Author: Melanie Votaw
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Exclusive: Warren Leight, the Man Behind Law & Order: SVU, On How Much a Showrunner Actually Runs
Warren Leight, showrunner for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, tells Melanie Votaw about his coveted job and his career as a playwright.
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Jessica Chastain and Bradley Cooper Bring the Royal Blues to London
Jessica Chastain and Bradley Cooper stunned in royal blue at London events this week. Chastain wore a Roland Mouret gown, and Cooper donned Vivienne Westwood.
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Exclusive: Filmmaker Jonathan Ullman on His Unusual Crime Drama, Trouble in the Heights
Indie filmmaker Jonathan Ullman tells Melanie Votaw about the experience of making his first feature, Trouble in the Heights.
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Exclusive Interview: Actor Raul Esparza Talks Law & Order: SVU, Hannibal, and Trouble in the Heights
Melanie Votaw chats with Raul Esparza about his latest film, Trouble in the Heights, and stints on Law & Order: SVU and the upcoming series, Hannibal.
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Exclusive: Director John Gray and Screenwriter C. Jay Cox on Hallmark Hall of Fame’s The Makeover Starring Julia Stiles
Melanie Votaw chats with the screenwriter and director of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, “The Makeover,” starring Julia Stiles, which airs Sunday, January 27, 2013.
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Paul Giamatti and Don Coscarelli on the Horror Comedy, John Dies at the End
Melanie Votaw screens the horror comedy John Dies at the End and listens in on a Q&A with actor/producer Paul Giamatti and filmmaker Don Coscarelli.
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Exclusive: Micah Hauptman on Starring in Parker with Jennifer Lopez, Jason Statham
Micah Hauptman stars in “Parker” this month with Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez. Melanie Votaw caught up with the actor in this exclusive interview.
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Exclusive: Actor Seth Gabel Talks Playing His Director in the Military Drama, Allegiance
Melanie Votaw talks with actor Seth Gabel about playing a National Guardsman faced with a moral dilemma in the military drama Allegiance, on DVD Jan. 15, 2013.
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Bill Pullman, Jenna Elfman and Josh Gad on Playing 1600 Penn’s First Family
Melanie Votaw gets the inside scoop on NBC’s new comedy, 1600 Penn, from stars Bill Pullman, Jenna Elfman, and Josh Gad.
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Smash Season 2 Brings Heavy Hitters Jennifer Hudson, Liza Minnelli, Sean Hayes, and Newsies’ Jeremy Jordan
Melanie Votaw previews season two of Smash, which includes plenty of new music, new stories, and big stars like Liza Minnelli, Jeremy Jordan, Sean Hayes and Jennifer Hudson.
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40 Great DVDs to Rent: Part Two – The Believer, The Girl in the Cafe, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway & More
Melanie Votaw gives us the second in her two-part series on the best DVDs to rent. Kinky Boots, Safe Passage, and Pirate Radio are among her choices.
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40 Great DVDs To Rent: Part One – The Majestic, Grace is Gone & More
Stumped on what movies to rent from Netflix, Blockbuster, or your local rental store? Take a look at Melanie Votaw’s favorites. Here’s Part One with the first 20; stay tuned for Part Two.