An Inside Look
Since the 2011 movie year, I've been honored to be a part of my local critics organization, The St. Louis Film Critics Association. A major part...
Kirk Douglas at 100: Tough Guys Never Die
Before Bruce Campbell, before Jay Leno, Kirk Douglas wielded the most famous chin in show business. He can also safel...
For the Fools Who Dream... A Much-Needed Musical
DIRECTED BY DAMIEN CHAZELLE/2016
For a high-end lavish movie musical, there's something scrappy and imperfect...
A Stranger Arrives in Time for Trouble in this Neo-Noir Thriller
DIRECTED BY OREN SHAI/2016 (U.S. theatrical release date)
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016/KIN...
Jessica Chastain Embodies a Truly Nasty Woman on Capitol Hill
DIRECTED BY JOHN MADDEN/2016
It wouldn't hurt to bone up on Washington DC lobby laws and pract...
Ang Lee's Military Salute Walks Long but Goes Nowhere
DIRECTED BY ANG LEE/2016
“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk”. No, this isn’t a movie about someone who’s ha...
Defrosting Cinematic Turkeys of Multiple Varieties
As the ZekeFilm contributors turn their attention to notorious cinematic turkeys, I write in defense of bad ...
Scott Glenn Ignites Baroque 80' Actioner
DIRECTED BY ÉLIE CHOURAQUI/1987
STREET DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2016/KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS
1987's Man on Fire...
DIRECTED BY DAVID YATES/2016
There's going to be five of these? Really?? Harry Potter without Harry Potter.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good Harry Potter ta...
Jim co-founded ZekeFilm in 2011. He's been writing about films since 2003 for outlets such as ScreenAnarchy. He is the current President of the St. Louis Film Critics Association, and an adjunct instructor of film studies at Webster University. He's also worked 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.
