Texas, interview with writer/director Matt Johnson & cinematographer Robert Uncles

Two other filmmakers I spent time with in Vancouver at VIFF, Matt Johnson and Robert Uncles, had a short film in the festival called Texas.  They called to talk about it and their other projects and what’s in the works. About Texas: “A cowboy meets his estranged wife on the Texas/Oklahoma border and tries to win her back. One problem…neither […]

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Drama High, interview with author Michael Sokolove

Cover of Drama High

As a drama major, I was drawn to the story in Drama High by Michael Sokolove.  It follows several students through an inspiring teachers final years before retirement in a small town in Pennsylvania. About Drama High: “Friday Night Lights Meets Glee—the incredible and true story of an extraordinary drama teacher who has changed the lives of thousands of students […]

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Some Nerve, interview with author Patty Chang Anker

One of my favorite books that came out this year was Some Nerve by Patty Chang Anker.  She is inspiring because she challenges people to take on the little every day fears that can really become disabling over time.  Patty called in to chat with us all about her book. About Some Nerve: “Inspired and inspiring, Some Nerve draws on […]

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