About We Live Entertainment:
Launched in 2010, We Live Entertainment was created with film and television serving as its foundation. Rather than attempting to cover news story or press release, We Live Entertainment focuses on projects and creative mediums that genuinely resonate with its contributors. This selective approach allows the site to provide more substantive coverage, informed criticism, and meaningful engagement with the work that truly matters to its staff and audience.
From its inception, We Live Entertainment has never been about celebrity gossip or algorithm-driven headlines. Instead, it operates as a curated editorial space dedicated to thoughtful commentary, critical analysis, and authentic enthusiasm for storytelling across all forms of entertainment. By focusing on quality over noise, the website fosters credibility, consistency, and distinctive voices within an increasingly crowded media landscape, positioning itself as a trusted outlet for readers seeking insight rather than sensationalism.
Editor-in-Chief – Scott Menzel
Born and raised in New Jersey, Scott Menzel has been a lifelong admirer of film and television. His passion began at just five years old, sparked by the work of filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, John Hughes, and Tim Burton, whose storytelling shaped his early understanding of cinema as entertainment and an emotional experience. Growing up in a mixed-race household with six adopted brothers, Menzel developed a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives and the importance of representation, values that would later inform his professional mission.
Scott began his career as a critic in 2002, writing reviews for IMDb, Joblo, and Teensay.uk. His approach to criticism is unique, combining passion and fandom with thoughtful analysis. As a neurodivergent journalist and business owner, he has dedicated much of his career to championing and elevating underrepresented voices within the entertainment industry.
He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of We Live Entertainment, the Co-Founder of Awards Buzz, and the President of the Astra Awards. In addition, he is a member of the Television Academy, the Critics Choice Association, and BAFTA, and remains committed to fostering inclusive spaces within awards, journalism, and the broader creative community.
Contributing Editor, Film & TV Awards – Byron Burton
Byron Burton is a National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award winner for his work at The Hollywood Reporter and the founder and Awards Editor of Awards Focus. He began his career in the entertainment industry by co-writing “Rest Young Child” with Oscar- and BAFTA-winning John Ottman for X-Men: Apocalypse. Today, he works as a film critic, journalist, screenwriter, songwriter, and awards-season panel moderator.
Byron is a voting member of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), the Critics Choice Association, the Hollywood Creative Alliance’s Astra Awards, and the Society of Composers & Lyricists. As a moderator, he has moderated Emmy and Oscar-season panels for leading studios and guild nominees. As a critic and journalist, he continues to contribute to Awards Focus, The Hollywood Reporter, and We Live Entertainment while developing his first drama series.
Executive Editor, All Divisions – Aaron Neuwirth
Born and raised in Orange County, California, Aaron Neuwirth studied at UC Santa Barbara and is now a Rotten Tomatometer-approved film critic. In addition to his work with We Live Entertainment, he serves as the publishing editor of VettaFi, writes occasionally for Why So Blu?, and has contributed to Variety. He also hosts the weekly film podcast Out Now with Aaron and Abe. In 2025, Aaron launched 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, an award-winning podcast co-hosted with Terence Johnson that covers the long-running film series in chronological order.
Aaron is also a voting member of several critics groups and industry organizations, including the African American Film Critics Association, the Online Film Critics Society, the Hollywood Creative Alliance, and the Black Film Critics Circle.
In addition to all of this, Aaron is a movie fanatic with an outgoing personality, and he’s always thrilled to discuss movies. He has a massive physical media collection and is also a seasoned disc golfer, gamer, comic book reader, Godzilla enthusiast, and lefty. You can follow him on all the socials @AaronsPS4.
Contributing Writer, Film and Theater – Kevin Taft
Contributing Writer, Film and Festival – Kenny Miles
Contributing Writer, Film – Peter Paras
