By: Jacob Elyachar One of the most intense rivalries in sporting history was between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Both men were impeccable drivers that raced during the 1976 Formula Run series. Their story was brought to life thanks to celebrated film director Ron Howard and screenwriter Peter Morgan. There were several aspects that made […]
Jake’s Movie Reviews…Blue Jasmine
August 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the objects that I had on my “Things to Do Before I Turned 30” bucket list was to see a Woody Allen film. This legendary entertainer is one of the most endearing (and sometimes polarizing) figures in America cinema. For six decades, Mr. Allen created brilliant pieces of film that […]
Jake’s Movie Reviews…Lee Daniels’ The Butler
August 17, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing Lee Daniels’ The Butler. This historical drama focuses on Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker)’s rise from a plantation cotton picker to a White House butler. Along the way, he tries to please his wife, Gloria (Oprah Winfrey), experiences a “Cat’s in the Cradle” relationship with […]
Jacob’s Movie Review: We’re The Millers
August 11, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Spoilers are ahead! Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing the new comedy We’re The Millers. It was a hysterical one-hour and 50-minute ride that had a terrific cast and a superior screenplay. We’re The Millers focuses on drug dealer David Clark (Jason Sudeikis) who must pick up a massive […]
San Diego Comic Con 2013: Day Three Panel Preview
July 20, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar So you had a productive day yesterday and got to see some of your favorite actors from Games of Thrones and The Walking Dead plus got to hear from some of your favorite DC and Manvel Creators. Well, my friends…. Today will be your busiest day at the 2013 San Diego Comic […]
San Diego Comic Con 2013: Day Two Panel Preview
July 19, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Thousands of pop culture lovers have descended on San Diego to celebrate the best in comics, anime, film, video games and TV. As Day Two approaches, Jake’s Take has the ideal panels that all fanboys and fangirls should attend: 10 a.m. DC Comics: My Secret Origin! Wanted to know how your favorite […]
Jacob’s Movie Reviews….The Heat
June 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance. Carol Burnett & Vicki Lawrence. Geena Davis & Susan Sarandon. All three duos have made generations laugh and smile at their antics on television and on the Silver Screen. Now the 2010s have their own duo that has an abundance of chemistry and can make audiences laugh […]
Jacob’s Movie Review: Man of Steel
June 15, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar For the first time in seven years, the Man of Steel flew on the Silver Screen. Instead of sinking to the bottom of the ocean like Superman Returns, this film took moviegoers on a journey that breached Earth’s atmosphere and sent us to the remains of Krypton and back. There were three […]
Jacob Recaps….The 2013 MTV Movie Awards
April 14, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The 2013 MTV Movie Awards kicked off with a bang as host Rebel Wilson reunited with the Pitch Perfect crew to perform a medley of their signature songs from the hit film. For her opening monologue, the Australian comedienne targeted North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and gingers. After the Bridesmaids breakout […]
