Jake Freeman is a junior administration assistant, editor, camera operator and filmmaker. Jake has previously completed his studies in Film and Television at the Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe (NMIT) and in Business Administration at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). During his business studies Jake co-managed and hosted a major fundraising event as part of his course assessment that raised over $1000 with guest speakers from the The Big Issue and The Oaktree Foundation in attendance. He has worked for Channel 31, SYN Media and RMITV in various roles such as camera operator, editor and director. Jake has recently been writing and performing stand-up comedy in various Melbourne venues.
When A Chorus Line debuted on Broadway in 1975, it would go on to be the longest running musicalin history with over 6,137 performances, until it was surpassed by Cats in 1997. It remains the seventh …
It is interesting to point out that some of the most popular musicals and plays enjoyed today were written over one or two centuries ago. It is a true testament to the timeless quality of the story. Beauty and the …
When GROUNDHOG DAY was released in 1993, no one knew the cultural impact it would have. It grossed more than expected, won awards and showcased Bill Murray’s talents as a performer. The movie has been analysed and discussed repeatedly, by …
This week at Sydney Arts Guide, Jake Freeman spoke to Michael Franzese, a former mafia boss who was a caporegime (captain) in the Colombo crime family. He is the son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Originally Michael was on …
Let’s be honest, chick flicks are often hit and miss. Films like Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, Mean Girls perform well. Then there are others that no one asked for, like the female remakes like Ghostbusters and The Hustle and Hot Pursuit, …
1995 was indeed a big year for movies. Pierce Brosnan debuted as the new James Bond; Toy Story was the first complete CGI film, Mel Gibson released Braveheart and two sitcom stars became megastars: Martin Lawrence from Martin and Will …
It’s not everyday you get hundreds of fans queuing outside the Rivoli Cinemas on Camberwell Road in Hawthorn on a scorching hot Thursday afternoon in December. They weren’t there to see the new Star Wars film, but the new Australian …
“You made an effort to come, to worry where you will meet, who has tickets, to get here on time then get out of here on time!”
These were the first lines of Jerry Seinfeld’s opening monologue to a sold …
Featured image – Reg Livermore as Alfred P. Doolittle. Production photography by Nicole Tyers.
As always, Melbourne is blessed to have its own West End. At one side of the city there’s Aladdin showing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Now showing …
Images by Belinda Xerri.
There was an impressive turnout at the Arnold Classic Australia Exhibition. Now in its third year, more than 50,000 people attended the 3 day sports festival at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Arnold Classic …
