Judy Manning

Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.

Most commented posts

  1. Advance Review: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Final Season, Ep 1 “Rispetto” — 11 comments
  2. TV News: TNT’s Adventure Series THE LIBRARIANS Returns November 20 — 6 comments
  3. #SOA Review: Sons of Anarchy “Fruit for the Crows” – Death threats, tempers flaring, and “strange fruit hanging” in trees — 6 comments
  4. Paleyfest 2011 – Supernatural: I almost missed it! — 5 comments
  5. Advance Review: @Syfy #ParanormalWitness , Season 1 Premiere “Emily the Imaginary Friend” and “Lost Girl” — 4 comments

Author's posts

Sep 08 2023

Review: THE CHANGELING – Apple TV+ New Drama Is Extraordinarily Perplexing

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If you are looking for something complex, diverse, and completely perplexing to dive into, then watch Apple TV+ “The Changeling.” As described in the synopsis, this is a “fairytale for grown-ups…a horror story…” and while there are some very scary elements, I would say it’s a more cautionary tale that leads to horrific situations. There is also a fantastical element in “The Changeling” which takes the viewer on a journey through New York City like many may never know.

Jun 22 2023

CLEAN SWEEP Series Review – Sundance Now’s Addictive and Dynamic New Drama

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Baking cupcakes, drinking wine, and slaying her past (literally) is all in a day’s work for Shelly Mohan. But with clues and the London police now taking a keen interest in the murder in Ireland, it’s only a matter of time before Shelly’s secret is found out. Will she be able to save her new life, marriage, and children from the sins of her past?

May 12 2023

CITY ON FIRE Review – Apple TV+ Hypnotic Music Driven Mystery Full of Intrigue

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City On Fire delivers a hypnotic, music driven mystery full of intrigue, scandal, and a plethora of drama. Set in New York City circa 2003, the synopsis provides a condensed overview of the series; however, it barely scratches the surface which is a veritable iceberg made up of decades of familial dysfunction, power-hungry social climbers, and drug fueled bitterness. The slow-burn first episode lays the massive foundation for a cornucopia of multi-layered story arcs that are connected like six-degrees of separation and manipulation.

May 04 2023

SILO Review – Complex, Dark Labyrinth of Secrets, Lies, and Drama

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Silo is adapted from Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels, The Silo Series. The extraordinary cast delivers stellar performances, giving life to a darkly complex labyrinth of secrets, lies, and drama.

Mar 31 2023

QUANTUM LEAP Leaps into WonderCon 2023 – Interviews Pt 1 with Ernie Hudson and Deborah Pratt

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At WonderCon 2023, day two, I spoke with the key cast of NBC’s newly updated QUANTUM LEAP. Interview Pt 1 with Ernie Hudson and Deborah Pratt (EP).

Mar 30 2023

VIDEO: <i>THE ARK</i> – Interviews with Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner

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It is Day 2 of WONDERCON 2023 – Interviews with THE ARK (Syfy) series creator Dean Devlin and co-showrunner Jonathan Glassner

Feb 01 2023

Review: THE ARK Series Premiere – Syfy’s Action Packed Space Adventure Worth Watching

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The Ark drew my attention the moment I started episode one, “Everyone Wanted to Be on This Ship.” The viewer is immediately thrust into chaos as the ship, known as “The Ark 1,” experiences catastrophic damages leading to the malfunction of the hibernation pods, among other things. From start to finish, “Everyone Wanted to Be on This Ship” engages the audience with one problem after the next, keeping you guessing at what will happen.

Apr 25 2022

Movie Review: IFC Midnight’s HATCHING Finnish Thriller – Captivating, Deeply Bizarre

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If you’ve been searching for something out of the ordinary in cinema, something to sink your teeth into, then IFC Midnight’s Hatching is worth the time. A captivating, deeply bizarre film, Hatching, a Finnish film with subtitles, grabs hold of your attention from start to finish (no pun intend).

Jan 28 2022

Review: Resident Alien Season 2 Premiere, “Old Friends” – Fantastic Voyage

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Resident Alien Season 2 Ep. 201 “Old Friends” picks up where the season one finale left off. Harry has crashed back on Earth but has amnesia. Asta tries to help him regain his memories. Meanwhile, there are plenty of other mysteries popping up in Patience.

Jan 27 2022

Review: Astrid & Lilly Save the World Series Premiere “Tontoom” – Freakishly Good!

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Astrid & Lilly Save the World is a delightfully fun, entertaining, and quirky new comedy. Everyone has a different story of how high school went for them. For those of us with mixed emotions, Astrid & Lilly Save the World comes in and shakes up the notion that the presumed “cool kids” really aren’t as awesome as you remember, and that the misfits or “freaky” kids weren’t really that odd.

Jan 10 2022

Pop the Champére! Emily In Paris Renewed For Seasons 3 and 4

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Pop the “Champére!” EMILY IN PARIS has been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 on Netflix!

Apr 16 2021

Movie Review: We Broke Up Starring Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper – Unconventional Surprisingly Endearing Rom-Com

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Vertical Entertainment’s We Broke Up explores what happens to a couple, Doug (William Jackson Harper) and Lori (Aya Cash), when the question of marriage pops up and the answer isn’t quite what’s expected.

Apr 12 2021

Movie Review: IFC Films’ Monday Starring Sebastian Stan, Denise Gough – Sumptuous and Authentic

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Monday is a masterful and sumptuous film that looks into the soul of the fiery passion of love and lust with an unfiltered gaze. Stan and Gough set the screen ablaze with their sensuous chemistry. With rom-coms a plenty out there giving us all a happy-ending, IFC Films’ drama-romance Monday, starring Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough isn’t just another romance wrapped up in a pretty bow. The intrusive look at how a one-nightstand turned relationship evolves rings very true for those who’ve experienced it.

Apr 06 2021

Review: Amazon Prime Video Them Season 1, Eps. 1-4 – Masterpiece of Darkness and Cruelty

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Them is a masterpiece of darkness and cruelty presenting a twisted and accurate depiction of fear personified. . From the moment the Emory family sets foot in their new home in East Compton, they are met with ignorance, prejudice, and must also contend with a malevolent force residing under the same roof.

Apr 05 2021

Review: Kung Fu Series Premiere “Pilot.” – A Welcome Reimagining With Kick-Ass Female Leads

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The CW’s Kung Fu does an amazing job showcasing the mastery of the martial arts as an artform that takes dedication and earnest while providing a story that’s universal.

Apr 02 2021

Review: Resident Alien Season 1 Finale, “Heroes of Patience” – Unexpected Delight

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The inaugural season of Resident Alien has been an absolute joy to watch. I am beyond thrilled for the second season, especially with the interesting cliffhanger the writers gave us in the season finale, “Heroes of Patience.” And if you think the ending is bit perplexing, the beginning of this episode shook me to my core. It begs the question, what else did the human Harry Vanderspeigle (Alan Tudyk) do before he met his own demise?

Mar 31 2021

Review: Snowpiercer Season 2 Finale – “The Show Must Go On” and “Into the White” – Hopeful Mutiny

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So much happens in the Snowpiercer two-hour Season 2 finale. From an unused train car that houses a carnival complete with rides and cotton candy to a fantastic display of teamwork from inside and outside the train, it’s a thrill ride indeed.

Mar 26 2021

Recap: Resident Alien S01, Ep. 9 “Welcome Aliens” – Christopher Columbus of the Sky

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“Welcome Aliens” begins with the quintessential alien abduction…of sorts. 30 years ago, a young couple board a city bus; the woman is very pregnant. Before I spoil it immediately, I have a theory about this. And there is still the whole matter of Harry’s (Alan Tudyk) leg being “chopped off” in last week’s “End of the World As We Know It.”

Mar 20 2021

Recap: Resident Alien S01, Ep. 8 “End of the World As We Know It” – Alien’s Out of the Bag

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In “End of the World As We Know It,” our beloved trio – Harry (Alan Tudyk), Asta (Sara Tomko) and D’Arcy (Alice Wetterlund) are dealing with the aftermath of falling into a crevasse on the glacier. Harry found his humanity-destroying device but after the fall, he’s lost it and is severely injured. It’s inevitable that Asta is going to find out he’s not exactly who he claims to be.

Mar 20 2021

Movie Review: The Hunt For Planet B Documentary Film By Nathaniel Kahn. Is There Another Earth?

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The Hunt For Planet B is an absolutely fascinating and informative documentary. It brings to light more in-depth information about how NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) plays an integral part in the further exploration of the universe in the hopes of finding viable planets to sustain life.

Mar 19 2021

Movie Review: Witch Hunt Starring Gideon Adlon, Elizabeth Mitchell, Christian Camargo, Premieres at SXSW 2021 – Curious and Cautionary Tale

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Witch Hunt, premiering at SXSW 2021, from writer/director Elle Callahan, is a curious and cautionary tale that’s complex and intriguing. Witch Hunt has magic, terror, and a sense of discovery. Starring Gideon Adlon, Elizabeth Mitchell, Christian Camargo, Abigail Cowen and more.

Mar 18 2021

Recap: Snowpiercer S02, Ep 8 – “The Eternal Engineer” More Betrayal and Icy Tricks

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Snowpiercer, S2, Ep. 8 – “The Eternal Engineer,” we find out exactly what Wilford wants Icy Bob to do, and it’s not good, at least not for the citizens on Snowpiercer.

Mar 12 2021

Recap: Resident Alien Season 1, Ep. 7 “The Green Glow” – Being Human Ain’t Easy

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Resident Alien treks into more dangerous territory as Harry (Alan Tudyk) realizes someone has taken his ship and he still hasn’t found his humanity destroying device. But as “The Green Glow” progresses, things become increasingly complicated when Harry enlists the help of an unlikely ally in his search.

Mar 05 2021

Recap: Resident Alien Season 1, Ep. 6 “Sexy Beast” – The General, Evil Coffee Pods, and New Doctor

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“Sexy Beast” consists of Harry being jealous of the new hot doctor, finding more parts to his ship, and we also learn who the mysterious “General” is. There’s also lots of hilarious commentary on how “coffee pods” are “the Devil’s work” and so much more!

Mar 03 2021

Recap: Snowpiercer S02, Ep 6. – “Many Miles From Snowpiercer” – Startling Revelations and Rats

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This week’s installment of Snowpiercer concentrates on Melanie Cavill (Jennifer Connelly) and her mission inside the research center located in the isolated Rocky Mountains. With her departure two episodes ago, everyone knew it could be a suicide mission as she braved the elements alone with little provisions, but what happens in “Many Miles From Snowpiercer” is harrowing, nerve wracking, brave, and revealing. And then there are the rats…

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