Pirate Journalism

Huff

Writing for Myrtle Beach publications for over 5 years, entertainment writer Christopher Huff is now teaming up with News.SC to bring his unique take on films, television and other entertainment media to South Carolina’s online news source.
“I wanted to be a movie critic since I was 7 years old,” Huff said. “That might sound young, but when I saw Siskel & Ebert give two thumbs down to ‘Star Wars,’ I knew there was something wrong with the ‘professionals.’”
Several years later, Huff finally got the chance. After dozens of years in the journalism industry, with press awards for both his business coverage and op/ed writing, he became the movie critic for the Myrtle Beach Herald.
“When I started this about 5 years ago, I was the only professional movie critic on the East Coast between New York and Orlando,” Huff said. “I was way on the outside. I am nowhere near any city that host early premiers or sneak previews. In addition, I am nowhere near popular enough to get any of the freebies or promo perks sent out to influence the big names. But that is a good thing.”
“Without the need to be buddy-buddy with the big-wigs, insiders and Hollywood culture, I can give an honest, real-person view on movies,” Huff explained. “Not every movie is a ‘Casablanca’ or ‘The Departed.’ That doesn’t mean they are not good. ‘Star Wars’ may not have been a deep, politically correct, artistic statement, but it was a great, fun movie that millions of people loved and changed the movie industry forever. It is that tempered view that I try to get out there.”
In addition to reviews of current movies, Huff also plans to broaden the scope of his writing for News.SC’s entertainment section to include DVD releases, television and other commentary on what entertains us.