Jacob’s Oscar Predictions: 2013

Sally Field delivered a powerful performance as Mary Todd Lincoln and should receive the Best Supporting Actress award. (Photo property of Dreamworks Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment & Touchstone Pictures)

By: Jacob Elyachar The Academy Awards are tonight! Before the curtain goes up on host Seth MacFarlane at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, here are my predictions on who will win tonight and who should win as well…. Best Picture: Amour Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les Miserables Life of Pi Lincoln [...]

The 10 Best Performances from the Oscars

The Queen of Pop channeled one of her role models: Marilyn Monroe when she performed "Sooner or Later" at the 1991 Academy Awards. (Photo property of the Oscars)

By: Jacob Elyachar Tomorrow night, Adele, Barbra Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and the Cast of Les Miserables will take the Oscars stage to give memorable performances. While the Academy Awards mainly focuses on achievements in film, these award ceremonies have delivered performances that are unforgettable to not only the audience, but to the artists themselves. “Sooner [...]

Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews…Zero Dark Thirty

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  By: Jacob Elyachar One of the most controversial movies in this year’s Oscar race is Zero Dark Thirty, which follows the events leading up to the death of Osama Bin Laden. This spy thriller is somewhat of a mixed bag for several reasons.  On the plus side, you have one incredible acting performance and [...]

Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews…Gangster Squad

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

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  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) [...]

The 10 Best Movies of 2012

By: Jacob Elyachar and guest commentator Lauren Cohen Are you tired of partying on New Years’ Eve? If you answered yes to that question, then you should try catching one of these amazing movies that took the Box Office and moviegoers by storm! Along the way in this countdown, you will also read commentary from [...]

2012: Best of Marvel Comics

Avengers Vs. X-Men: AVX-Versus

By: Jacob Elyachar 2012 was a big year for the House of Ideas. Fans saw some incredible moments unfold right before their eyes as their two biggest franchises clashed in the comics while the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assembled together on the silver screen. So without further ado, here are some of Marvel’s biggest moments in [...]

The 12 Moments that defined pop culture in 2012

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By: Jacob Elyachar In one week, we will be saying goodbye to this incredible and unforgettable year. There were many moments that defined the entertainment industry in 2012 and this article highlights the good, the bad and unbelievable power of You Tube.   The Death of Whitney Houston Our journey begins on a somber note, [...]

Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews….The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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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

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 [...]

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