Professor of Film at Columbia University's School of the Arts, where she imparts her vast knowledge to the next generation of filmmakers. In addition to her academic pursuits, she also serves as the Moderator of the esteemed "Reel Pieces" series at Manhattan's 92Y, having had the privilege of interviewing over 200 renowned film celebrities to date.
As a respected film scholar, she has authored several influential books, including "Intimations: The Cinema of Wojciech Has", "Double Lives, Second Chances: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieslowski", "Francois Truffaut", a comprehensive study of the French director's work, "Philip Kaufman", and the groundbreaking study "Indelible Shadows: Film and the Holocaust", which features a foreword by the esteemed Elie Wiesel.
Her latest publication, "Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes", is a testament to her dedication to the art of film analysis. Moreover, she was honored with the Mel Novikoff Award at the 2018 San Francisco Film Festival, a prestigious recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of film studies.
