Animated Turkey Hits Plymouth Rock Bottom
DIRECTED BY JIMMY HAYWARD/2013
In a rare occurrence, American narcissism trumps Hollywood’s modern global cash-gra...
A Documentary Trip to Sweet Home Alabama
DIRECTED BY GREG 'FREDDY' CAMALIER/2013
We open on a “singing river” before entering into The Land of 1000 Dances. ...
Comparing and Contrasting The Big One-Word Titled Films of Fall 2013
“Life in space is impossible.”
Ditto that when it comes to life as a 1970s Formula 1 ...
The 75th Anniversary 3D IMAX Release
DIRECTED BY VICTOR FLEMING/1939
Sometimes, it’s good to go home again. More to the point, there’s no place like home. (...
Considering the French Film That Spawned Brian De Palma's PASSION
With the current release of director Brian De Palma’s new thriller Passion (regrettably not t...
Guillermo del Toro's Giant Robot and Monster Mash
DIRECTED BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO/2013
JIM TUDOR: Giant robots versus giant monsters. That’s really all anyon...
Suiting up for Tony Stark’s Third Flight
DIRECTED BY SHANE BLACK/2013
Jim Tudor: One of the many old clichés in superhero comic books is a big blurb ...
Robert Downey Jr. Flies Again for Marvel Studios.
In anticipation of Marvel Studios IRON MAN 3, opening Friday (in case you haven’t heard!), I present my or...
Robert Downey Jr. Ignites Marvel Studios
In anticipation of Marvel Studios IRON MAN 3, opening Friday (in case you haven’t heard!), I present my original op...
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.