Once a year Chicago’s McCormick Place is transformed into a sea of Tie Fighter Pilots, Storm Troopers, Superheroes and the fans thereof at C2E2.

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – also known as C2E2 – is a convention spanning the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. Bringing the best of popular culture to Downtown Chicago, C2E2’s show floor is packed with hundreds of exhibitors, panels and autograph sessions giving fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators and screening rooms featuring sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either the big or small screen! C2E2 just celebrated it’s fourth year this April, and it nearly doubled in size from years past.

In what has become an annual tradition CinemaJaw cozied up at our very own table in “Podcast Alley” to spread the word and land some cool interviews. Boy, did we ever! Over the course of the weekend we talked to Tron himself , Mr. Bruce Boxleitner. Along with two of his collaborators Bruce walked us through his new steam-punk television show in development, Lantern City. We also sat down with comic book super star J. Scott Campbell to discuss his upcoming projects, summer movies, and have a little CinemaWAR. Last, but not least, we were fortunate to get a few minutes of time from Lance Fenserman the guy who RUNS C2E2! Lance also happens to be a fabulously interesting dude, and also gets his chance at a trivia rematch against Matt K.

Matt and Ry take a breather at C2E2. For the rest of our C2E2 photos, check out our Facebook album!

So sit back, relax and adjust you blaster holsters and lightsabers. Get your geek on with CinemaJaw’s C2E2 special!

Reviewed this episode: With Great Power, Mud
CinemaWAR: Which Comic Book Director is Better, Sam Rami or Christopher Nolan?
I for an I: The Great Gatsby
Trivia: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey McGuire Movie Trivia

(There were so many great interviews that we got at C2E2 that we couldn’t fit them all into one episode. Rest assured that they will come out! Follow us on Twitter for constant updates)

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All you need is love.

An Iconic Movie Moment

Love. Love is what brings us here today. A challenging love at that. As the age old adage goes, behind every great person is another. This week on CinemaJaw we take a look at Superhero Love Interests. These are the women (and men) who stand pillar like in support of the hero. They may or may not have powers of thier own, but they face the struggles both within the relationship and without. No great story is complete without a love, and these are the super ones.

Joining us is CinemaJaw’s own Superman, marking his 6th official appearance as guest, Mr. Charles Klein. Fresh off the set of his latest film our Chuck is promoting his upcoming premier and the upcoming Indie Incubator Film Fest! Also he knows a thing or two about superheroes and uses his X ray vision to see to the heart of this topic.

In addition to that we have all the usual side kicks: I for an I, Movie Trivia, CinemaWAR and a whole lot more. So wring out your tights and wear your underwear on the outside. It’s time to get super duper!

The Three Amigos!

Reviewed this episode: Oz The Great and Powerful, Stone Cold Steve Austin The Bottom Line, Everything or Nothing, Liberal Arts, End of Watch
I for an I: The Place Beyond The Pines
Trivia: Tournament Movie Trivia

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This week CinemaJaw goes live, on location to bring you coverage of an amazing art opening that happens to be tied into an upcoming documentary film. We know… That sounds complicated, bear with us here, because this is a great episode!

Prof. John Otterbacher (who you may remember from his other appearances on CinemaJaw) is currently in the process of making a new documentary called “Officially Limited” that takes a look at licensed and unlicensed movie posters, the artist that make and print them, their process, the fans, and the whole industry that has sprung up around this phenomenon. Recently Professor O. had an event at Gallerie F here in Chicago to raise some money and awareness for not only the film  but this whole movie poster movement in pop art. He was kind enough to ask CinemaJaw to join him. In this episode, we interview the Galerie F owner, discuss Wreck-it Ralph with Jaw heads outside of The New 400 Theaters, and talk about our favorite movie vampires. All in less than an hour… Hang this episode on your wall, because THAT is an ART!

Also – This is Red Box Reno’s last episode as the official Producer of CinemaJaw. Reno is the best in the biz, and we have been so happy to have him for the past 3 years! Stay tuned for a  proper goodbye and news on who the next Engineer will be! (Yes we already have one!)

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#C2E2

Wow. Chicago’s answer to the San Diego Comic Con, C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) continues to grow and grow, and this year we think it really hit its stride! CinemaJaw was there to promote, record, repeat and boy did we manage to get some pretty cool interviews! Including folks from independant animated films The Silver Circle and Aidan 5, not to mention the guys from The Thin Ice and Faded Pearl and even an interview with the filthyest podcast in Chicago: Doomed City. Topping off our interview list was a personal favorite of both Matt K. and Ry The Movie Guy: CinemaJaw was treated to some time with Noah Hathaway who is best known for his Battlestar Galactica, and Atreyu in Neverending Story roles. Noah joins us to talk about the past, his latest project with Mark Hamill, tattoos and behind the scenes romances on 80′s sitcoms. Man that was cool!

Plus we reached out to the JawHeads at C2E2 and asked: Which Summer Superhero Movie are you Most Excited About? The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, or Dark Knight Rises? The answer will shock you!

Please enjoy our Special C2E2 episode of CinemaJaw, and thanks to all our cool guests! …and now for some gratuitous Con pics.

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Now Streamin on Egen.Tv

Ok, Let’s get this out of the way… For the next few episodes at least, and possibly permanently, we are now recording LIVE before CAMERAS on EGen.Tv. This is episode is our first one in the new(?) space and there will be some growing pains. That being said, we think this episode turned out just perfect. We would VERY MUCH like to get your feedback on these next several episodes. What do you like, what could we do different or better, etc. Please do that by contacting us at MattAndRy[at]CinemaJaw[dot]com. We also hope you like looking at our ugly mugs. You can now watch CinemaJaw LIVE every Tuesday night at 8:30pm Chicago time at THIS LINK! Log in for free and tell us how our hair looks! We will also have links to downloadable video episodes SOON!

So in honor of our television debut, and 21 Jump Street coming up in theaters we decided we would take a look at The Best Movies Based on TV Shows. Who better to join us with all this new stuff going on than our go-to guy, Mr. Charles Klein! Its great to have Chuck on again as we forge ahead into new territory. Of course no CinemaJaw would be complete without CinemaWAR, I for an I, Hollywood Headlines, The CinemaJaw Movie Fact, and a whole lot of news and reviews! We even go Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, or some such nonsense. Its JAWTASTIC!

I for an I: 21 Jump Street
Reviewed This Episode: Undefeated, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, The Lorax, Tower Heist
CinemaWAR: Is the Hunger Games Over Hyped, or Will it be the Next Big Franchise?

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Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffin’ glue!

Emergencies, Disasters… They suck. As luck would have it, movies about emergencies and disasters are AWESOME! The 1970′s was certainly the heyday of the Disaster genre, but the category has been strong since the beginning of film, and remains so with modern entries. So, the CinemaJaw boys go over Disater films this week, with some help from a true friend of the show who is going through his own little emergency!

Shawn King is known throughout Chicago as the owner of Evil Squirrel Comics, which is the best comic book shop in the city (we say so). Times are troubled for the shop, and although business is up, a back debt is haunting them, and if things do not go well this December shopping season… he may have to close the shop!  We here at CinemaJaw are throwing our hats into the ring to stop one more independant store, especially a comic book shop from closing! That is why we have Shawn on as our guest!! That and because he is incredibly nice and funny guy. Shawn is throwing a fundraiser at our usual recording spot, The Original Mother’s, and we are trying ot get as many people to attend as possible. HERE is a link to all the details for the party this Tuesday, December 13th.

So Shawn is with the boys all episode and lays out his Top 5 Disaster Movies. All that, PLUS: I for an I, CinemaWAR!, Guest Vs. Host Trivia, Hollywood Headlines, Jaws of Life and a whole lot more! Not listening to this episode would be disastrous!

Reviewed This Episode: Melancholia, The Muppets, Larry Crowne, Incendies
I for an I: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
CinemaWAR: Ashton Vs. Demi

Sponsor: Please visit Evil Squirrel Comics in Chicago, or online, for the best deals on comic books around!

CinemaJaw is planning something very special for it’s upcoming 100th Episode!

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Podcasts are permanent.

This week on CinemaJaw the boys go on location to Royal Flesh Tattoo here in Chicago to meet with renowned tattoo artist Mike Bianco, and talk Tattoos in Movies! This topic may seem light on the surface, but when you think about it, it is much more than skin deep. Tats play a vital role in many movies of many different genres. Horror, comedy, sci-fi, you-name-it tattoos have been both plot devices and even characters in film! This was a fun list to come up with and the results may surprise you!

Mike Bianco is both a Tattoo wiz and a comic book artist to boot. If you are ever looking for a good piece of ink look him up at his site Beyondco.net! Also, special thanks to Ashley who is being tattooed throughout this episode! What a good sport.

Reviewed This Episode: Zach Galifianakis Live at the Puprple Onion, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, The Descendants
I for an I: Shame
CinemaWAR: Is Halloween or Christmas a better holiday for movies?

Sponsor: Please visit Evil Squirrel Comics in Chicago, or online, for the best deals on comic books around!

CinemaJaw is planning something very special for it’s upcoming 100th Episode!

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Special thanks to the guys and gals at ReedPop!

To quote Keanu Reeves- “Woah!” That about sums up our experience at C2E2 this year, and we mean that in the very best way. CinemaJaw was fortunate enough to have a booth amongst the podcasters and we just had a blast getting some great coverage of the event. So many awesome people stopped by our booth that we are sure to have things to talk about for weeks. We did manage to capture some amazing interviews including: Southpaw Studios founders and Western genre experts Michael Gallinari and Lee Cutrone, Michael Morrisy Director of new indie superhero flick Boy Wonder, Jay Simon Tony Moy founders of Comics Pipeline, Marcus Perry Writer/Director of Action Film Razor Sharp, and last but not even close to least Tony Moore a creator of The Walking Dead. Yes… THAT Walking Dead

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Goodbye 2010!

Happy New Years to all the JawHeads from all of us at CinemaJaw. Make your resolution to listen to more Jaw! This is the last episode recorded and posting in 2010 and what a doozy it is! In this episode we go “In Depth” on the Academy Award winning Best Actor… The Dude himself… Jeff Bridges. Also this episode is recorded on location at Chicago’s legendary Portage Theater! The occasion? Only the world premiere of One Tear Productions first feature The Interrogation. We interview the director Kevin Epperson, the producer Derik “Pretty Boy” Dow, and out old friend Charles Klein stops by for a round of trivia vs. Matt K. So Happy New Year everyone!

Reviewed this episode: the Kings Speech, The Fighter, Eat Pray Love

SEE YA NEXT YEAR ON CinemaJaw!!!!!

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On location at Excalibur night club in one of the most haunted buildings in Chicago, possibly America!

We are once again joined by John Laflamboy at his Night of the Drinking Dead party at Excalibur in Chicago. Not to mention other members of Zombie Army Productions and even Tim Virgin of Q101 joins us to talk about all things zombie in this thrilling and chilling episode.

We're coming to get you Barbara!

All this plus a NOT TO MISS trivia game, reviews, news and more!

Reviewed This Episode: The Town, Stone
I for an I: Paranormal Activity 2

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