Jason Licitra

Freelance Journalist

United States

My name is Jason Licitra and I’m a twenty two years old college graduate from Parlin, New Jersey with a degree in journalism and a minor in communication studies. As a writer I have been a participant in my college newspaper The Whit as a contributor to their entertainment and local news departments. Outside of this style of writing I also have completed creative works and I am currently in the process of getting my first novel published.

Portfolio
The Whit Online
09/20/2019
High Turn-out for High Intensity Game

On Thursday night, over a dozen students participated in a video game tournament, centered around the game "BlazeBlue Tag Team Battle." Many others were there, taking a backseat to witness the spectacle. For those unfamiliar with the name, "BlazeBlue Tag Team Battle" is a stylish fighting game developed by Arc System Works.

University Assigment
04/11/2023
Profile on Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw

An overlook over a journlaist I admire created for a project that asked us to detail an individual in our field who inspires us

University Assigment
02/08/2023
Hi-Fi Rush Review

A brief review of the then recently released titled Hi-Fi Rush

The Whit Online
02/26/2020
'The Gentleman': A gangster drama with class to spare

There are certain things that audiences have come to expect when they see a film directed by Guy Ritchie; smart dialogue, unique action sequences and a healthy dose of British class. His new film, "The Gentlemen," is no exception. Living up to its name, "The Gentlemen" is a film that bleeds style from start to finish.

The Whit Online
11/07/2019
Hidden Cinematic Gem: 'Upgrade'

Surprises in theater-released movies are typically hard to come by. More often than not, preview ads blasted on every platform give the audience a good idea of what they're getting into. So when I say that "Upgrade"was the most surprising movie for me in the last decade, I'm not using the phrase lightly.

The Whit Online
09/10/2019
Will New 'Joker' Movie Change Anti-Hero Status-Quo?

As a huge fan of both the comic books and movies featuring Batman's arch nemesis, I was overjoyed when I discovered last year that he would be getting his own film starring the always fantastic Joaquin Phoenix.