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Originally from Michigan but educated in the south by the Savannah College of Art and Design, Jacob Ethington is a playwright and screenwriter who's always willing to relocate if necessary. Excerpts of his work are available to read on this site along with blog posts about media that he loves.

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"Poltergeist" (1982) Review
Nov 1

Nov 1 "Poltergeist" (1982) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

Why would ever try to make a film about suburbia dealing with ghosts when Poltergeist is essentially perfect?

"The Foreigner" (2017) Review
Oct 27

Oct 27 "The Foreigner" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

The Foreigner is the textbook definition of a "solid" film.

"Mindhunter" (2017) Season One Review
Oct 23

Oct 23 "Mindhunter" (2017) Season One Review

Jacob Ethington
TV Review

If the names Edmund Kemper, Jerry Brudos, and Richard Speck mean anything to you, just watch the show and enjoy.

"House" (1977) Review
Oct 17

Oct 17 "House" (1977) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

So, there's this movie about seven girls that go to a house in the countryside.

"The Thing" (1982) Review
Oct 13

Oct 13 "The Thing" (1982) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

How do you even start to talk about a film like The Thing?

"Blade Runner 2049" (2017) Review
Oct 6

Oct 6 "Blade Runner 2049" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

This shouldn't have come close to working in any capacity.

What the F*** is Up with "Blade Runner" (1982)? A Film Appreciation
Oct 5

Oct 5 What the F*** is Up with "Blade Runner" (1982)? A Film Appreciation

Jacob Ethington
Film Appreciation

Author's Note: Some explicit language is used to drive home a few points here.

"Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream" (2007) Review
Oct 3

Oct 3 "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream" (2007) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

Rest in Peace, Tom Petty.

"Baby Driver" (2017) Review
Oct 2

Oct 2 "Baby Driver" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

I think Baby Driver may act as a litmus test for optimism

"The Dragon Lives Again" (1977) Art House Movie Day Review
Sep 29

Sep 29 "The Dragon Lives Again" (1977) Art House Movie Day Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

Pulpy weird fun like this doesn't come around often.

"The Zodiac Killer" (1971) Art House Movie Day Review
Sep 27

Sep 27 "The Zodiac Killer" (1971) Art House Movie Day Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

"Now you know me. What are you going to do about it?"

"Martha & Niki" (2016) Art House Movie Day Review
Sep 25

Sep 25 "Martha & Niki" (2016) Art House Movie Day Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

It's interesting when a story decides to start with victory.

"Titicut Follies" (1967) Review
Sep 22

Sep 22 "Titicut Follies" (1967) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

Sometimes it's hard to tell the patients from the doctors.

"mother!" (2017) Review
Sep 20

Sep 20 "mother!" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

I just want to know how Darren Aronofsky got away with making this.

"It" (2017) Review
Sep 8

Sep 8 "It" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

I'm not sure where to start with this one.

"Good Time" (2017) Review
Aug 25

Aug 25 "Good Time" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

It's about time that Robert Pattinson ended up in a film this great.

"Wonder Woman" (2017) Review
Aug 21

Aug 21 "Wonder Woman" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

Let's talk about limitations.

"Shin Godzilla" (2016) Retrospect Review
Aug 17

Aug 17 "Shin Godzilla" (2016) Retrospect Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

I love Godzilla.

"A Ghost Story" (2017) Review
Jul 31

Jul 31 "A Ghost Story" (2017) Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

'll try to explain the best way I know.

"The Overnighters" (2014) Retrospect Review
Jul 28

Jul 28 "The Overnighters" (2014) Retrospect Review

Jacob Ethington
Film Review

"Jesus didn't have our neighbors."

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Originally from Michigan but educated in the south by the Savannah College of Art and Design, Jacob Ethington is a playwright and screenwriter who currently resides in Austin, Texas. Excerpts of his work are available to read on this site along with blog posts about media that he loves.

 

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