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.

Movie Review: Unlocked

When it comes to action thrillers, Unlocked doesn’t provide anything new or refreshing. It’s the kind of movie that falls alongside the rest in its genre. Predictable and bland. The plot revolves around a CIA interrogator (Noomi Rapace) that’s tasked…

Movie Review: Bushwick

Imagine what would happen if a state like Texas decided to separate from the United States and invade other states in an effort to gain control of the country? This is the idea that Bushwick plays with. The plot revolves around…

Movie Review: Armed Response

On the day that I watched an excellent Polish documentary feature film from director Maciej Adamek titled Dwa Swiata (Two Worlds), I also had to endure a vastly lesser movie called Armed Response. The first movie I highly recommend you…

Movie Review: First Kill

The opening shot of the movie may be its best. The remainder of the movie is very mediocre. Hayden Christensen stars as a father on a mission to rescue his kidnapped young son with Bruce Willis playing the police chief…

The Second Blade Runner 2049 Trailer Delivers

Well damn! The new Blade Runner 2049 sure leaves a good action packed impression. From start to finish there is something intriguing always going on. A fight, a character/actor reveal, even some cool surroundings and visuals. The first five seconds…

Dylan O’Brien Grows Up In The ‘American Assassin’ Trailer

The Maze Runner kid is turning into a man in front of our screens. Exit the charming young boy and enter the badass young man. Dylan O’Brien is taking on his first adult themed role as the American Assassin. My immediate trailer…

Review: 47 Meters Down

Few movies can make you cringe and clench your teeth, but 47 Meters Down is one of those movies, completely packed to the brim with tension. Mandy Moore and CW favorite Claire Holt play sisters vacationing in Mexico who decide…