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…
The 10 Most Popular Romantic Movies to Stream for Valentines Day
If you’ve decided to spend a cozy evening at home on Valentines Day, without the hassle of the crowds, any one of these most popular romantic movies to stream will set the right mood. Valentines Day is supposed to be all about love and turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. The most popular romantic movies…
YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED Review, BACK IN ACTION Review — 2 Game Comedies
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s You’re Cordially Invited review and Back in Action review begs the question, what’s wrong with silly fun involving some of your favorite comedic actors? You’re Cordially Invited review No one is expecting Academy Award worthy performances from a romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. What most people are expecting is…
THE BRUTALIST Review — Are Some Critics Gaslighting You?
Lisa Johnson Mandell’s The Brutalist review advises you to disregard critical raves and go with your instincts when you hear the film is 3.5 hours long. The Brutalist is what I like to call an Emperor’s New Clothes movie. With its reputation as an ambitious, weighty film, some erudite and influential critics have declared…
Watch the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards on Feb. 7 Here are the Nominees
Finally, after two postponements, see Hollywood make a comeback on the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards airing Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:00pm on E!. The winners of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards will finally be revealed at the star-studded Critics Choice Awards gala hosted by Chelsea Handler, and will broadcast live on E! on Friday, February 7, 2025…
5 Fab Ideas for Oscar Party Food and Movie Night Snacks
Movies and cheese — two of our favorite things. Whether you need great home Oscar party food or movie night snacks that work all year round, Rachel Riederman’s “Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood” is for you. Didn’t get your invite to the Academy Awards this year? Neither did I. It could have been that…
