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Sean Woodard

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American West, Horror & Giallo Scholar | PhD Candidate | Writer | linktr.ee/swoodard7326

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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This article discusses many concerning trends colleagues and I are seeing at different institutions. www.chronicle.com/article/my-s...
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Opinion | My Students Can’t Read
The generational collapse in literacy is measurable, persistent, and likely to get worse.
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 15/03/2026
🧵 First four Best Picture winners. Four very different films. All four in the public domain. 🎬 WINGS (1927) 🎭 THE BROADWAY MELODY (1929) 🪖 ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) 🌄 CIMARRON (1931) Choose your own Best Picture! 🏆 Watch them all ⤵️ archive.org/details/@ias... 1️⃣/5️⃣ #redcarpet #Oscars
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Proud to announce the publication of my latest peer-reviewed book chapter, "Signifying Murder in Dario Argento's Sleepless" in Critical Perspectives on Dario Argento, edited by Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026)! www.bloomsbury.com/us/critical-...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
go.bsky.app/35LVzZ4
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Dr. Vaughn Joy @gvaughnjoy.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Start of a Film Studies/History/Hollywood/✨Cinema✨ Starter Pack Please help me add more names! go.bsky.app/T6ed9Ez
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
go.bsky.app/36mbBZk
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
A heartfelt farewell to @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social from our editorial staff and regular contributors. I’ve loved serving as your Film Editor. It’s been a great run. Thank you everyone. We love you all. www.drunkmonkeys.us/goodbye-from...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
When you’re listening to “Don’t Go Away” by Oasis and hear “Anaconda be there when you’re coming down/Anaconda be there when you hit the ground,” because you recently watched the new #anaconda trailer with Jack Black and Paul Rudd.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Looking for 2-4 more abstracts on gender & sexuality, queer theory, and toxic masculinity in Phantom of the Paradise. If interested, please email an abstract to phantomparadisebook@gmail.com. Abstracts accepted on rolling basis. Essay drafts due June 2026. Thanks!
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Open for freelance writing/editing opportunities this summer. I’ve 14 years of writing, editing, and tutoring experience. Available to work on creative projects, tech writing, transcriptions, as well as resume and cover letter consultation. Feel free to reach out. Thanks! www.seanwoodard.com
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Sean Woodard
Film Scholar | Writer | Educator
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Hi everyone, Sending out a reminder of this call for papers for an essay collection on Phantom of the Paradise. Since its tax season, I’m extending the deadline until the end of the week, Sunday April 20th, if anyone would like to submit an abstract. call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/07/...
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
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X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research
Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Deadline Extended until April 15th! Call for Papers: Seeking abstracts for a peer-reviewed edited collection on Brian De Palma’s cult classic Phantom of the Paradise. See full CFP details here: call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/07/...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
The Fall 2024 Supplement issue of Global Insight: A Journal of Critical Human Science and Culture was recently published, edited by yours truly. Read the great student scholarship within: globalinsight.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/gl...
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Vol. 5 (2024): Fall 2024 Supplement | Global Insight: A Journal of Critical Human Science and Culture
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Today, Michele Brittany and I submitted No Harm Ever Came From Reading a Book: Critical Essays on The Mummy Franchise, to University Press of Mississippi for peer review. It’s been a long journey to this point. Much thanks to Michele and all the writers who contributed essays to this collection.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Well done, The Point Weekly. As an alumnus of PLNU, all these issues are importantly to me. lomabeat.com/dear-point-l...
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Dear Point Loma Nazarene University Board of Trustees
Dear Point Loma Nazarene University Board of Trustees, As members of the press, we not only take on the roles of informing and entertaining our community, but also of becoming watchdogs – to ensure…
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
My latest article for PLNU’s Viewpoint follows Dustin Ansley and Ben Hammond as they venture to Everest Base Camp. viewpoint.pointloma.edu/such-great-h...
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Such Great Heights: Ascending to Everest Base Camp
Dustin Ansley and Ben Hammond share their experience with climbing up to Mount Everest's base camp.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
Publication Day! My academic article, “Giving Voice to Her Craft: Workshopping Emily Dickinson’s Poetry as an Effective Teaching Strategy in Undergraduate Literature Courses” was published in CCTE Studies, vol. 89, no. 1 (October 2024)!
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
Presenting research for the first time at the Western Literature Association conference this week in Tucson, AZ. Excited to network and attend paper panels. Had the opportunity to hear Ofelia Zepeda and @sgj.bsky.social read at the opening reception last night. #westernlit2024
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
I interviewed NSF fellowship recipient Micah Karahadian for my latest article for Point Loma Nazarene University’s Viewpoint: viewpoint.pointloma.edu/plnu-alum-mi...
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PLNU Alum Micah Karahadian Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Karahadian’s ultimate goal is to either teach or run a research lab at a university. He believes that experience in national labs enriches teachers and prepares them to mentor the next generation of s...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 09/08/2024
My latest article for PLNU’s Viewpoint where I interview Chelsey Kamen about her communication and art career. Read it here: viewpoint.pointloma.edu/chelsey-kame...
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Chelsey Kamen’s Colorful Career in Communications
Chelsey Kamen blends her passion for art and business, excelling as a Senior Account Manager at Intesa Communications in San Diego.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 01/08/2024
Call for Papers: Seeking abstracts for an academic edited collection on Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise. Abstract deadline November 15, 2024. See the full CFP here: call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2024/07/...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 14/05/2024
My latest book review of Erik Fuhrer’s poetry collection “Gellar Studies” at @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social. www.drunkmonkeys.us/2017-posts/2...
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BOOK REVIEWS / Gellar Studies / Erik Fuhrer I Drunk Monkeys | Literature, Film, Television
In Gellar Studies, Fuhrer uses Sarah Michelle Gellar and her character personas as a mirror to expose and interpret personal experience and questions of identity, belonging, and coming to terms with...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 30/04/2024
The annual Pop Culture issue of @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social is here! Read all the great work within:
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 19/04/2024
Presented on the efficacy of public health protocols in “The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot” today at UTA’s English Graduate Student Association conference.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 16/02/2024
Happy to announce the publication of Global Insight: A Journal of Critical Human Science and Culture, Vol. 4 (Winter 2024 Issue), of which I served as Assistant Editor:
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 02/01/2024
Started writing a new(ish) horror short story this evening to ring in the new year. Just took a break to grab a snack and surprisingly found a box of chicken dinosaurs in my family’s freezer. I am now happily reliving my childhood. It’s the little things.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 05/12/2023
I interviewed Emily Thomé about her role as a grant writer for Plant with Purpose in my latest article for PLNU’s Viewpoint Magazine: viewpoint.pointloma.edu/emily-thome-...
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Emily Thomé: Cultivating Community Engagement With Plant With Purpose
Emily Thomé bridges faith and environmental stewardship through her work at Plant with a Purpose.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
The November issue of @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social is live. Check out all the great work within! www.drunkmonkeys.us/issue-88-nov...
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Issue 8.8 / November 2023 | Drunk Monkeys | Literature, Film, Television
Our March issue, featuring poems, short stories, essays, and art!
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
Had a wonderful time hearing Zadie Smith speak and read from her latest novel tonight in Dallas. Thanks to Claudia and John from Whose Books for the ticket! :)
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 15/11/2023
Congrats on @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social being listed as #199 in the top 1,000 Literary Magazines, 2024 rankings! www.brechtdepoortere.com/rankings
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Rankings | Brecht De Poortere
Ranking of the best literary magazines and journals
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Drunk Monkeys Literary/Drunk Monkeys Logcasting @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social · 11/11/2023
Hey babes guess what! I'm opening everything right now through my birthday (12/15)! Any outstanding subs in the queue will be dealt with by Friday the 17th. 24 hour subs will open Monday since I'm leaving for the weekend. Follow along here:
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 07/11/2023
The Fan2Fan Podcast invited Michele Brittany and me as guests on their latest episode. We discuss mummies in pop culture and the call for paper for our Mummy edited collection project. Listen here: fan2fan.libsyn.com/the-one-abou...
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Fan2Fan Podcast - A Conversation Between Fans About Movies, Comics, TV, Video Games, Toys, Cartoons,...
We're talking about mummies on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie is joined by guests Michele Brittany and Sean Woodard to discuss mummies in pop culture. They discuss the mummy's depiction i...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 02/11/2023
An excerpt from my short story “Blood Ties,” published in Halloweenthology: Dia de Muertos (Wicked Shadow Press). Link to purchase: www.lulu.com/shop/parth-s...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 01/11/2023
I interviewed Harrison Wise about his role as a camp director at Meadow Ranch Camp in my latest article for PLNU’s Viewpoint. viewpoint.pointloma.edu/helping-stud...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 30/10/2023
My Phantom of the Paradise costume.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 27/10/2023
Everyone seeing Emma Tammi’s Five Nights at Freddy’s in theaters this weekend, don’t overlook her feature debut, The Wind: Demons of the Prairie. #fivenightsatfreddys #horror #emmatammi #horrorwestern #thewind #weirdwestern #emmatammithewind
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 23/10/2023
My horror story “Blood Ties” in Halloweenthology: Dia de Muertos from Wicked Shadow Press. Available in paperback and EPUB formats. Link in comments.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
Happy to announce my vampire horror short story, “Blood Ties,” has been published in HALLOWEENTHOLOGY: DIA DE MUERTOS by Wicked Shadow Press. Available for purchase in print and EPUB formats.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 16/10/2023
New issue of @drunkmonkeysweb.bsky.social is out! Check out all the great work within:
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 09/10/2023
Publication day! Happy to have a new found poem, “Solar Gold”, published in Ghost City Review (@ghostcitypress.bsky.social) . Read it here: ghostcitypress.com/poetry1023/2...
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Sean Woodard — Ghost City Press
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
So happy for you! The difficult part is done. Treat yourself
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 01/10/2023
Call for Chapters: Seeking abstracts for an academic edited collection on Universal’s The Mummy franchise. Abstract deadline December 15, 2023. See the full CFP here: call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2023/09/...
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cfp | call for papers
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 07/09/2023
Picture this: a poster of the muddy ground at Burning Man Tagline: it’s going to take a special crew to retrieve these diamonds in the sky. Title: Ocean’s 14
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 05/09/2023
I interviewed Harris Smith about his recent work on Christopher Nolan’s #Oppenheimer and his career in the film industry for PLNU’s Viewpoint. This was such a fun article to write. viewpoint.pointloma.edu/harris-smith...
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Harris Smith: Splitting Atoms in Hollywood
PLNU alum Harris Smith shares his experience working on some of Hollywood's biggest films.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 24/08/2023
I’ve had a third found poem—based on Clarice Lispector’s Agua Viva—published in Issue 60 of miniMAG today. You may read it here: img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/94...
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 21/08/2023
My latest article for PLNU’s Viewpoint features a wonderful conversation with Eddie Matthews about his debut novel and creative process. viewpoint.pointloma.edu/viewing-the…
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Viewing the Border as a Space for Transformation in Eddie Matthews’ Border Memories
Adjunct literature professor and PLNU alum Eddie Matthews' debut novel, Border Memories, derives from his academic, personal, and global endeavors.
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Sean Woodard @swoodard7326.bsky.social · 17/08/2023
I’ve had 2 new found poems—based on Clarice Lispector’s Agua Viva—published in Issue 59 of @miniMAG_lit. You can read them here: img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/949ffb49-d…
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