Paul Blackthorne, handsome Brititsh star of\xa0The River, was booked\xa0for an interview on this episode but had to re-schedule for Thursday, February 9. So instead host Betty Jo Tucker shared her reviews of War Horse and The Artist, two Oscar nominees for Best Picture of 2011. She also\xa0gave an update of How To Write a Joe Schermann Song, an the independent film musical by Gary King.\xa0\n Blackthorne' s film credits include playing a key role in the Academy Award nominated movie Lagaan as well as directing, writing and producing American Crossroads, a\xa0provocative documentary.\xa0\n Blackthorne's other TV credits include starring in The Dresden Files\xa0\xa0and appearing in such popular series as 24, The Gates, Lipstick Jungle, Leverage\xa0and White Collar.