Kevin discovered his love for film when a series of knee injuries abruptly ended his career as a high school athlete, leaving him laid up for months on end with little else to do besides watch movies. While in college, Kevin worked at a small-town video store, hopelessly recommending movies like Volver and The Squid and the Whale. His greatest achievement came after he convinced the local horror fanatic to rent The Orphanage after she'd already rented every single movie in the horror section. Much to his delight, he found her digging through the foreign film section during his next shift. Writing for RopeofSilicon.com allows him to continue being a slacker couch potato while helping others find joy through the power of film on a greater scale.