Michael Peters
Mike Peters graduated from Brock University in the Honors program with a combined major in Film and Communications. The skills he achieved arose from an intense study and analysis of issues concerning film, music, television, media and popular culture.
Since graduating from Brock in 2003, Mike has maintained a hectic schedule. He has written on numerous topics ranging from addictions, wine, video games, music news, and film culture and criticism for many on-line based magazines.
Through these numerous opportunities, Mike has gained tremendous confidence, which in turn led him to write a biographical depiction of his uncle's involvement in World War II. It was later published in The St. Catharines Standard, Mike’s hometown newspaper.
In the summer of 2007, Mike took a break from writing in order to focus on working in film production. He took on the role of Key Grip (lighting assistant) on the feature film entitled, ‘A Life Less Gone’, which was released in 2008. Additional relative experience includes working on numerous projects alongside John Petrella, Gemini Award nominated cinematographer, artist, and producer. These experiences opened Mike’s eyes and allowed him to gain further understanding and knowledge about the topics he enjoys writing about.
In early 2009, Mike was accepted as an official member of the Canadian Association of Journalists. Being one of only thirteen hundred members in all of Canada is truly a tremendous honor. As a result, journalistic integrity has become a goal that he strives to uphold.
Mike is currently a Music Journalist for Chart Attack Magazine, a Toronto-based Music website http://www.chartattack.com/ .
Interested in the world around him, nothing excites Mike more than the possibility of sharing his thoughts through writing.
*Check out more of Mike's writing at his personal website www.popculture101.com
Follow Mike on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/P0PCulture101
Latest Articles
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An Analysis of Quentin Tarantino and His Films
From Reservoir Dogs to Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino has firmly placed his stamp on popular culture. This is a look at his influence on cinema.
Jul 30, 2008
- Michael Peters
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A Film Analysis of The Dark Knight
It has been three years of anticipation but finally The Dark Knight has arrived in theatres. Was It worth the wait?
Jul 19, 2008
- Michael Peters
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An Analysis of Heat (1995)
Heat is a film which encompasses ideas and thematic foundations rarely seen in Hollywood productions. It desires epic grandeur and achieves it as a result.
Jul 9, 2008
- Michael Peters
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Film
It has now been 31 years since Star Wars unveiled itself to the world and altered society's perception of popular culture. Now, the franchise is set to return once again.
Jun 19, 2008
- Michael Peters
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Entourage: The Movie
With the recent success of Sex and the City, rumors have begun to circulate about a possible film focusing on Vincent Chase and his entourage.
Jun 13, 2008
- Michael Peters
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Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis
Scar Tissue is a vivid recreation of a life fuelled by impulse and pleasure and how it eventually leads one on the path to their own destruction.
Jun 10, 2008
- Michael Peters
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Kevin Smith's New Comedy Film
Is Kevin Smith still capable of dazzling audiences with his witty dialogue and comic banter as he once did fourteen years ago with Clerks?
Jun 8, 2008
- Michael Peters
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Film, History and Society
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
Jun 6, 2008
- Michael Peters
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A Film Review of Rambo (2008)
Sylvester Stallone is now in his 60s but that has not prevented him from attempting to recapture the glory of one of his most beloved characters, John Rambo.
May 30, 2008
- Michael Peters
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Action Films in the 1980s
The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.
May 22, 2008
- Michael Peters
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