R. Colin Tait is an Assistant Professor of Film Television and Digital Media at Texas Christian University. In addition to writing on Steven Soderbergh, Tait's other publications include work on Robert De Niro, genre cycles, television, and digital film distribution. His latest work can be viewed at rcolintait.com. Currently Dr. Tait is working on a book-length study of Robert De Niro in the 1970s in addition to essays on Will Ferrell, The Simpsons, and Acting in Quality TV.