About Ben L. Zeigler

Ben L. Ziegler was born in Idaho, raised in Louisiana, and lives in Albuquerque. He writes film reaction here. He’s in a band, writes fiction, and does some acting too.

He prefers to wear black polo shirts exclusively.

Posts by Ben L. Zeigler

Why Can’t I Hear How Awful I Sound? Reckoning with tone

By Ben L. Zeigler | October 5, 2016 |

How many solos, lead lines, or any number of other frequencies vanished into the ether because of shitty mixes, bad pedals, or somebody who doesn’t know the difference between gain and volume?

No, No, No: Why I Crave Rejection

By Ben L. Zeigler | July 8, 2016 |

I’m at the point where I love rejection. I crave it, I want it.

Act Like A Professional: 3 Tips For How To Behave on Set

By Ben L. Zeigler | July 1, 2016 |

Acting professional has meant a couple different things. No one has come right out and said this, but it’s just some things I’ve picked up.

It’s All About the Music, Right? What being in a band is really all about—and no, it's not the music

By Ben L. Zeigler | June 24, 2016 |

A druggie talent or insane genius? Does he need help or a kick in the ass? Tough love, or just somebody to listen to him?