

with Helen O'Hara (Empire Podcast)
Apr 22, 2021
Helen O'Hara, co-host of the Empire Podcast and author of Women vs. Hollywood, discusses being a woman in fandom spaces, transitioning from lawyer to film journalist, dealing with trolls on the internet, debunking the criticism of being paid by Disney for biased reviews, maintaining a positive voice for film critique, facing challenges and isolation in a dream job, and experiencing a packed house and supportive listeners.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Lawyer to Geek Queen: A Journey into Film Journalism
02:00 • 16min
Engaging with Trolls on the Internet
17:39 • 13min
Criticism of being paid by Disney to give Marvel good reviews and DC bad reviews
30:34 • 2min
Maintaining a Positive Voice for Film Critique
32:31 • 18min
Challenges and Isolation in a Dream Job
50:12 • 2min
A Packed House and Supportive Listeners
52:01 • 8min