Author: jmslone

Reviewed by James Slone (originally published by EndofMedia.com in 2010) Looking at this year’s major Oscar nominees, you get a pretty good sense of Hollywood’s sensibilities. What they want are big and brash entertainments, crowd pleasers, sentimental melodramas and in-your-face political polemics. There’s not necessarily anything wrong with these approaches, of course, but they tend … Continue reading Wendy and Lucy (Film Review)

Reviewed by James Slone (originally published by EndofMedia.com 2010) Charles Taylor, Liberia’s former president and warlord, was deposed in 2003. He is currently being tried in The Hague for 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and mutilation of civilians (hacking off limbs and heads for example), abducting both adults and … Continue reading Pray the Devil Back to Hell (Film Review)

Reviewed by James Slone (originally published by EndofMedia.com in 2010) Clive Owen has a knack for playing jaded men in ridiculous situations. He lumbers around onscreen with his cynical frown and tired voice, and yet holds our attention. The withering stares and ruffled shirts are offset by a glint of sympathetic earnestness in his eyes, the … Continue reading The International (Film Review)

This was originally part of a larger proposal to fund a paid internship program. Building a truly sustainable future requires a diverse movement working together to confront environmental challenges as well as genuine buy-in from an informed, engaged and activated public. Haphazard growth, sprawling development and climate change will affect everyone, but will disproportionately impact … Continue reading Equity and Inclusion Problem Statement (Sample)

The text below is from a product launch brochure and website I produced for the University of Washington in collaboration with Coca-Cola.  Introducing Ecotainer, the world’s first ever compostable paper cold beverage drink cup made from renewable resources. Through the collaborative efforts of four partners—the University of Washington, Coca-Cola, Cedar Grove Composting, and International Paper—we now … Continue reading Brochure and Website Text for Introducing a New Product (Sample)

This is one of hundreds of policy and procedure documents I produced for a major university. I have withheld specific titles and names for confidentiality purposes.  RH New Student Applications: Parental Guarantees Students under the age of 18 must submit Parental Guarantee forms when applying for residence hall rooms.  The Parental Guarantee form is included … Continue reading University Policy and Procedure Document (Sample)