Ali shares her New Year’s resolutions for 2022 and a brand new short story she wrote called “Faux Pas.”
“Faux Pas”
Tag: Short Story
“Good to Be King”
Resolutions and Revivals + “Smile or Not”
Ali shares her New Year’s resolutions and talks about a few miscellaneous things including shows she’s been watching and upcoming revivals she’s looking forward to in 2021. Afterward, she shares a brand new short story she wrote called “Smile or Not.”
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 Outstory she wrote called “An Emotional First Date.”
“Here’s What It’s Like”
Ali shares a new short story she wrote called “Here’s What It’s Like” for this special bonus episode.
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.
“Nirvana”
Ali discusses “Nirvana,” an award-winning short story by Adam Johnson, recapping key plot points and sharing why the story stuck with her.
“Guardian of the Night”
Ali shares a new short story she wrote called “Guardian of the Night.” She also talks a little about New Year’s resolutions to close out 2019 and ring in 2020.
“The Gift of the Magi”
Ali discusses the short story, “The Gift of the Magi,” by O. Henry, highlighting the true act of selflessness despite the irony in this well-known Christmas tale.
Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie + “Audaciously Flirting”
Ali discusses the TV movie, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, written by series creator, Craig Bartlett, along with Joe Purdy, Laura Sreebny and Justin Charlebois. She recaps all her favorite moments while reliving the excitement of this long-awaited movie. Afterward, she shares another Hey Arnold! story she wrote called “Audaciously Flirting.”
Be sure to also check out Hey Arnold! + “Care.”
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