Bolder Broadcasting, Inc., producers of the national Growing Bolder TV and Radio shows and Growing Bolder Magazine, announce that Pulitzer Prize-nominated film critic and author Joy Boyar is the newest contributor and commentator.
Previously, Boyar’s work has appeared in the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Orlando Sentinel and on MSNBC, E! Entertainment Television, WESH-TV and WMFE-FM. For Growing Bolder, Boyar will examine films and other media and offer reviews, analysis and commentary, all through the 50+ prism.
“Jay has a unique, entertaining and thought-provoking approach to how the film industry has both shaped and been shaped by the changing opportunities for actors and audiences of all ages,” says Bolder CEO Marc Middleton. “We’re thrilled to have his contribution to our network as we continue to grow our list of big-name contributors to the Growing Bolder team, and I know our readers will appreciate the insight he brings.”
Boyar has served as a juror for the American Film Institute and is a co-founder of the Florida Film Critics Circle. He also teaches film analysis in the Burnett Honors College and Film Department of the University of Central Florida and at Rollins College in Winter Park. Currently at work on a book about American film comedy, one of Boyar’s first contributions is for Bolder Arts in the May issue of Growing Bolder Magazine, where he examines some of the actors and movies that are smashing the stereotypes of age.
About Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar’s reviews and features about movies and travel have appeared in such publications as the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Orlando Sentinel, the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Us Weekly, Variety and the New York Daily News, among many others. Boyar’s film reviews have been featured on MSNBC, E! Entertainment Television and The Daily Buzz, as well as on National Public Radio affiliates. His work has been honored by the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Florida Magazine Association and the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors. In addition, he has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. The author of Films to Go: 100 Memorable Movies for Travelers & Others and a contributor to Reel Romance: The Lovers’ Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies, Boyar teaches film analysis in the Burnett Honors College and Film Department of the University of Central Florida and at Rollins College in Winter Park. He has also taught at the University at Buffalo and Medaille College.
About Bolder Broadcasting Inc.
Bolder Broadcasting is among the world leaders in active lifestyle content creation and delivery across multiple platforms. Its products include the “Growing Bolder” TV show, which is currently in its third national season and airs on more than 590 public television stations; the “Growing Bolder” radio show, presented by 90.7 WMFE-FM; the “Surviving & Thriving” TV show, currently airing on WKMG Local 6; Growing Bolder Magazine and a network of community websites, anchored by http://GrowingBolder.com.