Category Archives: Jacob’s Journal
The Divergent Series: Allegiant
Watch as Jacob Tiranno reviews The Divergent Series: Allegiant. To watch more video reviews go to www.youtube.com/chasingcinema
Tomorrowland is Tame and Tangled
It was July of 1955, only a year after America decided it was unconstitutional to keep white and black students in separate schools. It was the beginning of what would become one of the most important movements in our nation. Our country was looking forward to the future and so was one of the greatest innovators of all-time, Walt Disney. In fact, he wanted to create a “land” dedicated to the future, to the possibilities of a united and marvelous world. He called it Tomorrowland.
It opened July 17 to be exact, and Disney gave this description during the dedication to the millions of television viewers. “[Tomorrowland is] a vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying Man’s achievements…A step into the future, with predictions of constructed things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure and ideas. The Atomic Age, the challenge of Outer Space and the hope for a peaceful, unified world.” Now, 60 years after it opened, director Brad Bird, brings the world a movie based on Tomorrowland.
Jacob Tiranno’s Rules for Surviving A Horror Movie
It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s time for costumes, candy, haunted houses and of course, scary movies! The Exorcist, Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Rosemary’s Baby – all of these films and countless others have forced people to check under their bed, shut their closet doors, and sleep with the light on for years. Movies like these have haunted people all over the world. Today, I’m going to offer you a few words of survival in case you ever find yourself in a true scary-movie situation. Before I go on, however, I must give credit where credit is due. Jamie Kennedy’s character from Wes Craven’s Scream mentions a handful of survival rules in the famous movie franchise – some of his major rules reappear in my list below.I will note, though, that his character died in the second Scream film, proving he probably wasn’t the best person to take advice from. I, on the other hand, am alive and well. So I can only hope you take this list of numerous rules seriously, as they can be the difference between life and death.
– See more at: http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2014/10/28/jacob-tirannos-rules-for-surviving-a-horror-movie/#sthash.wtQxnpXD.dpuf
Women Hold Their Own in Film Industry Run by Men
http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2014/10/20/women-hold-their-own-in-film-industry-run-by-men/
Click the link above to read my new piece for the UNLV Rebel Yell, where I talk about the presence of women in the film industry and the organization known as Cinefemmes.
Master of Horror Roams the Halls of UNLV
http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2014/10/13/master-of-horror-roams-the-halls-of-unlv/
Click the link above to read my new piece for the UNLV Rebel Yell, where I write a professor profile on writer-director and producer, David Schmoeller.
Short Film Contest Seeks Talented Participants
http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2014/10/13/short-film-contest-seeks-talented-participants/
Click the link above to read my new piece for the UNLV Rebel Yell, where I talk about the upcoming 12th annual UNLV 48-Hour Short Film Contest.
Awareness and Advocacy Abound at Boyd Law School Film Festival
Awareness and Advocacy Abound at Boyd Law School Film Festival
Click the link above to read my new piece for the UNLV Rebel Yell, where I recap what happened at the 4th annual Boyd Law School Film Festival.