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<b> The Autopen Is Mightier Than The Scorned?</b>

The Autopen Is Mightier Than The Scorned?

NewsmakersMarch 17, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

The pardon pen is mightier than the conviction. Or the potential for conviction. Unless that pen in question is something called an autopen, or so…

<b>A Reba Merrill / Tandy Culpepper Movie Review: <Di>Dune Part 2</i> & <i>Gladiator II</i></b>

A Reba Merrill / Tandy Culpepper Movie Review: Dune Part 2 & Gladiator II

FilmMarch 4, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode of The Hollywood Beat, Reba and Tandy discuss two films that both are sequels: Dune Part Two and Gladiator II. But of…

<b>A Lisa Johnson Mandell / Tandy Culpepper TV Review: <i>Masters of the Air  </i>  &<i>Baby Reindeer</i></b>

A Lisa Johnson Mandell / Tandy Culpepper TV Review: Masters of the Air &Baby Reindeer

TVFebruary 27, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode of The Hollywood Beat, Tandy Culpepper welcomes Critics Choice Association member Lisa Johnson Mandell to begin a regular series of TV reviews….

<b>Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Look at Two Films Rooted in Fact: <i>The Apprentice </i>, a Mesmerizing Biopic of a Young Donald Trump and <i>September 5</i>, A Riveting Thriller at The 1972 Summer Olympics</b>

Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Look at Two Films Rooted in Fact: The Apprentice , a Mesmerizing Biopic of a Young Donald Trump and September 5, A Riveting Thriller at The 1972 Summer Olympics

FilmFebruary 16, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode of The Hollywood Beat, Reba and Tandy look at two films that have nothing in common other than that they both skirt…

<b>Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Offer Their Take on the Films <i>I’m Still Here</i> and <i>The Substance</i></b>

Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Offer Their Take on the Films I’m Still Here and The Substance

FilmFebruary 12, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode, Reba and Tandy discuss two films starring two much-lauded actresses. One film makes a strong statement about the way society objectifies women…

<B>Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper’s Take on the Films <i>A Real Pain</i> and <i>Sing Sing</i></B>

Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper’s Take on the Films A Real Pain and Sing Sing

FilmFebruary 6, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode of The Hollywood Beat, Tandy and Reba look at two low-budget, indy films – one set entirely in a prison, the other…

<b>Tandy and Reba Look at the Films <i>The Brutalist</i> and <i>Anora</i>

Tandy and Reba Look at the Films The Brutalist and Anora

FilmFebruary 3, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode of The Hollywood Beat, Tandy and Reba look at two films — one, the stark, dramatic story of a Polish immigrant who…

<b>Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Discuss the Films <i>A Complete Unknown</i> and <i>Emelia Perez</i></b>

Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Discuss the Films A Complete Unknown and Emelia Perez

FilmJanuary 24, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

In this episode of The Hollywood Beat, Tandy and Reba look at two films — one, a drama with several music interludes, the second, a…

<b>Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Discuss the Films <i>Queer</i> and <i>Babygirl</i></b>

Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper Discuss the Films Queer and Babygirl

FilmJanuary 20, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Reba Merrill is a well-known entertainment journalist who was internationally-syndicated. As a talk show host/producer, she won an Emmy. She is also a voting member…

<b>Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Discuss the Films<i> Conclave</i> and <i>Maria</i></b>

Reba Merrill & Tandy Culpepper Discuss the Films Conclave and Maria

FilmJanuary 17, 2025by Tandy Culpepper

Over the course of their careers, Reba Merrill and Tandy Culpepper have been internationally-syndicated entertainment journalists. In this episode, they discuss the films Conclave and…

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