The John Wick Experience — Can You Hang With Master Assassins?
We checked out the new John Wick Experience at the Las Vegas Continental in Area 15 and declared it Sin City’s latest “Must Do.” Yet another wildly entertaining slice of Hollywood can now be found in Las Vegas, and it’s not on the Strip. It’s located just minutes away, at Area 15, the outrageously original…
45 Famous Phones From Movies And TV — How Many Do You Recognize?
Cinephiles and entertainment junkies will probably recognize every one of these famous phones from movies and TV. We dare you not to smile as you go through this list. When you think of famous phones from movies and TV, what comes to mind first? At the risk of dating myself, Maxwell Smart’s famous shoe…
Novocaine Review — A Pain Free Adrenalin Rush
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Novocaine review says that Jack Quaid plus a fun and interesting premise makes this thriller/comedy/romcom a solid hit. At first, you might think Nate Caine’s medical condition, known as congenital analgesia, is a blessing. He is literally unable to feel any pain. No headaches, painful toe stubbing, no stomachaches, nada. But then…
Hollywood Beat Podcast — The 2 Best Shows in the Taylor Sheridan Universe
This week on The Hollywood Beat TV, Lisa and Tandy talk about their two favorite shows in the vast Taylor Sheridan Universe. It should came as no surprise that Landman, the latest, is among them. Westerns. The public has an insatiable appetite for them, and the television industry has served up a plethora of them.…
Talking 2 Huge Streamers On The Hollywood Beat
Showbiz vet Tandy Culpepper has invited Lisa Johnson Mandell to review TV series with him on The Hollywood Beat. First up: Masters of the Air vs Baby Reindeer. Lucky me! I’ve been invited to join veteran entertainment reporter Tandy Culpepper on his podcast The Hollywood Beat, discussing buzzy TV productions that you may, or may not…
THE MONKEY Review — Osgood Perkins Goes Bananas
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Monkey review says esteemed horror director Osgood Perkins takes a swing at comedy and gets a bit tangled in the vines, but in the end can be forgiven. Everybody dies. That’s the theme of director Osgood Perkins‘ kooky new horror comedy The Monkey. The fact that the film is decidedly retro…
Is Las Vegas Hollywood 2.0? High Rollers Place Big Bets to Make It So
There are many reasons to make Las Vegas Hollywood 2.0, and now high rollers including Sony Pictures, Howard Hughes Holdings and Mark Wahlberg are collaborating to make sure it happens. A new bill backed by Sony Pictures and Howard Hughes Holdings just might transform Sin City into a major production hub, if state legislators pass…
GRACE POINT Review – Rehab Runaround Action
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s Grace Point review says the relentless suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat. Andrew McCarthy is back! In Grace Point, the rehab-bound apple doesn’t fall far from the St Elmo’s Fire tree, as John Owen Lowe follows in his father Rob’s cinematic footsteps alongside 80’s heartthrob Andrew McCarthy. This father-son…