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S’Almost That Time 15 Aug 2013 | 08:25 pm

In eleven days I return to Georgia State to face a new group of students. This summer, I have been writing, researching, and interviewing like mad. What students do not realize is that their professor...

The Pleasure of Creating the Text 1 Aug 2013 | 03:09 am

I am in the process of writing. First, I have the dissertation that is coming together for a late winter/early spring defense. Ok. So far, so good. I am also writing the second edition of The Foley Gr...

Another Revolution in France 29 Dec 2012 | 01:28 pm

I find it fascinating to read and listen to the critiques of Les Misérables that are making their way through the cyberworld. There are those who cannot abide the imperfection of the singing. Others w...

UFVA Conference in Chicago Final Thoughts 14 Aug 2012 | 07:53 pm

Visiting Chicago after being gone for four years was fantastic. The circumstances were far more positive than when I left and I have fallen in love (again) with the city. I have first quality friends ...

UFVA 2012 Chicago 10 Aug 2012 | 08:21 am

Well, I am in day three of the University Film and Video Association annual conference. Part of the fun for me is that it is being held at Columbia College, Chicago, where I previously taught some ...

Will Teach For Food 6 Jul 2012 | 08:50 am

It is getting close to job hunting time. The dissertation portion of a PhD is the time to reflect: do I really want to do this? When will I be at a point when I can apply for a position at a universit...

Clearly, The Music is NOT Gone With The Wind 4 Jul 2012 | 08:51 am

I love the film, Gone With The Wind. It is a great E Ticket Ride for me. However, one of the issues I have with it comes down to two words: Max Steiner. For those of you scholars and fans who admi...

Hey Folks, It’s Dissertation Time 1 Jul 2012 | 07:49 am

Well, it happened. I passed my comprehensive exams. I am now a PhD candidate, and am beginning my dissertation. I am really enjoying viewing films, thinking over my research question, jotting down ide...

SCMS Part One 21 Mar 2012 | 12:52 am

Tomorrow I fly to Boston to participate in the annual conference of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. This is my third time going to the conference. Two years ago it was held in downtown Los A...

Hello Theory? Meet Practice. 24 Feb 2012 | 04:52 am

As a third year PhD student, I am in the process of studying for my comprehensive exams. As I say to my colleagues when they ask how it is going, “well, I am either really doing it right, or really do...

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