Founder & Editor
Adam Brannon
Adam Brannon was born on the outskirts of Kingston Upon Hull, and has grown up with a passion for film, his favourite being Jurassic Park.
After completing GCSE and A-Level exams at an East Yorkshire comprehensive school, Adam moved on to the University of Lincoln, UK where a degree in journalism was on the cards. After graduating in 2010, Adam moved back home to Hull.
Adam now works as a Content Marketing Manager for Summit, a leader in online marketing, based in Willerby on the outskirts of Hull. He is also proud to lead an entertainment column for What’s On Hub: Hull & East Yorkshire and recently started hosting a weekly film-based radio show, Cinetalk, on West Hull FM.
In late 2018, Adam was selected to become a member of the Internet Film Critics Society, based on his contributions to the field over the last decade. The IFCS is designed to stimulate awareness of the internet as a respectable and professional source of film critique and related content.
Favourite film: Jurassic Park
Favourite sequel: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Favourite cinema snack: Sweet popcorn
Favourite director: Steven Spielberg
Favourite movie franchise: Harry Potter
Adam is a blogger who loves to share his experiences with those who may be thinking about taking the plunge and setting up a blog. If you’d like Adam to come speak at an event you’re hosting, just drop him an email: adamjebrannon@hotmail.co.uk. In the meantime, you can watch the highlights of his lecture at the University of Lincoln in 2017.
Contributors
Daulton Meadows
Daulton Meadows was born in Waverly, Iowa, and since he was a baby he loved film. Starting with his love of Toy Story, which he watched daily until the age of 2, Daulton’s love of film grew until he saw Kingsman: The Secret Service, which is where his admiration grew to behind the scenes as well.
Currently, you can find Daulton either working at his job as a Cinemark concession worker, watching movies, or working on his own films. With several attempted scripts spanning the action, horror, comedy, and sci-fi genres, Daulton hopes that the 5th time will be the charm.
Favourite Movie: The Nice Guys
Favourite Sequel: The World’s End
Favourite Cinema Snack: Medium Popcorn with Heavy Butter
Favourite Director: Edgar Wright
Favourite Movie Franchise: James Bond
Joe Waddington
Joe was born in Northampton, UK, where he was brought up on a strict diet of classic films, leading to a lifetime obsession with the silver screen.
Having moved around the country for the last 10 years, he recently settled in Hull, East Yorkshire, where he now works for a leader in Digital Marketing on the outskirts of the city. Joe is also an aspiring writer and is currently working on his first fiction novel.
Favourite Movie: Midnight in Paris
Favourite Sequel: Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Favourite Cinema Snack: Mint Aero Bubbles
Favourite Director: Jim Jarmusch
Favourite Movie Franchise: Mission Impossible
Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams was born in Hull and grew up watching 80s films with her dad.
Currently studying English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln, Jesse writes her own blog as well as contributing to many other film magazines. In the future, she wants to write for Empire or, if she’s lucky, write and direct her own feature films.
Favourite film: The Breakfast Club
Favourite sequel: Home Alone 2
Favourite cinema snack: Sweet popcorn with Munchies
Favourite director: Wes Anderson
Favourite movie franchise: Evil Dead
Emily White
Emily is a Nottingham born film fanatic, blogger and wannabe screenwriter.
Currently studying MA Journalism at the University of Lincoln, Emily writes part-time for a multimedia company and contributes to a number of online film sites. A storyteller at heart, Emily hopes to one day write and direct her own movie, just like her movie-making hero Tommy Wisaeu.
Favourite film: The Room
Favourite sequel: Blade Runner 2049
Favourite cinema snack: Nachos
Favourite director: Tommy Wiseau
Favourite movie franchise: The Lord of the Rings
Hi! I have nominated you for a Liebster Award – an award for people who write great blogs but who have less than 200 followers. Check out this link for more info and what to do next! : http://squareeyedgeek.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/square-eyed-geek-has-been-nominated-for-a-liebster-award/
Thanks, Mari at square-eyed-geek
LikeLike