Val AgnewAug 26, 20215 min readThe NWSL Has the Same Old ProblemWe live in a society that doesn't value women equally. Especially when women have the audacity to step into traditionally male spaces.
Val AgnewAug 12, 20213 min readImprov is Not a Theater, It's ImprovisersTheaters shouldn't define the improv community, because improv is not a theater, it's improvisers.
Val AgnewAug 5, 20215 min readThe "Years of Experience" ParadoxOne constant in job description that seems to be so ingrained it may never go away, as much as I wish it would, is Years of Experience
Val AgnewJul 27, 20212 min readThe Olympics We Deserve?What a strange start Team USA has had at the Olympics this year. But maybe this is the exact performance we deserve as a nation.
Val AgnewMay 26, 20214 min readWorking on Wednesday: I'm a Podcaster Now!My podcast, DCOMmentaries, has taught me a lot about the world of podcasting. Here's what I learned. Also, listen to DCOMmentaries :)
Val AgnewMay 6, 20212 min readBig "Stage Manager" EnergyEarly this week, a friend told me I give off Big Stage Manager Energy (BSME). And think it so encapsulates me and what I bring to the table.
Val AgnewApr 15, 20213 min readIn My Experience: Learning to Ask for HelpI'm an independent person. And in many ways I'm thankful for that. However, there are definite downsides to being fiercely independent.
Val AgnewMar 22, 20214 min readInvesting in Women: Garbage in, Garbage OutWomen have never gotten an equivalent investment to men and thus have never had the opportunity to prove what they could accomplish with it.
Val AgnewMar 16, 20214 min readOSCARS: Can a Film Have No Leads?Both LaKeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya are nominated as best supporting actors for their work in Judas and the Black Messiah. How?
Val AgnewMar 2, 20217 min readIn My Experience: Business PlansIn the most broad sense, a business plan is the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How Much of your idea. Let's go through each section.
Val AgnewFeb 23, 20214 min readIn My Experience: Building Something NewA new series "In My Experience." -- This first entry marks the beginning of a new entrepreneurial journey with The Trident Network.
Val AgnewFeb 16, 20213 min readWhy Do Film & Television Awards Matter?Why do Awards Shows matter? Because they are an integral part of the cycle of funding and hiring in the entertainment industry.
Val AgnewFeb 11, 20216 min readGolden Globes vs. SAG Awards: Did Anyone Get it Right?Did SAG or The Golden Globes do enough to ensure diversity in their nominations this year? I decided to try to find out.
Val AgnewFeb 2, 20216 min readA Netflix Analysis: The Demography of CancellationsI wondered if there was any kind of pattern to recent cancellations and renewals of Netflix Originals. I decided to find out what I could.
Val AgnewJan 28, 20213 min readThe Era of the Cinematic UniverseIt is clear just how hard Disney and Star Wars are leaning into the idea of a wider, connected, narrative universe.
Val AgnewJan 26, 20214 min readWe Are Not DoneIt is important that we always come back to the fact that in order for this country to truly thrive, it takes all of us.
Val AgnewJan 5, 20212 min readA New Reel: Less is MoreWhen the process was finished, we ended up with a well-paced, diversified representation of the actor's dramatic chops.
Val AgnewDec 30, 20203 min readCelebrating the Lemonade MakersThis year has been impossibly hard for so many. Despite that, there have been countless stories of people making the most of this crap year.
Val AgnewDec 29, 20203 min readProspects for New FilmmakersRecently, Sundance announced their 2021 Festival Lineup. It appeared to be encouraging news. However I have some questions and concerns.
Val AgnewDec 17, 20203 min readThursday Thought: Tuna SabermetricsAt the beginning of the pandemic I was looking for something to have on the TV in the background. The kind of show that wouldn't pull...
