Jack Shepherd
@jackjshepherd.bsky.social
Freelance movie + TV journo: SFX, Yahoo, GamesRadar, etc
Manager + "Cameraman": YouTuber Finzar
Host: Lost Boys Podcast
Formerly: Online editor for Total Film, reporter for The Independent
Manager + "Cameraman": YouTuber Finzar
Host: Lost Boys Podcast
Formerly: Online editor for Total Film, reporter for The Independent
Cover story incoming! I interviewed the Duffer brothers, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp for SFX's mega #StrangerThings5 issue!
10,000 words over 20 pages! My longest piece EVER!! On shelves this week!!!
10,000 words over 20 pages! My longest piece EVER!! On shelves this week!!!
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Cover story incoming! I interviewed the Duffer brothers, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp for SFX's mega #StrangerThings5 issue!
10,000 words over 20 pages! My longest piece EVER!! On shelves this week!!!
10,000 words over 20 pages! My longest piece EVER!! On shelves this week!!!
I've been neglecting to post anything I'm doing on socials, so here are some highlights from the last few months:
I went to Vancouver to visit the set of Tron: Ares back in January 24. Finally, the piece is here – in the new issue of SFX!
I went to Vancouver to visit the set of Tron: Ares back in January 24. Finally, the piece is here – in the new issue of SFX!
September 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I've been neglecting to post anything I'm doing on socials, so here are some highlights from the last few months:
I went to Vancouver to visit the set of Tron: Ares back in January 24. Finally, the piece is here – in the new issue of SFX!
I went to Vancouver to visit the set of Tron: Ares back in January 24. Finally, the piece is here – in the new issue of SFX!
My review of the new Jurassic World, a movie I wanted to love but...
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Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber"
The latest Review,,,reviews, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at GamesRadar+
www.gamesradar.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My review of the new Jurassic World, a movie I wanted to love but...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
I'm becoming worse at posting about the stuff I've done...
Like, I spoke to the F1 movie team: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/f1-mo...
And the Thunderbolts: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
Well, a few Thunderbolts... uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
And a Jimmy from 28 Years (in SFX mag)
Like, I spoke to the F1 movie team: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/f1-mo...
And the Thunderbolts: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
Well, a few Thunderbolts... uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
And a Jimmy from 28 Years (in SFX mag)
June 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I'm becoming worse at posting about the stuff I've done...
Like, I spoke to the F1 movie team: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/f1-mo...
And the Thunderbolts: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
Well, a few Thunderbolts... uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
And a Jimmy from 28 Years (in SFX mag)
Like, I spoke to the F1 movie team: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/f1-mo...
And the Thunderbolts: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
Well, a few Thunderbolts... uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/thund...
And a Jimmy from 28 Years (in SFX mag)
latest review for GamesRadar!
I tackled Ballerina (or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And Karate Kid Legends (or From the World of Cobra Kai: Jackie Chan Returns): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
I tackled Ballerina (or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And Karate Kid Legends (or From the World of Cobra Kai: Jackie Chan Returns): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of déjà vu"
Our review of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
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June 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
latest review for GamesRadar!
I tackled Ballerina (or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And Karate Kid Legends (or From the World of Cobra Kai: Jackie Chan Returns): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
I tackled Ballerina (or From the World of John Wick: Ballerina): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And Karate Kid Legends (or From the World of Cobra Kai: Jackie Chan Returns): www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
For the latest issue of @sfxmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke to the team who made #M3GAN2.0... I think the cover says it all. Can't wait to see it in a packed cinema
May 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
For the latest issue of @sfxmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke to the team who made #M3GAN2.0... I think the cover says it all. Can't wait to see it in a packed cinema
A couple of interviews from earlier this month –
Will Poulter talking Death of a Unicorn and playing a rich a-hole: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/death...
And Steve Coogan on penguins being better co-stars than humans! uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/steve...
Will Poulter talking Death of a Unicorn and playing a rich a-hole: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/death...
And Steve Coogan on penguins being better co-stars than humans! uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/steve...
Death of a Unicorn's Will Poulter relished character with 'zero self-awareness'
Will Poulter speaks to Yahoo UK about his surreal new film where he plays the spoilt son of Richard E. Grant.
uk.movies.yahoo.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A couple of interviews from earlier this month –
Will Poulter talking Death of a Unicorn and playing a rich a-hole: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/death...
And Steve Coogan on penguins being better co-stars than humans! uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/steve...
Will Poulter talking Death of a Unicorn and playing a rich a-hole: uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/death...
And Steve Coogan on penguins being better co-stars than humans! uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/steve...
new issue of @sfxmagazine.bsky.social out today!
Includes more from my Wheel Of Time S3 set visit, plus a look forward to the game Dune Awakening.
Glad to see people are loving Wheel of Time – what I saw the team putting together was incredibly cool!
Includes more from my Wheel Of Time S3 set visit, plus a look forward to the game Dune Awakening.
Glad to see people are loving Wheel of Time – what I saw the team putting together was incredibly cool!
March 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
new issue of @sfxmagazine.bsky.social out today!
Includes more from my Wheel Of Time S3 set visit, plus a look forward to the game Dune Awakening.
Glad to see people are loving Wheel of Time – what I saw the team putting together was incredibly cool!
Includes more from my Wheel Of Time S3 set visit, plus a look forward to the game Dune Awakening.
Glad to see people are loving Wheel of Time – what I saw the team putting together was incredibly cool!
Over the last few months, Finzar and I have been working hard on a complete overhaul of our website, Storezar, a place to purchase video editing presets and courses.
Now, finally, we have launched! Check it out here:
storezar.com
Now, finally, we have launched! Check it out here:
storezar.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Over the last few months, Finzar and I have been working hard on a complete overhaul of our website, Storezar, a place to purchase video editing presets and courses.
Now, finally, we have launched! Check it out here:
storezar.com
Now, finally, we have launched! Check it out here:
storezar.com
With #Daredevil currently coming weekly, I've written a couple of pieces about it...
First, tied to Capt 4 but even more relevant now – why Wilson Fisk could be going for President: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And weighing up the premiere's death: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
First, tied to Capt 4 but even more relevant now – why Wilson Fisk could be going for President: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And weighing up the premiere's death: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
March 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
With #Daredevil currently coming weekly, I've written a couple of pieces about it...
First, tied to Capt 4 but even more relevant now – why Wilson Fisk could be going for President: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And weighing up the premiere's death: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
First, tied to Capt 4 but even more relevant now – why Wilson Fisk could be going for President: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
And weighing up the premiere's death: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Last week, I spoke to the cast of Adolescence for Yahoo. Felt like nobody knew just how big and impactful it would end up being for Netflix.
Stephen Graham int: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Jack Thorne + co.: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Stephen Graham int: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Jack Thorne + co.: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
March 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Last week, I spoke to the cast of Adolescence for Yahoo. Felt like nobody knew just how big and impactful it would end up being for Netflix.
Stephen Graham int: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Jack Thorne + co.: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Stephen Graham int: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Jack Thorne + co.: uk.news.yahoo.com/netflix-adol...
Big issue of SFX incoming. That little nib about being on set of Wheel of Time S3 – that's me! I went to South Africa! The craftsmanship was phenomenal and the cast and crew were exceptionally accommodating – never had so much access!
Check out the new issue of SFX! We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary with the 30 greatest shows of the last three decades, as chosen by some of the biggest names in sci-fi and fantasy. On sale 26 February. #BuyMagazines
February 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Big issue of SFX incoming. That little nib about being on set of Wheel of Time S3 – that's me! I went to South Africa! The craftsmanship was phenomenal and the cast and crew were exceptionally accommodating – never had so much access!
Some quotes from my #Daredevil piece for SFX Magazine. It's been fun to see them written up by everyone from comic book geeky websites to newspapers and trade press.
Much more in the magazine, out today! www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Much more in the magazine, out today! www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
January 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Some quotes from my #Daredevil piece for SFX Magazine. It's been fun to see them written up by everyone from comic book geeky websites to newspapers and trade press.
Much more in the magazine, out today! www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Much more in the magazine, out today! www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
My first major piece of 2025... I interviewed the team behind Daredevil Born Again for SFX Magazine. If you're intrigued by the future of Marvel Television, you won't want to miss it. Out Jan 29th!
January 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My first major piece of 2025... I interviewed the team behind Daredevil Born Again for SFX Magazine. If you're intrigued by the future of Marvel Television, you won't want to miss it. Out Jan 29th!
From earlier this year – I spoke to Drew Hancock about #Companion
Fun fact: I was told before the interview (and my review in the next issue) not to spoil the twist... while the new trailers spoil the twist! So that's why you won't find any references to it...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Fun fact: I was told before the interview (and my review in the next issue) not to spoil the twist... while the new trailers spoil the twist! So that's why you won't find any references to it...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Director of new twisty romance horror Companion explains why it wouldn't have worked without The Boys and Yellowjackets stars: "I can't imagine anyone else"
Drew Hancock heaps praise on Companion stars Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher
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January 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
From earlier this year – I spoke to Drew Hancock about #Companion
Fun fact: I was told before the interview (and my review in the next issue) not to spoil the twist... while the new trailers spoil the twist! So that's why you won't find any references to it...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Fun fact: I was told before the interview (and my review in the next issue) not to spoil the twist... while the new trailers spoil the twist! So that's why you won't find any references to it...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
It's been a big year. Some career highlights: two SFX cover features, a Lord of the Rings set visit, an afternoon with Jeff Goldblum, and a few more things I can't yet talk about just yet...
December 31, 2024 at 11:15 AM
It's been a big year. Some career highlights: two SFX cover features, a Lord of the Rings set visit, an afternoon with Jeff Goldblum, and a few more things I can't yet talk about just yet...
My review of #Sonic3, in which I compare Sonic to Dominic Toretto... The most consistently fun instalment in the franchise so far, almost entirely thanks to two Jim Carreys.
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: "Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"
Our verdict is in!
www.gamesradar.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:22 PM
My review of #Sonic3, in which I compare Sonic to Dominic Toretto... The most consistently fun instalment in the franchise so far, almost entirely thanks to two Jim Carreys.
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
With Robert Eggers' #Nosferatu nearly here, check out my interview with Eggers from his stint promoting The Northman. It was a great half hour chat about his four favourite films – Andrei Rublev, Fanny & Alexander, Mary Poppins, and "some Buster Keaton stuff"
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Robert Eggers
Podcast Episode · Total Film's Last Picture Show · 04/19/2022 · 27m
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December 14, 2024 at 6:15 PM
With Robert Eggers' #Nosferatu nearly here, check out my interview with Eggers from his stint promoting The Northman. It was a great half hour chat about his four favourite films – Andrei Rublev, Fanny & Alexander, Mary Poppins, and "some Buster Keaton stuff"
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
I deep dived into those #LordOfTheRings cameos in the new anime film for GamesRadar+. It gets... nerdy...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
If you squint, those Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim cameos work surprisingly well in Tolkien lore
Warning: spoilers lie ahead...
www.gamesradar.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:44 PM
I deep dived into those #LordOfTheRings cameos in the new anime film for GamesRadar+. It gets... nerdy...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
I’ve seen a few episodes of #CreatureCommandos and it’s a riot. Love how Gunn spotlights the weirdest characters — namely G.I Robot and Weasel — and somehow their episodes are the best. A fun start (?) to the DCU
Overwhelmed with the response to our monstrous band of heroes and excited for everyone to see episodes one AND two of #CreatureCommandos streaming NOW on Max!
December 6, 2024 at 8:20 AM
I’ve seen a few episodes of #CreatureCommandos and it’s a riot. Love how Gunn spotlights the weirdest characters — namely G.I Robot and Weasel — and somehow their episodes are the best. A fun start (?) to the DCU
I wrote about The Holdovers for NME’s best of the year list, which features the most NME choice for number one
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THE 20 BEST FILMS OF 2024 | NME.com
The big screen was back in a huge way this year. This is NME's list of 20 best films of 2024 — read on to find out more
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December 6, 2024 at 8:14 AM
I wrote about The Holdovers for NME’s best of the year list, which features the most NME choice for number one
www.nme.com/lists/end-of...
www.nme.com/lists/end-of...
Big week for me in Middle-Earth… From literal Edoras in New Zealand to the London premiere of War of the Rohirrim!
December 3, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Big week for me in Middle-Earth… From literal Edoras in New Zealand to the London premiere of War of the Rohirrim!
Let's give this one a go...
Here's my website if you don't know anything about me (a freelance culture journalist who's not giving up just yet)
www.jackjshepherd.com
Here's my website if you don't know anything about me (a freelance culture journalist who's not giving up just yet)
www.jackjshepherd.com
Jack J. Shepherd | freelance writer, editor, podcaster
Jack J. Shepherd is a freelance writer and culture journalist. Check out his portfolio and hire him!
www.jackjshepherd.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Let's give this one a go...
Here's my website if you don't know anything about me (a freelance culture journalist who's not giving up just yet)
www.jackjshepherd.com
Here's my website if you don't know anything about me (a freelance culture journalist who's not giving up just yet)
www.jackjshepherd.com