Greg Archer

Chicago, Los Angeles, Palm Springs

Multimedia Journalist and Editor at Freelance

Freelance Arts and Culture Journalist at Gannett

Best-selling author of "Grace Revealed." Entertainment Journalist w/bylines in USA Today Network, MovieWeb, The Advocate, Oprah https://t.co/0cBonhRBcm

Articles

'The Stolen Girl' Is One of the Best Miniseries Since 'Mare of Easstown'

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Greg Archer

The Stolen Girl doesn't waste any time grabbing your attention and keeping you enchanted under its crafty spell. The tense five-episode miniseries is on par with some of the best television thrillers of the last decade, and a sure-fire go-to for anybody who appreciated Kate Winslet’s slow-burning tale, Mare of Easttown, Netflix's Dear Child, or even Alert: Missing Persons Unit. The tale chronicles how one seemingly ordinary decision can turn a parent's world completely upside down.
Local journalist awarded IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund grant

2 weeks ago | desertsun.com | Greg Archer

Local journalist Melissa M. Daniels is writing her way to a vibrant future. The Coachella Valley Independent freelancer is benefiting from a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation's IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund, which supports local and regional journalism and media. "With the grant, I'm excited to specifically focus on housing and ways that the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin are addressing the housing crisis we face," Daniels said.
Southern California nonprofit is helping communities become more fire resilient

2 weeks ago | pasadenastarnews.com | Greg Archer

By Greg Archer | Contributing ColumnistThe January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County have put the entire state on alert. For Rivers & Lands Conservancy, a revered nonprofit that conserves and stewards a variety of open spaces, the challenges have varied these last few months. "We've taken a hard look at how to communicate with the community on how they can be more fire resilient, and to be a resource for them to get further information," said Rebecca K.
'Hacks' Season 4 Is Biting, B*tchy & Altogether Breathtaking

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Greg Archer

The comedy is at its peak and the storyline is better than ever on Season 4 of Hacks. The Emmy-winning show picks up directly after Season 3’s epic finale when comedy writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) blackmailed her boss, comedy legend Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), into hiring her as head writer for Vance’s new late-night talk show.
Action-Packed Thriller 'Zero' Is a Wild & Messy Race Against Time

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Greg Archer

Two Americans wind up in Dakar, Senegal, with bombs strapped to their chests. They have 10 hours before the device explodes, with a man’s voice in an earpiece directing their every move. From the get-go, Zero doesn’t hold back. The new action thriller from writer/director Jean Luc Herbulot is smart, sharp, messy, action-packed, and occasionally exhausting. Still, it recalls some of the earlier zaniness of Guy Ritchie films, making it an immediate thrill ride.
With new grant, Oswit Land Trust expands its focus and reach

2 weeks ago | desertsun.com | Greg Archer

A recent grant from the Inland Empire Community Foundation through the FitzDell Gifting Fund is providing new opportunities for volunteers and potential volunteers at Oswit Land Trust. David Paisley, community engagement director and deputy director of Oswit Land Trust said the resources will support the nonprofit's volunteer programs. "We have about 250 volunteers who do really the vast majority of the day-to-day work at Oxford Land Trust," Paisley said.
'Pulse' Review: Strong Cast Saves Netflix Medical Drama from Flatlining

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Greg Archer

The new Netflix medical drama Pulsefeels like one of those seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, when the established series had already earned its confidence and gained audience loyalty. All the characters were familiar, so much so that the showrunners tried to mix things up with creative leaps, such as the plane crash seasons, or Season 17, which revolved around the pandemic.
This Southern California nonprofit helps communities focus on restoration and reforestation

3 weeks ago | sbsun.com | Greg Archer

By Greg Archer | Contributing Columnist“Trees need people,” the nonprofit TreePeople believes, “and people need trees.” In the wake of the January 2025 wildfires in LA County, the statement holds even greater impact. Now, thanks to the League of California Community Foundations/Wildfire Resilience Fund through Inland Empire Community Foundation, TreePeople is broadening its reach in its mission to inspire, engage, and support individuals to take personal responsibility for the environment.
'The Bondsman' Review: Kevin Bacon Headlines Trippy Action-Horror Series

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Greg Archer

Kevin Bacon playing a murdered bounty hunter resurrected by the devil and assigned the task of trapping and sending back demons that have escaped from the prison of hell? Sign us up. The Bondsmanhas the makings of a binge-worthy hit. The offbeat premise may bring to mind Constantine or Spawn, but aside from some questionable tonal shifts and some predictable familial tropes, The Bondsman is still quirky and enjoyable with a bit of edge.
'A Nice Indian Boy' Review: A Sweet & Funny Rom-Com Hits All the Right Marks

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Greg Archer

A Nice Indian Boyhas all the ingredients for a stellar rom-com. There’s a guarded protagonist, a quirky meet-cute, over-protective parents, and challenging sibling and family dynamics. The film also has two brilliant leads, Karan Soni (Miracle Workers, Deadpool) and Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Glee). They elevate director Roshan Sethi's queer love story about a cautious Indian-American doctor and a charming white photographer who happen to share the same culture and similar backgrounds.