Rueben’s Ramblings

Salute to Rising Stars

It’s that time again to salute those actresses who are on the move, actresses who deserve a little extra attention for their latest work, those actresses who are rising stars. Landing that crucial role in a TV movie or guest appearance in a successful show or film makes all the difference for aspiring actors. Let’s take a look at the …

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Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Nicole Snyder

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is shone on American TV writer and executive producer Nicole Snyder. Nicole began writing together with her producing-writing partner Eric Charmelo on the 2004 TV movie I Do (But I Don’t), which starred Denise Richards and Dean Cain, based on the novel by Cara Lockwood. They followed that up with the 2005 TV movie …

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Top Hollywood Female Showrunners

A few weeks ago The Hollywood Reporter published an article focusing on the 50 top showrunners – those individuals who are in charge of current TV shows who are at the top of their game. While it is not surprising that the list mainly consisted of men showrunners – sadly that’s the nature of the beast in Hollywood! – the …

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My Top Choices for November TV

As I’m sure our NiceGirlsTV readers know by now, I’m a big sap, watching all of the Hallmark Channel movies all year long; and with the network’s Countdown to Christmas getting underway starting this coming Saturday, there are going to be lots of movies airing in November. But the Hallmark Channel isn’t the only one airing holiday-themed movies. Their sister …

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Do You Remember Jake 2.0?

Back in September of 2003, a new science fiction drama called Jake 2.0 debuted on UPN (the United Paramount Network, which later merged with The WB in 2006 to create The CW). Jake 2.0 was created by Silvio Horta – who went on to create the popular ABC series Ugly Betty – and starred actor Christopher Gorham (Insatiable, Ugly Betty …

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The Hodge Podge of Fall: Doctor Who and Emma Approved

October is turning out to be a REALLY cool month so far and we are only 9 days into the month! First of all, over the weekend the world was introduced to the 13th Doctor – via a global simulcast – when Doctor Who aired its 11th season premiere, featuring the FIRST EVER female Doctor as portrayed by accomplished British …

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Throwback Tuesday: Music That Moves Me

Back in August of 2009, I wrote a column focusing on the music that moves me; and for this Throwback Tuesday, I thought it would be fun to revisit that column: As I’ve mentioned before, music is a big part of my life. As far back as I can remember music was always playing in my childhood home. It was …

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My Top 13 Choices for October TV

Fall TV may have officially just gotten started last night on the major networks, but October TV will be here in less than a week so I wanted to take the time to look at my top choices for TV next month. SAYING GOODBYE The Canadian import Burden of Truth has been airing on The CW over the summer and …

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Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Ruelle

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is focused in a slightly different direction after all these years. We are shining the light on recording artist Ruelle, whose music has been featured in a long list of recent TV]  shows. Margaret “Maggie” Eckford is an American electronic pop singer-songwriter, who grew up in Mississippi, the middle child of three sisters. Maggie …

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Paley Fest 2018 in New York

Back in March, the Paley Center for Media held its 35th Annual Paley Fest in Los Angeles, and now it’s time for the New York branch of the center to hold its two-week celebration of TV series. The line-up for the East Coast’s version of the fete include the following: October 5 (Opening Night) – Outlander A full line-up of …

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