Blogcritic of the Month, November 2006: Diane Kristine

The purpose of this monthly series is to highlight an outstanding contributor to the site as chosen by the editorial staff. This designation is meant to recognize and celebrate the best of the best, those writers who not only shine by virtue of their talent, but whose ongoing participation gives all of us a reason to tune in each and every day. As new readers are continually discovering BC, we also hope to introduce these fine writers to a new audience.

Please join me in a virtual round of applause for this month’s honoree, Diane Kristine!

Readers who frequent BC’s popular TV section know Diane well. Her ongoing (and outstanding) coverage of FOX drama House has earned her a faithful readership, and keeps many fans abreast of what’s going on with their favorite flawed-but-brilliant hero. Diane’s writing mainly focuses her keen sense of observation on the media end of pop culture, and thus we have a treasure trove of articles on various aspects of television, film, and books, including some revealing interviews with media insiders, all written from the perspective of someone who has a foot planted firmly in the digital age. Combine her well-informed writing with her sense of humor and clear-eyed love for her subject matter, and you’ve got some great reading!

BC TV editor Jackie has this to say about Diane:

Diane Kristine rocks. When I heard that she would be Blogcritic of the month, I was as happy as if I had won something. From a purely editorial point of view, her articles are polished, professional, and a joy to edit (as I basically just have to read them). Ah, but as a reader, they're even better!

Although Diane writes about many things and does it so well, it's her television and film articles which I enjoy so much. From television reviews to industry news to film festivals, she's on the scene with timely reports and intriguing articles. Yes, I know she reviews books and such, but I can't imagine the Television/Film section without Diane. She's a jewel and I'm so glad that she's a part of Blogcritics! 

Jackie’s predecessor in the TV section, managing editor Joan Hunt, offered the following assessment:

Diane Kristine has tapped into more than just the psyche of an irascible TV character, she's peeled away many of the layers of one of the most complicated and thoroughly enjoyable TV shows ever, House. Not content to tackle one show, the writer formerly known as "deekay" has unraveled mysteries, exposed the creative minds behind shows too many of us have overlooked, and most importantly, she delivers all of it with a sense of wonder and an even greater sense of humor.

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Formerly the executive editor at Blogcritics, Lisa McKay can now be found at The Morton Report, where she is a contributor as well as the executive editor.

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