333SOUND • 20th October 2023

"You Like Me! Right Now! You LIKE ME!!"

A blog post I wrote in honor of the 20th anniversary of 33 1/3 Books, relaying the story of how I ended up writing a book for the series about singer/songwriter D'Angelo's 2000 album, "Voodoo."

The Learned Fangirl • 21st November 2022

The Truth Shall Set You Free: "12 Years a Slave" and the films of Steve McQueen

A survey of the early career of British director Steve McQueen, centering on his 2013 Oscar-winning film, "12 Years a Slave.

NPR.org • 27th September 2017

The Slow-Burn Success Of Nikka Costa's "Everybody Got Their Something"

My personal reflection on a vibrant album that blurs genres, and an interview with singer/songwriter Nikka Costa.

The Learned Fangirl • 21st November 2022

"American Crime": In Defense Of Barb Hanlon

My intrigue with a prominent character from the now-cancelled TV show, "American Crime," that flips the script on likability.

26th July 2012

Until the Fat Girl Swims

First-person post for the "Women and Hollywood" web site about making documentaries and the industry response to my short film, "Weightless."

The Learned Fangirl • 21st November 2022

Musings of a Black Chick Who Wasn’t Blown Away by "Dear White People"

"...'Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.' I’d like to contribute a third sentence to that adage: Satire is harder."

DOC NYC • 4th November 2010

Discovering Lillian Roxon

An interview with the director of the documentary film "Mother of Rock: Lillian Roxon," which screened at the 2010 DOC NYC film festival.