Amanda Reyes
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.social
Film scholar, soap opera and slasher film fanatic, die-hard TV movie nut and Rondo winner! I am the editor and co-author of Are You in the House Alone? A TV Movie Compendium: 1964-1999. I have a podcast too (Made for TV Mayhem Show).
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Amanda Reyes
@madefortvmayhem.bsky.social
· Nov 14
For those of you following me, but who aren't that familiar with what I do... Let me introduce you to a few home video releases I have contributed to lately. I do liner notes, commentaries, and visual essays. Sometimes I even show up on camera! I'm known for my knowledge of horror and TV movies!
For DAY 322 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I went with Willa, a 1979 drama about a single mom who pursues a truck driving career in an effort to better her life. Deborah Raffin as Willa proves she can make it on her own and in a man's world
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
For DAY 322 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I went with Willa, a 1979 drama about a single mom who pursues a truck driving career in an effort to better her life. Deborah Raffin as Willa proves she can make it on her own and in a man's world
For DAY 321 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the ultra glamorous 1982 miniseries Bare Essence. Genie Francis leads a wonderful all star cast in this story about a young woman's rise in the perfume business world. Love this one
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
For DAY 321 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the ultra glamorous 1982 miniseries Bare Essence. Genie Francis leads a wonderful all star cast in this story about a young woman's rise in the perfume business world. Love this one
For DAY 320 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the romance film Tonight's the Night (sometimes known as Game of Love, 1987) which is about a group of people looking for love in a bar. TV-PG sexy, but at its heart it just want to love. :)
November 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
For DAY 320 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the romance film Tonight's the Night (sometimes known as Game of Love, 1987) which is about a group of people looking for love in a bar. TV-PG sexy, but at its heart it just want to love. :)
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It's never too late (until the sale is over) to pick up a copy of my book 80s ACTION MOVIES ON THE CHEAP on sale. Do it today. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/80s-...
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It's never too late (until the sale is over) to pick up a copy of my book 80s ACTION MOVIES ON THE CHEAP on sale. Do it today. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/80s-...
For DAY 319 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I went with a personal favorite, the 1973 heist TVM Beg, Borrow... or Steal, which stars Mike Connors, Kent McCord and Michael Cole as three disabled men who execute the perfect heist (or almost perfect)
November 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
For DAY 319 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I went with a personal favorite, the 1973 heist TVM Beg, Borrow... or Steal, which stars Mike Connors, Kent McCord and Michael Cole as three disabled men who execute the perfect heist (or almost perfect)
After hitting the pavement for the last few months, hoping to get a few TV movie filmmakers to speak to me for a project I'm working on, it looks like I finally got one interested! I'm so excited! They've made a couple of films I absolutely adore.
More to come... just excited and full of coffee
More to come... just excited and full of coffee
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
After hitting the pavement for the last few months, hoping to get a few TV movie filmmakers to speak to me for a project I'm working on, it looks like I finally got one interested! I'm so excited! They've made a couple of films I absolutely adore.
More to come... just excited and full of coffee
More to come... just excited and full of coffee
For DAY 318 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I went with Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979), which is about a motley group who all converge at a low rent bar during a talent contest. Directed by Joel Schumacher, and told with heart
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
For DAY 318 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I went with Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979), which is about a motley group who all converge at a low rent bar during a talent contest. Directed by Joel Schumacher, and told with heart
Even though only one of them thought enough to put on a skinny tie in this pic, I'm SO into the Flashcubes right now. It's You Tonight is my jam, but they have a ton of wonderful tunes. Power Pop is EVERYTHING.
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Even though only one of them thought enough to put on a skinny tie in this pic, I'm SO into the Flashcubes right now. It's You Tonight is my jam, but they have a ton of wonderful tunes. Power Pop is EVERYTHING.
For DAY 317 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose Farrell for the People, a drama about a district attorney (Valerie Harper) who finds herself on her first court case, which is a murder trial. Potential pilot and it's solid
November 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
For DAY 317 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose Farrell for the People, a drama about a district attorney (Valerie Harper) who finds herself on her first court case, which is a murder trial. Potential pilot and it's solid
For DAY 316 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the harrowing 1971 drama The Forgotten Man, which stars Dennis Weaver as a POW returning home from the Vietnam War only to find everything he once lived for is now gone. Weaver at his best
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
For DAY 316 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the harrowing 1971 drama The Forgotten Man, which stars Dennis Weaver as a POW returning home from the Vietnam War only to find everything he once lived for is now gone. Weaver at his best
Join me and @dannyslacks1.bsky.social on November 30th, at 1 PM CST for a watchalong with Curtis Harrington's How Awful about Allan! You can watch at the link below and use #TVMParty to join the discussion!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj0b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj0b...
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Join me and @dannyslacks1.bsky.social on November 30th, at 1 PM CST for a watchalong with Curtis Harrington's How Awful about Allan! You can watch at the link below and use #TVMParty to join the discussion!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj0b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj0b...
For DAY 315 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the drama Love and Betrayal (1989), which stars Stefanie Powers as a woman left to pick up the pieces after her husband (David Birney) leaves her. Serious, somber and important
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
For DAY 315 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the drama Love and Betrayal (1989), which stars Stefanie Powers as a woman left to pick up the pieces after her husband (David Birney) leaves her. Serious, somber and important
Someone's ready for their closeup. #skyrats #ratsofbluesky
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Someone's ready for their closeup. #skyrats #ratsofbluesky
For DAY 314 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the frothy rom-com Little White Lies (1989). While on vacation, a doctor (Tim Matheson) & a PI (Ann Jillian) meet & lie about their jobs, but find the facade hard to keep up when the vacay ends
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
For DAY 314 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the frothy rom-com Little White Lies (1989). While on vacation, a doctor (Tim Matheson) & a PI (Ann Jillian) meet & lie about their jobs, but find the facade hard to keep up when the vacay ends
Share someone who looks stylish wearing a turtleneck
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Share someone who looks stylish wearing a turtleneck
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Sesame Street: 56 years and going!
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Sesame Street: 56 years and going!
For DAY 313 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I wanted to go behind the scenes of Radio City Music Hall with Legs (1983), which tells the story of three dancers (Maureen Teefy, Deborah Geffner & Shanna Reed) who long to become a Rockette
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
For DAY 313 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I wanted to go behind the scenes of Radio City Music Hall with Legs (1983), which tells the story of three dancers (Maureen Teefy, Deborah Geffner & Shanna Reed) who long to become a Rockette
Really thrilled that the Roku knows how much I love John Newland and is now recommending his programs to me. ❤️
Tubi also suggested I watch TJ Hooker, which I did.
I'm very impressionable.
Tubi also suggested I watch TJ Hooker, which I did.
I'm very impressionable.
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Really thrilled that the Roku knows how much I love John Newland and is now recommending his programs to me. ❤️
Tubi also suggested I watch TJ Hooker, which I did.
I'm very impressionable.
Tubi also suggested I watch TJ Hooker, which I did.
I'm very impressionable.
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
For DAY 312 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the small screen disaster flick Skyway to Death, which is about a group of people stuck on a tram about 8,000 feet above ground... and things get hinky. Amazing cast, fun film!
November 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
For DAY 312 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the small screen disaster flick Skyway to Death, which is about a group of people stuck on a tram about 8,000 feet above ground... and things get hinky. Amazing cast, fun film!
Getting Chill with the Small Screen
November Newsletter
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November 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Everybody suggest TV movies! :)
It’s been a week since our Soap Operas & Popular Culture conference concluded.
We are always looking for topics for future conferences.
Any suggestions?
We are always looking for topics for future conferences.
Any suggestions?
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Everybody suggest TV movies! :)
For DAY 311 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the ABC Movie of the Week Mr. and Mrs. Bojo Jones (1971). Based on the novel by Ann Head, this tells the story of two teenagers who marry after the girlfriend becomes pregnant
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
For DAY 311 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the ABC Movie of the Week Mr. and Mrs. Bojo Jones (1971). Based on the novel by Ann Head, this tells the story of two teenagers who marry after the girlfriend becomes pregnant