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The Queen’s Gambit
The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix TV mini-series, is a fictional story (adapted from Walter Tevis’ 1983 novel of the same name) that follows Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), as she strives to become the world's greatest chess player. Set in the mid-1950s through the 1960s,...
While we wait it out…
The New Pope: Set design, art direction, costume design are all remarkable in this new HBO series.As we all have a lot of time on our hands, here is my list of things to watch: The New Pope (and the old series, with Jude Law) If you love art, design, costumes,...
Top Ten TV Shows of 2019
Hi everybody! It’s that time of year again, where I post all my favorite movies & TV shows on my Instagram (@sammydumb). If you're thinking “Wow, that Sammy sure does watch a lot of movies and tv!”...you certainly right about that. Let me start by saying that this...
Cast of “Step Up: High Water” Celebrates Second Season Screening Event with Popular Demand
The second season of YouTube RED's critically acclaimed series, "Step Up: High Water" has officially launched and the cast gathered for a private screening event to kick off the newest serving of episodes. Actor, Terrence Green, who plays "Rigo" on the show partnered...
Sammy Smart’s Top Ten TV Shows of 2018
Welcome to Sammy Smart's Top Ten countdown list of TV shows for 2018 (Films will be coming shortly). You may not agree with her, but it is fun to see what shows are proving popular. Sammy is not a TV/film critique but rather a TV/film enthusiast....
Wardour Studios Hollywood Stars Gala Academy Awards Oscars® Viewing Party
Wardour Studios Hollywood Stars Gala Academy Awards Oscars® Viewing Party was a success as many celebrities walked the red carpet, enjoyed a hosted VIP reception then dined on a four-course sit-down dinner while viewing the 90th Academy Awards. The Hollywood Stars...
Jennie Garth Hosts Project Mc2 Part 5 Netflix Premiere at The London Hotel
The Emmy nominated series Project Mc2 Part 5 is now available on Netflix. #Smartisthenewcool
#FlashbackFriday: 90’s Nostalgia Comes to Life with Nickelodeon X Love Tribe Collection
Nostalgia hit me heavy when I found out about the latest collaboration between Hybrid Apparel's line, Love Tribe and Nickelodeon. This new collection is all about taking it back to Millennial childhood by making a nod to 90's cartoon classics that so many of us grew...
The Get Down Goes Down
"In some ways, Empire is where The Get Down leads to— a corporate culture of rap music. Where The Get Down was about the rise of Rap Music, Empire is the capitalistic result." I was hooked. When "Books" Ezekiel Figuero read a poem with his emotionally-charged voice,...
PaleyFest Presents: SCANDAL – Celebrating Episode 100!
In celebration of SCANDAL's 100th episode, SoCal Magazine would like to highlight our coverage of this phenomenal series from last month's PaleyFest Los Angeles. The entire cast of Shonda Rhimes' hit show was in attendance and they all shared very unique stories from...
PaleyFest Presents: Bob’s Burgers
Cast and Creators of Fox's Hit Animated Series, Bob's Burgers, Share Upcoming Exclusives for Fans at PaleyFest L.A. The second weekend of PaleyFest L.A. saw fans of the hit animated series, Bob's Burgers, gather at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood to see exclusive clips...
Wrecked
The Shipley brothers’ ship has come in! Actually their ship was more like a plane, and it didn’t come in, it crash-landed with a mighty explosion on a beach in Puerto Rico. Meet brothers, Justin and Jordan Shipley, the writers and executive producers behind the new...