JP Spence

JP Spence is a writer, screenwriter, and improviser living in Los Angeles. He previously served as the media critic for the Topanga Messenger and as Editor-In-Chief for the LA Valley Star. You can find Josh @JP_Spence on twitter or at any press screening.

Billy Joseph is More Surprise than “Mystery”

Singer/songwriter hits all the right notes. Immediate thoughts that came to mind when listening to Billy Joseph’s “Ride on the Mystery”: Who is Billy Joseph? Why am I just hearing about him…

Reggae on the Mountain Shares the Love

The story of Amit Gilad and Brooks Ellis is one that Hollywood gatekeepers would decline for being too perfect. The biggest question for Gilad (Ellis was called away during the interview) was…

Alien: Covenant is the Devil We Know

The Alien franchise and director Ridley Scott make a brilliant return to form. The question from my friend following the press screening for Alien: Covenant wasn’t amped-up energy as much as tempered…

The Foo Fighters Definitive Album Turns 20

It always comes back to chicken vs. egg. Always. When first discovering music, it was an undisputable fact that my father had the best taste in music. FACT. Van Halen, Rush, Judas…

Film Review: Get Out

Use any of the common platitudes that signal a wholesale change in this medium: changing of the guard, a star is born, “spiritual successor” or (gulp) a new sheriff in town. All…

Deconstructing Oscar

Breaking down all the best films for the 89th Academy Awards. New paper. Old Traditions. It’s great to be back and what better way to jump into film than with a big…