Emmy Potter, Author at CultureSonar

Author: Emmy Potter

Emmy Potter is a Midwestern-born, New York City-based actor, writer, producer, Anglophile, guacamole-enthusiast, and devoted Kansas City Royals fan. She owns two sonic screwdrivers, has read Harry Potter more times than she can count, and can quote Jaws and Jurassic Park with 100% accuracy. When she’s not flexing her nerd muscles, she’s most likely writing about film, TV, comedy, and/or theatre for a number of online publications/websites or riding her bicycle around the tri-state area like the Spielberg film child-protagonist she always aspired to be. Twitter: @emmylanepotter

by Emmy Potter August 2, 2022 Comments0

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To Boldly Go … Sci-fi’s Trailblazing Women

Science fiction knows strong women make for strong movies. To make the point, we offer two words: Lieutenant Uhura.

by Emmy Potter August 14, 2019 Comments0

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“Bat Out of Hell: The Musical”: All Revved-Up and Undeniably Fun

The over-the-top music of Jim Steinman and Meatloaf is the perfect soundtrack to the off-Broadway musical, “Bat Out of Hell.” Sometimes too much is never enough.

by Emmy Potter April 25, 2019 Comments0

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The Great Song Adventure: Exploring the Mysteries of Music-Making

Songwriting is magical. “The Great Song Adventure” is a podcast that brilliantly breaks down the alchemy, courtesy of Carole King, Bob Dylan, and other geniuses.

by Emmy Potter December 26, 2018 Comments0

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Joan Baez: A Voice for Every Generation

Just five years after buying her first guitar, Joan Baez became the leading female voice in folk music. A reissue of her debut album shows what made her such a force.

by Emmy Potter September 30, 2018 Comments0

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Here We Go Again: The Year of ABBA

Years after breaking up, the Swedish hitmakers still sell a million records a year. That’s about to jump with their announcement of an ABBA reunion, and two new songs. Oh, and Cher just did a cover album!