June 27, 2005
Let me handle this. I'm a professional.
I am the new official film reviewer for the Madison, WI–based Core Weekly, "Madison's new arts & entertainment magazine." They wanted a Chicago-based reviewer because all of the press screenings are in Chicago. It's only going to be one or two reviews a week, and it's not much money, but it's exposure and a press card. Will I get business cards? Will I get to schmooze with The Ebert? Only time will tell. My first reviews won't be for a couple of weeks, but you can be sure that I will link to them from here.
Posted by mike, June 27, 2005 12:34 PMCongratulations, dude! Say hi to Ebert for me! I can't wait to read them. This is only the first step on your way to the top. I know it.
Posted by: Shawn at June 27, 2005 4:48 PMThat is AWESOME. Could lead to newer and greater things, too. Congratulations!
Posted by: shane at June 28, 2005 9:58 AMWow! Congratulations!
Posted by: Angela at June 29, 2005 8:14 AMExcellent! That's so cool that you'll have a press pass. Do you have one to use all the time, or do you get one for each movie you're going to review?
Posted by: Brian at June 29, 2005 12:31 PMI doubt I'll actually have a pass. My name will just be on a list, I'm assuming.
Posted by: mike at June 29, 2005 4:29 PMAsk them if they'll hire you a sidekick. ;-)
Posted by: shane at June 30, 2005 1:11 PMAw, man. I was hoping you could walk around with a hat with a little press card stuck in it.
Posted by: Brian at July 1, 2005 8:49 AMCongratulations Mike, well deserved. I look forward to reading the reviews. cheers.
Posted by: McCabe at July 1, 2005 3:18 PMYay! Very happy for you. It's much deserved.
Posted by: Amy at July 6, 2005 9:52 AM