What I’m Watching: Mawaru PenguinDrum
What else did I expect from the director of Revolutionary Girl Utena? I’m on episode 15 of Mawaru PenguinDrum and I can safely say that this is really, really weird.…
What I learned about blogging in 2011
Not everything has to be perfect In April, I decided my blog’s appearance didn’t reflect me at all. It didn’t resonate with my content the way it used to. It…
My 25th birthday
Photo by Graham Doig. December 21 marks my 25th birthday, the third birthday I’ve celebrated since starting my blog. Here’s what I wrote on my 24th birthday and on my…
How to be a model press liaison
The exemplary One Piece Podcast interviews Anime USA guest Wendee Lee. In my last post, I evaluated what I look for in a model press attendee. Thanks for all the understanding…
How to be a model press attendee
Do your research Your teachers probably told you that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. However, in journalism, there is such a thing as a blatantly misinformed question.…
My two-year blogging anniversary
Yes, I’ve been quiet. But if there’s any day to break the silence, today is it.Yesterday, November 14, was my two-year blogging anniversary. Here’s my very first post, and here’s…
Why anime convention t-shirts are a feminist issue
There are a lot of issues out there for anime fans to devote their awareness to. We’re trying to help post-tsunami Japan, get voice actor Greg Ayres the dental treatment…
The Otaku Journalist manifesto
It’s the title of my blog and in a way, it’s my title too. But until now, I’ve never explained exactly what it means. I have been calling myself the…
The joy and terror of teaching college
Today, I joined the adjunct professors’ union. I almost didn’t because the union leader thought I was one of my students. “Is there a Professor Orsini here?” she asked haltingly…
Behind the scenes on some recent stories
For obvious reasons, I don’t broadcast my opinions in stories. However, I think it’s silly to act like I don’t have anything to say about them. Reporters are people, not…