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

dolores o'riordan

by Emmy Potter March 4, 2018 Comments0

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The Lingering Influence of Dolores O’Riordan

Her song about a first kiss put the Cranberries on the map. But there was more to Dolores O’Riordan.

by Emmy Potter January 26, 2018 Comments0

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Falling Under Nina Simone’s Spell

Don’t call her an unlikely add to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And here’s why.

by Emmy Potter December 17, 2017 Comments0

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Greta Gerwig Triumphantly Spreads Her Wings with “Lady Bird”

The soaring indie hit “Lady Bird” will make you want to fly (and call your mom).

by Emmy Potter November 24, 2017 Comments0

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You’ll Never Go Wrong with a Penny Marshall Movie

From “Big” to “A League of Their Own,” Penny Marshall has made movies with heart and humor.

lady gaga

by Emmy Potter November 7, 2017 Comments0

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“Gaga: Five Foot Two” – The Pain Behind the Fame

In Chris Moukarbel’s gripping documentary, Gaga gives fans an unvarnished look at being “her.” And guess what: It ain’t pretty.