URL: http://www.film-intel.com/
Site Name: Film Intel
Categories: Reviews, Editorials
Rating: I suspect I'm in PG-13 territory: no nudity, occasional use of language (normally when quoting)
What is the main focus of your site?
The site has always been a way to keep my writing active and up to date more than anything else. Unsurprisingly (seeing as you are getting this e-mail) it is largely movie based (UK movies where possible) but sometimes creeps into other territories (see 'about' page). I'm also willing to open it up to others who want their editorial blog pieces published there (not reviews).
What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
As I say, my blog is largely there so my writing skills, such as they are, don't diminish over time (sadly, an inevitability). Equally though, it provides a good reference site on the odd occasion opportunities to freelance as a copywriter come my way and recently a PR company has been in touch asking me to review films they promote - I'm always open to that sort of opportunity (isn't everyone?). I like starting a healthy debate and I'm always happy to have one so long as it is respectful and intelligent as opposed to offensive and mindless!
Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I very much enjoy getting responses to my blog but equally enjoy reading others. I'm all for opinions (see above)! I'll frequently search the blogs of reviewers' I respect to see their opinion on films I am about to or have just watched.
How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
My blog has been active since January 2008. I am currently trying to update 3 times a week although, admittedly, depending on (paid) workload this does fluctuate over time.
Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Difficult, maybe you could define 'favourite'?! Just kidding, I'll go for All The President's Men, Seven and maybe... The Hustler.
How did you hear about the LAMB?
Through Ryan's (Univarn) blog.
Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None.
