Film and Entertainment Features

Beau Behan
Film Critic and Entertainment Reporter
@BeauBehan

Beau Behan’s claim to fame is that his last name being the same as that of the Irish novelist, Brendan Behan. He sees himself as a romantic Rudolph Valentino type, but realizes you probably don’t. As a film critic and entertainment reporter, his work has been featured in NBC Bay Area, NBC News and Boston Globe, and can be seen on the TV show, “Beau’s Flicks and Nix,” on the Comcast Hometown Network. A “Flick” is a movie, and a “Nix” is just an opinion, nothing more. (Hollywood Celebrity Interviews, Features, and Entertainment)

VIDEO REVIEW: Does ‘Spotlight’ deserve a spotlight at the 2016 Oscars?

“Spotlight” reveals the startling truth about the scandal that has plagued the Catholic Church for decades.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is Cate Blanchett’s ‘Carol’ the Epitome of Love in Silence?

Cate Blanchett portrays a woman yearning to love freely in the restrictive 1950s.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is J-Law’s ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2’ Worth the Wait?

Jennifer Lawrence stars as the heroine, Katniss Everdeen, in the last installment of “The Hunger Games.”

VIDEO: ‘Peanuts’ Comes Alive on the Big Screen

“The Peanuts Movie” recently had its red carpet premiere in San Francisco.

VIDEO REVIEW: Does Carey Mulligan’s ‘Suffragette’ Deserve a Vote of Approval?

Carey Mulligan stars as a mother and wife fighting for voting rights in early 20th century Britain.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is Brie Larson’s and Jacob Tremblay’s ‘Room’ Really that Small?

Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay star as mother and son living in captivity in a 10-by-10-foot ‘Room.’

VIDEO REVIEW: Is the iNigma of “Steve Jobs” Worthy of an Oscar Nomination?

Michael Fassbender portrays the famous Apple co-founder in the impressionistic “Steve Jobs.”

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Julianne Moore and Ellen Page On “Freeheld”’s Powerful Love Story

Julianne Moore and Ellen Page share with us the powerful and triumphant story of “Freeheld.”

VIDEO REVIEW: Will Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘The Walk’ Dazzle Like Poetry in Motion?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays a young man with the audacious dream of walking a wire between World Trade Center towers in 1974.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is Matt Damon’s “The Martian” a Movie for All Seasons?

Matt Damon portrays an astronaut stranded alone on Mars. Does “The Martian” deserve an Oscar Best Picture nomination?

VIDEO REVIEW: Will Emily Blunt’s “Sicario” Chill Moviegoers to the Bone?

Emily Blunt portrays an insightful FBI Agent caught in a moral crossfire. Is Blunt’s performance worthy of an Oscar nomination?

VIDEO: Academy Award Winner Eddie Redmayne’s Groundbreaking Role in “The Danish Girl”

Eddie Redmayne is set to capture the hearts of moviegoers around the world in his new movie.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is There Something ‘GRAND’ About Lily Tomlin’s “Grandma?”

Lily Tomlin portrays a woman taking a road trip with her granddaughter. Will this be Tomlin’s road to a 2016 Oscar?

VIDEO REVIEW: Is “Mistress America” a Mistress of Nothing?

Greta Gerwig (“Frances Ha”) and Lola Kirke (“Gone Girl”) deliver a double dose of reality and comic relief in “Mistress America.”

VIDEO REVIEW: Does “The Man From U.N.C.L.E” Have the Perfect Harmony in Style and Substance?

Combine the suave suits from ‘Mad Men’ with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.

VIDEO INTERVIEW: “Shaun the Sheep Movie” Co-directors Richard Starzak and Mark Burton

The filmmakers of “Shaun the Sheep Movie” share the secret to Shaun’s universal appeal.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is “Rogue Nation” Tom Cruise’s Last ‘Mission: Impossible’?

Tom Cruise’s superspy Ethan Hunt is back in “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.”

VIDEO REVIEW: Does “Samba” Have the Rhythm of the Famous Brazilian Dance?

Starring Omar Sy (“Jurassic World”) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Nymphomaniac”), “Samba” sways with a heartbeat.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is “Paper Towns” Meaningful and Worthwhile?

Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is “Ant-Man” Really The Tiniest Superhero?

Starring Paul Rudd, the comics-based superhero movie glistens with a heart of gold.

2015 San Diego Comic-Con Is Here!

Fans of comic book and pop culture have once again converged to pay homage to their favorite movie and TV characters.

VIDEO INTERVIEW : “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” Stars and Director

Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke reveal the most intense moment of filming this Sundance Festival gem.

“Batkid Begins” Red Carpet Premiere Dazzles

The new documentary is open in some local theaters.

VIDEO INTERVIEW: “Insidious: Chapter 3” Star Hayley Kiyoko

“CSI: Cyber” Star Hayley Kiyoko talks about her new film, and successful acting and music career.

Is “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Intoxicatingly Spectacular?

The super-heroes are back to save humanity from total destruction.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is “The Age of Adaline” Realistic About Love?

The chemistry of Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman is pure and magnetic.

VIDEO REVIEW: Does “True Story” Prove Truth Really Can Be Stranger Than Fiction?

James Franco and Jonah Hill make “True Story” so thought-provoking!

VIDEO INTERVIEW: “The Age of Adaline” Star Michiel Huisman on Becoming Ageless

Being Candid with “Game of Thrones” Star Michiel Huisman

VIDEO REVIEW: Does “The Longest Ride” Have the Fireworks Of “The Notebook”?

The stars’ on-screen chemistry unlocks the key.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is “Furious 7” the Fastest and Most Furious of Them All?

Moviegoers, buckle up to find out!

PHOTO RECAP: Stars of “Game of Thrones” Light Season Five US Premiere Red Carpet

The popular series had its season five premiere in the US this week.

VIDEO REVIEW: Does “Insurgent” Surge with Excitement?

This film critic says, “’Insurgent’ appears to be diverging!

VIDEO REVIEW: How Well Does “Cinderella’s” Glass Slipper Fit in its Latest Rendition?

This film critic says, “Even after the last stroke of midnight, the glass slipper fits just right.”

VIDEO REVIEW: Is ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Worthy of a Second Sitting of Tea?

This film critic says, “The tea certainly tastes delightful!”

VIDEO: “Eddie Redmayne’s Road To Success”

Winning a Golden Globe, SAG Award, and an Academy Award in 2015 is simply ‘redmayniac’!

VIDEO REVIEW: Does the Plot of ‘McFarland, USA’ Sound Too Familiar?

Though the theme may seem familiar, the film is still an engaging one.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Worth All the Hype?

This film critic says: “Red” is the new “Grey.”

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Selma’s David Oyelowo: The Man Who Would Be King (Twice!)

“Selma” star David Oyelowo shares how his journey towards playing Martin Luther King Jr. began.

PHOTO RECAP: Hollywood Takes on Palm Springs As Film Festival Comes to Town

The Palm Springs International Film Festival runs Jan. 2-12.

Jamie Dornan Reveals His Own ‘Shades of Grey’

“Fifty Shades of Grey” star Jamie Dornan talks about his visit to a sex dungeon to prepare for his role.

[VIDEO INTERVIEW] What If There Were a ‘Theory of Everything’ about Eddie Redmayne?

“Theory of Everything” Star Eddie Redmayne on his portrayal of Stephen Hawking and his answer to any ‘theory’ about him at 6:20!

[VIDEO INTERVIEW] : Jason Reitman’s ‘Men, Women & Children’

Academy Award nominated director Jason Reitman talks about “Men, Women & Children,” Adam Sandler’s unusual role, and Ansel Elgort’s stardom

[VIDEO] Hulk Hogan on One Final Match at Wrestlemania 31

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan talks about WrestleMania 31 and his one final match.

[VIDEO INTERVIEW] Emmy-Winning Michael Cuesta’s Political Thriller ‘Kill the Messenger’

Emmy-winning director Michael Cuesta (“Homeland”) talks about his new movie, “Kill the Messenger,” and his ‘shorthand’ with Jeremy Renner.

VIDEO: Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader Explain What ‘The Skeleton Twins’ is REALLY About

Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader explain what “The Skeleton Twins” is REALLY about. You don’t want to miss their explanation at 1:40 !

Video Interview : ‘And So It Goes’ Director Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner talks about his new film, “And So It Goes,” starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton, and the guest appearance by ‘Meathead’

Video Interview : ‘Wish I Was Here’ Star Zach Braff

“Wish I Was Here” Star Zach Braff talks about directing Kate Hudson, and his favorite hobby.

Video Interview : ‘Transformers’ Stars Nicola Peltz and Jack Reynor

We talk about new Mark Wahlberg’s film, “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” and their experiences.

Video Interview : ‘Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda

We talk about “Jersey Boys,” Clint Eastwood, and the stars’ experiences. John Lloyd Young also sings us a falsetto.

Video Interview : Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Dean DeBlois, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’

We talk about “How to Train Your Dragon 2”, audition and taping sessions, and Part 3 of the trilogy.

Video Interview: Bella Thorne On a Well-’Blended’ Life and Career

We talk about the new Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore movie.

Video Interview: Gia Coppola on Teen Life in ‘Palo Alto’

Experience Is The Best Teacher.

Video Interview: John Turturro’s ‘Fading Gigolo’

“Fading Gigolo” is “Essential.” It is about our endless quest to find happiness.

Video: Johnny Depp In ‘Transcendence’

“Transcendence” starts a dialogue in Artificial Intelligence.

Video: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Need For Speed’

“Need for Speed” has the adrenaline rush that signifies love, honor, and redemption.

Video Interview: Nick Frost on Being ‘Cuban Fury’

Goodness Gracious! Nick Frost has that Latin fire!