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Canadian film critic Geoff Roberts joins Movie Addict Headquarters to discuss Tim Burton's fascinating filmmaking career. Some of the topics to be covered are Burton's best and worst movies, his collaborations with actor Johnny Depp and composer Danny Elfman, how Vincent Price influenced him; his upcoming series titled WEDNESDAY and movie Beetlejuice 2. Producer Nikki Starr will co-host. Geoff Roberts is a frequent guest on Movie Addict HQ. He always completes in-depth research about each episode's topic, and that explains why he has become one of our favorites.  Geoff has been a guest on a variety of Canadian and American radio and TV programs. From 2006 to 2009 he was a guest on “daytime” in Mississauga, Canada, giving his perspective on the Academy Awards. From 2013-2014 he was the host of Front Row Center on WhiStle Radio in Stouffville. He also has contributed film commentary to ReelTalk Movie Reviews.

E.T. The Extraterrestrial wowed audiences when it was released in June of 1982. Now forty years later, this wonderful Steven Spielberg film still has many fans throughout the globe. That's why Movie Addict Headquarters is celebrating with an episode all about E.T. Happily, Canadian film critic Geoff Roberts will discuss this entertaining sci-fi offering, and film critic/actor Mack Bates has agreed to host. It should be a fun and enlightening show! Geoff Roberts is a frequent guest on Movie Addict HQ. He always completes in-depth research about each episode's topic, and that explains why he has become one of our favorite guests. Geoff has been a guest on a variety of Canadian and American radio and TV programs. From 2006 to 2009 he was a guest on “daytime” in Mississauga, Canada, giving his perspective on the Academy Awards. From 2013-2014 he was the host of Front Row Center on WhiStle Radio in Stouffville. He also contributes film commentary to ReelTalk Movie Reviews. Guest host Mack Bates has written freelance articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and served 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. Recently Mack has appeared as an actor on various stage and radio productions.

Movie Addict Headquarters shines the spotlight on Jim Henson and The Muppets. Canadian film critic Geoff Roberts has agreed to discuss this fun topic with our producer Nikki Starr. He will talk about how Henson became interested in puppetry and will share backstage information about The Muppets Show, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock. He also plans to cover some of the iconic characters in these popular shows, including Kermit the Frog, Rowlfe, Bert & Ernie, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.  Geoff Roberts is a frequent guest on Movie Addict HQ. He always completes in-depth research about each episode's topic, and that explains why he has become one of our favorite guests.  Geoff has been a guest on a variety of Canadian and American radio and TV programs. From 2006 to 2009 he was a guest on “daytime” in Mississauga, Canada, giving his perspective on the Academy Awards. From 2013-2014 he was the host of Front Row Center on WhiStle Radio in Stouffville. He also contributes film commentary to ReelTalk Movie Reviews.    

Three noted film critics reveal their picks for the Top Ten Films of 2017 during this highly anticipated episode.  Diana Saenger, James Colt Harrison, and Richard Jack Smith also plan to discuss the most disappointing films of the year. All three critics have a passion for the cinema, They contribute reviews to ReelTalk Movie Reviews and pull no punches with their opinions. Diana, the founder of Classic Movie Guide, also operates Review Express and is the entertainment editor for San Diego’s East County Gazette. James, a film historian, has served as premier critic for the La Jolla Village News and contributes reviews to various other sites including Review Express and Classic Movie Guide. Richard, author of Incidental Gold and A Poet Among Critics, writes additional film commentary and soundtrack reviews for his own website, Hip-Notic Movie Reviews.   What movies will make it to their Top Ten lists? Films that might be under consideration include: BREATHE; THE SHAPE OF WATER; THE DARKEST HOUR; DUNKIRK; LADY BIRD; THE GREAT WALL; THE BIG SICK; GET OUT; CALL ME BY YOUR NAME; THE GREATEST SHOWMAN; THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI; and WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. 

Noted film critics Diana Saenger, James Colt Harrison, Richard Jack Smith and A.J. Hakari share their picks for the top ten movies of 2016. They also plan to discuss the most disappointing films of the year. All four critics have a passion for the cinema and pull no punches with their opinions. Diana, the founder of Classic Movie Guide, also operates Review Express and is the entertainment editor for San Diego’s East County Gazette. James, a film historian, has served as premier critic for the La Jolla Village News and contributes reviews to various sites including Review Express and Classic Movie Guide. Richard, author of Incidental Gold and A Poet Among Critics, does film commentary for ReelTalk Movie Reviews; and A.J. Hakari, The Mad Movie Man, writes reviews for outlets like ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his own popular movie blog CineSlice. 

Renowned film critics Nell Minow, A.J. Hakari and Mack Bates drop by to discuss the movie release schedule for Fall of 2016. Their goal? To help moviegoers pick which offerings from over 100 films opening between September and the end of the year deserve their attention. Because Nell, Mack and A.J. never shy away from expressing candid opinions about everything cinematic, they make a perfect trio for this timely topic. Nell, the famous Movie Mom, writes film commentary for Beliefnet and is the author of several books about movies.  Mack 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, has written film reviews for a number of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Review Express, and Classic Movie Guide. He is also the founder of CineSlice, his own popular movie blog. This should be another lively and fun episode for movie fans!  

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. 

Renowned film critics Nell Minow, A.J. Hakari and Mack Bates drop by Movie Addict Headquarters to discuss upcoming summer movie releases. They have agreed to share their picks for the ten most eagerly awaited films of the summer. Their goal? To help moviegoers pick the cream of the crop from the numerous releases vying for their attention during the summer of 2016.  Because Mack , Nell and A.J. never shy away from expressing candid opinions about everything cinematic, they make a perfect trio for this timely topic.  Nell, the famous Movie Mom, writes film commentary for Beliefnet.com and is the author of several movie-related books. Mack, an Emmy winner for The Robert and Rosie Show, 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 his own blog CineSlice. This should be another enlightening and fun episode for movie fans! 

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. 

Noted film critics reveal their Top Ten Films of 2015 during this special  Movie Addict Headquarters episode. Diana Saenger, James Colt Harrison, Richard Jack Smith and A.J. Hakari also discuss the most disappointing films of 2015. Which movies will make it to their lists? Here are some contenders for Top Ten status: BROOKLYN, THE BIG SHORT, CAROL, EX MACHINA, JOY, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, THE MARTIAN, THE REVENANT, ROOM, SPOTLIGHT and STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. All four critics have a passion for the cinema and pull no punches with their opinions. Diana, the founder of Classic Movie Guide, also operates Review Express and is entertainment editor for San Diego’s East County Gazette. James, a film historian, has served as premier critic for the La Jolla Village News and contributes reviews to various sites including Review Express. Richard, author of Incidental Gold, does film commentary for ReelTalk Movie Reviews; and A.J. Hakari, The Mad Movie Man, writes reviews for outlets like ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his own popular movie blog CineSlice. 

Get ready for Star Wars: The Force Awakens by listening to Mark Clark discuss his fascinating book, Star Wars FAQ: Everything Left To Know about the Trilogy That Changed the Movies. Mark is an author and film historian who writes about classic movies and TV shows. His latest book tells a story as thrilling and action-packed as the movies themselves, with bold characters facing apparently insurmountable odds. It’s full of frantic chases, narrow escapes, daring victories and tragic setbacks culminating in an unlikely triumph that changed the course of the galaxy -- or at least Hollywood. Mark’s previous works include Sixties Shockers: A Critical Filmography of Horror Cinema as well as books about Star Trek and essays for Science Fiction America: Essays on Sci-Fi Cinema. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville and a former film critic for the Louisville Courier-Journal. Film critic A.J. Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man, will co-host this special episode. A.J. writes reviews for a number of outlets including ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his popular blog, CineSlice. 

Movie Addict Headquarters presents its annual tribute to A Christmas Story, one of filmdom’s favorite family comedies. Actors Zack Ward and Julie Matthews from the film’s original cast share their reactions about being involved in this great holiday classic. Mad Movie Man A.J. Hakari, producer Nikki Starr and co-host Jazz Shaw also joins in the celebration. Zack Ward portrayed Scut Farkus, the scary red-haired bully, in A Christmas Story. Since then, he has appeared in over 80 movies and TV shows. Julie Matthews, one of the carolers in A Christmas Story, also helped with the film’s casting. During the past 20 years, she has achieved success as a character actress, vocalist and model. In addition to A Christmas Story, Julie has appeared on-screen in such movies as MajorLeague and Bob Roberts.  Film critic A.J. Hakari writes film reviews for various outlets including ReelTalk Movie Reviews and CineSlice, his popular blog.  

Renowned film critics Nell Minow and A.J. Hakari drop by to share their picks for the best 2015 holiday movies and DVDs. This episode is designed to help listeners make choices among the many films and DVDs being released during November and December. Both critics are candid, informative and great fun to listen to! Nell, the famous Movie Mom, is one of the most respected film critics working today.  She writes commentary for Beliefnet.com and is the author of many film-related books and has been featured in such publications as USA Today and The New YorkTimes. Nell is a member of Online Film Critics Society, the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Washington Area Film Critics Association. A.J., the Mad Movie Man, also belongs to the Online Film Critics Society. He contributes film reviews to various sites including Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his own popular blog CineSlice.

Movie Addict Headquarters pays tribute to James Horner, the composer of such memorable movie scores as Titanic, A Beautiful Mind, Avatar, Braveheart, Field of Dreams and The Spiderwick Chronicles. Noted film critics Richard Jack Smith and A.J. Hakari join in this celebration of Horner’s impressive contributions to the cinema. Smith is the soundtrack reviewer for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, and Hakari contributes movie reviews to various sites including his own popular blog CineSlice.   Sadly, Horner died in a plane crash on June 22nd at age 61. He left behind a remarkable reputation as one of the greatest film composers of all time. He boasts 125 composing credits on the Internet Movie Data Base (IMDb). His score for Titanic earned him an Oscar, and his popular My Heart Will Go On also won an Academy Award as Best Original Song the same year. Plus, Horner received many additional Oscar nominations during his illustrious career. Here’s a list of his other Academy Award nominated film scores: Avatar, House of Sand and Fog, ABeautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Braveheart, Field of Dreams, An American Tail, and Aliens. Horner also won two Golden Globe Awards, three Satellite Awards, three Saturn Awards, and has been nominated for three British Academy Film Awards.  

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. 

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

Three noted film critics reveal their TopTen movies of 2014 in this special end-of-year episode. A.J Hakari, Mack Bates and Richard Jack Smith also discuss the most disappointing films of 2014. All three critics have a passion for the cinema and pull no punches with their opinions. AJ, aka The Mad Movie Man, writes reviews for several outlets including Review Express, Classic Movie Guide, ReelTalk Movie Reviews, and his own popular movie blog CineSlice. Mack has written free lance articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sental and serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee's official film blog. He received a local Emmy for his work on The Robert and Rosie Show. Richard, author of Incidental Gold, reviews films and soundtracks for ReelTalk Movie Reviews. Which films will make it to their Top Ten lists?  Listen and find out!

Noted film critics Nell Minow and A.J. Hakari discuss 2014 holiday movie releases by sharing their picks for the most promising films opening during this holiday season as well as their all-time favorite holiday movies. Plus, they plan to recommend family friendly holiday DVDs that would make cool stocking stuffers. Nell, the famous Movie Mom, writes film commentary for Beliefnet and is the author of several books about movies including The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies, Second Edition. A.J., the Mad Movie Man, has contributed film reviews to a number of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Review Express, Classic Movie Guide and Terror Tube. His is also the founder of CineSlice, his own popular movie blog.   

Boo! Horror expert A.J. Hakari takes on Michael Myers and the Halloween film franchise during this visit to Movie Addict HQ. Also known as The Mad Movie Man, Hakari has written movie reviews and film commentary for such outlets as Terror Tube, Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his own popular blog CineSlice. The Michael Myers saga began back in 1978 with the release of John Carpenter's scary Halloween, which spawned an additional eight movies. Many horror fans believe that Michael Myers is the most evil character on film. If so, in what way is he more frightening than such villainous icons as Hannibal Lecter, Darth Vader, Dracula, The Mummy, etc.? Hakari plans to cover that topic as well as the popularity of the Halloween movies, how they have influenced the horror genre, the best and worst offerings of this franchise, importance of the theme music, standout performances in the Halloween films, and the Rob Zombie reboot of the franchise.   

Film critics Nell Minow, the famous Movie Mom, and A.J. Hakari, the Mad Movie Man, square off about which movie creatures are the most entertaining during this annual "Monsters vs. Aliens" episode. Nell and A.J. are both respected film critics who pull no punches where movies are concerned, so listeners are in for some pre-Halloween fun! Nell is the author of several film-related books and writes film commentary for Beliefnet.com. She has been featured in such publications as USA Today and The New York Times. A.J. is a horror expert who has contributed reviews to Terror Tube, Classic Movie Guide, ReelTalk Movie Reviews and various other sites, including his own popular CineSlice Blog.

Renowned film critics Nell Minow, A.J. Hakari and Mack Bates drop by to discuss the movie release schedule for Fall of 2014. With over 80 films opening between September and the end of the year, moviegoers need all the help they can get in deciding which offerings deserve attention. Because Nell, A.J., and Mack never shy away from expressing candid opinions about everything cinematic, they make a perfect trio for this timely topic. Nell, the famous Movie Mom, writes film commentary for Beliefnet and is the author of several books about movies including The Movie Mom's Guide to  Family Movies, Second Edition. Mack contributes 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, has contributed reviews to 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!

Film critic A.J. Hakari drops by Movie Addict Headquarters to discuss Oscar winner Angelina Jolie’s movies and her rise to fame. Maleficent earned more money during opening weekend than any other Jolie film, and she is currently winning acclaim for her portrayal of the title role in this new Disney production. What are Angelina’s best films and performances? Why has she become such an iconic figure worldwide? Those questions and more will be covered during this episode. Hakari, aka the Mad Movie Man, contributes film reviews to Classic Movie Guide and Review Express as well as to Terror Tube, ReelTalk Movie Reviews and his own popular blog CineSlice. What are your favorite Angelina Jolie movies? Below are a few titles to jog your memory. GIRL, INTERRUPTED MR. & MRS. SMITH LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER CHANGELING ORIGINAL SIN SALT THE BONE COLLECTOR THE TOURIST A MIGHTY HEART SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW WANTED BEYOND BORDERS HACKERS  

Noted film critics Nell Minow, Mack Bates and A.J. Hakari drop by Movie Addict HQ to preview upcoming Summer movies of 2014. Their goal? To help listeners make choices among the over 100 films vying for their box office dollars this Summer. All three critics are candid, informative and great fun to listen to! Bates writes freelance articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee Magazine’s official film blog. Minow, the famous Movie Mom, writes film commentary for Beliefnet and is the author of several books about movies. Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man, has contributed film reviews to a number of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Review Express, Classic Movie Guide and Terror Tube. He is also the founder of Cineslice, a popular movie blog. This should be a fun show for movie fans.   Among the films scheduled for release this summer, which ones are most eagerly anticipated and why? Here are some of the movies that might be contenders: GODZILLA, LUCY, X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, MALEFICENT, TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION. JERSEY BOYS,HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, TAMMY, HERCULES, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.

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. 

Film critics Mack Bates and A.J. Hakari drop by to preview upcoming Fall movies of 2013. With close to 100 major features being released starting in September, this episode should help movie fans make choices among so many films vying for their box office dollars.      Award-winning critic Mack Bates writes freelance articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee Magazine’s official film blog. He recently received a local Emmy for his work on the The Robert and Rosie Show, one of the projects he worked on with Kyle Olson for the Milwaukee Summer Entertainment Camp.      A.J. Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man, has contributed movie reviews to a variety of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, Terror Tube and his new blog Cineslice. He is also the founder of Passport Cinema, a site devoted to foreign language films, and – bitten by the acting bug -- just completed a successful run playing multiple roles in Spamalot.  

Film critic Richard Jack Smith drops by to discuss his list of “Incidental Gold” movies. Richard will explain why films like The Shadow, The Miracle Worker and He Walked by Night made it to his important list. Richard lives in South Wales and contributes film reviews to ReelTalk Movie Reviews. Award-winning critic MackBates, who writes freelance articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and serves as a staff blogger for Milwaukee Magazine’s official film blog, has agreed to co-host this enlightening episode.

Movie Addict HQ gets ready for Father’s Day with a discussion about Fathers on Film. Noted film critics A.J. Hakari and Nell Minow will share their picks for the Top Five movies about dads as well as which actors have delivered the best and worst performances as a father on film. Minow, the famous Movie Mom, is currently working on her new book Must-See Movies: Fathers. She is also the author of 50 Must-See Movies: Mothers; 100 Must-See Movie Moments; and The Movie Mom’s Guide to Family Entertainment. Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man, has contributed film reviews to a number of sites including Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, ReelTalk Movie Reviews, and Terror Tube. He’s also the founder of Passport Cinema and Cineslice, his popular new blog. Will any of your favorite films about fathers be among the Top Five selections mentioned by Minow and/or Hakari? Listen in to find out.

Film historian James Colt Harrison, Mad Movie Man A.J. Hakari and entertainment journalist Diana Saenger drop by to share their predictions about the upcoming Oscar winners. Will these noted critics agree on the winning actors and films at the 85th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, February 24th? Listen in and find out! James has served as premier film critic for the La Jolla Village News and is the author of a history of MGM and Twentieth Century Fox. Diana is founder/editor of Classic Movie Guide as well as the entertainment editor for San Diego’s East County Gazette. A.J. has contributed movie reviews for numerous sites including Classic Movie Guide, ReelTalk Movie Reviews, and Terror Tube. He recently created a popular new blog called Cinesplice. Because of their film expertise and insightful opinions, all three critics are favorite guests on Movie Addict HQ. It should be another fun show for movie fans!

Film crtics Nell Minow and A.J. Hakari drop by to preview summer movies of 2012. Nell, who writes film commentary for Beliefnet.com, is also the author of The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies. A.J,  aka The Mad Movie Man,  has contributed film reviews to various sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Classic Movie Guide and Terror Tube. Which summer movies show the most promise this year? Are there any films that seem doomed before opening? Nell and  A.J. are never shy about sharing candid opinions, and they disagree often, so this should be an entertaining and informative episode for movie fans!

Noted film critics Diana Saenger and A.J. Hakari return for a discussion about the Best Movies of 2011. Diana, author of "Everyone Wants My Job: The ABCs of Entertainment Writing," is the founder/editor of Classic Movie Guide and Review Express. A.J., aka The Mad Movie Man, has contributed film commentary to several sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews and Terror Tube. He is also the founder of Passport Cinema, a site devoted to foreign language movies.

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

Horror expert A. J. Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man, drops by to share his picks for the Best Horror Films of 2011. Hakari has contributed film commentary to various outlets including Terror Tube, ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Classic Movie Guide and Review Express. He is currently writing an in-depth book about the horror genre.

Which 2011 movies and performances are earning the early Oscar buzz? Film critics Diana Saenger, James Colt Harrison, A.J. Hakari and Richard Jack Smith drop by to answer this question and to discuss the year’s best movies to date.    Richard Jack Smith was born in London and currently resides in South Wales. His top 100 movies are included in the book “Magical Movie Moments.” He contributes to the "Neath Town Community Magazine," "The Link Newsletter," and ReelTalk Movie Reviews. James ColtHarrison, the premier film critic for “La Jolla Village News,” has written a complete history of the early Hollywood studios. Diana Saenger, entertainment editor for San Diego’s “East County Gazette,” is also the author of “Everyone Wants My Job: The ABCs of Entertainment Writing” as well as the founder of two websites, Classic Movie Guide and Review Express. A.J. Hakari, aka The Mad Movie Man and founder of Passport Cinema, contributes to various film sites, but is now taking time out from reviewing movies in order to finish writing a book about horror films, his favorite genre.       

Renowned film critics Nell Minow, aka The Movie Mom, and MadMovie Man A.J. Hakari join Movie Addict Headquarters to discuss the upcoming film and DVD release schedule for Fall of 2011. Nell writes about culture, media and values for Beliefnet.com and was selected to be one of Roger Ebert's film critics on "Ebert Presents At the Movies." A.J. is the founder and editor of Passport Cinema and writes film reviews for Classic Movie Guide, ReelTalk Movie Reviews and Terror Tube.   Nell and A.J. are not shy about expressing their opinions -- so they make a great team. That's why, by popular demand, they appear together on MAHQ so often. Who can forget their lively "Aliens vs. Monsters" debate? This should be another fun show!

Nell Minow, the famous Movie Mom, and Mad Movie Man A.J.Hakari share their candid opinions about upcoming summer films and DVD releases. Nell writes about culture, media and values for Beliefnet.com and was recently selected to be one of Roger Ebert’s film critics on Ebert Presents At the Movies. Her book, The Movie Mom’s Guide to Family Movies, has helped parents everywhere select safe and fun entertainment for their children. A.J. is the founder and editor of Passport Cinema, a site devoted to foreign language films. He also contributes movie reviews to Classic Movie Guide, ReelTalk Movie Reviews, and Terror Tube. Because of his interest in horror flicks, A.J. is now writing a book about the subject.

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