Jacob Reviews…. Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips Movie Poster

  By: Jacob Elyachar Imagine you are the captain of a huge freight boat and the ship is carrying precious cargo on your way to the southern part of Africa. Unfortunately, your pleasant voyage that you expected was just shot down…. all … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…New York Comic Con 2013: Saturday Edition

Woman with sword under a full moon.

By: Jacob Elyachar Pop culture fans! Start YOUR ENGINES! You will be traveling at lighting speeds today! The reason why…Saturday at the New York Comic Con is always the most action packed days of the convention. In order to have an … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…. New York Comic Con 2013: Friday Edition

Superheroes battling various villains in action.

By: Jacob Elyachar Fridays are always the best days at the New York Comic Con. You do not have to deal with a whole bunch of fans and you are free to explore everywhere without facing the lines. Here are some activities that you need to do … [Continue reading]

“Once Upon A Time in Wonderland” takes a trip down the Rabbit Hole

"Once Upon a Time in Wonderland title graphic"

By: Jacob Elyachar Two years ago, fairytale characters came to the real world courtesy of Once Upon A Time. As Emma Swan and her family chase Peter Pan in Neverland on the flagship series, another storybook heroine is about to begin the … [Continue reading]

The 20 Artists You Need To Watch During “The Voice” Battle Rounds

Four judges sitting in singing competition.

By: Jacob Elyachar The Blind Auditions are over! Now, the real game begins on Monday, as 48 artists will head to Battle Rounds for a shot to appear in the Knockout Rounds and more on to the Live Shows! As the competitors prepare for the … [Continue reading]

New York Comic Con 101

New York Comic Con 2013

By: Jacob Elyachar It is one of my favorite times of the year! The 2013 New York Comic Con (NYCC) will take place this weekend at the Javits Center in New York City. Now, unfortunately, I will be taking a hiatus from this year…. but that … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of October 7, 2013

Miley Cyrus posing with "Bangerz" neon sign.

By: Jacob Elyachar This week, I dove into some of the most highly anticipated albums, EPs and singles of the year! Bangerz by Miley Cyrus I thought it was going to be easy to grade Ms. Miley Cyrus’ fourth studio album: Bangerz.  There are … [Continue reading]

The Blind Auditions conclude on “The Voice”

The Voice coaches and Carson Daly

By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice: Season Five’s cast of contestants is almost complete! Before the final round of Blind Auditions began, both Adam Levine and Blake Shelton each had 10 artists, CeeLo Green had nine artists and Christina Aguilera … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Chef Spike Mendelsohn

Chef Spike Mendelsohn

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is very proud to welcome Chef Spike Mendelsohn to the latest edition of “A Conversation.” This accomplished Washington, D.C.-based chef runs three popular eateries in our nation’s capital: Good … [Continue reading]

Emma meets Peter Pan on “Once Upon A Time”

Emma and Peter Pan Once Upon A Time

By: Jacob Elyachar Last week, Once Upon A Time returned to ABC airwaves to put a spell on its viewers. As Storybrooke’s greatest heroes and villains arrived in Neverland…the in-fighting and bickering nearly torn them and the Jolly Roger apart.  … [Continue reading]

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