Alyssa Rasmus

Alyssa Rasmus has long loved film and television, so she decided to turn this passion into a career. Starting Pink Camera Media at age 22 following graduation from University of Oregon as a Cinema Studies major, the company has worked with clients such as Amazon, MightyCall, and Acumatica; focusing on video marketing and video production. Along with writing for PopMatters, she also is a photographer for GeekWire.
‘Flash’ Dance: ‘Supergirl’ and ‘The Flash’ Team up in the Delightful “Star-Crossed”/”Duet”

‘Flash’ Dance: ‘Supergirl’ and ‘The Flash’ Team up in the Delightful “Star-Crossed”/”Duet”

Kara and Barry go on a musical adventure in the latest DC crossover event.
This New Spielberg Biography Falls Short in its Analysis of a Storied Man

This New Spielberg Biography Falls Short in its Analysis of a Storied Man

Film historian Molly Haskell's Steven Spielberg covers all of Spielberg's life, but its pointed analytic lens is too small to properly put his life's work in perspective.
All the Gilmore Girls Come Full Circle in “Fall”

All the Gilmore Girls Come Full Circle in “Fall”

New life, in many forms, is in the offing for all the Gilmores as A Year in the Life draws to a close.
Heartbreaks, Musicals, and Relationship Struggles Characterize the ‘Gilmore Girls’ “Summer” Season

Heartbreaks, Musicals, and Relationship Struggles Characterize the ‘Gilmore Girls’ “Summer” Season

Despite the (over)extended musical sequence, "Summer" succeeds in moving both the plot and Lorelai and Rory's characters forward.
‘Gilmore Girls’ “Spring” Shows Lorelai Moving Forward, Rory Falling Down

‘Gilmore Girls’ “Spring” Shows Lorelai Moving Forward, Rory Falling Down

"Spring" reverses much of Rory and Logan’s character growth in favor of an ill-advised affair.
“Winter” Offers a Solid Launch for ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’

“Winter” Offers a Solid Launch for ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’

Despite some hitches, "Winter" offers an great re-introduction into the Gilmore world.
‘Before the Flood’ Offers Knowledge About and Hope for Stopping Climate Change

‘Before the Flood’ Offers Knowledge About and Hope for Stopping Climate Change

A film about deadly environmental practices changing our world may also be changing television distribution practices.
Fandom, Nostalgia, and the Power of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Fandom, Nostalgia, and the Power of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Thousands of Gilmore Girls fans visited pop-up Luke's Diner coffee shops across the US on "Gilmore Day", indicating the strength of the fandom's passion and support.
‘Shameless’ Season Six Brilliantly Chronicles TV’s ‘Least Likely To Succeed’ Family

‘Shameless’ Season Six Brilliantly Chronicles TV’s ‘Least Likely To Succeed’ Family

Complete with abrasive “previously-on” intros, new behind-the-scenes featurettes, and deleted scenes, the Gallaghers are back with a vengeance.
Outlander: Season 2, Episode 13 – “Dragonfly in Amber”

Outlander: Season 2, Episode 13 – “Dragonfly in Amber”

Plot trumps character development in Outlander's finale, but it's still an exciting ride.
Outlander: Season 2, Episode 12 – “The Hail Mary”

Outlander: Season 2, Episode 12 – “The Hail Mary”

On the eve of Culloden, it's the twists and turns in everyone's relationships that are front and center.
Outlander: Season 2, Episode 11 – “Vengeance Is Mine”

Outlander: Season 2, Episode 11 – “Vengeance Is Mine”

The focus on politics and war sacrifices the necessary character moments that made season one so compelling.