May 5Heroic Adventures with Marvel VFX Coordinator, Valerie Wicks“Black Panther was so cool, of course! And as a film to start your journey… that’s kind of amazing and unheard of.” “When you’re making a movie you don’t really know how it’s going to be received — you’re just trying to do the best you can. But that one…Marvel9 min read
Jan 3How Was Your Year?How Was Your Year? We find ourselves here again. Back to the beginning. Or the end, depending on how you want to look at it. 365 days have past. Relationships faded. New relationships blossomed. Careers evolved. Careers perished. In the last week of December, in the final days of years…New Years Resolutions3 min read
Published in Bellator Magazine·Jun 6, 2021ICONS of HOLLYWOOD STYLEFashion Ensembles That Stand the Test of Time — These fashion pieces and ensembles have stood the test of time. When we think they are a thing of the past or an item we desperately wish our mother’s had in their closet, “BAM!” They start trending again. At one point or another every man or woman has owned or…Fashion4 min read
Published in Bellator Magazine·Jun 5, 2021The Impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement in Fashion“Vogue has not found enough ways to elevate and give space to Black editors, writers, photographers, designers, and other creators” — Anna Wintour, Vogue 2020, the year of the decade, will surely be remembered as one of the most defining years of all time. In the wake of all the…Blm5 min read
Published in Bellator Magazine·Jun 4, 2021How One Sit-Com Actress Secured an 01 Visa in Order to Work in HollywoodA Brit in La La Land: Nichola Fynn — Many European actors dream of the opportunity to work in Hollywood, but few actually get the chance. It’s a common dream for young creatives; working all day long at the local pub in order to save the money for the flight across the pond, and the first and last deposit…O 1 Visa10 min read
Published in Bellator Magazine·Jun 3, 2021The 1994 Porsche 964, 911 is the Real star of Bad BoysRated R: 1994 — It is breathtaking. From the minute the 94 Porsche 964 appears on screen. The Porsche is an ‘air gets sucked out of the room’, ‘disapproving grandmas’, and ‘men adjusting their under-roos’ kind of sexy car. It fits BAD BOYS, and the character who owns it beautifully. It’s sleek design and…Cars5 min read
May 29, 2021Quick Acting Tip: AccentsEasy Steps to Learn a New Dialect — Fast! — Alright, so, get this. This past week in my acting class I had to do a scene from Joss Whedon’s The Nevers, which is currently streaming on HBO. My scene partner, whose an older American gentleman, whereas I am British-American, was getting very caught up on the English accent. Every…The Nevers3 min read
May 29, 2021Gua Sha: Facial Massage & Technique for Banging Cheek BonesThe Benefits and Side Effects of the DIY At-Home Facial — Late one night, when I couldn’t sleep, came across a series of YouTube videos and I quickly fell down an irresistible rabbit hole of tutorials that I could not tear my curious eyes away from. Gua Sha is a centuries-old technique that offers a multitude of health and wellness benefits…Skincare5 min read
Published in Bellator Magazine·May 6, 2021Broadway is Coming Back!Broadway is Coming Back! A year ago the pandemic forced Broadway to take an abrupt and unwanted intermission, leaving performers and crew members uncertain of their future. The theaters fell dark, as did our souls. But yesterday the spotlight suddenly flickered back to life, when New York Governor Andrew Cuomo…Broadway2 min read
Published in Bellator Magazine·May 3, 2021Are Drive-in’s the New Ideal Cinema Experience?Are Drive-in’s the New Ideal Cinema Experience? I attended the Loudoun Arts Drive-In Film Festival And away we go! Let’s start off with… I hate flying. It gives me massive anxiety! However, it was well worth the journey to Washington DC. Finally out of the clutches of a massive heatwave…Drive In Theatre4 min read