Advertisements In which I make a checklist Big news: your girl was selected for the Young Critics Workshop at the Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin! From this weekend through next, I’ll be working alongside seasoned and up-and-coming writers to probe the genre of film criticism and hone the craft in order to cover this year’s premieres.Continue reading “Preparation of a Young Woman Film Critic”
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In Defense of the Kids Who Had the Nerve to Audition
Advertisements In which, for once, inclusivity supersedes quality We all—of a certain age, anyhow—remember the scene in High School Musical where a procession of hopefuls audition for the winter musicale. They sing an excerpt from “What I’ve Been Looking For” accompanied by its composer, accident-prone musical genius Kelsi Nielsen, who is to East High whatContinue reading “In Defense of the Kids Who Had the Nerve to Audition”
‘Breakfast’ Epiphanies
Advertisements In which I poke at a kooky classic With all this extra time on my hands lately, I figure I might as well get as much of a cinephile’s education as Netflix will allow. Leading me, the other night, to watch the 1961 Blake Edwards-directed Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Based on Harper Lee’s best work.Continue reading “‘Breakfast’ Epiphanies”