About Goatdog

Goatdog is Michael W. Phillips Jr., a writer, editor, and filmmaker living in Chicago. He runs a revival house on the weekends. He has a master's degree in history, but doesn't use it much. He's been reviewing movies for over 16 years—a statement that is in agreement with the letter, if not the spirit, of the truth.

Michael W. Phillips Jr. is not Michael Phillips, the film critic for the Chicago Tribune, although he would like to have that job. And we both know who the original Michael Phillips is.

Goatdog was Pookie, a mutt that looked a bit like a dirty sheep. He disappeared in 1993 in the woods surrounding Manistee, Michigan. He has not approved of my use of his nickname.

Site Credits

Writer, editor, webmaster: Michael W. Phillips Jr.
Site design: Melanie Mikulich
Site programming: Brian Robinson and Travis Anderson
Quality control: Shane Hockin, Shawn Boyle, Brian Robinson, Travis Anderson, Angela Hockin, Rebecca Zorach
Special thanks: Shane Hockin, Shawn Boyle, Amy Francis, Ben Loree, Jennifer Wood, David Blodgett, Missy Brokaw, Brian Robinson, Greg Willihnganz, and especially Rebecca Zorach