Jim Alexander
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Jim Alexander is one of the co-founders of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He has been a staff writer at TheMovieBlog.com since 2014. He helped develop and host the “Correct Opinion Podcast.” Jim has written for Screenrant.com and contributed to the Australian movie site Cinemazzi.com. He is the United States Film and Entertainment Reporter for BBC’s 5 Live radio show. In addition to his interest in film, he also hosts the “Bachelor Universe” blog and podcast, centered on the ABC show The Bachelor. Jim graduated with a MA in Journalism from DePaul University. He is a die-hard Chicago Bulls and Bears fan. Born in Chicago, but raised in Poland, he grew up playing soccer and remains an avid fan of the sport. He is passionate about film and strives to incorporate new and innovative ways to present film criticism. He currently resides in a suburb outside of Chicago, IL.

TV Review: Shooter 1×06 “Killing Zone”

The opening scene cuts to the chase — literally, with Swagger cutting some dude’s throat and smashing his skull with a rock. Well, no need to even get the popcorn. It’s another flashback to Swagger at war. Back to reality.…

Movie Review: Solace

“I see dead people”—surely a phrase familiar to most movie fans. Well, Solace isn’t quite the The Sixth Sense, but Anthony Hopkins sure can see into the future of dying people. The concept of the movie was intriguing, but the…

‘The Exorcist’ On The Verge Of Television Exorcism

The Exorcist is a really entertaining and intriguing show that apparently no onw is watching besides me?! As you may have noticed my reviews of the show have slowed down lately, there is a reason for it. The show hasn’t…

TV Review: Shooter 01×05 “Recon by Fire”

Things get steamy from the opening scene. Swagger is getting it on and rolling around the floor with his wife. Basically he’s having a secret hookup with his wife. Now, that’s top-secret stuff. Johnson is worried that Memphis might have…

TV Review: Shooter 1×04 “Overwatch”

Episode four gets started in the past. Swagger and the boys are in the Middle East on a mission. Swagger disregards Johnson’s orders, and they are ambushed because of it. There is some hardcore shooting action. Lots of heads popped. Swagger…

Movie Review: Run the Tide

Taylor Lautner is all grown up—at least he’s trying to be in Run the Tide. Lautner plays Rey, a young man who is a guardian to his little brother and sets out to the west coast to seek a better…

TV Review: Shooter 01×03 “Musa Qala”

Episode 3 of Swagger on the run. The tables turned at the conclusion of the last episode when Swagger decided he’s becoming the hunter! Swagger can’t even buy any band-aids without having a gun pointed at him at the convenience…