Barry is a media surfer who has been working on television, on radio and in the print media for the last 20 years. His principal beat is arts and entertainment, but he has not just sat on the sideline to comment in critical asides. Having worked in all the media, Barry knows what really shines after the showbiz tinsel has been stripped away. He is widely recognised as South Africa's foremost cinema authority and is regularly invited to travel internationally when the "big names" of the silver screen are up for interviews. As a satirical columnist, he has enjoyed national success. He edited the influential showbiz paper "The Star Tonight!" and is read continuously through the columns and features which he writes on a freelance basis. Barry's unforgettable speeches and talks have enlivened conferences, corporate banquets and awards evenings throughout South Africa. Barry is also the host of "My Sunday Affair" on Radio 702 and "Cinemagic" on M-Net.