Picture of Jake Jones

Jake Jones

Bio: Jake Jones is a graduate of Kennesaw State University where he received a Bachelor's in Media and Entertainment. His love for film and tv led him to pursue storytelling, whether by writing about others' works or creating his own. Jake can't wait to gain experience in writing and make good friends along the way.
Sports

John Cena: Wrestling Legend

Every sport has a player that people automatically picture when the topic is discussed, regardless of what they think of them. Tom Brady is the face of football. Lebron James is the face of basketball. In the case of wrestling, the one person that you think of is John Cena.  ...

Read More
Business and Finance

Nike is Raising Prices: What’s Up with That? 

The world of sneakers has always been abundant in overpriced footwear, but the issue seems to escalate with Nike’s proposed price increases. According to CNBC, the prices will be raised to around 2 to 10 dollars for any kind of footwear. While this increase may not seem that bad, it ...

Read More
TV

Harry Potter Show Will Recapture the Magic

Turning a whole movie series into a TV show may sound odd, but it’s the direction that HBO is taking with the famous Harry Potter franchise. Announced a few years ago, the show was said to be a full retelling of the story in an episodic format, with each season ...

Read More
Latest News

Fleet Week 2025 Kicks Off in New York

It is time for local New Yorkers to get their feet wet this week! According to CBS News, a parade of ships arrived at the New York Harbor this Wednesday to celebrate this year’s fleet week and provide all sorts of fun activities for the crowds to enjoy.   For those ...

Read More
Food

New York’s Chocolate Oasis 

Do you ever tire of the same savory foods and wish to embrace your sweet tooth? If so, then Max Brenner might be the place for you! This restaurant is quite unique in that the menu is completely composed of food and desserts that are covered in chocolate. This chain ...

Read More
Movies

The Master Dialogue of Martin Scorsese

“Show, don’t tell” is an unwritten rule in filmmaking and storytelling that prioritizes expressing themes and meanings to the audience through visuals, rather than just telling them. Good dialogue often helps fill in the gaps of what’s going on with the plot and characters, but too much of it can ...

Read More
Sports

The NFL Should Allow The “Tush Push” 

There are hundreds of plays and strategies that teams make use of throughout their games, with most of them playing into the strengths of the players. Many plays have been scrutinized in the past and even have gotten banned, which is the current debate NFL is having over the Philadelphia ...

Read More
TV

SNL’s 50th Season Finale Sparks Controversy Over Abrupt Ending

Saturday Night Live has been a staple of American television for decades, with a large, dedicated audience tuning in for all the sketches and skits that leave them laughing. The show has made plenty of changes over the years, with every season ending with cast members saying their farewells before ...

Read More
Music

Piracy’s Impact on the Music Industry

Piracy has forever been an issue for artists in any field of entertainment. The allure of free music without any need for subscriptions or other forms of payment is often too enticing for some. Although the negatives are pretty apparent, the rise of this activity is due to the rise ...

Read More
Latest News

Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

The famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York found itself amid a huge accident last Saturday when a large navy ship collided with the structure, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries inside the vessel. The world got to see the result of this tragedy with many videos and pictures displaying ...

Read More
Video Games

The Future of VR

The many efforts of revolutionary game development have taken forms that go beyond just the controller and screen. Many people still remember Nintendo’s power glove and all the earlier versions of virtual reality that tried to implement more of the player’s actual movements into the games. Even as technology evolved, ...

Read More
Sports

Knicks VS. Celtics: The Turning Point

The semifinals for the championship have never felt so tense, with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics trading game after game with each other. The recent match that went down yesterday proved that the Celtics still have some fight in them, but the Knicks are still ahead with their ...

Read More

Hey! Are you enjoying NYCTastemakers? Make sure to join our mailing list for NYCTM and never miss the chance to read all of our articles!