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Jake Cohen

Jake is a Long Island native with an encyclopedic knowledge of Chris Claremont's run on X-Men and other useless pop culture trivia. In his spare time he enjoys puppies, kitties, and sandwiches.

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December 7, 2016
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Visions of Cuba Seen Through Interviews

“Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death” is the debut film from actor turned documentarian Olatz Lopez Garmendia. The documentary is an overtly political film but does not make heavy-handed statements regarding policy

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“Dr. Strange”: A Superhero Movie for Everyone

While “Doctor Strange” is a tightly paced special effects spectacle with many refreshing elements and exciting and inventive visual effects –it’s real achievement is that it is enjoyable for both those familiar with the Marvel universe as well as those

November 16, 2016

Cinema Culture and Katana Swords on Display in Astoria

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On Nov. 5, the Astoria-based Museum of the Moving Image hosted An Afternoon with Tatsuya Nakadai, in honor of the 50th anniversary of “The

Is “The Birth of a Nation” a Sundance darling or a wide release flop?

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“The Birth of a Nation” is a period biopic about the story of Nat Turner. Like many historical melodramas, the filmmakers were liberal in

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Arts & Entertainment

Visions of Cuba Seen Through Interviews

“Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death” is the debut film from actor turned documentarian Olatz Lopez Garmendia. The documentary is an overtly political film but does not make heavy-handed statements regarding policy

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by Jake Cohen
December 7, 2016
Arts & Entertainment

“Dr. Strange”: A Superhero Movie for Everyone

While “Doctor Strange” is a tightly paced special effects spectacle with many refreshing elements and exciting and inventive visual effects –it’s real achievement is that it is enjoyable for both those familiar

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by Jake Cohen
November 16, 2016
Arts & Entertainment

Cinema Culture and Katana Swords on Display in Astoria

On Nov. 5, the Astoria-based Museum of the Moving Image hosted An Afternoon with Tatsuya Nakadai, in honor of the 50th anniversary of “The Sword of Doom.” The event included a screening

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by Jake Cohen
November 16, 2016
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Is “The Birth of a Nation” a Sundance darling or a wide release flop?

“The Birth of a Nation” is a period biopic about the story of Nat Turner. Like many historical melodramas, the filmmakers were liberal in their use of artistic freedom with the narrative.

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by Jake Cohen
October 19, 2016
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Whit’s End: Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Eat Pizza

Since Superstorm Sandy in 2012 the food scene in Rockaway, Queens has experienced a renaissance. Say what you will about hipsters and gentrification, it usually doesn’t have a negative effect on the

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by Jake Cohen
October 5, 2016
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Clint Eastwood delivers with “Sully”

A basic screenwriting tip is to start your screenplay on a special day. Clint Eastwood’s latest film “Sully” certainly does that. “Sully” begins on January 15, 2009, the day a US Airways

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by Jake Cohen
September 21, 2016
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This spring: Mr. Met deep fried cheesecake and ice cream sandwiches

Citi Field hits a homerun this spring with deep fried ice cream sandwiches and deep fried, New York-style cheesecake.   Since its completion in 2009, Citi Field’s dining options have mirrored many

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May 4, 2016
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