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Welcome to TAIL SLATE: MOVIE TALK FOR MOVIE PEOPLE! It developed from a simple film-appreciation site, with a goal to provide amateur filmmakers and dreamers with an understanding of how films are made, the work that goes into them and the sweat it causes.

It is also a place for filmmakers and lovers of film to come together, share their appreciation for the craft, and help other writers, directors, editors, actors, etc. gain the know-how they need to achieve their dreams.

If you are interested in submitting a film review, a film-related book review, or an article/essay for and/or about filmmakers, then please review our Contributor's Submission Guidelines. Here's a breakdown on our different departments:

REVIEWS (DVDs, Films, Books): Reviews of the latest DVDs, films and film-related books.

NEWS: Movie and TV news regarding upcoming DVDs, films, television shows and more.

ARTICLES: Articles and essays about films and filmmaking, as well as interviews with stars and directors.

HORROR GURU: The Guru discusses classic horrors from from the last thirty years, as well as new flicks hitting theaters and DVD stands today. There is also a monthly news roundup about upcoming horror films.

TV TALK (Articles & Reviews): Reviews of the latest television shows, as well as DVD sets and interviews with various television personalities both in front and behind the cameras.

MUST SEE MOVIES: Movies that we here at Tail Slate want to promote, be them new releases or classics that deserve recognition.

INDIE FLICKS: Low-budget and ultra-low-budget features and short films. We welcome submissions by filmmakers.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
Regular Contributors:

Michael Sheridan
Editor-in-Chief/Founder
A New York-based writer, director and editor of more than a dozen short films, Sheridan has worked on several feature film sets, been a writer for the New York Daily News, the Queens Chronicle and Digital Imaging magazine.

Brian Milinsky
Contributing Writer
He has served in the military, been an FM D.J. and an award-winning radio news reporter/anchor/writer/editor. He is presently a screenwriter and currently lives in Los Angeles.

Douglas Strassler
Contributing Reviewer
A freelance writer and lifelong pop culture junkie. A 2001 graduate of the University of Virginia, he currently lives in New York City. His proudest accomplishment remains having Anthony Hopkins say that he likes him.

Timothy Lopes
The Horror Guru
Have any comments or questions? Email the Guru at: horrorguru@tailslate.net.

Linda Sheridan
Contributing Writer
A freelance writer who has worked as a reporter and PR agent, she is a lover of independent films.

Dale Wilson
Contributing Writer
A writer and artist living with his wife and dog in Los Angeles, what is now his fifth hometown. Dale has worked in several areas of art including writing, video, and installation but has a love for film and comic books.

Lisa Cron
Contributing Writer
She spent a decade in publishing before turning to TV, where she’s been supervising producer on shows for Court TV, Bravo, and Showtime. However, she is most proud of working on Fox’s WHEN GOOD PETS GO BAD, PART 2, a show that was heartily mocked on THE SIMPSONS. In addition to writing several optioned screenplays, she’s been a story consultant for WARNER BROS, VILLAGE ROADSHOW, ICON, MIRAMAX, WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY and others. Featured in Final Draft’s new book, ASK THE PROS: SCREENWRITING, she currently works with writers, producers and agents as a script and literary consultant via her website: www.inside-story-ink.com.

Matt Ufford
Contributing Reviewer
A freelance writer, former Marine, and pop culture sponge living in New York. His experience in film includes dating actresses and watching a lot of DVDs while stationed in the middle of nowhere.

Previous Contributors:

Jonathan Cane
Contributing Writer
He graduated New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1998, earning a degree with top honors in Film & Television Production. His brushes with Hollywood are many, and began by way of MTV News, where he was a producer of the segment "Movie House Shorts", a series covering the sets, red carpets, junkets and life of Hollywood. He is currently a producer, editor and series creator in Los Angeles.

Christine Conradt
Contributing Writer
A graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television, has been involved in production and development since 1996. She works as an independent reader and t.v. writer, and has covered more than 250 screenplays for west coast production and distribution companies. She co-wrote thrillers The Perfect Nanny (USA, 2000) and A Killer Upstairs (Lifetime, 2005), and wrote an urban drama/action titled Ghetto Dawg 2 (straight-to-video, 2005)

Aliza Hausman
Contributing Reviewer
A native New Yorker with an obsession for film who will watch anything (bad or good) for the sheer thrill of being entertained. She currently works as a freelancer writer and juggles various "admin" jobs to pay the bills. She has also labored long hours at CosmoGIRL! and Seventeen magazine.

Sarah Vance
Contributing Reviewer
She has received an MFA in Film Production from the University of Southern California. She has worked in development for Lightstorm Entertainment, The Ladd Company and Baltimore/Spring Creek. Prior to film school, she wrote and produced radio and television commercials. Currently, she is preparing to audition for the Ice Capades.

John Capo
Contributing Writer
A writer and director from New York. He has written a feature film, a two-hour television pilot and several short films. He is also a graduate of the Theater Arts and Film program at SUNY Purchase.

C. Corey Smith
Contributing Reviewer
A freelance writer and reviewer for several Los Angeles papers, as well as a number of websites. He is also a very busy actor and voice-over artist. His voices can be heard on dozens of commercials and cartoon series, as well as computer games such as The Matrix, Spiderman, and Everquest.

Kurt B. Davis
Contributing Reviewer
An award-winning filmmaker and a twice-optioned screenwriter. His latest project, JUST YOU, featuring R&B songstress Yasmeen, marks his debut as a music video director.

Laura Nathan
Contributing Writer
The managing editor of www.inthefray.com, an online magazine concerning identity and community. She also frequently writes for publications such as The Independent, a film and video magazine, Fierce, and Paste, and is editing two forthcoming books — one regarding Howard Dean's bid for the U.S. presidency, and another on the failures of the Democrats to address the interests of the left.

Daryl J. Grove
Contributing Writer
A graduate of the University College Dublin and lives in Birmingham, England.

Kate Bobby
Contributing Reviewer
A freelance writer and copyeditor living in New York City. You can contact her at leftiek2004@yahoo.com.

Marty Leicht
Contributing Reviewer
A screenwriter and freelance critic who one day hopes to eat an entire pineapple without cramping up.

Joshua Grover-David Patterson
Writer
This professional screenwriter from Oshkosh, Wisconsin will have his first film, "Searching for Mr.Right.Com," released in Australia this year. In addition to scriptwriting, Patterson has also written for college radio and penned an award-nominated music column.

Sharon Wyly
Line Producer/UPM
Based in Orlando, Florida, Wyly has more than 10 years of experience in low budget independent features.

Monica Wilder
Freelance Writer
An Atlanta, Georgia-based freelancer, she has co-wrote and produced a play, "Celebration of Love."

Mark Doyle
Contributing Writer