Steve Schneider is a critic, columnist and humorist based in Orlando, Florida. He is a regular contributor to OrlandoWeekly.com, where he writes about television, film, theater, music and the intersection of popular culture and public policy. He holds a Master's degree in media, culture and communication from New York University. He has been called “smart” by Roger Ebert, “brilliant” by several readers who asked to remain nameless, and “the defendant” by the New Jersey Department of Juvenile Justice.