3 Elements That Make ‘Man on Wire’ Great
May 25, 2016
The “heist” style of Man on Wire stems not only from the story itself but also from Petit’s own recounting of his actions. … More 3 Elements That Make ‘Man on Wire’ Great
Category: Writing
‘Act of Killing’ Blurs Lines Between Fiction and Reality
August 18, 2014
Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Act of Killing’ opens on a row of dancers in long skirts emerging gracefully from the mouth of a large fish. It is immediately apparent that this film is going to be a surreal experience. … More ‘Act of Killing’ Blurs Lines Between Fiction and Reality
From Story to Storyworld: A Conversation with Futurestates’ Karim Ahmad
August 3, 2014
“I can open the door, but they have to walk through it.” Thus starts the innovative, interactive experience that is Futurestates.tv. … More From Story to Storyworld: A Conversation with Futurestates’ Karim Ahmad
Report: Media Freedom and Safety in Nepal
June 22, 2014
This summer, I had the opportunity to delve into Nepal’s troubled media scene, hoping to identify policy changes that could help protect Nepali journalists in the future. This is what I found. … More Report: Media Freedom and Safety in Nepal
Media That Matters: ‘Spinach in Your Popcorn’ and Other Takeaways
February 24, 2014
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to serve as rapporteur at the 10th annual Media That Matters conference. Now you can see the results. … More Media That Matters: ‘Spinach in Your Popcorn’ and Other Takeaways
Video: Victims, Heroes, Men, and Monsters
February 14, 2014
‘City of Life and Death’ has been called “the Chinese Schindler’s List.” What does the film really say about what it means to be Chinese, Japanese, or even just human? … More Video: Victims, Heroes, Men, and Monsters
Photography With Character
January 28, 2014
There’s the subject that sits around in the frame, and there’s the subject that looks out at you and says something. … More Photography With Character
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