A sampling of things I've written for Tribune Media, Tribeca Shortlist, Screen Rant, Xfinity.com, and other outlets over the years.

The Pros of the Con

Everybody hates to be conned, but boy, we all love to watch a great con artist in action. What’s so compelling about these charismatic liars and clever cheaters, anyway? (By the way, if you’re suffering from post-election burnout, don’t worry: this isn’t another think-piece about the election. Rather, it’s a brief exploration of one of storytelling’s most beloved archetypes: the trickster. But feel free to draw your own conclusions.)

James Gunn & Sean Gunn Offer Advice For Future Filmmakers

The world of filmmaking is certainly attractive to many, but it's not necessarily the easiest to break into. Although online video outlets like YouTube and Vimeo make getting the word out about your project easier, there's no guarantee even the most polished amateur film will garner the attention it deserves -- much less secure its director a gig working in Hollywood. But everyone has to start out somewhere, right?

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