The Long Take
Jen Sopchockchai Bankard, Greg, P.T. McNiff, Antonio Elefano, Hasib, Sarah Hastings, Ann, Ross HollebonFilm and television reviews of Star Wars, Marvel, other pop franchises, and Oscar contenders.
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Associate Professor of Writing @ USC. English/Cinema Studies PhD @ Northeastern. English/Expository Writing @ Brown. Writing teacher for 15+ years. Film and television critic for life. Letterboxd: @QuiGonJen
(He/Him) I spend all my free time reading books, watching movies, and absorbing the discourse around nerd culture. Making sure I also take the time to hone my thinking and refine my eye has led to this substack!
Associate Professor of Writing at USC. I spend too much time thinking about all of this.
Fiction writer, lawyer and Professor of Writing @ USC. JD @ Yale Law. MFA (Fiction) @ Boston University. Avid cinephile and foodie. Doesn't know how to ride a bike.
Knicks, Movies, and Pizza BeebWatchesFilm on letterboxd. HasibPostsPictures on IG. HasibProbably on BlueSky
Assistant Professor of English at RCSJ; film lover; horror enthusiast; Philly weirdo; and friend to all cats.
I live for the integration of words and images—and manage to fit podcasts in there too. I am fascinated by Star Wars and world-building throughout pop culture. Adjunct prof at Butler Univ.
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