Writing

  • Fantasy scene of warriors riding horses, with glowing outlines of various colors around them.

    An investigation of how Legolas got on that horse that one time (Polygon.com)

    The Lord of the Rings trilogy has a dragon’s wealth of indelible cinematic moments to choose from. For Polygon, I wrote about a sequence in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. In the sequence, the character Legolas performs an incredible feat. I interviewed two people—first to figure out how the special effect was done, and second to figure out if the elf could pull off the stunt.

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  • The Bear Season 2 Spotlights Richie in a Cathartic and Inspiring Episode

    For Paste Magazine, I wrote about a pivotal season 2 episode of The Bear. It might not be the most plot-driven episode of the franchise, but it might be the most cathartic.

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  • You can finally watch Gunbuster, one of the most influential anime ever made

    For Polygon, I wrote about the classic Japanese Anime series, Gunbuster. The series comes from the mind of Hideaki Anno of Neon Genesis Evangelion fame. In the article, I detail why the series is important in the history of anime with emphasis on how it holds up today.

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  • Anime-style girl in school uniform standing in front of an old open door, holding a chair and books, with water, ruins, and a cloudy sky in the background.

    The Towering Fear: Makoto Shinkai on Suzume

    For RogerEbert.com, I interviewed director Makoto Shinkai for his film, Suzume. Shinkai is the director the international hit, Your Name. and many other fantastic movies in Japanese anime.

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  • A stylized animated character with glasses and dark hair, split by a glowing light at the center, set against a sunset sky.

    ICYMI: Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai Is a Beautifully-Animated, Revenge-Driven Triumph

    For Paste Magazine, I wrote about the Netflix anime series, Blue Eye Samurai. I felt that the series hadn’t gotten the attention it deserved and I pitched an article on how Netflix audiences shouldn’t sleep on Blue Eye Samurai.

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  • Animated girl with pink and blue hair winks, colorful background with show title "Scott Pilgrim" and the words "Takes Off".

    ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Review: Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Series Levels Up with Exciting New Adventure

    Ahead of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, I reviewed the show for The Playlist. The Netflix animated series changes the Scott Pilgrim story enough to be a fun new entry in the fan favorite series.

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  • A woman with a serious expression, wet hair, and a tactical jacket, standing outdoors at night with a blurred figure in the background, and the text "SILO" along with the Apple TV+ logo.

    ‘Silo’ Review: Rebecca Ferguson Captivates in Apple TV+’s Impressive, Must-Watch Sci-Fi Mystery

    Before Silo became one of the most acclaimed series on Apple TV+, I was given the opportunity to review the first season for The Playlist.

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  • Woman with wavy blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a beige baseball cap, black shirt, and carrying a brown jacket over her shoulder outdoors.

    Natasha Lyonne, Rian Johnson Make a Perfect Team for Peacock’s Poker Face

    Ahead of the premiere of Poker Face, I reviewed the series for RogerEbert.com.

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Newsletter Marketing

With my experience with Newsletter platforms, I’ve utilized Substack to expand my brand and retain my followers.

I designed the newsletter to be easy on the eyes and bring a familiarity to reading in a paper. Sharp images help sell the content, while A/B testing on the titles helps my audience discover new content.

Utilizing Canva, I make custom graphics and art to support my articles, like the image below.

Social Media

Managed multiple social media accounts, including the Boston Online Film Critics Association, across various platforms such as Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube.

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Max Covill, Evan Crean, and John Gilpatrick discuss the latest news in the world of movies and television

Video Editing

Having completed a certification from RISD for Digital Video Production, I have experience working with non-linear video editors like Final Cut Pro to create engaging video for the internet.

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