Melissa Olson
Melissa Olson grew up in a big-ish family in a small-ish town in Northwestern Wisconsin. After spending most of elementary and middle school with her nose in books, she got her driver's license and graduated to having her nose (and accompanying face) at movie theaters. She attended college at the University of Southern California in the heart of Los Angeles, where she earned bachelor's degrees in English and Cinema-Television. After a brief stint in the Hollywood studio system (which included two layoffs, a total of six months of unemployment, and a number of turkey and pepperjack wraps at the Warner Bros Studio cafeteria), she moved to Madison, WI, where she worked as a television producer. Her not-so-secret alter ego is as a film columnist for the Chippewa Falls Herald Telegram. Melissa also enjoys time with her husband, their two oversized dogs, and their infant daughter Matilda "Mattie" Zoey. She likes Madison very much, but often dreams of the food in LA. Literally. There are dreams. Her dislikes include people who say "have a good one," improper use of the word "literally," and anyone who thinks camouflage clothing is acceptable as a daily fashion staple. In the fall of 2009 she'll begin graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to get her MA in English. Melissa is also at work on her first novel.
Latest Articles
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Saving Money At the Movies
Looking to save some money without giving up your favorite entertainment? Here are five easy ways to spend a little less at the movie theater.
Apr 19, 2009
- Melissa Olson
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State of Play Review
State of Play is just as much about newspapers as it is about politics.
Apr 19, 2009
- Melissa Olson
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TV's New Cupid Remake a miss for Rob Thomas
ABC recently unveiled its new-but-not-improved version of the romantic dramedy, Cupid.
Apr 9, 2009
- Melissa Olson
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