Hello! I'm Andrew, and I have been interested in film studies since I began writing movie reviews for my high school newspaper. I have always greatly enjoyed helping others gain a better understanding of topics that I love, and film is first and foremost among them. I think the cinema is an essential medium that is at once an art form, a mode of communication, an entertainment, and a historical document providing insight into the cultural context of its creation. I also think studying film is a great way to learn and enhance one's critical thinking, writing, and case-making skills--and it can be a heck of a lot of fun!

Students are always pleasantly surprised when they begin to learn just how much there is to consider and engage with about movies, and I love helping students access that surprise, and facilitating their continued journey through the field of film studies.

I earned a B.A. in American studies (with certificates in film studies and journalism) at Brandeis University; got my M.A. in communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and pursued my Ph.D. in the Department of Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University. My specialties are American film history, genres, and film analysis/theory, but I am well versed in many aspects of cinema. During my graduate studies, and since I completed my doctorate, I have been teaching high school, college, and adult students about film and media in a wide variety of settings, including area colleges, universities, and in my role as director of education at a non-profit film center.

If you are a high school, college, or continuing learner who wants to learn more about film, please contact me. Our first step would be to have a free consultation to make sure that I'm the best person to help you achieve your learning goals. After that, we can get to work! I look forward to hearing from you with any questions, or to schedule a consultation.