Podcast appearances and mentions of betty jo tucker

This episode of Movie Addict Headquarters focuses on the remarkable journey of a true romance from page to screen. George Bettinger -- the popular actor, comedian, impressionist and radio host -- has given his permission to replay his recent Dream Stream Radio interview with Betty Jo Tucker about how It Had To Be Us -- a romantic memoir she and her husband wrote under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence -- became the inspiration for filmmaker Misha Zubarev’s award-winning short film titled CAKE: A Love Story. Included in this fun recorded conversation is actor/musician Richard Vernon’s moving rendition of “Remember the Day,” Zubarev’s original song for the movie. As an added attraction, a medley of favorite film love songs will be played, including: You and the Night and the Music (from The Band Wagon) performed by Lucie Arnaz; You Made Me Love You (from The Jazz Singer) belted out by Tony Babino; and You’ll Never Know (from Hello, Frisco, Hello) sung by Alice Faye.

Filmmaker Misha Zubarev and cast members discuss CAKE: A Love Story, the award-winning short film based on It Had To Be Us, a romantic memoir Betty Jo Tucker and her husband Larry wrote under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Zubarev, co-director/writer of the movie plans to reveal why he undertook this particular project and how the film differs from the book. Debra Lord Cooke and Richard Vernon, who play Elizabeth and Harry, talk about what it was like bringing these characters to life on screen. Plus, George Bettinger and Nancy Lombardo, who portray Elizabeth’s friends, join in the lively discussion. The film’s plot focuses on how two people rediscover their lost love after being divorced and estranged from each other for almost 20 years. Although this is a serious theme, the movie includes humor – and, of course, lots of romance!   CAKE: A Love Story earned First Place in the Short Film category at the NSAEN International Film Festival and an Award of Merit from IndieFest (for being a notable artistic and technical production). It was also an Official Selection at the Toronto International Short Film Festival. CAKE: A Love Story is available on Amazon Prime, and It Had To Be Us  can be ordered from Amazon's Kindle Store. 

Movie Addict Headquarters celebrates Valentine’s Day early with this special episode. Noted actors/comedians George Bettinger and Nancy Lombardo have been invited to drop by for a discussion of their experiences as cast members in the upcoming short film based on IT HAD TO BE US, an award-winning romantic memoir co-written by host Betty Jo Tucker and her husband under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Filming of CAKE: A LOVE STORY was completed in late December, and the project is now in postproduction. It co-stars Debra Lord Cooke and Richard Vernon as Elizabeth and Harry. Co-writers/directors Misha Zubarev and Vera Zubarev report that Nancy and George, who portray Elizabeth’s friends, kept everyone in stitches on the set!  A clip about It Had To Be Us from George’s YOU TELL, YOU SELL show will also be played during this episode.

As a special holiday treat, showbiz stars George and Lizette Bettinger are featured again on Movie Addict Headquarters reading the first chapter of IT HAD TOBE US, an award-winning romantic memoir which has been adapted for the screen by Misha Zubarev and Vera Ulea. They play co-authors Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence in this audio version of Chapter One, which deals with two important Christmases for the estranged Lawrences. How does Christmas help bring these two together after being divorced for almost twenty years? Listen in and find out! Also, host Betty Jo Tucker (aka Elizabeth Lawrence) will give an update of the filming progress.The Bettingers are a fun couple with a passion for bringing back the Golden Era of radio on their popular Mom & Pop Shop Show. George is an actor, comedian, producer, writer and director. He’s won acclaim for his uncanny impressions including Groucho Marx, George Burns and the Three Stooges but may be best known as the voice of the red M&M. Lizette is a versatile actress and soprano singer with experience at the Metropolitan Opera. 

Who is the best film president? Movie Addict Headquarters presents rousing stump speeches for nominees Harrison Ford (Air Force One), Bill Pullman (Independence Day), Morgan Freeman (Deep Impact), Henry Fonda (Fail Safe) and Polly Bergen (Kisses for My President). These five candidates have been chosen from a list of other candidates including Michael Douglas, Peter Sellers, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, Jeff Bridges, Jack Nicholson, Stephen Colbert, and Daniel Day Lewis. Recorded stump speeches are delivered by film critic A.J. Hakari, co-host Jazz Shaw, award-winning blogger Fausta Rodriguez, producer Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker.   

Who ya gonna call? Movie Addict Headquarters calls on film critic A.J. Hakari to talk about the original Ghostbusters and the negative reaction about remaking this movie with an all-female main cast. Also,  though the magic of imagination and technology, the late great Joe Franklin drops by to talk about his appearance in the first Ghostbusters film, and comedian George Bettinger calls in along with his friends Humphrey Bogart, Jackie Mason, and George Jessel. Plus, host Betty Jo Tucker shares her candid opinion about the 2016 comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.  A.J. Hakari, the Mad Movie Man, writes film reviews for a number of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Review Express, Classic Movie Guide and his own popular film blog CineSlice. George Bettinger hosts The Mom & Pop Shop Radio Show, which airs on tune in radio from Miramar, Florida, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. 

Movie Addict Headquarters invites you to our NinthYearAnniversary Party featuring clips of famous guests, favorite shows, a book giveaway and other goodies. Among the many fascinating folks to be spotlighted are: William V. Madison (author of Madeline Kahn’s biography), Cloris Leachman, George Bettinger, Barry Bostwick, Tanna Frederick, Rita Moreno, Tippi Hedren, Lorna Luft, Lucie Arnaz, Robert Osborne, James Colt Harrison, Richard Jack Smith, Lizette Amado-Bettinger, Misha Zubarev, Tony Babino, David Spaltro, J Blair Brown, Linda Palmer, Chuck Skull, A.J. Hakari, Bill Mesce,  Dragon Dronet, Mack Bates, Nell Minow, Debbie Reynolds, Peter Keogh, Phil Hall, Rita Graham, Diana Saenger and Nancy Lombardo. Film-related books to be given away in a random drawing at this Anniversary Celebration include:  Confessions of a Movie Addict by Betty Jo Tucker, Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies by Betty Jo Tucker, and It Had To Be Us by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence.  

In honor of National Tap Dance Day (May 25), Movie Addict Headquarters revisits a lively discussion with avid dance fan Fausta Rodriguez, co-host Jazz Shaw, producer Nikki Starr -- and host Betty Jo Tucker, a former happy tapper. This encore presentation is dedicated to Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, the great tap dancer whose birthday on May 25 is celebrated every year as NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY, having been signed into law by President George W. Bush back in 1989 to celebrate tap dancing as an American art form. This episode features a conversation about favorite dancing in the movies, so tap dancing is included, of course. But you will also hear opinions about other forms of dance such as tango, ballroom and ballet. Which dancers will be named the best by the show’s diverse panel? Among the contenders are: Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, Gregory Hines, Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, the Nicholas Brothers, Ginger Rogers, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Leslie Caron, Ruby Keeler, Vera Ellen, Christopher Walken. Some of the films under consideration during this episode include: Footloose, Assassination Tango, The Bandwagon, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Singin’ in the Rain, Shall We Dance, Billy Elliott, West Side Story, Saturday Night Fever, Dirty Dancing, Take the Lead, Flashdance, Hairspray, Easter Parade and Tap.  

Film critics Richard Jack Smith, James Colt Harrison and Diana Saenger rant and rave about the Oscar results -- plus publisher Denise Cassino joins in to help celebrate the release of Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies, host Betty Jo Tucker’s new book. During the first part of the show, film critic guests will discuss the biggest surprises at this year’s Oscar ceremony, their agreement or disappointments related to winners, the best and worst acceptance speeches, Chris Rock’s hosting performance – and much more. For the second half of the episode, Denise plans to offer information about Cinema Stanzas, and Richard shares his opinion about this new Kindle Ebook that combines film criticism and poetry.  The bubbly will be flowing during this special episode! Richard, author of Incidental Gold, writes movie and soundtrack reviews for ReelTalk Movie Reviews. James is a film historian who contributes reviews to various outlets including Review Express and Classic Movie Guide. Diana, an award-winning author, is also the entertainment editor of San Diego’s East County Gazette. Denise heads up BestsellerServices and works with authors who want to launch their books successfully. 

FILM CRITIC, NOVELIST - Betty Jo Tucker - Website: BettyJoTucker.com

FILM CRITIC, NOVELIST - Betty Jo Tucker - Website: BettyJoTucker.com

Movie Addict Headquarters presents a pre-Valentine’s Day show featuring film love songs and a book giveaway drawing. Plus, popular film critic A.J. Hakari, The Mad Movie Man, will be dropping by to talk about the new Blu-Ray release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Among singers performing love songs from various movies are: Linda Ronstadt, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Babino, Mickey Rooney, Debbie Reynolds, Judy Garland, Bryan Ferry and Rita Graham. The Kindle E-book to be given away is It Had To Be Us, an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film adaptation. Full Disclosure: This book was written by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, the pen names of host Betty Jo Tucker and her husband Larry. According to Nancy Lombardo, host of Comedy Concepts on BlogTalkRadio, It Had To Be Us makes a great gift for Valentine’s Day!

With the recent release of Dragon Blade, Jackie Chan now boasts 120 movies to his credit – plus seven more in pre or post-production or announced. Mad Movie Man A.J. Hakari returns for another discussion of Chan’s remarkable film career.  Hakari plans to share his updated picks for the best Jackie Chan movies, and host Betty Jo Tucker will rant and rave about the epic Dragon Blade, one of the most expensive movies ever made in China. Hakari, a frequent and favorite guest on Movie Addict Headquarters, contributes insightful and entertaining reviews to a variety of outlets including  ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Classic Movie Guide, DVD Active, Attack from Planet B and CineSlice, his popular movie blog. The last Movie Addict HQ episode about Jackie Chan’s films took place in 2010. Since then, Chan has appeared in twelve more motion pictures. Will any of them make it to Hakari’s list of best Jackie Chan films?

Although the next presidential election won’t take place until November of 2016, media outlets are already focusing on the preliminary campaigns. That’s why Movie Addict Headquarters is presenting its third Best Film President Debate during this special episode. Here is your chance to vote again for the actor you think should be named Best Film President. Just listen to rousing campaign speeches by Jazz Shaw, A.J. Hakari, Fausta Rodriguez, Nikki Starr, and host Betty Jo Tucker plus information about important new candidates. Then send in your vote via e-mail by September 30. As a thank you for voting, your name will be added to a drawing for a free copy of Confessions of a Movie Addict.  Will Harrison Ford win again -- or is he just a two-term wonder?  Joining Ford among the nominees are: Morgan Freeman, Bill Pullman, Henry Fonda, Polly Bergen, Daniel Day Lewis, Danny Glover, Stephen Colbert and more.  

Film critics and comedians roast host Betty Jo Tucker and her award-winning movie memoir, Confessions ofa Movie Addict. A book giveaway will also be included in this celebration of the memoir’s fourth anniversary as a Kindle E-book. Warren Epstein, Nancy Lombardo, Diana Saenger, James Colt Harrison and  A.J. Hakari join in the fun. Warren Epstein, a stand-up comic who now serves as Arts & Culture Editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette, and comedian Nancy Lombardo, host of the hilarious Comedy Concepts show on BlogTalkRadio, represent the world of comedy in this special episode. Movie critics sharing their reactions are film historian James Colt Harrison, entertainment journalist Diana Saenger, and Mad Movie Man A.J. Hakari. The paperback edition of Confessions of a Movie Addict won First Place in the memoir category at the 2012 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards competition. It  chronicles a love affair with the cinema that has lasted over half a century. Beginning with a 6-year-old’s fright and fascination while watching Boris Karloff in Frankenstein, the author reveals personal movie-related anecdotes and takes readers behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, sharing her favorite celebrity interviews and revealing a number of hilarious encounters with movie stars and filmmakers.  Author’s royalties for this book are donated to The Film Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Martin Scorsese to help with film preservation.  

Movie Addict Headquarters invites you to our Eighth Year Anniversary Bash featuring clips of famous guests, favorite shows, a book giveaway and other goodies. The list of popular guests to be spotlighted includes such fascinating film folks as Cloris Leachman, Barry Bostwick, Tanna Frederick, Rita Moreno, Tippi Hedren, Lorna Luft, Lucie Arnaz, Robert Osborne, Nell Minow, Morgan Lawrence, Richard Jack Smith, Lizette Amado-Bettinger, Misha Zubarev, Tony Babino, J Blair Brown, Chuck Skull, A.J. Hakari, David Worth, Dragon Dronet, Mack Bates, Kyle Olson, Nell Minow, Debbie Reynolds, Rita Graham, James Colt Harrison, Diana Saenger, George Bettinger and Nancy Lombardo. Plus, the Top Ten episodes during the last twelve months will be revealed as well as the guest with the most listeners during the past eight years. And surprise guests might call in! It should be a fun -- and suspenseful -- party!    Film-related books to be given away in a random drawing at this Anniversary Celebration include: Hollywood or Bust by Susan Marg; Confessions of a Movie Addict by Betty Jo Tucker; and It Had To Be Us by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence.

Who are the greatest dancers of the silver screen? What are the top dance films and routines? In honor of the upcoming National Tap Dance Day, Movie Addict Headquarters revisits a lively discussion featuring avid dance fan Fausta Rodriguez, co-host Jazz Shaw, producer Nikki Starr -- and host Betty Jo Tucker, a former tap dancer. The encore presentation is dedicated to Derek Hough, one of today’s most dynamic dancers and star of the movie Make Your Move. Fortunately, Derek has recovered enough from his Dancing with the Stars injury to go on tour this summer with his sister Julianne Hough.     Which dancers will be named the best by the show’s diverse panel? Among the contenders are: Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, Gregory Hines, Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, the Nicholas Brothers, Ginger Rogers, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Leslie Caron, Vera Ellen, Christopher Walken and Bill Robinson, whose birthday is celebrated on May 25 – a date established by the U.S. Congress as National Tap Dance Day in his honor. Some of the films under consideration during this episode include: Assassination Tango, The Bandwagon, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Singin’ in the Rain, Shall We Dance, Billy Elliott, West Side Story, Take the Lead, Flashdance, Hairspray, Easter Parade, Step Up, Footloose, Dirty Dancing and Tap. 

Renowned film critics A.J. Hakari and Mack Bates drop by to discuss the movie release schedule for Summer of 2015. Their goal? To help moviegoers pick the cream of the crop from over 85 summer releases. Mack, an Emmy winner, has contributed freelance articles to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee Magazine’s official film blog. A.J., the Mad Movie Man, writes film reviews for a number of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Review Express, Classic Movie Guide and Terror Tube. He is also the founder of CineSlice, his own popular movie blog. This should be another lively and fun episode for movie fans!  Among the films scheduled for release this summer, which ones are most eagerly anticipated and why? Some of the contenders are: Mr. Holmes, Jurassic World, Mad Max, Pitch Perfect 2, Tomorrowland, Minions, Spy, Live from New York, Insidious Chapter 3, Pan, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Ant-Man, Southpaw, Fantastic Four, Grandma, Master-Minds, Dark Places, Ricki and the Flash. 

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! Noted film critics Mack Bates, A.J. Hakari and Nell Minow have been invited to participate in this special CINDERELLATHON event. Their mission? To join producer Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker for a discussion of Cinderella films as well as other movies with a Cinderella theme. What fun! Topics to be covered in this fun episode include the following:  Why the Cinderella fairy tale has been made into so many movies (40 or more!). Favorite Cinderella movies. Best/worst Cinderella performances. Worst Cinderella films and Cinderella-themed movies. Bates has written freelance articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee Magazine’s official film blog. He also received an Emmy for his work on the The Robert and Rosie Show. Nell, the famous Movie Mom, writes commentary for Beliefnet.com and is the author of many film-related books. She’s been featured in such publications as USA Today and The New YorkTimes. A.J., the Mad Movie Man, contributes film reviews to sites like Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, Terror Tube,  ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his own popular blog CineSlice.

Film critic Betty Jo Tucker reviews Whiplash, Boyhood, Out of the Dark and other films that motivated her to write poems about them. The first two movies recently received Best Picture Oscar nominations, and the third is a suspenseful horror release which opened February 27. Time permitting, the following movies will also be covered during this episode: Amercan Sniper, Big Eyes, White Bird in a Blizzard, The Zero Theorem,  3 Holes and a Smoking Gun, and Gosford Park.   I’m trying to be more creative with my reviews, Betty Jo explains. Surprisingly, my film poems are resulting in more feedback, which makes me very happy. Producer Nikki Starr joins Betty Jo as co-host for this unusual show. Listeners can expect to enjoy Nikki’s lively, candid, and perceptive reactions to the film poems presented. Nikki and Betty Jo also discuss the career of the legendary Leonard Nimoy.                

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | AUTHOR - Betty Jo Tucker serves as Editor, Lead Film Critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, is the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Movie Addict and Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick" and hosts a weekly radio show, "Movie Addict Headquarters," on BlogTalkRadio. Using the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, Betty Jo and her husband Larry co-wrote "It Had To Be Us," an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film adaptation. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Is there really such a thing as objective film criticism? Why aren't there more female movie reviewers? How do you collect information while you're watching a film? Do you take notes? If so, doesn't that affect your experience of the film? If not, how do you recollect factual details when you sit down to write your review? WEBSITE: BlogTalkRadio.com/MovieAddictHeadquarters

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | AUTHOR - Betty Jo Tucker serves as Editor, Lead Film Critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, is the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Movie Addict and Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick" and hosts a weekly radio show, "Movie Addict Headquarters," on BlogTalkRadio. Using the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, Betty Jo and her husband Larry co-wrote "It Had To Be Us," an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film adaptation. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Is there really such a thing as objective film criticism? Why aren't there more female movie reviewers? How do you collect information while you're watching a film? Do you take notes? If so, doesn't that affect your experience of the film? If not, how do you recollect factual details when you sit down to write your review? WEBSITE: BlogTalkRadio.com/MovieAddictHeadquarters

Film critic Mack Bates and host Betty Jo Tucker review two new Susan Sarandon films -- The Last of Robin Hood and The Calling. Scott Abramovitch, who wrote the screenplay for The Calling, plans to join the discussion, and Richard Glatzer, director/writer of The Last of Robin Hood, has been invited to call in.  The Last of Robin Hood   follows Errol Flynn's scandalous affair with a star-struck teenager during the late 1950s. Cast members include Kevin Kline, Dakota Fanning and Susan Sarandon. This intriguing movie deals with the desire for fame and the high price it exacts. Kline plays Flynn; Fanning portrays the somewhat naive teen; and Sarandon is her fame-obsessed mother. In The Calling, a mysterious and suspenseful thriller, Sarandon portrays a world-weary detective trying to solve a series of gruesome murders. With these two very different roles, this talented Oscar-winning actress again proves her versatility. An avid Sarandon fan, Mack Bates conducted an in-depth interview with Sarandon a few years ago for The Leader,  a University of Wisconsin student newspaper. He also contributed to Tucker's book about Sarandon (Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick) and now writes for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He also serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee Magazine's official film blog.

Movie Addict HQ invites you to our Seventh Anniversary Party featuring clips of famous guests, favorite shows, a book giveaway and other goodies. Joining the festivities are: Mad Movie Man A.J. Hakari, Mr. Show Biz George Bettinger, film historian James Colt Harrison and Classic Film Guide founder Diana Saenger. The list of popular guests to be spotlighted includes such fascinating film folks as Cloris Leachman, Barry Bostwick, Tanna Frederick, Rita Moreno, Morgan Lawrence, Lizette Amado-Bettinger, Misha Zubarev,  Tony Babino, Kevin Costner, J Blair Brown, Chuck Skull, Dragon Dronet, Mack Bates, Nell Minow, Richard Jack Smith, Stephen Simon, Nancy Lombardo, David Spaltro, Marilyn Ferdinand, George Clooney, Julie Andrews, Susan Marg, Emmanuel Itier, and Jack Lemmon.     Plus, the Top Ten episodes during the last twelve months will be revealed as well as the guest with the most listeners during the past seven years. Film-related books to be given away in a random drawing at this Anniversary Celebration include: Me and Orson Welles by Robert Kaplow; Hollywood or Bust by Susan Marg; Confessions of a Movie Addict by Betty Jo Tucker; and It Had To Be Us by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence.

Spring is here, and love is in the air! Time to revisit one of our most popular episodes. This entertaining discussion features author Kimberly Potts and film critic Diana Saenger sharing their picks concerning the best and worst screen love stories. Kimberly is the author of Everything I Need To Know I Learned from a Chick Flick; Diana founded and edits Classic Movie Guide and Review Express. A free ebook of It Had To Be Us, the award-winning romantic memoir by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, will also be given away during the show. This book is now in the early stages of film adaptation. Kimberly and Diana join co-host Jazz Shaw, producer Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker in a fun conversation concerning the following topics: Top five love stories on film. Best/worst romantic screen couples. Favorite romantic scenes. The difference between a love story and a chick flick. The worst movie love stories.   Will your favorite movie love story make the cut? Listen in and find out!

Movie Mom Nell Minow and Mad Movie Man A.J. Hakari square off  about which film creatures are the most entertaining in this recorded "Monsters vs. Aliens Debate" episode. Minow and Hakari are both respected film critics who pull no punches where movies are concerned, so listeners are in for some pre-Halloween fun! Joining the spirited discussion are co-host Jazz Shaw and host Betty Jo Tucker. Minow, author of several books including The Movie Mom’s Guide to Family Movies, writes film commentary for Beliefnet.com and has been featured in such publications as USA Today and The New York Times. Hakari is a horror expert who has contributed reviews to Terror Tube, Classic Movie Guide, ReelTalk Movie Reviews and various other sites, including his popular Cineslice blog.  

Brrr!!! During this Halloween-theme episode, horror expert A.J. Hakari rants and raves about horror flicks set in snowy locations. Plus, host Betty Jo Tucker reviews The Colony, a sci-fi Ice Age thriller that will be released on DVD the day of this show. What are Hakari’s Top Five Chiller Thrillers? And which frightening snowy films will end up on his worst list? Nominees under consideration include such movies as 30 Days of Night, Let Me In, The Shining, Misery, The Thing, Dead Snow and Wind Chill.  Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man, is one of Movie Addict HQ’s favorite guests. He’s a member of the Online Film Critics Society and has contributed film reviews to such diverse outlets as Terror Tube, Review Express, Classic Movie Guide, and ReelTalk Movie Reviews. He also created his own film-related blog, Cineslice, which is now featuring a popular 1970’s Horrorthon. 

Movie Addict HQ puts Justin Timberlake in the spotlight during this fun episode featuring Mad Movie Man  A.J. Hakari, producer Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker, who rant and rave about  Timberlake’s accomplishments in music and on film. Plus, comedian Nancy Lombardo has been invited to share her reaction concerning Timberlake on "Saturday Night Live." Even before his teenage ‘NSYNC singing and dancing success, ten-year-old Timberlake sang at the Grand Old Opry, and the following year he could be seen on TV’s “Star Search.” His next adventure came as a member of “The All New Mickey Mouse Club.” As an adult, Timberlake’s singing talented soared in his first solo album “Justified.” And he’s been going strong in the music world ever since. Timberlake also decided to try his luck with film acting. The result? Acclaimed roles in such movies as The Social Network, In Time, Alpha Dog, Trouble with the Curve. He’s also starring in two important upcoming movies this year: Runner Runner and Inside Llewyn Davis. Timberlake fans are encouraged to call in during the live show!

Critics and comedians roast host Betty Jo Tucker, author of the award-winning memoir Confessions of a Movie Addict.  A book giveaway will also be included, and Tucker plans to read selected excerpts -- with the help of actress/artist Judy Joy Jones -- from her amusing life-at-the-movies memoir which garnered a First Place win in the 2012 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards contest. Author's royalties for this book are donated to The Film Foundation, an organization founded by Martin Scorsese to help with film preservation.     Warren Epstein, a stand-up comic who now serves as Arts & Culture Editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette, and comedian Nancy Lombardo, host of the hilarious Comedy Concepts show on BlogTalkRadio, represent the world of comedy during this  episode. Movie critics sharing their reactions are film historian James Colt Harrison, entertainment journalist Diana Saenger, and horror expert A.J. Hakari.

Vote for the actor you think should be named Best Film President! Just listen to five rousing campaign speeches in this episode, then cast your vote via e-mail by October 19. As a thank you for voting, your name will be added to a drawing for a free copy of Confessions of a Movie Addict.  The e-mail voting address will be given out during this episode. This is the second Best Film President election sponsored by MAHQ. Recorded campaign speakers include Jazz Shaw, A.J. Hakari, Fausta Rodriguez Wertz, Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker.

Movie Addict HQ pays tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, the iconic Master of Suspense, during a rerun of this popular episode. Joining in the discussion of greatest movies directed by Hitchcock and the reasons for his success are film historian James Colt Harrison, entertainment journalist Diana Saenger, co-host Jazz Shaw, producer Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker. A live chat will be available.

Movie Addict HQ revisits funny bits from past shows and begins the April book giveway drawing for copies of Confessions of a Movie Addict, host Betty Jo Tucker's amusing life story with everything but the movie stuff edited out. Plus Nancy Lombardo from Comedy Concepts drops by with her hilarious  impression of Madeline Kahn singing "I'm Tired" from Blazing Saddles.

Paul Blackthorne, handsome Brititsh star of The River, was booked for an interview on this episode but had to re-schedule for Thursday, February 9. So instead host Betty Jo Tucker shared her reviews of War Horse and The Artist, two Oscar nominees for Best Picture of 2011. She also gave an update of How To Write a Joe Schermann Song, an the independent film musical by Gary King.  Blackthorne' s film credits include playing a key role in the Academy Award nominated movie Lagaan as well as directing, writing and producing American Crossroads, a provocative documentary.  Blackthorne's other TV credits include starring in The Dresden Files  and appearing in such popular series as 24, The Gates, Lipstick Jungle, Leverage and White Collar.

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | NOVELIST - This week our guest is Betty Jo Tucker. Betty Jo Tucker serves as editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, a website with over 3500 film reviews and more than 500 featured articles. She also writes movie commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon and is the author of three film-related books: Confessions of a Movie Addict, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick, and The Reel Deal: Writing about Movies as well as co-author of It Had To Be Us, an award-winning romantic memoir. Her radio show, “Movie Addict Headquarters,” can be heard via the Internet on BlogTalkRadio. We will be discussing the best and not-so-good movies of 2011. We hear stories from Betty about some of the stars that she has interviewed like Angelina Jolie, Pierce Brosnan and more. BETTY JO TUCKER WEBSITE: bettyjotucker.com

"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1," "Tower Heist," "The Muppets," and "Hugo" are reviewed by host Betty Jo Tucker.

  Come celebrate “Four Fun Years” as the Movie Addict Headquarters gang recall memorable moments selected from over 200 episodes broadcast on BlogTalkRadio since 2007. Highlights include interviews with the legendary Debbie Reynolds, noted filmmaker DavidWorth, Sebastian the Crab from "The Little Memaid," and many other fascinating film folks -- plus tribute shows for stars like Clint Eastwood, Hugh Jackman, Joan Steiger, Michael Caine, Kevin Costner and Judy Garland.   In honor of the show’s fourth anniversary, a book giveaway drawing will be held. Prizes in this drawing include the following film-related books: BORN STANDING UP by Steve Martin; CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT by Betty Jo Tucker; EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNEDC FROM A CHICK FLICK by Kimberly Potts; and SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE MAVERICK   by Betty Jo Tucker.   Don't miss this fun show!

Elizabeth Taylor's best films and performances are explored by Jazz Shaw and Betty Jo Tucker in this special episode. Plus actress Joan Benedict Steiger explains her "Butterfield 8" connection with Taylor. As an added attraction, a fantasy "dinner with Liz" will be recalled, and fans are invited to call-in to share their memories of one of Hollywood's greatest stars.

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | WRITER - This week our guest is BETTY JO TUCKER. Betty Jo currently serves as editor/lead critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, News First Online, Real Movie News, The Romance Club and the Omaha Family newspapers. During her career as an entertainment journalist, Betty Jo has interviewed such movie/television stars and filmmakers as: Susan Sarandon, Ian McKellen, Angelina Jolie, Aidan Quinn, Barry Bostwick, Tony Shalhoub, Fred Willard, Aaron Eckhart, M. Night Shyamalan, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Griffiths, Hector Elizondo, and Annette Bening. She belongs to the Online Film Critics Society and is a founding member of the San Diego Film Critics’ Society, is a published author of two books: "CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT" and "SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE MAVERICK" both of which received rave reviews from film fans and critics alike. These books are available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | WRITER - This week our guest is BETTY JO TUCKER. Betty Jo currently serves as editor/lead critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, News First Online, Real Movie News, The Romance Club and the Omaha Family newspapers. During her career as an entertainment journalist, Betty Jo has interviewed such movie/television stars and filmmakers as: Susan Sarandon, Ian McKellen, Angelina Jolie, Aidan Quinn, Barry Bostwick, Tony Shalhoub, Fred Willard, Aaron Eckhart, M. Night Shyamalan, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Griffiths, Hector Elizondo, and Annette Bening. She belongs to the Online Film Critics Society and is a founding member of the San Diego Film Critics’ Society, is a published author of two books: "CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT" and "SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE MAVERICK" both of which received rave reviews from film fans and critics alike.

Betty Jo Tucker serves as the editor/lead film critic for the ReelTalk Movie Reviews website and hosts a weekly radio show, "Movie Addict Headquarters," on BlogTalkradio. She teaches an online class, “The Reel Deal: Writing about Movies,” for the LSS School of Writing and is the author of CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT, an amusing memoir about her life at the movies, and SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE MAVERICK, an analysis of Sarandon's remarkable film career. Her film reviews also appear in the Colorado Senior Beacon and the Heal Yourself Talk Radio Magazine. Betty Jo and her husband co-wrote IT HAD TO BE US, an award-winning romantic memoir, under the pseudonyms of Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence. For more information, please go to www.BettyJoTucker.com

The BlogTalkRadio Community Manager Deborah Ng and Shaun Daily take you insider BTR. Exciting guests and interesting topics.

The BlogTalkRadio Community Manager Deborah Ng and Shaun Daily take you insider BTR. Exciting guests and interesting topics.

Betty Jo Tucker from Movie Addict Headquarters will tell us what is the makings behind this movie critic. The topic this week will be: What it takes to organize your show. Join us every Wednesday to find out who is behind the screen name of our hosts and dedicated listeners. Also, learn some BTR hints to make your show or listening experience even better than it is. Mature.

Betty Jo Tucker from Movie Addict Headquarters will tell us what is the makings behind this movie critic. The topic this week will be: What it takes to organize your show. Join us every Wednesday to find out who is behind the screen name of our hosts and dedicated listeners. Also, learn some BTR hints to make your show or listening experience even better than it is. Mature.