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!
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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
amanda243.substack.com
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
For DAY 310 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the groundbreaking 1972 telefilm That Certain Summer, which tells the story of a teenage boy (Scott Jacoby) who visits his father one summer & finds out his dad (Hal Holbrook) is gay. Incredible
November 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
For DAY 310 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the groundbreaking 1972 telefilm That Certain Summer, which tells the story of a teenage boy (Scott Jacoby) who visits his father one summer & finds out his dad (Hal Holbrook) is gay. Incredible
For DAY 309 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose Thursday's Game (1974). Bob Newhart and Gene Wilder explore the city of New York and examine their lives when their poker game is cancelled but the men still want a free night away from home
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
For DAY 309 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose Thursday's Game (1974). Bob Newhart and Gene Wilder explore the city of New York and examine their lives when their poker game is cancelled but the men still want a free night away from home
For DAY 308 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the pilot TVM Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours. A spinoff of Rockford Files, Dennis Dugan is on his first case & helps an amnesiac (Suzanne Pleshette) piece together the gaps in her memory
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
For DAY 308 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the pilot TVM Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours. A spinoff of Rockford Files, Dennis Dugan is on his first case & helps an amnesiac (Suzanne Pleshette) piece together the gaps in her memory
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On this day in 1983, Lynne Littman's TESTAMENT opened in New York and other select cities.
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
On this day in 1983, Lynne Littman's TESTAMENT opened in New York and other select cities.
Coming Dec 9 via Treasured Films! I love Werewolf Woman and was thrilled to be asked to write about the mini subgenre of supernatural rape-revenge movies. There's different WW packages with lots of extras, which you can find in their pre-order page:
www.treasuredfilms.co.uk/pre-orders
www.treasuredfilms.co.uk/pre-orders
November 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Coming Dec 9 via Treasured Films! I love Werewolf Woman and was thrilled to be asked to write about the mini subgenre of supernatural rape-revenge movies. There's different WW packages with lots of extras, which you can find in their pre-order page:
www.treasuredfilms.co.uk/pre-orders
www.treasuredfilms.co.uk/pre-orders
I had such a blast at this conference. I found my tribe. ❤️
Special thanks to @madefortvmayhem.bsky.social & @dannyslacks1.bsky.social for joining us today at the BGSU Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference!
November 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I had such a blast at this conference. I found my tribe. ❤️
I will not be online for a few days, so let me post the next set of TVMs that need a DVD/Blu Ray release here in a thread:
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I will not be online for a few days, so let me post the next set of TVMs that need a DVD/Blu Ray release here in a thread:
Got into a semi-heated debate about which movie was the first to feature fast zombies. They said Dawn of the Dead, which... is that right? I don't think so.
I said Return of the Living Dead. Google says Nightmare City, which I'll take.
What do you think?
I said Return of the Living Dead. Google says Nightmare City, which I'll take.
What do you think?
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Got into a semi-heated debate about which movie was the first to feature fast zombies. They said Dawn of the Dead, which... is that right? I don't think so.
I said Return of the Living Dead. Google says Nightmare City, which I'll take.
What do you think?
I said Return of the Living Dead. Google says Nightmare City, which I'll take.
What do you think?
For DAY 301 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I am choosing Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park because it originally aired on this day in 1978. It's a wild one, and perfect for Halloween. This is also dedicated to Ace Frehley. We miss him. RIP
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
For DAY 301 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I am choosing Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park because it originally aired on this day in 1978. It's a wild one, and perfect for Halloween. This is also dedicated to Ace Frehley. We miss him. RIP
Foolish child
Shade your eyes
Blanket the sun
Came the day I am safe
You are the one,
A magic carpet ride
Dreams (and All true)
See my alabaster child roll on...
Cause I'm an earthbound boy
And so I worship you
Shade your eyes
Blanket the sun
Came the day I am safe
You are the one,
A magic carpet ride
Dreams (and All true)
See my alabaster child roll on...
Cause I'm an earthbound boy
And so I worship you
October 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Foolish child
Shade your eyes
Blanket the sun
Came the day I am safe
You are the one,
A magic carpet ride
Dreams (and All true)
See my alabaster child roll on...
Cause I'm an earthbound boy
And so I worship you
Shade your eyes
Blanket the sun
Came the day I am safe
You are the one,
A magic carpet ride
Dreams (and All true)
See my alabaster child roll on...
Cause I'm an earthbound boy
And so I worship you
For DAY 300 (300!) of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the classic A Taste of Evil (1971). This is another is-she-or-isn't-she-crazy film by the wonderful John Llewellyn Moxey. Twisty turns and a fabulous Barbara Stanwyck. Love it
October 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
For DAY 300 (300!) of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the classic A Taste of Evil (1971). This is another is-she-or-isn't-she-crazy film by the wonderful John Llewellyn Moxey. Twisty turns and a fabulous Barbara Stanwyck. Love it
There was a time
When life was easy
My heart did soar
For what the future stored
And life,
It did please me
But it's all gone now
Gone away now
Far away
When life was easy
My heart did soar
For what the future stored
And life,
It did please me
But it's all gone now
Gone away now
Far away
October 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
There was a time
When life was easy
My heart did soar
For what the future stored
And life,
It did please me
But it's all gone now
Gone away now
Far away
When life was easy
My heart did soar
For what the future stored
And life,
It did please me
But it's all gone now
Gone away now
Far away
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#OnThisDay in 1994, CBS aired the primetime special “50 Years of Soaps: An All Star Celebration”, which included soaps from all of the networks, including #OneLifetoLive
October 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1994, CBS aired the primetime special “50 Years of Soaps: An All Star Celebration”, which included soaps from all of the networks, including #OneLifetoLive
For day 299 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose a cult classic. A Cold Night's Death (aka Chill Factor, 1973) is about two snowbound research scientists (Robert Culp and Eli Wallach) who find that they might not be alone. Creepy
October 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
For day 299 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose a cult classic. A Cold Night's Death (aka Chill Factor, 1973) is about two snowbound research scientists (Robert Culp and Eli Wallach) who find that they might not be alone. Creepy
Finishing up my powerpoint for the awesome soap opera conference I'm attending in a few days, and OMG... so excited to talk about the relationship between daytime drama and TV movies. Pretty neat that two actors speaking at the conference - Kin Shriner & Constance McCashin - are in Obsessive Love
October 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Finishing up my powerpoint for the awesome soap opera conference I'm attending in a few days, and OMG... so excited to talk about the relationship between daytime drama and TV movies. Pretty neat that two actors speaking at the conference - Kin Shriner & Constance McCashin - are in Obsessive Love