Toronto-based writer who was punched in the face by Regina George one time while doing car commercials in Japan. Send me emails ghezaldamon [at] gmail [dot com]
Creators/Moviepilot Profile Overview
This is the final overview of my profile prior to Movie Pilot shutting down in 2018. Toward the site's final few months, the read counter + comments became glitchy thus final numbers may have been higher than what was initially archived and screenshot.
Zen Playlist: BTS Edition (as told by "Picture It" scenarios)
Creative piece where I curated a meditative BTS Playlist on Spotify and described scenarios where each track would fit perfectly.
3 Critically Acclaimed TV Shows More People Need to Binge Watch
A long form, detailed piece where I explained why viewers should watch 3 critically acclaimed shows they may have heard of but never watched.
Love More: 3 of My Favorite Things
An exploration into 3 internet finds that continually bring me joy during times of darkness. Placed second in Vocal Media's "Love More" Challenge.
ShopNenes: Where Hair Care Reigns Supreme (UPDATED)
An interview and write-up on a friend's Black-owned small business.
Maryam's Discovery
A fictional telling of a young Afghan widow discovering a little black book that changes the course of her life. Entered in Vocal's "The Mystery of Bitcoin" Challenge.
'Alias Grace' Is An Absolute Must-Watch For Fans Of Complex Protagonists And Compelling Storytelling
An informative piece detailing what makes the CBC/Netflix miniseries 'Alias Grace' brilliant.
Riverdale may be a dumpster fire but it is MY dumpster fire
A fun exploration into The CW's "Riverdale" and why I will continue to love it despite its infinite flaws.
The Ultimate Gift Guide for the BTS Fan in Your Life (UPDATED)
A write-up on a collection of outlets selling BTS-related merchandise.
Holding Out for an Ogre: An Appreciation for Shrek 2's Delivery of One of the Most Suspenseful Sequences in Animated History
A fun examination on one of the most iconic scenes in animated film history.
'We're Not In This Life For Peace': How An Episode Of 'The Golden Girls' Encouraged Me To Hold On When I Needed It Most
This personal piece details how The Golden Girls (and a specific episode) helped me during a time of struggle in my life.
That's What The Money Is For: Exploring Jon Hamm's Career-Defining Role As 'Mad Men's Don Draper
An exploration on Jon Hamm's incredible performance as Don Draper in the AMC series, 'Mad Men'.
Fans Are Letting Netflix Know They Are Not Happy with the Decision to Cancel 'Everything Sucks!'
It seems as though many are not ready to say goodbye to the crew of Boring, Oregon.
The Hollywood Reporter exclusively learned that Netflix chose not to renew its coming-of-age series Everything Sucks! which boasts a talented young cast consisting of Peyton Kennedy, Sydney Sweeney, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Rio Mangini, Quinn Liebling and Elijah Stevenson. The news was announced on Friday the 6th and as of Sunday night, a petition calling for a renewal has impressively managed to close in on 10,0...
Netflix Orders its First Arabic Series Jinn
Netflix orders its first Arabic series Jinn
Netflix has announced plans to develop its first ever original Arabic series entitled Jinn. The series will feature Middle Eastern talent and be filmed in Jordan later this year. Executive produced by Elan and Rajeev Dassani (SEAM), this young adult fantasy adventure comes from Lebanese director Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya (Very Big Shot) and Jordanian screenwriter, Bassel Ghandour (Theeb), partnering with the twin producers.
Jinn will be a contemporary sup...