So you think you wanna be a film critic, but you’re Black, and not sure how to get your foot in the door. Don’t worry, Popcorn and Tequila’s Editor in Chief, Shaye Wyllie has all the answers. (Okay, most of the answers!) And spoiler alert: reviewing movies (and tv shows) is the easy part! From interviewing Black talent, to finding your voice, and starting your own website, to building relationships with PR reps, and getting access to movie premieres (and the exclusive after parties) – Shaye’s gonna give it to ya. All of it. The highs and the lows!
Every Tuesday on #DiaryofaMadBlackFilmCritic.
Welcome to Diary of a Mad Black Film Critic! In this episode, I’ll be sharing … how I show up in white spaces confidently, even with anxiety, as a Black film critic. New episodes of #DiaryofaMadBlackFilmCritic will premiere every Tuesday.
18 Jul 2023
Why I’m “On Strike” As A Film Critic #WGAstrike #SAGAFTRAstrike
Welcome to Diary of a Mad Black Film Critic! In this episode, I’ll be sharing … why I'm "on strike" as a film critic, along with: why writers and actors are now both on strike, why I canceled my press events, why I struggled to accept pausing work for the strike, how I finally came to my decision to go “on strike” in solidarity, and more. This one's a little longer because there's a lot to talk about! New episodes of #DiaryofaMadBlackFilmCritic will premiere every Tuesday.
11 Jul 2023
Why I Wanna Quit Writing, But Can’t
Welcome to Diary of a Mad Black Film Critic! In this episode, I’ll be sharing … why I wanna quit writing, along with: how I quit writing at least once a month, why I’m not sure if writing is my true passion, what keeps me going, even though I’m so unsure, and more ... New episodes of #DiaryofaMadBlackFilmCritic will premiere every Tuesday.
4 Jul 2023
How I Became A Film Critic
Welcome to Diary of a Mad Black Film Critic! In this episode, I’ll be sharing … how I became a film critic, along with:
When I started writing on the internet
The different kinds of blogs I’ve had over the years
Why calling myself a “film critic” still makes me feel uncomfortable 'til this very day
and more ...
New episodes of #DiaryofaMadBlackFilmCritic will premiere every Tuesday.
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