As much as I love seeing my reviews in print, there's only so much I can cram into 14 column inches. So I've launched this blog to create a place where I can share my unedited opinions on film, television, media -- basically anything that dares to inform or entertain us.
Not that I pussyfoot around in my U-T reviews, but there are some scabs I choose not to pick in a mainstream, daily newspaper. So in print, I stay focused on the film and do my best to help the reader decide if it's something that fits their tastes.
None of that crap here. I plan on using this blog to get personal, political and just plain profane -- when I want to anyway. I can also be philosophical, emotional, and a total dork. The one thing I can't be is insincere, so whether you agree with me or not, I hope you'll at least know I mean what I say. I'm open to hearing why I'm wrong too, so use the comments section to tell me, or send me an email at alison@alisongang.com.
Who the hell am I to spout opinions? Well, I have a Film Studies degree from Columbia University, a Masters in Mass Comm/Media Studies from SDSU, and have worked in and around the TV/Film business for more than 15 years. So I think I have a broad perspective of how "the business" works - both good and bad. I've been the U-T's critic since January 2010, and before that for the La Jolla Light. I'm also a member of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
For more about me, read the U-T's "Meet the Critic" Q&A (January 22, 2010)
When I'm not in a crowded movie theater telling some loudmouth behind me to shut up, I'm usually at my day job as Communications Manager for University of California Television (UCTV) and UCSD-TV. I've been there since 2003 and love and believe in our public service mission. And I'm lucky to work for an institution that supports my extracurricular endeavors--and the extra cash during furloughs and budget cuts doesn't hurt either.
Thanks for joining me here!
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