The Screen Queen's column began fifteen years ago in newspapers from Maine to Miami, and as far west as Indiana. She can be heard LIVE on the Saga Communications Group of radio stations, including her flagship station (on Thursday mornings) WZID in Manchester, New Hampshire, with Mikey in the Morning. Since the late 1990s, she has been a guest on Ron St. Pierre's morning show at WPRO in Providence, Rhode Island. 

While The Screen Queen spends most of her time in darkened theaters to see what's hot and what's not, her favorites include the underdog indie flicks that she discovers at various film festivals.  "Screenie's" focus is her 'bus stop mom' audience who trust her judgement on what to see/not see with husbands, kids, and grandkids.

The Screen Queen frequently ventures off her throne to write inspirational and empowerment articles for women's magazines under her civilian name, Lois Cahall.  Her work can be found in many Hearst and Conde Nast magazines as well as most recently, Reader's Digest and Bon Appetit. She's also appeared on numerous Television shows and was the anchor for ABC news "Top Priority" and an occasional host on Good Morning America Now.    

When not in Manhattan, Screen Queen can be found in Europe - mainly London or Paris - where she escapes (usually by horse-drawn carriage) to frolic and cavort with fellow royalty.  

Okay, but seriously...aside from all that Queen playing, she's just a 'Lady in Waiting' - waiting, that is, on her extended family. "Screenie" has two daughters, two stepchildren, two cats and one 'boyfriend' (his kids are her step kids and he's often mentioned on "Screenie's" shows.) Screen Queen is just a mom and girl next door - the kind of woman you'd share a cup of coffee with (one cream please, no sugar.)  

You are welcome to send your regards to the Queen. Just hit the "Contact" page of this website to send a message. Or, if you're on Facebook? Go to your "Search" bar and type in "The Screen Queen" and click on "become a fan." She needs all the fans/friends she can get.            

      NEW RELEASES

From the PEPSI KING (my boss) Bill....

His official "Pick of the week" is "The Hurt Locker" opened in limited release.  Opens wide release on July 9th. Have a happy and safe 4th of July to all my listeners from Screenie and Pepsi.

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Public Enemies

Its 1933 – Golden gangster time in America - when Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson and John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) rule as notorious bank robbers. Sitting in the theater, you continually chuckle at the stunts... read more

The Hurt Locker

A movie about the war in Iraq sounds like pretty brutal punishment - who the heck wants to see that? - but “The Hurt Locker” is, without exception, the best non-documentary depiction of the real deal that I've seen. That... read more

My Sister's Keeper

The idea of a child named Anna (Abigail Breslin) being an engineered baby to create genes in order to save her... read more

Up

A short while back Disney made the decision to go back to only family and animated films. Smart decision. Teaming with Pixar - “Monsters, Inc.” director and “Finding Nemo” screenwriter - for the best digital animated film... read more

Easy Virtue

I saw this one in London a couple of months ago and the idea of a film with Colin Firth and Jessica Biel together initially thrilled me. When Ben Barnes marries a wild race car driver (Biels) and brings her home to his Aristocratic... read more

Summer Hours
Most of us will never have this problem when our parents pass on – I know I didn’t – but sure, we’ll have to all sell... read more
The Taking of Pelham 123

Imagine a really good action film without cartoon-like special effects or super heroes? Imagine a film based on a highjacking of the New York subway system - post 9/11 – and thinking it might be acceptable. That’s the deal with the remake... read more

Cheri

In this winky, near-incoherent mess we’re in turn-of-the-century Paris, when courtesans were envied by many. Lea de Lonvell (Michelle Pfeiffer) was the smart one. The one who never fell in love – even now, when she realized she’s becoming a... read more

The Hangover

The writers must have interviewed countless of people with every “Have I got a Vegas story for you,” in order to come up a premise that has all the usual elements…a tiger, a baby, a wedding, a missing Benz, a missing tooth, a missing groom, Mike... read more

Whatever Works

-- Well, we can start with this movie. Larry “Curb You Enthusiasm” David, and master of his “Seinfeld” domain, steps into a role as Borris, a miserable, sarcastic, rude, condescending curmudgeon of an older, Jewish, guy who falls for a... read more

The Proposal

It’s about time Hollywood hooked up a younger guy with an older woman. Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is the Editor-in-Chief of a Publishing House in NYC. She’s a lot like the woman from “Devil Wears Prada” entering the office each... read more