Week 1 Exploration: Professional Interests

My dream job would be to work as a film and television reviewer. I love to watch and analyze both film and television and love how there are similarities and differences between both mediums. The job appeals to me because it requires a variety of creativity that has always interested me. Since I was a child I always enjoyed watching television and going to the movies. A while after I graduated high school, my passion expanded to world cinema and a more serious appreciation for television production. The job requires not only watching a lot of things, but also keeping up to date on new projects that are being made. The job can also require a lot of research at times. I love doing research on entertainment history, so this fits in well with my goals as well. The jobs can vary from day to day, but in my situation I would like to record videos on sites like YouTube and also write a blog that corresponds with everything I review.

My inspiration in the field is Roger Ebert. I loved his writing style. I also agreed with his analysis most of the time, but even when I did not I just felt he was an entertaining and knowledgeable writer. He always seemed to truly love what he was doing and it really showed up in his writing style. Whether or not he liked a film the quality of work always seemed to be present. He was a true professional and someone who is still a big influence to me in my love of the profession. He was also one of critics that made the biggest impact on television with his partner Gene Siskel on the Siskel and Ebert At the Movies show.