SPACE JOCKEY REVIEWS' STAR SHOWCASE: BROOKE LEWIS

Brooke Lewis is such a Space Jockey favorite that I could not resist creating a post to showcase her and the wonderful video produced as a tribute to her by her friend Parrish Randall. Randall’s words below very well sum up the wonderful person that is Brooke:

“Brooke Lewis, an amazing force. Talent, intellect, professionalism and integrity…she is the personification of positive energies! Here’s to you, Brooke!!!” ~ Parrish Randall

As Chris Rennirt, Editor in Chief at Space Jockey Reviews, I am also proud to say that Brooke is a friend of mine. She has a heart of gold, in so many ways that I’ve lost count. In Brooke’s own words, “I love and support people who share positive messages through their work and creative endeavors.”  And certainly, she does! One outstanding contribution is her role as a “Certified Life Coach” and founder of “Be You and Be Fearless”. With this, Brooke’s commitment is (in her own words again) to “empower teens, young adults and women to be courageous, so they can make the right choices and find their own voice.” Brooke’s caring spirit and dedication to this endeavor is evident from every word she writes about it. For more information about the organization and Brooke’s work, check out her RSS Feed at the Huffington Post by clicking here.  Also visit Brooke’s “Be You and Be Fearless” website at www.beyouandbefearlesslifecoach.com.

Of course, Brooke is also an actress, writer, and producer famous here at Space Jockey Reviews for those talents alone. She even has her own production company: Philly Chick Pictures! Brooke’s resume of acting includes the off-Broadway comedy Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, and onscreen includes The Rules (For Men), A Packing Suburbia, Fare Well Miss Fortune, and Pride & Loyal. She also made the October 2009 cover of SCARS magazine, with iMURDERS co-star Tony Todd. And the list goes on and on! But, of course, with a star like Brooke, it’s no surprise. One of Brooke’s movies that I love will be reviewed in an upcoming post featured here on Space Jockey Reviews. Let’s just say that it’s one that got her a much-deserved Golden Cob Award! Be on the lookout for that!

No tribute to Brooke could be complete without mentioning her talent portraying the character we know as Ms. Vampy–the sassiest, sexiest vampire diva out of Transylvania…or anywhere in the Space Jockey universe! As Ms. Vampy, Brooke is the type of vampire vixen men try to attract rather than repel. Making sure there is no garlic to be found, no sunlight, no mirrors, and gladly inviting her in whenever she may appear are just a few things mortals do to woo the company of Brooke. As Ms. Vampy or as a human, Brooke is a true force of beauty and talent unmatched in the natural or supernatural world.  In whatever role she plays in life or onscreen, she’s a star of the greatest magnitude at Space Jockey Reviews!

Brooke Lewis as Ms. Vampy

See Ms. Vampy at www.msvampy.net

Check out Brooke Lewis at www.brookelewis.com

Visit Brooke’s Philly Chick Pictures at www.phillychickpictures.com

“Be You and Be Fearless” at www.beyouandbefearlesslifecoach.com

See the “Official Brooke Lewis Fan Page” on Facebook by clicking here!

Check out and follow Brooke on Twitter by clicking here! (@BrookeLewisLA)

And now for Parrish Randall’s video tribute to the amazingly-talented, abundantly-beautiful Brooke Lewis–always inspired and equally inspirational! For her, a 10-rocket salute at Space Jockey Reviews has just been launched! Brooke, keep doing what you do! We love you!

Since I never get enough of Brooke, also check out this awesome interview with her at the 37th Annual Saturn Awards. (Video shot by David Medill, http://blog.starcam.com). Brooke’s peppy personality and effervescence alone are enough (in Space Jockey terms) to fuel a sun or two another million years…at least! See for yourself here!

Could we ever end a tribute to Brooke Lewis without a clip of the ever-lovable, always alluring vampiric vixen herself, Ms. Vampy? Absolutely not! So, here it is. In this episode, Ms. Vampy has a hot vampirematch.com date! In Ms. Vampy’s words, “Stay and play and have a bloody good time, or…bite me!” Enjoy!  

SPACE JOCKEY REVIEWS' STAR SHOWCASE: JILL KILL

“I write horror. So far, I’ve only killed with words.” ~ Jill Kill

Jill Kill is a high-class horror hottie to die for, for sure! She’s a gothic gal, with haute couture style to spare and more accents than a vampire who’s lived in every country for eternity. What’s better is that this carnal cutie is also one rocket-fueled reviewer of cosmic cinema! What better combination of beauty and brains exists in the time/space continuum than Jill? “None,” I say! What better video of Jill is there to start with than one featuring her dressed as Death–the character from the Neil Gaiman Sandman comics. “None,” I say again! Oh, and that British accent; it packs enough fuel to power our sun another 10 billion years–at least!  Yes, Jill is a sultry, raven-haired siren who can melt a man faster than a Buck Rogers ray gun on full power!  Watch Jill below, and you’ll see what I mean; she’s reviewing The Thing (1982).  A horror hottie reviewing a hot horror film is a combo not to be missed by any fan, for sure!  Enjoy! (Trust me, it’s effortless!)

One dose of Jill Kill is never enough for me, so let’s do another! (What a beauty she is!) In the next video, Jill shows off her natural good looks, out of her comic-book-character costume, at the premiere of the Filipino horror movie The Road. Jill talks about a number of other things, including her own Filipino heritage. This time, she even talks with an equally seductive Filipino accent! Yes, Jill is hot enough to burn a hole in the Sun, but, like a moth to the flame, she always brings me back for more. Watch her videos at your own risk. They are addictive!

Jill Kill is featured in the Star Showcase because of her uncommon talent as a movie-reviewing maven of cinema. Whether a flapper, a gypsy, a hippie, a superhero, or Death, Jill’s a natural, shining every time, like a star on the silver screen. Besides, Jill is also an experienced SAG actress and horror hostess, among her many credits. She currently writes and produces for television (most recently the Adult Swim show Loiter Squad) and has a horror script in the the works that is, no doubt, “a killer.” Jill is available for writing, hosting, acting, voiceover work, modeling, etc.  She may be contacted through her website at www.jillkill.com.

“I prefer to live and work in a world of my own imagination.” ~ Jill Kill

The Space Jockey Time Machine sees an infinity of great things ahead for Jill anywhere she goes; no solar system has the power to capture her as its own! Check out more of Jill’s video reviews on her Youtube channel by clicking here!  Subscribe and be one of her “Darklings” today!  There’s light years more where this came from!

Check out Jill’s superstellar website by clicking here!

Visit Jill’s Twitter page by clicking here!

Check out Jill’s Facebook page by clicking here!

When the Borg said the famous line, “Resistance is futile,” they were actually referring to Jill Kill. As I started to end this post, I was compelled, by cosmic forces beyond, to include yet another video of Jill. In this one, she’s dressed as Selena Kyle (Anne Hathaway) in the upcoming sure-to-be-blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises. Here, Jill shows off another of her unique appearances, dressed to the nines, and fit for the cover of Vogue! The hat, gloves, and everything is just…perfect! Enjoy!

Over and out for now fellow rocket riders! Don’t stay “down to Earth” too long; there’s too much out there to see–like Jill Kill!

An interview with Jill Kill is in the works! It will be featured in an upcoming post on Space Jockey Reviews. Stay tuned!

SPACE JOCKEY REVIEWS' STAR SHOWCASE: ALYSHIA OCHSE

Alyshia Ochse is at the top of my list of favorite actresses.  Her rocket-fueled performance in The Guest—featured here on Space Jockey Reviews—is all I need to show anyone the reasons.  Alyshia plays her role in the most natural way, fooling even our right brain into the fiction we’re watching.  As Dana—the temporary hostage in The Guest—Alyshia’s performance is flawless, showing a range of character and emotions that make the film the success it is.  She transforms a scared and vulnerable girl next door into a crazed killer, with all the malevolence and ill will in the best femme fatales out there!  What’s more is that Alyshia does this all in just over 14 minutes!  The meek and tearful Dana becomes cold and calculating, with a psycho smile making the cliché unique.  For this performance, Alyshia has my nomination for a short-film Oscar!

Even the best special effects, directing, cinematography and the rest, without Alyshia, would leave The Guest lacking—like a guest without a host.  Alyshia’s line “…don’t worry.  It’ll only hurt for a second,” is one I’ve already added to the list of Space Jockey Reviews’ favorite horror movie quotes. Hearing her say that alone is a must for horror fans; just make sure you’re under a cover or two when you do; it’s chilling regardless of the season! My Space Jockey helmet is officially off, saluting Alyshia Ochse as one out-of-this-world leading lady in a short horror film—and, trust me, this Space Jockey has seen quite a few!

Alyshia’s acting resumé includes a long list of other features—all of which showcase her standout talent as an actress.  She is, perhaps, best known for her role as Irina Cassadine in the soap opera General Hospital.  For Alyshia’s complete filmography, check her IMDB page by clicking here. Alyshia also has her own film production company called S.L. Productions.  I look forward to seeing what else she may produce—another horror film possibly?  I’ll just keep my fingers crossed for that! If you haven’t seen The Guest yet, watch it below!  VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!

In Alyshia’s most recent role, she plays Trish Garrety in Stash House—a new movie also starring Dolf Lundgren, Briana Evigan, Sean Faris, and Jon Huertas. It’s about a couple who find illegal drugs stashed in the walls of their newly-bought dream home. Soon, they discover that the house is hiding more than drugs! Hmmm. I wonder what that could be? I’m not telling, no matter how many gun-wielding, revenge-hungry guys you send after me. Besides, I don’t know anyway. In the meantime, check out the trailer below, and make plans to see the movie!

For an in-depth and very interesting interview with Alyshia Ochse on Dread Central, click here! To visit Alyshia’s Facebook page, click here! For her filmography on IMDB, click here!

SPACE JOCKEY REVIEWS' STAR SHOWCASE: RACHEL BRIGHT

As the Space Jockeys travel the universe, they encounter many brilliant stars along the way.  Some shine brighter than others–enough so to deserve a special place for all to see.  Rachel Bright–the beautiful and talented star of Red Balloon (featured here on Space Jockey Reviews)–is one such beacon of light.  Her performance in Red Balloon alone shows acting ability that is natural, real, and believable.  In Red Ballon, Rachel turns a stereotypic babysitter into a character who is original and unique, yet familiar enough that we care about her–all in less than thirteen minutes!

Rachel’s resumé, of course, includes far more than her part as the babysitting teen in Red Balloon.  She is, perhaps, best known for her performance as Poppy Meadow in the British soap opera, EastEnders.  However, regardless of her role, she always seems to live it, rather than act it out.  It is for this reason that Rachel is showcased in the first of a series of posts highlighting the best and brightest of stars found earthbound and beyond.  Watch Rachel’s showreel below, and you’ll see for yourself why her future, as well as her name, is truly Bright!

To see Rachel's complete filmography on IMDB, click here!

If you haven’t yet seen Red Balloon, click here to see the whole thirteen-minute film!  It’s at the top of the "Short Films" page, on my website.  Don’t miss it!