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HOLLYWOOD 360 is a 5-hour, nationally-syndicated radio show heard each week on great radio stations from coast-to-coast. Your host is Carl Amari, who has spent 40+ years as an award-winning TV, Radio and Film producer. Each week, Carl, and his co-host Lisa Wolf, bring you the showbiz extravaganza of trivia, showbiz news, fun games and classic radio shows including: The Shadow, Jack Benny, Dragnet, Suspense, Gunsmoke, Inner Sanctum, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Whistler, The Great Gildersleeve and hundreds more. Michael Gastala is the show’s Executive Producer, Sarah Adamson is the show’s National Movie Critic and Carl’s ‘crabby’ brother Vince is the show’s jack-of-all-trades. HOLLYWOOD 360 is also heard each week in 168 countries on American Forces Radio’s most popular channel, The Voice.

TUNE IN TO THE BEST IN CLASSIC RADIO, TRIVIA AND SHOWBIZ NEWS.

HOLLYWOOD 360 is a 5-hour, nationally-syndicated radio show heard each week on great radio stations from coast-to-coast. Your host is Carl Amari, who has spent 40+ years as an award-winning TV, Radio and Film producer. Each week, Carl, and his co-host Lisa Wolf, bring you the showbiz extravaganza of trivia, showbiz news, fun games and classic radio shows including: The Shadow, Jack Benny, Dragnet, Suspense, Gunsmoke, Inner Sanctum, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Whistler, The Great Gildersleeve and hundreds more. Michael Gastala is the show’s Executive Producer, Sarah Adamson is the show’s National Movie Critic and Carl’s ‘crabby’ brother Vince is the show’s jack-of-all-trades. HOLLYWOOD 360 is also heard each week in 168 countries on American Forces Radio’s most popular channel, The Voice.

Sarah’s Backstage Pass

How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ★★★½

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What a great movie for families with a strong message for all, ‘Kindness Wins!’ During the Viking Age, in he opening scene on the Island of Berk, we are introduced to a young teenage boy named Hiccup (MasonThames), the son of the Viking chief (Gerard Butler). The elders hunt the…

“Lilo & Stitch” ★★★★

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Lilo (Maia Kealoha) in Disney’s live-action LILO & STITCH. Photo by Matt Kennedy. © 2025 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. Have your kids ever struggled with finding a best friend? In the heartwarming live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” we learn how a young girl’s dreams come true when…

Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13) ★★★

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The popular martial arts drama movie "Karate Kid: Legends" (PG-13) is now playing in theaters. It's the sixth installment of the 'Karate Kid' franchise, continuing the story from the 2010 film "The Karate Kid" and the 2018 television series "Cobra Kai." I'm excited to share that the talented Jackie Chan,…

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (PG-13)★★★½

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We’ve waited two years for the second half of the latest Mission: Impossible adventure, starring the daredevil stuntman Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. I can confidently say that it has been worth the wait. Picking up where ‘Dead Reckoning’ ended, Ethan Hunt has an enormous mission to complete as The…

“The Residence” (TV-MA) Netflix Series ★★★★

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I truly believe a star has been born in the Netflix TV-MA rated series "The Residence" starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp a consultant with the Metropolitan Police Department. Yes, she's that remarkable and steals every scene she's in. To some up her demeaner, she's highly intuitive, brilliant and unconventional. Yes, a perfect combination…

“The Amateur” (R) ★★★

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  I’m a huge fan of Rami Malek’s work, as his Academy Award-winning portrayal in “Bohieman Rapsady’s ( 2018) as Freddy Mercury was fantastic. Rami knows how to embody a character and make it his own. In “The Amateur,” (2025) his role is that of a somewhat nerdy tech guy…

The Penguin Lessons (PG-13) ★★★★

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  “The Penguin Lessons” is the true story of ‘Thomas Mitchell,’ played by the remarkable English and Irish actor Steve Coogan. He’s a grieving, burned-out 50-something British High School teacher in Argentina in the year 1976, during a government dictatorship. Tom lives in St. George’s, a boarding school for wealthy…

The Studio Series ★★★★ Apple TV

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  Seth Rogen's "The Studio" offers a richly layered insider's perspective on the intricate world of Hollywood filmmaking while showcasing exceptional comedic talent. Without a doubt, this 10-episode series streaming on Apple TV is the funniest show I have ever encountered. One of its standout features is the surprising inclusion…