What are the best and worst films now playing at your multiplex? "Movie Mom" Nell Minow and "Mad Movie Man" A.J. Hakari offer their candid and insightful opinions about current theatrical releases during the August 31st Movie Addict Headquarters show. Among films to be covered are: The Last Exorcism, Piranha 3D, The Expendables, The Other Guys, Nanny McPhee Returns, Eat Pray Love, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Upcoming fall offerings will also be discussed.  

Writing as “The Movie Mom,” Minow has been featured in The Chicago Sun-Times, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, Parents, Family Fun and other publications.  She has been profiled by The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune and Ladies Home Journal.  Her book, The Movie Mom’s Guide to Family Movies, has helped parents everywhere select safe and fun entertainment for their children. On the Beliefnet channel, Minow provides reviews, quizzes, tips and advice about which movies, DVDs, television programs and Internet sites are most appropriate for children of varying ages.

Hakari, “The Mad Movie Man,” serves as horror expert for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and is the DVD correspondent for Movie Addict Headquarters. He also writes film reviews on such sites as Terror Tube and Classic Movie Guide. In addition, Hakari operates Passport Cinema, a site devoted strictly to foreign language films.

This “Now Playing!” episode airs on BlogTalkRadio at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time). During the live show, listeners are invited to call in and to participate in a chat. An archived segment will also be available.

CALL-IN NUMBER:  646-478-5668

HOST:  Betty Jo Tucker

CO-HOST/PRODUCER: Nikki Starr

LINK TO LISTEN: Click here on or after August 31, 2010

(Photo: Nell Minow, The Movie Mom)