How to Bring Personality and Fun to Celebrity Interviews

About this episode

Tara Jabari interviews Grae Drake about her approach to celebrity interviews and the balance of humor and respect in journalism.

Host Tara Jabari interviews Grae Drake, a renowned journalist and film critic known for her vibrant personality and insightful commentary on the entertainment industry. Grae reflects on the challenges and joys of being a critic. She highlights the importance of empathy and understanding the filmmaking process. The conversation also touches on Grae's unique approach to interviews, where she balances humor and respect for the subject matter, ensuring that her interactions are engaging and memor...

People in this episode

Host: Tara Jabari

Guest: Grae Drake

Topics covered

• celebrity interviews
• journalism
• film criticism
• empathy in interviews
• humor in media

Keywords

• celebrity interviews
• film critic
• Grae Drake
• Tara Jabari
• entertainment industry
• journalism
• empathy
• humor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women in Film and Video (DC)

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