"...There's something infinitely special about appreciating movies. Many folks treasure the cinema experience in their own way. I can't say for sure how one can measure his/her passion for film. But if you truly adore the celluloid medium, then what better way to articulate your admiration than that of expression. Expression, of course, allows us as movie enthusiasts to critique the art form of filmmaking. As a film critic--professional, semi-professional, self-proclaimed, or amateur--you have that innate ability to assess the filmmaker's vision. Just remember not to lose sight of your vision as well..." --Frank Ochieng, The Voicemakers
Frank Ochieng has been critiquing films for several years now and has contributed movie reviews to various outlets. He has been devoted to writing and discussing the media as a pop culture observer whose passion lies in the medium of films and television. Among his media-oriented ventures entailed launching the fanzine The Voicemakers (1997- ). He has had involvement with his own cable TV shows such as Trivia Live! (Warner Cable, 1988), Time To Review (Warner Cable, 1988-89), and The Evaluators (1997-99). Ochieng has also made guest appearances on local Boston-based cable shows such as Canton Live (1987-88) and has been a fixture in the local Boston trivia club scene for 20 plus years. In addition, Ochieng appears occasionally as the film critic for WMWM 91.7 FM radio's The Juke Joint with Bob Nelson based out of Salem, Massachusetts (1991-present). Besides his film critiquing duties at his website Sitting In Judgement: The Ticket Stub (http://i.am/themovies/February 1998-present), he was film editor for VGT Online At The Movies (1997-2000). He also contributed film reviews to publications The Raccoon Times (1996-98) and VGT Online Magazine (1998). Briefly, he was formerly an associate member of The Online Film Critics Society (2000). He has also distributed film reviews and other movie material to several other website venues such as The Internet Movie Data Base, The Stinkers (www.thestinkers.com), The Movie Eye, and David Keyes Cinema 2000. Ochieng continues to write film reviews and is an avid TV trivia fanatic. He is a graduate of Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts and currently resides in Malden, Massachusetts.
Frank would briefly like to recognize and thank all the individuals who have helped him along the way and whose immense assistance and loyalty was deeply appreciated:
Bob Nelson from WMWM 91.7 FM's The Juke Joint
Perry Mercer from VGT Online
Mike Lancaster from The Stinkers website
Larry Haber, my on-air partner and friend from The Evaluators
Dan Berman from The Voicemakers
Harvey Karten and Prairie Miller from The Online Film Critics Society
David Keyes from David Keyes Cinema 2000
The late and great Marion Kunkle, formerly of The LA Times, for her encouragement and unconditional support (may you rest in peace)
The Rotten Tomatoes website
Christopher Null from filmcritic.com
If I have overlooked anyone else, please accept my sincerest apologies for the oversight. There have been many folks who were instrumental in my growth as an aficionado of films. Remember people, talk softly during the coming attractions and save an aisle seat for yours truly! Take care and happy moviegoing!--The Och