Vanessa Armstrong

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Location
Los Angeles, CA
School
Dartmouth College, University of Michigan
Expertise
Star Trek, Adaptations of Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, Interviewing
  • Vanessa has conducted interviews with several Hollywood stars, including Ryan Coogler, Daniel Craig, and Rian Johnson.
  • She has reviewed multiple movies and TV series and is a member of the Television Critics Association and Hollywood Critics Association.
  • As someone who covers all things pop culture, Vanessa has been a guest on /Film Daily and The Fanbase Podcast, and reported out several conventions including San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon, and Dragon Con.

Experience

Vanessa is a freelance writer, editor, and reviewer who focuses on culture and entertainment. She is an editor at /Film and has bylines at The New York Times, The LA Times, Vulture, Atlas Obscura, SELF, Glamour Magazine, and other outlets.

Education

Vanessa's formal education includes a Bachelor's degree in international relations from Dartmouth College; an MBA from the University of Michigan, and; a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.

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