(This was an unpublished Columbia School of Journalism class assignment featured on TheOuterhaven.net on Feb. 21, 2016) As “Mercy Street” is set to air the season finale tonight on PBS, one of the most striking features of this season has been the extras. Curiosity about the extras casting process led to a conversation with Chad Darnell. […]
(This article was originally featured on TheOuterhaven.net on Jan. 18, 2016) Last nights’ debut of “Mercy Street” brought to life a turbulent period in American history on a network usually known for bringing the best of British period dramas. A hotel owned by Confederate sympathizers is converted into an army hospital by order of the Union […]
(This article is a revision/update of an unpublished Columbia School of Journalism class assignment that was featured on TheOuterhaven.net on July 12, 2015 Nerds and geeks despite their differences in taste can agree on the following assumptions: first of all, your favorite book or comic will be ruined by adaptation for television or big screen. […]