Introduction and Film Critic Bio
Who is Cine Mata? Who knows?! Shrouded in Gucci and wrapped in Botox, our movie maven is a glamorous cipher, one that may never be quite ready for primetime.
But why worry? Her spokesperson, Paulette Reynolds, is our link to what lies behind the gossamer curtain that *is* Cine Mata. Some say that Cine is “mercurial” – but really, isn’t that just a polite way to say Ms. Mata is slightly out-of-touch? Others have unfairly labeled her “unreliable”, citing such mundane concerns as Cine’s penchant for her untimely appearances and late reviews. And there are more than a few who wonder just how she obtains her “classified information” (read: gossip from the stage hands and on-set hair stylists).
Yet, who can hold Ms. Cine Mata to the standards of mere mortals? This would be like asking Ms. Bette Davis to wear flip-flops! It simply isn’t done, my dears!
To add puzzlement to our conundrum, some even go so far as to suggest that Cine Mata may be the out-of-body experience of Ms. Reynolds herself. To this outrageous claim, we can only say – ”consider the source”.
What we do know is that Ms. Reynolds has – on more than one occasion – been forced to cover a film or TV review, commentary and essay. As Paulette herself admits, “Ms. Mata considers me ready to carry on when she is called away to the Red Carpet.”
Well, Dear Readers, as we have little more to go on than this nugget of information, we’ll just have to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Bio for Paulette Reynolds
My philosophy about the visual mediums of film and television is that within their inherent delight lies danger, and so the film critic is more vital now that ever before. Film is a multi-faceted mirror, that not only reflects culture but creates it; giving it an active voice, while entertaining and informing its audience.
Television seems like a tame cousin, but its impact is more potent - and long term - because of the proximity and frequency that we're exposed to the medium on a daily basis.
Film and entertainment critics then, serve several important functions that go beyond merely rehashing a storyline for popular consumption or transient vanity. We are the second voice that deconstructs for the hidden meanings and thereby provides more tone and texture to your personal understanding, and at the same time we also expose the visual product for any propaganda content.
I'm passionate about
* The systematic exclusion of women creators in the entertainment industry as directors, screenwriters, cinematographers and film critics.
* I also feel strongly about the lack of diversity for women of color in film and television, both in front of and behind the camera.
* And I think that the wage disparity for women and people of color should be brought into 'fair wage law' compliance, to protect against discrimination at work.
My Writing Credits include:
* Writing previews for independent film releases.
* Articles for Video Librarian, Bitch Flicks, Senses of Cinema and Outside Hollywoodland.
* Several articles in "Weaving Traditions" Journal, Spring 2013 (ISSN 2473-4934).
* "What's Happening, Hamlet?”, Meriwether Publishing. Contemporary Drama. 1993 (P1034).
Television seems like a tame cousin, but its impact is more potent - and long term - because of the proximity and frequency that we're exposed to the medium on a daily basis.
Film and entertainment critics then, serve several important functions that go beyond merely rehashing a storyline for popular consumption or transient vanity. We are the second voice that deconstructs for the hidden meanings and thereby provides more tone and texture to your personal understanding, and at the same time we also expose the visual product for any propaganda content.
I'm passionate about
* The systematic exclusion of women creators in the entertainment industry as directors, screenwriters, cinematographers and film critics.
* I also feel strongly about the lack of diversity for women of color in film and television, both in front of and behind the camera.
* And I think that the wage disparity for women and people of color should be brought into 'fair wage law' compliance, to protect against discrimination at work.
My Writing Credits include:
* Writing previews for independent film releases.
* Articles for Video Librarian, Bitch Flicks, Senses of Cinema and Outside Hollywoodland.
* Several articles in "Weaving Traditions" Journal, Spring 2013 (ISSN 2473-4934).
* "What's Happening, Hamlet?”, Meriwether Publishing. Contemporary Drama. 1993 (P1034).
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