Film Critic

Entertainment-wise, the only thing I love more than watching movies is reviewing movies! In 2009, I created Kicking the Seat as a way of channeling my delights and frustrations with the medium into something more lasting and coherent than dinner table rants.

I'm a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and a certified Rotten Tomatoes critic, and my work can be found in both audio/video and written forms at the outlets below! 

Podcasting

In addition to running Kicking the Seat, I've appeared regularly on other movie-related podcasts--including a weekly co-hosting role on "The Spoiler Room" livestream.

Kicking the Seat

The Spoiler Room

YPA Reviews

Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC

90 Under 90

WDCB Radio

Written Reviews

In addition to running Kicking the Seat, I've appeared regularly on other movie-related podcasts--including a weekly co-hosting role on "The Spoiler Room" livestream.

Kicking the Seat



Let's Get Creative!

If you'd like to collaborate, I'm open to full-time work and freelance projects. Click below to start the convo!

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