Overly Ambitious Civil Rights Story Doesn't Quite Add Up
DIRECTED BY THEODORE MELFI/2016
Hidden Figures is a film that's spinning a lot of plates. There's th...
2016 Strikes... a Chord
"2016 strikes again!" Whether it was the rash of jarring celebrity deaths, the disquieting state of global affairs, or the most gawd-aw...
Great Depression Era Social Drama is Pretty Okay
DIRECTED BY FRANK BROZAGE/1931
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2016/KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS
Based on a nov...
Our Lucky Star, 1932 -2016
A vibrant talent of Hollywood's silver age, Debbie Reynolds was a multi-talented presence in film and television for over six decade...
More Than a Princess, 1956 - 2016.
Three ZekeFilm contributors, Max Foizey, Erik Yates and Jim Tudor share their personal recollections, thoughts and feelings ...
Michael Fassbender's High-End Video Game Adaptation is a Bloodless Bore
DIRECTED BY JUSTIN KURZEL/2016
When it comes to movies that are based on video games...
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...
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-hosts the long-running comedy podcast, The Wonder Show. He is a life-long St. Louisian living with his wife and four children. He loves Star Wars, Queen, and the band Daniel Amos.
