Nicholas Mancall-Bitel is a writer and at times a journalist. He recently made his way to Brooklyn from his native LA via a B.A. in English, which he earned at the University of Pennsylvania in 2014. Slowly amassing a small collection of freelance editorial jobs, Nicholas fills his days with writing of one kind or another, from ghostwriting, to non-profit communications, to fiction. If he's not planted in front of his computer screen, you can find him boxing at the local gym, cooking frantically over a hot pan, or relaxing at the movies. If Nicholas is unable to write the next great American novel, he'll settle for the next great American short story collection.
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It can be difficult for two passionate filmmakers to collaborate on a project. The task is made more difficult when those directors have a history together of past work and disagreement. Add to this equation a deadly...
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The advent of chemical engineering has brought ease and utility to many lives. But a deadly specter hangs over these seemingly wonderful advancements. From metallic construction components to the plastics in everyday...
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It wouldn’t take much to eradicate the world’s food supply. Major agricultural producers have systematically reduced crop diversity in favor of profits, stripping species of natural defense mechanisms and leaving...
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Professional wrestling is quite admittedly a bit of a sham, but the joy derived from the spectacular performances is nothing short of real. While it is undeniably authentic and valuable to the audiences who cheer with...
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A man stands on a precipice. He is framed by a dull sky, seen from behind and below. Though the shot is close up on him, the height of the ledge and his intention are clear enough from the look of fear in his eyes as he...
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The collective music, performance and art of The Residents is otherworldly. Upon first learning of this infamous group, one enters an uncompromising creative space where audience comfort and commercial popularity take a...
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On the night of Nov. 9, 1964, the Grand Ole Opry’s renowned country-western showcase boasted its usual who’s who of country stars. But following the distinguished Johnny Cash, the audience received a happy surprise....
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David Lipper is a difficult actor to pin down, both in terms of current projects and location. With six major ventures in the works in the last year alone, Lipper has crossed genres and oceans, and after 25 years in the...
