Hollywood Mini Spotlight

Ryan Ray Vincent  is an actor and filmmaker whose career spans feature films, network television, indie films, and the rapidly expanding vertical drama space. Ryan has appeared in projects ranging from  Andrew Dominik 's Blonde (starring Oscar nominee  Ana de Armas  and Oscar winner  Adrien Brody ) to ABC’s  Stumptown  alongside  Michael Ealy ,  Camryn Manheim , Cobie Smulders , and  Jake Johnson...

William McNamara is an American film and television actor, producer, writer, and director, born in Dallas, Texas. He studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and built a long screen career with more than 160 film and television credits. He first gained attention in films such as Dream a Little Dream, Stella, Stealing Home, Chasers, and the thriller Copycat. His television work inclu...

New documentary series on Peacock! 

Host James Lott Jr has an amazoing convo with the actor!  Cayman Cardiff is a Los Angeles-based actor, producer, writer, and director known for his work in short-form and vertical drama series. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, and raised in the South, Cardiff studied Spanish at the University of Utah before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. With a background in musical theater and scre...

This doc is on Netflix! 

James talks about the last episode of the new doc! 

Reaction to EPisode 2 of the Kylie Minogue Doc on Netflix!

This is reaction to Episode 1 of the 3 part Documentary on Netflix about Kylie Minogue. 

Out TV's hit series is back for season 2. (May 21st debut) Tony Moore is one of the stars of the show. outtv.com to watch and more info! Follow Tony  ⁨@LounginWithTony⁩ 

Tube E Movie is a hilarious Satire on the the Tubi movies! James talks with Will Adams about creating films, the indie biz, getting movies into actual theaters and more. goto lokekey.com for more info! And go to Plex and Mensa to watch the film! 

How did I miss this excellent Documentary on an 80s icon! its on Hulu! 

Quiet Voices in a Noisy World: The Struggle for Change in Jasper, Texas is a 2025 documentary directed by Alan Govenar that examines how the African American community in Jasper has worked for decades to confront racism, preserve history, and rebuild dignity after the 1998 lynching of James Byrd Jr.. The film focuses on local volunteers, historians, and community leaders who created museums, memor...

My reaction to the Pam Anderson fim by Gia Coppola! 

Director Nick Leisure joins JLJ to talk about his new film starring Brian Audtin Green,out today, March 20th!  Golden: Approaching fifty with little to show for his life, Frank Savage is stuck working at his father’s failing print shop when he discovers he can produce flawless hundred-dollar bills. Planning an escape, Frank sets his sights on buying land in Mexico, only to find himself pulled into...

This short film about a coming out story captured my attention on Youtube! I LOVE the film and I got to talk with Katy Dore! Support Indy short films and esp. queer ones!

I give my reaction to the new Netflix documentary about Tyra Banks HIT show! 

This new (2026) 3 part documentary on the famouse boy band is amazing! on Netflix! 

James Lott Jr has a chat with Director Shareen Anderson and Janet Jensen of the Jensen Project The Right Track is a powerful documentary that amplifies the voices of survivors of sex trafficking, revealing their resilience, heartbreak, and courage as they fight for freedom, justice, and a future where exploited individuals are no longer criminalized but protected.  Warning: This film contains viol...

This doc, narrated by Jodie Foster, is so much fun and ties together the political climate with the social scenes and their effects on Filma nd TV! On Netflix!

SCHINDLER SPACE ARCHITECT  explores the life and legacy of visionary modernist architect Rudolph M. Schindler—whose innovative designs helped shape the Southern California lifestyle. Featuring rare archival materials, the film sheds light on an architect whose influence is often overshadowed by his mentor  Frank Lloyd Wright  and collaborator  Richard Neutra . New interviews with design luminaries...

Cayla Brady is an American actress who began performing at the age of seven and has since built a diverse acting career across film, web series, and vertical dramas. She made her early film debut as a stand-in/photo double in Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, and went on to appear opposite Russell Crowe in The Nice Guys. Brady has gained recognition for her lead roles in popular vertical drama titl...

James talks with the Vertical Drama star about the verticals, but also about his upbringing, what he learned at TISCH NYC and USC MBA in LA! Very business minded and he has a family! SOmeof his series include: Daddy I'm Your Lucky Star, Mommy Don't Cry Daddy is Sorry , and Someone Loved is Never Lost. Reelshort App. CEO DAD! follow at Richard Sharrah everywhere! 

James Lott Jr chats with the multi talented Star on his modeling days, athletics, writing and musicianship. Of course we talk about some of the Verticals he's been in like Reborn for the Lycan King for Reelshort app! goto jaredanthonysmith.com

James Lott Jr chats with the multi-talented David Lepore. Vertical dramas: Got Pregnant with Ex Boss' Baby (Snack Short), Alante's Mistaken Fiancee, just to name a few. Award winning short film, Walking on Thin Ice and series I am Him (2025. He is a Cal Poly Pomona grad! Follow him at David Lepore everywhere!

James Lott Jr gets to chat with the lovely Samantha Drews! Samantha  is an American actress, screenwriter, and producer known for her impactful work in vertical drama series and short films. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Cinema and Television Arts, she began her career behind the scenes as a production and post-production intern with ABC Signature before tra...