Journalism work
In my 20 years of journalism work (print, online, dailies, alt weeklies, glossies, etc.), I've covered a variety of topics, but my beat has always been arts and culture. Below, a sampling of more recent efforts.
FILM: Role - Editor, contributing writer, formatting/publishing (via movable type CMS)
As Assistant Movies Editor at Paste, I spearheaded, assembled, edited, formatted, and posted the 100 Best Films Noir of All Time (Note: The choice to phrase it "Film Noirs" was an editorial decision). I also wrote the introduction (August 2015), and many blurbs throughout the rankings.
FILM: ROLE - WRITER, FORMATTING/PUBLISHING
When Paste debuted a new, monthly themed online issue, I contributed a personal piece for its April 2016 focus on The Road, from my impressionable experience viewing Thelma & Louise.
POP CULTURE/HUMOR: ROLE - writer, formatting/publishing
Just in time for the winter weather (December 2016), I scoured streaming platforms for a cheeky overview of a curious cottage industry.
Other bylines, covering movies, music, TV, food/drink, and culture:
At Paste:
a review of the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot.
a piece (2015) on 15 quintessentially Louisiana films.
a (2015) look at musicians-turned-actors dating back to the 1920s.
a review (2015) of the Brian Wilson biopic Love & Mercy.
a ranking (2014) of the best DJs on film.
At Willamette Week:
a brief blog post in review of Beisbol's 2013 album.
a movie review of a 2013 indie.
At OffBeat:
a cover story (2012) on New Orleans chanteuse Ingrid Lucia.
an interview (2012) with pop musician and tech pioneer Thomas Dolby.
a review of a performance by Wynton Marsalis (Note: The byline is incorrect due to technical issues).
an interview (2013) with Daryl Hall (See above regarding the incorrect byline).
At the Times-Picayune:
a feature (2013) on a unique furniture design competition.
one of several contributions to the daily's 2012 New Orleans bar guide.
At Creative Loafing:
a music advance (2008) of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
a regional cover feature, co-authored with Joel Rozen, on primetime TV offerings during the 2008 writer's strike.