Art is patient. It doesn’t proclaim its presence and demand your attention, it simply waits. At first you may only be mildly curious, but that quickly turns to intrigue. Soon, you are fascinated, marveling at the depth and complexity of the work. Eventually, you find yourself lost in a world that you never knew existed,…
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Mattea Conforti to return as the sinister Millie Manx in Season 2 of AMC’s “NOS4A2”
“I definitely enjoy scaring people,” Mattea Conforti told Entertaining Options when asked about her latest role. Mattea plays Millie Manx, a vicious demon child, in AMC’s dark suspenseful drama, NOS4A2. NOS4A2 is based on Joe Hill’s book of the same name and stars Zachary Quinto (Heroes, Star Trek) as Charlie Manx and Ashleigh Cummings (Miss…
Jenn Lyon sinks her claws into Jamie-Lynn Siglar in Lifetime’s “The Neighbor in the Window”
If you’re a fan of Claws, TNT’s hugely popular original series about five manicurists who work at South Florida’s Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon, then you already know the vibrant life that Jenn Lyon can breathe into a character. Her award-winning stage work translates to television with a remarkably vivacious effervescence. On Saturday, February…
A different side of Chanel West Coast
There are not many people who can actually list “professional laugher” on their résumé and be serious about it. Chanel West Coast, however, can. She is the fun-loving, vibrant, and stylish party girl who is frequently teased by Rob Dyrdek and Sterling “Steelo” Brim for being just a little bit clueless (or baked) on MTV’s…
Hassie Harrison answers some burning questions about TruTV’s “Tacoma FD”
There are not a lot of fires in Tacoma, so the 5 members of the Tacoma Fire Department have plenty of time to devote to other important matters like ridiculously “manly” competitions such as the “Frost Bite Challenge,” “Jaws of Life Jenga,” or seeing who can pee the most. However, when Chief Terry McConky’s (played…
Rose McIver: The cost of pursuing a dream
Rose McIver is from a small beach town located just west of Auckland, New Zealand. She moved to the other side of the world to pursue her acting career. Between Season 3 and Season 4 of The CW’s iZombie, writer/director Michael Doneger (The Escort, This Thing With Sarah) asked Rose if she’d like to appear in…
Interview with Alice Lee of ABC’s “Take Two”
Chemistry sounds a lot like science, but it’s really magic. And, ABC’s Take Two crackles with the stuff! The scintillating cast compliments each other in so many engaging ways, creating the most enjoyable series to air on network TV this summer. The show is from Terri Edda Miller and Andrew W. Marlowe, the creator and…
Chad Connell: “The best thing you can be”
Job listings can be intimidating. But at least they are quantifiable: “Must have an MBA,” “Must be proficient in Excel,” “Must type 50 words per minute.” Imagine reading a job listing that stated, “Must be a sports physiotherapist who is obsessed with dogs and is unfairly handsome.” In Crawford, a new CBC Comedy series, Chad…
A dream come true: Heidi Blickenstaff on Disney Channel’s “Freaky Friday!”
Katherine and Ellie Blake are mother and daughter. They don’t exactly see eye to eye. Ellie seems to have a bad attitude and she isn’t neat enough for her super-organized mom; Katherine just doesn’t understand how tough it is to be a teenager these days. During a rather heated argument, each unconsciously grabs hold of…
Melissa Ponzio talks Sigourney Weaver, “Teen Wolf,” and Lifetime’s “Cheerleader Nightmare”
Melissa Ponzio is best known for playing the remarkably resilient Melissa McCall, Scott McCall’s mom on MTV’s Teen Wolf. [Scott was played by Tyler Posey.] But this Sunday, July 29 at 8/7c, she’s going to find out that raising a son who is a werewolf is nothing compared to having a teenage daughter who is…
A psycho boyfriend, murder, manipulation, and more: Susan Walters on Lifetime’s “Murdered at 17”
Lifetime’s latest thriller, Murdered at 17, is a real nail-biter! The characters are looking for answers that the audience thinks it already knows, so the tension is heightened to almost unbearable amounts. The screenplay was written by Christine Conradt, who holds a Master of Criminal Justice with a focus on cybercrime and juvenile delinquency. Gemma…
A Q&A with Julia Lalonde, star of Lifetime’s “Girl in the Bunker”
On Monday, May 28 at 8/7c, it’s the world premiere of Lifetime’s Girl in the Bunker, an unsettling movie based on the true story of Elizabeth Shoaf. On September 6, 2006, Elizabeth was abducted by Vinson Filyaw and taken to his underground bunker one mile from her home. In the movie, Vinson is played by…
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