Daniel Hirshleifer, a Los Angeles native, has been reviewing films for over a decade, and has worked in theatrical exhibition for half that span. He's run 35mm, digital, and 70mm IMAX films for audiences, and has reviewed DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, and theatrical releases. Some of his favorite films include '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'Blue Velvet,' 'Blade Runner,' and 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch.' He's currently pursuing a degree in primatology, despite the fact that most primates have very ugly behinds.