Author: Lisa Stemmons

I love a good underdog. And while the comedians featured on Netflix’s series “The Standups” may not exactly be considered underdogs, their half hour sessions

When Katy Perry rolled out her latest album “Witness” during the summer of last year, it was almost immediately regarded as a flop. Many fans

On Feb.13, intelligence agencies across the nation were working with Congress on the worldwide threat assessment, focusing on lowering foreign terrorism and organized crime. The

As a continuation from my Feb. 9 article, this week I will continue to relay my experiences at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. With

From Feb. 1 through 4, I attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where I had access to 200 films, Q&As with filmmakers, industry panels

Forget the phrase, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.” The next generation of hopeless romantics will recite, “Call me by your name, and I’ll

Although it’s not a psychiatric diagnosis, according to clinical psychologist Josh Klapow, doctors far and wide do acknowledge its existence. It has been heavily stigmatized

On Tuesday morning the Academy announced the list of Oscar nominations in all 24 categories. What follows are some hot takes from yours truly, as

When expectations are at a minimum, everything greater becomes a maximum. In less obscure terms: when the bar is set low for a movie, it