Jamie Jirak

With Us Since

2018

Location

Los Angeles, California

School

Columbia College Chicago

Expertise

Movie Franchises, Awards Season, Vampire Media

Jamie performed comedy and wrote multiple produced plays in Chicago before moving to LA to pursue a career in entertainment journalism.
She co-hosts two film and television podcasts: "Phase Hero" and "Love in the Time of Hydra."
Jamie is a moderator who has led panels for "Agents of SHIELD," "X-Men '97," and more.

Experience

Jamie Jirak's career began with Buzzfeed in 2017, and she started freelancing for /Film a year later. She was soon hired as a full-time staff writer for ComicBook.com, where she spent the next six years writing reviews and news articles in addition to interviewing talent and co-hosting a Marvel podcast. Jamie's return to /Film marks a new era of freelancing, so keep an eye out for her work on multiple sites, including That Hashtag Show. She also loves attending conventions and has been seen on panels at the San Diego Comic-Con, LA Comic Con, and WonderCon. Jamie loves nothing more than watching movies, so be sure to follow her on Letterboxd (@JamieJirak).

Education

Jamie graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's degree in film and video with a focus on critical studies.

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Stories By Jamie Jirak

The 15 Best Movies On Disney Plus Right Now

Comedy Movies By Jamie Jirak

Disney+ is packed with some of the best movies ever, but for this list, we went outside the box with some picks, even though they're still among the best.
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12 Best Movies Like The Devil Wears Prada

Comedy Movies By Jamie Jirak

If you're looking for more fashionable and fun movies like The Devil Wears Prada, we've got you covered with some bonafide classics and contemporary favorites.
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Every Major Mission: Impossible Villain, Ranked

Action & Adventure Shows By Jamie Jirak

Mission: Impossible has given us plenty of baddies throughout the franchise, and we've ranked all the major villains across every movie.
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12 Best Michael Gambon Movies, Ranked

Comedy Movies By Jamie Jirak

Michael Gambon was a respected and acclaimed character actor before his death in 2023, and these are his best movies that you should seek out immediately.
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15 Actors Who Became Unrecognizable For Their Roles

Movies By Jamie Jirak

Actors can disappear into the characters they're playing, especially when makeup makes them completely unrecognizable, as in these stellar performances.
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15 Best Actors Never Nominated For An Oscar

Drama Movies By Jamie Jirak

For every actor who has taken home Oscar gold, many more actors haven't even been nominated. These are the best actors never nominated for an Oscar.
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