A Few Ideas…

The main goal of Beyond the Balcony is to explore pop culture through the lens of a neurodivergent dad who’s a professional writer and passionate storyteller. That includes everything from movie reviews and pop culture analysis to reflections on parenting, creative process insights, and sharing episodes of The Movie Breakdown podcast. 

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make this space a bit more structured, and maybe even more me. I’m toying with the idea of weekly columns, possibly launching a newsletter of some sort, and maybe even starting a YouTube channel with a clear focus. 

No matter what, this site will remain the hub. I'll always post links here to keep everything connected. So here’s where you come in: What kinds of weekly pieces would you like to see? 

Here are a few ideas currently bouncing around in my brain: 

• The long-promised review series of Disney animated movies and the MCU. 

•  A serialized fiction series. 

•  A revamped version of the media journal. 

•  Weekly reflections on parenting or introducing classic movies and shows to my kids. 

• Exploring neurodivergence in entertainment. 

•  Deep dives into my creative process, especially when it comes to fiction. 

•  Something about being an actor and performer. 

•  A focused column or series about living with AuDHD—because that voice matters, and it’s a big part of what makes this site unique. 

 Anyway, I’m off to write my mental health manifesto and finally say my goodbye to The Music Man (which has been long overdue). Then—fingers crossed—the first movie review of 2025!