In this episode, Q sits down with film prof, journalist, and podcaster extraordinaire, Zaki Hasan. They discuss new and upcoming films, the threat that AI and modern media pose to storytelling, and the role of our humanity in making great films.

More about Zaki Hasan:

Born and raised in Chicago before settling in the Bay Area, Zaki Hasan is an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience in media scholarship and criticism. In addition to co-hosting the long-running MovieFilm Podcast, his reviews and analyses appear regularly in The San Francisco Chronicle, TheWrap, and IGN. He is co-author of Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture, and other books on the Star Wars, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and Blade Runner franchises, and a member of the Hollywood Creative Alliance and the San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle.

Find Zaki Online:

• The MovieFilm Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.youtube.com/@moviefilmpodcast -

• Personal Blog

http://www.zakiscorner.com/ -

• Zaki Hasan on Rotten Tomatoes

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/zaki-hasan/movies

Find Zaki on Social Media:

• Zaki on Threads - https://www.threads.com/@zakiscorner
• Zaki on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/zakiscorner.bsky.social
• Zaki on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zakiscorner/?hl=en

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In this episode of The Qreative Life podcast, Q chats up indie author Georgina Kiersten, a queer, disabled writer of romantasy novels. They discuss Kiersten's creative path, from being diagnosed with dyslexia to embracing their passion for writing to taking the bold step to publish their own work. The conversation covers topics ranging from claiming your own creative power through fanfic to the futility of using AI to fulfill your creative urges. More about Georgina Kiersten:Georgina Kiersten is a romance author from San Antonio, Texas. They are best known for their wide range of LGBTQ+ romance novels featuring Black queer and trans individuals. Kiersten's experience being a Black queer trans disabled person who has dyslexia, ADHD, and who is also autistic gives them a unique perspective when it comes to writing romance. Their unique lived experiences only further drive their passion for creating diverse and inclusive romance stories.Find Georgina Kiersten online:- Author Website: https://georginakiersten.com- Author Blog: https://loudinthemargins.com/Find Georgina Kiersten on social media:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Author-Georgina-Kiersten/100075258071473/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingloriousgigi/--------------------

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In this episode, Q interviews Houston-based author E.A. Williams. They discuss Williams' transition from screenplay writer to novelist, and the value of writing what you love. Williams shares her childhood struggle with dyslexia, her family's enthusiasm for her artistic career choices, and the value of cultivating an authorial persona, à la Anne Rice.Find E.A. Williams online:- Website: https://eawilliamsbooks.com- Bookshop: https://eawilliamsbooks.com/shop/Find E.A. Williams on social media:- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eawilliamsbook- Instagram: instagram.com/e.a.williamsbooks/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/E.A.WilliamsLitAbout E.A. Williams:A graduate of the University of North Texas where she studied film and playwriting, E.A. Williams often imbues her stories with the diverse and challenging landscape of her home state. From her thrilling debut series, The Line of Tepes to her short stories featured in publications like Mixed Bag of Tricks, Femme Fairytales, and Grimoire for Honeyed Spells, no matter how fantastical, Williams brings a unique Texan voice to her writing. Williams learned just how invaluable a writing community could be while helping run a writer’s collective during university. Whether she is working on her own writing or helping to coordinate events for Armadillo Authors Society, Williams is always looking for ways to connect with the arts community.