Animation, Movie, Short Story, Television, Writing

ATLA’s 20th Anniversary + “An Air of Certainty”

Ali commemorates the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender by reflecting on what the show means to her, sharing a few silly memories based on what little she saw of it back when it was originally airing, as well as why she’s always loved Kataang from the very beginning.

Additionally, she expresses her infinite excitement for the new upcoming animated projects from Avatar Studios, including the limited series, Avatar: Seven Havens, and the first theatrical movie featuring the Gaang as young adults titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. She also shares her love for the cast of the live-action Netflix adaptation of the series.

To close out the episode, she shares a mushy Kataang story she wrote called “An Air of Certainty.”

“Will you go penguin sledding with me?”

Other ATLA-related episodes:

Kataang
Animation, Movie, Short Story

Inside Out + “An Emotional First Date”

Ali discusses the brilliant Pixar movie, Inside Out, directed by Pete Docter, praising the imaginative concept and emotional storytelling that make it one of the best Pixar films. Afterward, she shares an Inside Out story she wrote called “An Emotional First Date.”

Inside Out
Short Story, Television

New Girl + “Again”

Ali discusses her favorite show about a group of lovable weirdos, New Girl, created by Liz Meriwether. She shares her favorite episodes from each season, touching on hilarious one-liners, heartwarming couple milestones and sweet friendship moments that make this series the perfect blend of humorous and heartfelt. Afterward, she shares a New Girl story she wrote called “Again.”

Read an earlier draft of the original New Girl pilot.

New Girl