Emina Melonic

Biography

Emina Melonic writes about culture, film, and books. Her work has been published in American Greatness, Claremont Review of Books, Los Angeles Review of Books, Modern Age, and The New Criterion, among others. She’s currently working on a biography of Edward G. Robinson and a book on Ronald Reagan’s Hollywood years.

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Ken Burns' Egregious Omission

Pursuit of Happiness
December 5, 2025

Racing Earnhardt

Pursuit of Happiness
October 17, 2025

The Land of Fear and Awe

Pursuit of Happiness
March 27, 2025

The Education of David Mamet

Pursuit of Happiness
August 15, 2025
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Racing Earnhardt

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The Land of Fear and Awe

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The Education of David Mamet

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Ken Burns' Egregious Omission

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