Billy Bob Thornton on how Taylor Sheridan wrote ‘Landman’ with him in mind LA Times
By Diedre Johnson Billy Bob Thornton recently did a two-for-one. The actor was able to promote his new Paramount+ series, “Landman,” while on tour with his band, the Boxmasters, in Texas in September. “I did a few things along the road,” he … Continued
Honey West -American Pop
“Honey West” was a pioneering 1960s television series featuring Anne Francis as a stylish female private eye. Despite its brief run, it received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe for Francis. She reminisces about the show’s unique charm and her hopes for a modern revival, emphasizing the lack of family-friendly material for older actors today.
‘Black Doves’ Review: Keira Knightley Is Back in Action in Netflix’s Twisty Spy Series The Wrap
‘Black Doves’ Review: Keira Knightley Is Back in Action in Netflix’s Twisty Spy Series “Black Doves,” Netflix’s latest thriller series, has it all. The dialogue is both clever and funny. There’s lots of political intrigue and Keira Knightley hasn’t been this … Continued
Apple Cider Vinegar’ Review: Netflix Swindler Drama Is an Influencer Cautionary Tale The Wrap
Kaitlyn Dever and Alycia Debnam-Carey headline a six-part tale of wellness and lies By Diedre Johnson What would you do if you created a website and everything you said or did was met by a heady rush of likes, heart … Continued
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir LA Public Library Book Review
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir BOOK REVIEW: By Lisa Marie Presley Reviewed by Diedre Johnson Reading From Here to the Great Unknown, the authorized memoir taken from Lisa Marie Presley’s voice recordings with organization and narrative from her daughter, … Continued
How a makeup designer meticulously created those eye-popping looks for ‘The Substance’
LA Times The Envelope
“She was with us all the way through, which is really rare,” prosthetics makeup designer Pierre Olivier-Persin says of “The Substance” star Demi Moore, who sometimes sat for up to to eight hours to get her look just right for … Continued
Craig Hodgetts Architect whose designs sets joins Hollywood Case Study revival
By Diedre JohnsonDaily Commerce Staff Writer An attempt by Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Woo to build innovative low-income housing in Hollywood has swept up architect Craig Hodgetts into one of the community’s hottest political issues. And the normally arts-oriented … Continued
With two key roles this season, Colman Domingo can finally speak his heart LA Times The Envelope
By Diedre Johnson Jan. 8, 2024 4:30 AM PT It’s early evening on a Friday when I catch up with Colman Domingo at the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. We greet each other in the dimly lit lobby and find a private … Continued
Joey King and Logan Lerman tap into the heart of a dark time in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
LA Times The Envelope
By Diedre Johnson May 28, 2024 5:30 AM PT At the heart of the World War II story “We Were the Lucky Ones” is a single Jewish family fighting the odds for survival. Based on the novel by Georgia Hunter, the Hulu … Continued
Stranger Things, Yellowstone, Star Trek: Discovery and 4 More Shows Stranded in Hiatus-Land TVLine
By Diedre Johnson September 28, 2023 9:44 am The writers’ strike is officially over, yet it will be months — possibly years —before some of TV’s most popular series will return with new episodes. In many cases, the WGA work stoppage … Continued