Not Exactly a Family Destination
DIRECTED BY JOHN WELLS/2013
If you like attending your own dysfunctional extended family gatherings, you’ll just love payin...
Mark Wahlberg Takes a Beating in Harrowing True-Life Military Tale
DIRECTED BY PETER BERG/2013
Director Peter Berg has his longtime followers whom will alwa...
Just What Do Our Individual Lists Combine to Reveal?
Had enough Best of 2013 lists yet? Good, we didn’t think so!
In finale to ZekeFilm’s big year-end multi...
Relationships with Computers, Oppressors, Places and Ideas
It all comes down to relationships. So much of what compels us toward any given story are the fundam...
"Rocky vs. Raging Bull" Comedy Matches Expectations, and Then Some
DIRECTED BY PETER SEGAL/2013
“No matter how hard you guys work, you won’t be your best.”
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Stiller Waters Fail to Run Deep
DIRECTED BY BEN STILLER/2013
Imagine a would-be studio blockbuster that sets out to be all things to all audiences, a soarin...
Another Year of Film Awards with a ZekeFilm Connection
As a member of the St. Louis Film Critics Association (SLFC) , I’m expected to see as many movies as pos...
Disney Banks on MARY POPPINS Goodwill
DIRECTED BY JOHN LEE HANCOCK/2013
When observing the familiar corporate synergy just under the surface of Saving Mr. B...
Five ZF Critics Tune In For More Ron Burgundy Comedy
DIRECTOR: ADAM MCKAY/2013
Dave Henry, Jim Tudor, Erik Yates, Victor Labrada, and ZekeFilm newcomer Paul...
A Look Back at Clint Eastwood's Mandela Film
DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD/2009
The recent passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela has led to ...
Jim has been reviewing films since 2003 for outlets such as ScreenAnarchy (formerly TwitchFilm, both as Featured Critic), ImagineDat, and KTRS 550 AM. He co-founded ZekeFilm in 2011. He is Director of the St. Louis Film Critics Association, and works as video editor and Art Director for professional film and video productions. He also co-hosted the long-running comedy podcast, The Wonder Show. He is a life-long St. Louisian living with his wife and four children.
