Alexander Billet
School
Syracuse University
Expertise
Film History, Horror, Noir
- His first book, "Shake the City: Experiments In Space and Time, Music and Crisis," was published in 2022 by 1968 Press.
- A fan of all things that accurately reflect the reality of Hollywood, he has watched "Barton Fink" more than 200 times.
- Alexander writes fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, on topics ranging from surrealism to country music.
Experience
Alexander has been writing about arts and culture for two decades now, starting with album reviews and slowly branching out into essays, fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and reportage. An aging punk and former drama kid, he spent years working itinerant jobs in Chicago before moving to LA so he could finally put his training and skillsets to use. He was a 2020 fellow at the Los Angeles Review of Books Publishing Workshop, and has been writing for Static Media since 2022.
Education
Alexander attended Syracuse University's Visual and Performing Arts program, with a major in Drama.
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Stories By Alexander Billet
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It might be easy to hear the song played on the mall carousel in "Episode 7" of The Last of Us and assume it's just another stock music box composition.
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"Law & Order" star Sam Waterston saw firsthand how starring in the acclaimed NBC series changed his life and career after 16 seasons playing Jack McCoy.
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While only around for a handful of episodes, Raj's sister sure made an impact. So, whatever happened to Priya from "The Big Bang Theory"?
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"Yellowstone" may be a brutal and bloody show, but it also has some serene scenery. This is partly why Josh Holloway was pulled into the series.
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Julia Schlaepfer is able to pinpoint the specific scene she believes her character, Alexandra, falls in love with Spencer Dutton in "1923."
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1923's Brandon Sklenar doesn't think good looks and masculinity are the only things behind his character Spencer's popularity.
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Mike and Frankk are pros at tracking down leads the old-fashioned way.
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Here's why Yellowjackets star Sophie Nelisse, who plays the younger version of Shauna, thought she wouldn't make it past the first table read.
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When filming the new "Scream" movie, franchise star Courteney Cox barely read the script for the film, and she had a good reason for making this decision.
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Sometimes a one-episode cameo can leave an impression, so for those of you wondering why Claire Gibbs from "CSI: Miami" look so familiar, here is why.
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Dylan McDermott just might be out to conquer the Dick Wolf television universe. Here's what the Law & Order star has to say about the One Chicago franchise.
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Before taking his role as Dr. Charles on NBC's hit series "Chicago Med," Oliver Platt discovered that the key to playing the role is showing compassion.
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During his run on "Yellowstone," American actor Josh Holloway greatly enjoyed working with a high-profile veteran and Oscar winner like Kevin Costner.
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American actor David Harbour is very proud of Hopper's personality and significant role on Netflix's popular sci-fi series, "Stranger Things."
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"1923" viewers seem to have a hard time disliking Alexandra. Many fans have taken to social media to express their admiration and love for the character.
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According to "Stark Trek" star, Walter Koenig, Leonard Nimoy wasn't the most sociable cast member on set, but he was always very reliable.
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Fans are thrilled "Fire Country" is getting a shot at another season, but it might have you wondering where you have seen Jake Crawford before.
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"Modern Family" sneakily replaced Jay's beloved Stella with a completely different dog between Seasons 3 and 4. Can you "spot" the difference between them?
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Foo Fighters fans already love Dave Grohl, but they found more reason to be impressed following an interview segment with Anderson Cooper on "60 Minutes."
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Drivers on "Ice Road Truckers" have to deal with very dangerous conditions. Here is the heartbreaking number of loved ones Hugh Rowland has lost to ice.
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Captain Jim Brass was a force to be reckoned with, but what has his actor, Paul Guilfoyle, been up to since leaving the hit crime show "CSI"?
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Ray Veilleux shared a story about a prank on the road that allowed another truck to pass him on "Ice Truckers."
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"1923" features the whirlwind romance of Spencer and Alex, but despite the whirlwind, actor Brandon Skenlar believes the romance is all for real.
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James Badge Dale has a significant, yet small, role in "1923" that sees his character brutally killed. However, the actor sees a lot of upside to this role.
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"Chicago Med" characters Maggie Lockwood and Sharon Goodwin are friends on-screen, but does that friendship transfer off-screen? Here's what the two said.
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"Ghosts" is a brilliant remake of a BBC show, but Rose McIver shared why she hasn't watched too much of the original show -- and how it helps her version.
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While the cast of "Vikings: Valhalla" convincingly play their parts, many convincing acting jobs don't necessarily translate into real life.