I’m Glad My Mom Died

Author: Jennette McCurdy Who is this Celebrity: Jennette McCurdy is best known for playing Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon TV series  iCarley and Sam and Cat. What gets discussed:  In her memoir, Jennette McCurdy reflects on her career and journey as a child actor. Including, starting as an extra on shows like The X-Files and…

Reality Check – Making the Best of the Situation

How I overcame addition, loss, and prison By Mike Sorrentino  and Andy Symonds Who is the author? The reality TV persona ‘The Situation’ from the MTV series ‘Jersey Shore’ Are there any pictures? Yes. a mini-situation, wedding photos, Jersey Shore photos, celebrity run-ins. Most Surprising revelation In the depths of his addiction sorrentino burnt down…

The Spice Must Flow

The Story of Dune From Cult Novels to Visionary Sci-Fi Movies Author Ryan Britt.  I’m not a fan of Dune. I tried to read the book and got through the first 10 pages. I definitely skipped the 1984 original movie. I watched Dune Part One at home, it was the pandemic after all, and found…

Monsters on the Couch

The title basically says it all. The author goes through a veritable compendium of horror movies and goes into detail on the real-life psychological disorders that may be at work.

Britany Spears – The Woman in Me

Who is this Celebrity: One of the biggest pop stars of all time, an occasional TV host, and icon.  Most shocking revelation When Spears filmed the movie Crossroads she got stuck in character and didn’t emerge as herself for several months. What is the Book About The book touches on major moments in Spears’ 20+…

From Hollywood with Love

The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy Author: Scott Meslow Synopsis Just in time for Valentine’s Day. I found a book that is a veritable encyclopedia of romantic comedies. The title is apt. The book chronicles the heyday of the romantic comedy (When Harry Met Sally, Pretty Woman, Four Weddings and…