Tag Archives: Anne V. Coates

For International Women’s Day: Ladies I Love

I post edited versions of this every year. I add names. I take names off if I feel like it. I enjoy compiling it. It’s not just about enjoyment. As women’s rights are up for grabs more than ever, like … Continue reading

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“In a way, I’ve never looked at myself as a woman in the business. I’ve just looked at myself as an editor.” — Anne V. Coates

It’s Anne V. Coates’ birthday today. One of the honors of my career thus far was being asked to write the narration (read by Diane Lane) for the tribute reel played at Anne Coates’ Lifetime Achievement Oscar ceremony. From Lawrence … Continue reading

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For Sight & Sound: 100 Hidden Heroes of Cinema

For the Sight & Sound Summer double issue, I wrote about editor Anne V. Coates for the huge “Hidden Heroes” feature, about “100 hidden heroes of cinema who have shaped film history” – casting directors, archivists, costume designers, etc. Anne … Continue reading

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Year in Review: Running my mouth in 2018

Thanks, everyone, who hangs out here, who likes what I do, whether you’re an Elvis fan, a Supernatural fan, a general cinephile, a book-lover, or just someone who’s been checking in periodically for almost 16 years – WHAT? – I … Continue reading

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R.I.P. editor Anne V. Coates

One of the honors of my career thus far was being asked to write the narration (read by Diane Lane) for the tribute reel played at Anne Coates’ Lifetime Achievement Oscar ceremony. From Lawrence of Arabia to 50 Shades of … Continue reading

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