drought […]
