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Biography

Writer - Editor - Cultural Critic My book, Their Own Best Creations: Women Writers in Postwar Television (January 2022) is the first volume in the University of California Press’ new Feminist Media Histories series. Read my criticism and scholarship in the Washington Post, Ms., Feminist Media Histories, Literary Hub, and Public Books. I edit for the Film/TV section of the Los Angeles Review of Books (see Editing) and have 10+ years experience teaching at the college level, curating film events, and organizing symposia. I earned my PhD in American Studies and Film & Media Studies at Yale University in 2016 and was assistant professor of film at Hollins University from 2016-2019.

Content

Total articles 26

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  Fly Me to the Moon’s Failure to Launch

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  Jul. 26, 2024

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  Lady Macbeth Urges Biden to Drop Out

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  Jul. 10, 2024

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  Emily Henry's Funny Story Has Lots of Heart But Too Little Mischief

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  Apr. 23, 2024

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Company Info

Los Angeles Review of Books

The Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) is a nonprofit multimedia literary organization founded in 2011 by Tom Lutz. It aims to revitalize traditional book reviews and has become a significant cultural presence, reaching over 500,000 readers monthly across more than 150 countries with its free online content. LARB specializes in long-form literary criticism, essays, and cultural analysis, covering a range of topics from fiction to politics and the arts. It operates a digital platform that features essays, reviews, interviews, and original reporting. Additionally, LARB offers a Publishing Workshop to promote diversity in the publishing industry, providing training in editing and marketing. The organization also produces multimedia content, including podcasts and video essays, to enhance its written work. LARB is supported by grants and donations, prioritizing accessibility for its global audience of writers, academics, and culturally engaged readers.