Television

“Birdman” Leads Golden Globe Contenders

BEVERLY HILLS—Perhaps the biggest precursor to the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes unveiled its 72<sup>nd</sup> nominees this year on Thursday, December 11. Leading this year’s list of nominees was the film “Birdman” with seven nominations including Best Motion Picture-Drama. Looks like “Birdman” could be the film to beat this year. Followed close behind was the drama “Boyhood” with six nominations. It...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: “How The ‘A’ Stole Christmas”

HOLLYWOOD—Jeez, I’ve been dying for “Pretty Little Liars” to return ever since the summer finale knocked of one of the major players of the series in Mona Vanderwaal (Janel Parrish). Audiences are used to the Halloween special, but this year the show put a twist on things by giving us a Christmas special. And while the holidays are about family...

“Revenge” Kills Major Character Off!

HOLLYWOOD—We were teased last week that a major player on the series “Revenge” would be biting the dust this week.  So during the winter finale which character bid adieu to The Hamptons forever? It was Daniel Grayson! Yep, the show went there and murdered a major character just as his storyline was heating up big time. Before we discuss...

“Birdman” Leads SAG Nominations

HOLLYWOOD—Get ready, things are getting exciting! The biggest time of the year for cinema buffs have arrived.  The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild nominees were announced on Wednesday, December 10. Leading this year’s pack of nominees was the film “Birdman” with a total of five nominations including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. There were indeed some...

The Villains Come Out On “General Hospital”

HOLLYWOOD—“General Hospital” is one of those soaps that just knows how to make the audience tune in day after day to discover what will happen next. In the past week, the level of villainy on the show has reached epic proportions and I’m certain more surprises will explode in the coming weeks. A few months ago we learned that the...

“Arrow,” “Flash” Crossover Full Of Surprises

HOLLYWOOD—When I first heard about the crossover event between The CW’s “Arrow” and “The Flash,” I kept asking myself just how in the world do the writers plan to bring these two characters together? After catching Tuesday’s episode of “The Flash,” it all made perfect sense. Let’s just say the hotly anticipated flick “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” has...

“Revenge” Recap: ‘Intel’

HOLLYWOOD—The mystery continues to unravel for audiences on “Revenge.” The more I think about it, I suspect David Clarke, may not actually be David Clarke after all.  It’s become apparent that Jack is getting closer to the enemy in Agent Taylor; I’ll explain more on that later. Victoria was a bit stunned to realize that David Clarke was attacked...

“Walking Dead” Kills…In Mid-Season Finale!

HOLLYWOOD—It may have been one of the most heart-wrenching and gripping deaths on “The Walking Dead” since its debut.  With the mid-season finale looming, many expected a major character to bite the dust, and in Sunday’s episode, “Coda” that person was none other than Beth (Emily Kinney). Yep, Maggie’s sis is no more. Let’s rewind a bit and decipher...

“Reign” Recap: ‘Acts Of War’

HOLLYWOOD—”Reign” just keeps bringing the thunder with the plot twists and the scheming that must have been inevitable in France while Mary and Francis ruled! As Narcisse continues to be a thorn in Francis’s royal hide, Bash is the fantastic half-brother and devises a scheme that will (hopefully) get rid of Narcisse for good, before that evil man has...

New “DWTS” Champ Crowned

HOLLYWOOD—After weeks of intense competition a new mirror ball trophy winner has been named. Monday saw the final four: Derek and Bethany, Mark and Sadie, Janel and Val and Alfonso and Witney. The judges challenged the contestants to improve on a dance that was good before, but they were expecting even more this time around. Bethany and Derek...