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Jack J. Shepherd

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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

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On Marty Supreme and fatherhood A look at a movie that moved me like few others

I don't think I could have watched Marty Supreme at a wilder time in my life, AKA a few days before becoming a father...

My new blog on the experience

somebonuscontent.substack.com/p/on-marty-s...

05.02.2026 17:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Stranger Things 5 almost killed me... A look at what it's really like interviewing the cast & crew of the world's biggest TV show

I've started a Substack!

It's called Bonus Content, and it's all the (bonus) stuff that doesn't make it into a real publication, but I just want – and need – to write about. First article is about interviewing the cast of Stranger Things 5...

somebonuscontent.substack.com/p/how-strang...

27.12.2025 20:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Part 2 of my #StrangerThings5 coverage for SFX!

Had another session with the Duffer brothers, showed Linda Hamilton around my house (on Zoom), and spoke to Sadie Sink, Shawn Levy, and Jamie Bower Camber.

Buy the mag here: www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/sfx-399-p...

07.12.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 review: β€œCan the Duffer brothers stick the landing? It’s sure looking like they will” The latest Review,,,reviews, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at GamesRadar+

my review of Stranger Things 5 Part 1.

Fun fact, the very first episode of Stranger Things came out two days after David Cameron left office as Prime Minister... It's fair to say, the new season has been a long time coming πŸ˜‚

www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

27.11.2025 09:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!!!

03.11.2025 20:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danny Dyer struggled to ditch β€˜hardman’ persona before sitcom Mr Bigstuff The actor speaks to Yahoo UK alongside his Mr Bigstuff co-stars Ryan Sampson and Harriet Webb about the Sky comedy show's return.

And because variety is the spice of life, I spoke to Danny Dyer (!) not too long ago...

uk.news.yahoo.com/danny-dyer-m...

08.09.2025 09:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A really fun piece from an older issue of SFX, I interviewed the Phillipou brothers about Bring Her Back. They were so much fun, really loved talking to them, just balls of energy – literally bouncing off the walls (and pretending to eat a table)!

Read here: www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/sfx-394-p...

08.09.2025 09:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tron: Ares director explains why we won't see cameos from the likes of Garrett Hedlund and Cillian Murphy in the movie: "Sometimes actors don't want to be in it anymore" Exclusive: Tron: Ares director Joachim RΓΈnning talks franchise cameos (or lack thereof) in the upcoming threequel

Some quotes have already made their way online, but there's a lot more in the piece. I've also been thinking a loooot about my interview with original Tron director Steven Lisberger and our discussion about A.I. Grab a copy!

www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

08.09.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

08.09.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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+

My review of the new Jurassic World, a movie I wanted to love but...

www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

30.06.2025 18:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, and the guys behind Predator: Killer of Killers: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

About Badlands as well: www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

And working hard on a lot of exciting stuff for our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@finzar/videos

29.06.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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)

29.06.2025 18:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of dΓ©jΓ  vu" Our review of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

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...

05.06.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.05.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

15.04.2025 12:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

26.03.2025 15:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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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

25.03.2025 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost 100% convinced this is happening... #DaredevilBornAgain

20.03.2025 12:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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...

20.03.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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...

20.03.2025 12:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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!

21.02.2025 12:38 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

29.01.2025 11:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

24.01.2025 12:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

22.01.2025 12:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And if you're an editor who happens to be stumbling on this, I am avaiable for hire πŸ˜‚

31.12.2024 11:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

31.12.2024 11:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: "Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show" Our verdict is in!

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...

18.12.2024 15:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Robert Eggers Podcast Episode Β· Total Film's Last Picture Show Β· 04/19/2022 Β· 27m

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...

14.12.2024 18:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you squint, those Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim cameos work surprisingly well in Tolkien lore Warning: spoilers lie ahead...

I deep dived into those #LordOfTheRings cameos in the new anime film for GamesRadar+. It gets... nerdy...

www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...

13.12.2024 12:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve seen a few episodes of #CreatureCommandos and it’s a riot. Love how Gunn spotlights the weirdest characters β€” namely G.I Robot and Weasel β€” and somehow their episodes are the best. A fun start (?) to the DCU

06.12.2024 08:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0