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 01×02 “Exfil”

Even the best of them aren’t perfect. In the pilot episode Bob Lee Swagger (Ryan Phillippe), the sniper machine, was suspected of shooting the president, that’s after he was brought on to prevent the presidents assassination. Clearly, Swagger f’d up.…

Movie Review: Dog Eat Dog

The title is a lot more intriguing than this movie ended up being. A solid cast of names at the top, lead by Willem Dafoe and Nicolas Cage doesn’t overcome the lack of substance in the plot. A group crazed…

Before I Fall Trailer Is On Repeat Mode

I have not read Before I Fall, but apparently it’s a best selling novel. What I am aware of is how great Zoey Deutch is. So I may or may not be crushing on her (I am), but she’s a…

TV Review: Shooter Series Premiere – “Point of Impact”

The first thought that comes to your mind when seeing the title of this show is, “Wasn’t Shooter a movie with Mark Wahlberg?” The answer to that is—yes. The show is based on the movie, and it mirrors the same plot…

A Reflection On Space Jam 20 Years Later

I can’t believe it has been twenty years since Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan joined forces on-screen and on the basketball court in Space Jam. A lot has changed since then. First of all I feel old. Back in 1996 I…

Movie Review: Shut In

This movie managed to somehow defy expectations—for the better. It has a talented cast and stars Naomi Watts who plays Mary Portman, a widowed child psychologist with a disabled son. As the winter storm approaches her New England town, she…

Lots of Action in the Latest ‘Wonder Woman’ Trailer

The newest full-length trailer of Wonder Woman just came out and there is plenty of goodies in it. The immediate takeaways are the amount of action this movie seems to have. There are clips of multiple fights scenes involving Diana…