2012 will mark the 17th anniversary of the release Alanis Morisette’s highly successful third studio album: Jagged Little Pill. This album reached number one in the U.S. Billboard 200 and the Top Canadian Albums in 1995. In addition, this album has helped Ms. Morissette earn four Grammy Awards including “Best Rock Album” and “Album of […]
Jacob Reviews….The Iron Lady
January 15, 2012 By
The Iron Lady is finally out in all theatres. This movie focuses on retired Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) as she reflects on her past from her humble beginnings as a grocer’s daughter to the apex of her political career as the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom while taking out her […]
Jacob Interviews…99.7 The Point’s Tanna Guthrie
January 11, 2012 By
This edition of Jacob Interviews kicks off a very special series of interviews featuring radio personalities from across the country. Since the 1980s, many radio listeners of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area have been tuning into 99.7 The Point’s Tanna Guthrie. She has been with countless radio stations from KMBZ to KUDL. I had a […]
Throwback Tuesday-Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace
January 10, 2012 By
13 years ago…moviegoers returned to the Star Wars universe for the first film in George Lucas’ Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. This first film was Star Wars: Episode One-The Phantom Menace. The Phantom Menace told the origin story of Anakin Skywalker (played by Jake Lloyd), who would grow-up to be the fearsome Darth Vader. The […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The 2012 State of DC Comics
January 7, 2012 By
In my last article, I examined why 2012 would be “The Year of Marvel Comics” at the end of December 2012. However, what if Marvel’s top competitor: DC Comics came up on top during the final month of December? This article focuses on why 2012 could be another year of DC Comics domination. […]
Jacob’s Eye On….The 2012 State of Marvel Comics
January 6, 2012 By
2012 might be called “The Year of Marvel” at the end of December 2012. This purpose of jacobelyacharjournalist.com’s blog entry is to highlight the key elements that could make Marvel dominant over DC. Exhibit #1: The Avengers Assemble on the Big Screen After seeing Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk […]
2012: The Ten Events That Will Rock Pop Culture, Part Two
January 5, 2012 By
The countdown continues as this author points out upcoming events that will take place this year. 5. TODAY Turns 60 Generations of Americans continue to wake-up with The TODAY Show. The show offers the breaking national and international news and the latest developments in the political, health, technological and entertainment worlds. On Friday, January […]
2012: The 10 Events That Will Rock Pop Culture, Part One
January 4, 2012 By
We are days into the New Year and there are a couple of events that you should keep an eye out for during 2012. 10. Avengers vs. the X-Men Marvel Comics will release a huge story arc this Spring that will pit two of Marvel Comics’ biggest teams against each other. The […]
Throwback Tuesday-Storm Front by Billy Joel
January 3, 2012 By
One of the greatest albums from the 1980s was Storm Front by Billy Joel. This album saw seven singles released from this album and nominated for five Grammy Awards for two years. Storm Front features incredible songs with strong lyrics, impeccable arrangements and superb vocal performances from the singer-songwriter. Here are several songs […]
Jacob Interviews…Josh Skinner, Part Three
January 2, 2012 By
In the final part of my exclusive interview series with Internet host and songwriter Josh Skinner…he talks about his songwriting career. Jacob Elyachar: Did you always want to add songwriting to your resume? Josh Skinner: No. I fell into it. It was the last thing on Earth I felt like I was […]
