Patrick Hickey Jr.- Founder, Editor-In-Chief

I am the Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Master Jedi and Grand Pooh-bah of ReviewFix.com. Despite being an avid and prolific journalist over the past five years, I find myself wanting more. During my career, I’ve spent time covering everything from minor league hockey and baseball to the New York Mets and the NHL and interviewing everyone from David Wright to Martin Brodeur. I’ve been published in over two dozen newspapers, magazines and websites and have won several awards along the way. I’m still hungry though. While sports writing has been a blast and still provides a tremendous rush for me, I felt a need to return to entertainment writing, an endeavor I supremely enjoyed while I was the EIC of two college newspapers.

As a matter of fact, some of the greatest times in my journalistic career were those late nights in the editing and layout rooms, working with people and discussing pop culture. Sometimes, those would be the reasons why I enjoyed myself so much, aside from looking at our finished product at the end of the night.

After college, I continued writing and began teaching Journalism and felt that again, while sports writing will always be the Jennifer Love Hewitt of my heart, I realized that I am a slave to this craft and need an Alyssa Milano of sorts.

That, to me, at least, is entertainment writing.

At this site, my staff -which I have gathered from my exploits as a professor and journalist- and I will be dedicated to bringing you the most up to date reviews in the entertainment world as well as reviews of older material you may not have seen, which eventually will create a one of a kind experience you’ll feel the need to see every single day, before we eventually own your soul.

Don’t fight it my friends, embrace it.

You can reach me at PatrickHickeyJr@Reviewfix.com if you have any questions or concerns. It is our goal to make this the most innovative and fun atmosphere we can. Help us make that happen.

David Guzman- Senior Writer/Associate Editor

I just received my degree in journalism at Brooklyn College, where I served as the arts editor for one of the campus newspapers, the Kingsman.

When it comes to the arts, I’ve managed to cover a variety of subjects, including music, films, books and art exhibitions. I’ve reviewed everything from “Slumdog Millionaire” (which was a good film) to “Coraline,” (which wasn’t) and I’ve also interviewed legendary film critic Leonard Maltin.

Donna-Lyn Washington- Senior Music Editor

I’ve been the go-to person of obscure information that I’ve picked up from reading, watching movies and television and a fetish for 80’s-90’s music since I learned to talk. I enjoy the fact that for a long time I was the only one who knew that “Three’s Company” was a rip-off of the British Comedy “Man About the House.” Although I am knowledgeable on a multitude of subjects, my lisp and stutter would get in the way of my explanations and I could only save a dry-witty phrase for the written word – so I consider writing to be a path-working to fully express my ideas. Knowing the terror of formal writing, I currently teach at Kingsborough Community College in hopes of helping others overcome the fear that once gripped my heart as a speaker of words.

Nick Valente- Staff Writer/Copy Editor

I’m currently a student at Brooklyn College majoring in Television and Radio, planning an inevitable takeover of the world. However, I am still looking for a dumb mouse, preferably named Pinky, to accompany me. At the site, I’m a movie, television and graphic novel kind of guy and that’s what I’ll be writing for the most part. Expect some book and music reviews as well though [insert demon horns here]. I grew up in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, the same neighborhood many of the best mafia films of our day were based on, idolizing guys like Robert Deniro, Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino. I’m also a big sports fan and follow the New York Yankees intensely.

Steve Janowsky- Senior Writer

Steve Janowsky is a former co-host of the Rocktologists theme based classic rock show radio show on WKRB 90.3 fm, which was voted the best classic rock podcast in the country by Dave White of About.com. Some of the interview guests on the show were Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company), Carl Palmer (ELP), Vince Martell (Vanilla Fudge), Randy Jackson (Zebra) and Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush. Janowsky is also an English and Journalism instructor at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY and is an avid guitar player and songwriter.

Olga Privman- Staff Writer

I spent a good decade dabbling in creating metaphysically-inclined narrative fiction and a mercifully short stream of lackluster poetry. A seasoned connoisseur of college majors, I discovered journalism only recently, though my respect for the field is hardly laughable. I eventually plan to teach philosophy at a university and write in my free time while traveling the world, scaling mountains and finding other, more creative ways to stimulate adrenaline. Travel journalism, incidentally, would be a dream profession. Potential employers? Feel free to ruthlessly steal me away from the site. I’ll put that overexposed Miss Brown to shame.

Contact me at OPrivman@ReviewFix.com.

Evan Scarola- Staff Writer

As an avid doer of nothing, I have dedicated my entire life to knowing every line of Seinfeld as well as most from The Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park and Scrubs. I’m not ashamed to admit I was teary eyed during the Scrubs finale, and bawled uncontrollably the first time I saw the Futurama episode “Jurassic Bark.” When not watching obscene amounts of television, and by obscene I mean watching the entire first season of Battlestar Galactica in one day, I’m listening to an ungodly amount music. Classic rock and classic/alternative/underground hip-hop are my genres of choice. I can go from listening to “Stairway To Heaven” from the, well if you don’t know who that’s from that’s your problem, to Big L’s “Devil’s Son” back to “I Am The Walrus.” I also absolutely love movies and video games. The Godfather Parts I and II and Lord of the Rings (a trilogy I have watched in one day) are my favorite movies, while GTA San Andreas, God of War, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Metal Gear Solid 4 are my favorite games.

Besides entertainment, I am completely in love with sports. I love both the Jets and Giants, though I lean more towards the Jets, and I unequivocally bleed the Mets’ Blue & Orange. David Wright, Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran are my Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and Citi Field is my Vatican.

I must say, I look forward to forcing my thoughts and opinions upon you. Don’t worry though, they will soon become your own.

And yes, I do have a tendency to overwrite.

Maria Sica- Staff Writer

Maria Sica teaches Middle School English, tutors college students, and has recently completed her Master’s Degree in English Education at Brooklyn College. She loves keeping busy, yet does not mind the occasional moments when she can catch up with a good book wrapped in a fleece blanket, and drinking a cup of tea (which may sound boring to her friends and boyfriend, but she doesn’t care). She has always loved to read and write at an early age. She will be the first to admit that she is a nerd-and loves anything sci-fi such as the X-files. She is also a fan of Harry Potter and Spongebob Squarepants, and counts them as her favorite Heros next to Wonder Woman and Marty McFly. However, unlike most nerds, she can’t do math if her life, or yours, depended on it.

Chris Butera- Staff Writer

If I like it you can bet your bum I’ll write about it. As long as I can remember, I’ve always had a passion for music. I’ve been playing guitar for about five years and bass for about two. I’m currently in an 80’s Thrash Metal band called “Raging Steel.” This is my fourth band. I used to be in a band called “Turbulence ,” but those days are over. I like hanging out wherever and whenever and I’m always in a chill mood. My favorite movie of all time is Evil Dead 2 because, c’mon, it’s Bruce Campbell. My favorite band is Slayer because … it’s…wait for it… Slayer (True fans can’t just say Slayer; they have to yell it). I’m also a big fan of comics and video games.

Homer Simpson is god.

Ekaterina Lalo- Contributing Writer/Junior Copy Editor

During the three years I have lived in the United States, I discovered that I can speak English, learn Spanish, maintain a 4.0 GPA for all consecutive semesters studying in a foreign language and what’s more important, become a journalist. Seeing myself as a creative writer and a poet, I never thought that writing about real people and events would be so thrilling. I used to think that if a writer uses facts in his work, he lacks imagination. However, Journalism has taught me that one can be creative in an article as well.

Maria Bonello- Contributing Writer

I enjoy obsessing over things and then dropping them like a hot potato. Therefore, journalism suits me. I can immerse myself in a topic, write passionately and then be done with it. I have this mind set about many things, even shopping. I have a fondness for an article of clothing while in the boutique and I’ll buy it. Realizing I don’t need the item, I find myself returning it. However, the only thing I’ll never return is my passion for journalism. I love to discover new things, meet new people and be able to tell a story for those who can’t do it themselves.

Currently I am a student at Kingsborough Community College and editor-in-chief of Scepter, the college’s paper. Journalism caught my interest during my freshman year in high school where I later became editor-in chief of both school papers. I was also an intern at the Bond Buyer, a financial newspaper where I received hands on reporting, writing and newsroom experience. In the future I hope to travel and write about the places I’ve seen and uncover life altering stories that will be beneficial to the country’s citizens.

Nadia Vega- Contributing Writer

Since I could remember, I always received compliments for my writing. It was something I’ve consistently enjoyed doing, but I never thought I’d come as far as I am right now due to the talent that I’ve strived for. When I was younger, everything I wrote came naturally. I would barely ever have to think about what I was going to write before putting it down on paper. But for some reason, my nonchalant-ness seemed to benefit.

I’m currently a student at Kingsborough Community College and my major is Journalism/Print Media. There wasn’t and still isn’t a field that I would enjoy working more in than journalism.

Overall, I’d have to say I’m a huge sucker for rock music and horror films, but I never limit myself to anything.

I hope to provide ReviewFix.com with the best and most updated reviews of entertainment that I can possibly concoct.

Craig Rogers- Contributing Writer

Craig Rogers was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Rogers comes from a large family with four brothers and one sister and grew up in a single parent household. Rogers attended the Law Studies program of Sheepshead Bay High School but developed another career interest in Journalism. He worked as a sports writer in his high school newspaper and was the Editor In Chief of his senior yearbook staff. Even with this new interest, Rogers went on to college and majored in Criminal Justice at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He learned to hard way that it was the road for him and left that college. In 2008, Rogers enrolled in Kingsborough Community College and has earned an Associates’ Degree in Journalism and Print Media. He intends to continue his education at Brooklyn College.

Samantha LoSapio- Contributing Writer

Samantha LoSapio is an adjunct lecturer of English, contributor to ReviewFix.com as well as SheepsheadBites.com, and the sole possessor of the Triforce. A proud nerd, much of her expertise takes the form of references to Battlestar Galactica, obscure 13th century literature, basic geology and other skills best reserved for Jeopardy contestants. She has made Sheepshead Bay her home since 1994.

Jacob Menaged- Contributor

Jacob Menaged is a weird video-making cyber flop bent on a new world order.

His policy is pasta.

If you enjoy the videos you see of him on this site, then check out at: http://www.youtube.com/user/tigerbajunior