Jay Brissenden is an entertainment journalist/film critic located in Reno, NV. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno in January of 2012. It was in his hometown of Winnemucca, NV, that he found his passion for movies and his dislike for everything rural. In high school, he became the town’s first official film critic, writing weekly reviews for the local paper. Eight years later, he continues to critique all things cinema and is now a member of the Las Vegas Film Critic’s Society. His work has been published in the Reno Gazette-Journal, The Humboldt Sun, Nevada Sagebrush, TheCelebrityCafe.com and Insight Magazine.Beyond movies and the general culture that is Pop, Jay dabbles in graphic design and photography. His pursuit to bowl a perfect 300 game also leads to many frustrating hours at his local alley.
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‘The Raven’ Is Nothing to Crow About
Shrouds of mystery fill the screen. Murder after murder, this macabre scene feels like a poet’s dream. A girl’s life and writer’s legend at stake, the unwinding minutes of despair are almost too much to take....
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Hulk Smash, ‘Avengers’ Rock
It’s no understatement to say that Marvel’s The Avengers is one of the most intricate and biggest projects any Hollywood studio has ever undertaken. Since the surprising success of Iron Man in 2008, this...
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The Flips and Flops of Summer 2012
Summer is upon us and so is a plethora of Hollywood blockbusters. With a broad range of films for everyone in all genres, it’s important to know which films have the potential to deliver the entertainment goods and...
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‘The Five-Year Engagement’ Is Nothing Short of a Cliché
The best movie marketing campaigns are those that capture a film’s essence in a simple poster or catchy tagline. In the case of The Five-Year Engagement, the new comedy starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt, the...
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‘Babygirl’ Too Cultured For Own Good
With the Tribeca Film Festival in full swing, dozens of new and veteran filmmakers are hoping to make an impact on audiences and potential buyers/distributors. Using laughably small budgets, these artists cannot rely...