Filmazing! – Something for every movie lover We all love movies. Whether you prefer seeing them with hundreds of fellow fans at the Cineplex or in the privacy of your own home, a good movie is something everyone looks forward to and few can resist. We’re here to help you get the most out of your film watching experience. It’s so much more fun to see a movie when you’re in on all its intriguing little secrets. It’s also important to know that you won’t be wasting your hard earned time and money on a movie that’s just not your style—those ads can be deceiving.
We’re here to give you a peek behind the curtain, to let you see your favorite stars as real people, answering the same questions you’d ask if you had the chance. We take you inside the minds of the filmmakers, and onto the sets of the major studios. We’ll also plug you into the world of independent films, and provide a forum for you to weigh in on what you consider to be the best and the worst. Of course, we’ll offer our opinions too. Whether you agree or disagree, you’ll always know what to expect when you buy your ticket.
Visit us for your daily dose of Hollywood magic and to help you decide which film to see, which DVD to rent. Your insider knowledge will impress your family and amaze your friends.
The Cast (in order of appearance)
Lisa Johnson Mandell, managing editor
An award winning multi-media journalist and author, Lisa has covered film, food, fashion and design extensively and has been featured on Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, Fox News, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, TNT, Telemundo and network affiliates throughout the US and Canada, as well as radio stations worldwide. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Times of London, Forbes, Cosmopolitan and myriad other magazines and newspapers. She serves as a Hollywood correspondent for CN8’s Backstage, as well as Tribute Entertainment in Canada. Her film reviews and features can be heard on Entercom radio stations nationwide, and she is an active member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Sasha Perl-Raver, contributing editor
The principle writer at Gossip Sauce, Sasha is a consummate Hollywood insider, having been a contributing writer for LA2Day.com, Buzznet.com, and FoxAtomic.com, as well as four volumes in the Little Big Book series created by Welcome Books. She came to Hollywood more than a dozen years ago to hone her culinary skills, and among her many accomplishments is making Lindsay Lohan cupcakes for her 18th birthday party at Avalon (before she was a big ol' train wreck).
Rob Garretson, editor in chief
An award-winning journalist with more than 26 years of experience in newspaper, magazine and online publishing for such world-renowned organizations as The Washington Post, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Institutional Investor magazine, IDG Communications, Ziff-Davis and many others. Yet his favorite movie remains Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Brian Cognato, assistant editor
Brian not only counts three out of the six Rocky movies among his favorites, but also has no problem admitting he actually enjoys Love Actually. Though still an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, Brian is also a frequent contributor to College Magazine and currently works with the international nonprofit Peace Players International – because hustling is a fulltime job.
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