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    Tag: Jeffrey York

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “JAKOB’S WIFE” IS A VAMPIRE FILM THAT’S FUN, FRIGHTENING AND FEMINIST

    Original caricature by Jeff York of Barbara Crampton in JAKOB’S WIFE. (copyright 2021) Rare is the vampire film that finds sympathy for all the characters involved. Most…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “JAKOB’S WIFE” IS A VAMPIRE FILM THAT’S FUN, FRIGHTENING AND FEMINIST”

    April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “VOYAGERS” IS “LORD OF THE FLIES” IN SPACE AND LITTLE ELSE

    There actually is a brilliant idea in the new movie VOYAGERS. Unfortunately, it’s a TV idea, not a feature film one. The premise of the story is…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “VOYAGERS” IS “LORD OF THE FLIES” IN SPACE AND LITTLE ELSE”

    April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: ADRIANA LEONARD AND CARLEY MARCELLE GIVE THEIR STORY ABOUT TECH AND FRIENDSHIP A TEST-RUN IN THE WEB COMEDY SERIES “BETA”

    Original caricature by Jeff York of Carley Marcelle and Adriana Leonard in the web comedy series BETA. (copyright 2021) The late playwright Wendy Wasserstein said that the…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: ADRIANA LEONARD AND CARLEY MARCELLE GIVE THEIR STORY ABOUT TECH AND FRIENDSHIP A TEST-RUN IN THE WEB COMEDY SERIES “BETA””

    April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: OSCAR’S 2021 LIVE-ACTION SHORTS TAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO TASK

    Steven Prescod and Robert Tarango in FEELING THROUGH. The Oscar-nominated Live-Action Shorts this year couldn’t be more of the moment. In all but one, the plot revolves…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: OSCAR’S 2021 LIVE-ACTION SHORTS TAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO TASK”

    April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THE 2021 OSCAR-NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS PLAY LIKE A DREAM

    It’s always a pleasure to view the short films that make the finals for the Academy Awards each year. The animated and live-action shorts may be limited…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THE 2021 OSCAR-NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS PLAY LIKE A DREAM”

    April 1, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THERE’S NEON EVERYWHERE, BUT NOT ENOUGH OF “GODZILLA vs. KONG”

    It’s a shame that the new film GODZILLA vs. KONG follows in the footsteps of 2019’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS more than 2017’s KONG: SKULL ISLAND.…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THERE’S NEON EVERYWHERE, BUT NOT ENOUGH OF “GODZILLA vs. KONG””

    March 29, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THE REVENGE TALE “NOBODY”: BEEN THERE, PUMMELED THAT

    The title of the new actioner starring Bob Odenkirk (BETTER CALL SAUL) is one dripping with irony. For while the nebbish main character may seem like a…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THE REVENGE TALE “NOBODY”: BEEN THERE, PUMMELED THAT”

    March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE COURIER” CONCENTRATES ON CHARACTERIZATION IN A REAL-LIFE SPY THRILLER

    Original caricature by Jeff York of Jessie Buckley and Benedict Cumberbatch in THE COURIER (copyright 2021). There’s nothing wrong with Bond or Bourne, but the stakes in…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE COURIER” CONCENTRATES ON CHARACTERIZATION IN A REAL-LIFE SPY THRILLER”

    March 19, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER” EXPLORES THE MANTLE OF HEROISM

    You have to hand it to Marvel Studios for the way they’ve approached the small screen. They’re not phoning it in or resting on their laurels one…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER” EXPLORES THE MANTLE OF HEROISM”

    March 18, 2021 by CIC

    New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE FATHER” BRILLIANTLY PLACES US IN THE MIND OF ITS ADDLED PROTAGONIST

    Original caricature by Jeff York of the cast of THE FATHER (copyright 2021). In the new film THE FATHER, now in theaters and premiering on VOD March…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE FATHER” BRILLIANTLY PLACES US IN THE MIND OF ITS ADDLED PROTAGONIST”

    March 15, 2021 by CIC

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