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

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Apr 16 2019

INTERVIEWS: Cast and Creators of AMC’s Into the Badlands Talk About the Final Season

INTERVIEWS: Cast and Creators of AMC’s <i>Into the Badlands</i> Talk About the Final Season 1

Day one of Wondercon 2019 proved to be an amazing day for me. Into the Badlands has such diversity, not only in the cast but in the crew as well. Sadly, the show wasn’t renewed for a fourth season on AMC and is airing its final episodes as we speak. The series finale will air on May 6, 2019. Present during the press conference – Sherman Augustus who plays Nathaniel Moon, Ally Ioannides who plays Tilda, Lewis Tan who plays Gaius Chau, Daniel Wu who plays Sunny and is also an executive producer, Orla Brady who plays Lydia, Aramis Knight who plays M.K., and both series creators Al Gough and Miles Millar.

Mar 19 2019

Rory Kinnear Joins Cast of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Rory Kinnear Joins Cast of Showtime's <i>Penny Dreadful: City of Angels</i> 2

Rory Kinnear (PENNY DREADFUL) has joined PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, the next chapter of the PENNY DREADFUL saga, in the series regular role of Dr. Peter Craft. Craft is a successful German pediatrician and the head of the German-American Bund, an organization he hopes will keep the United States isolated from the growing threat of war in Europe.

Mar 10 2019

Sex, Drugs, and UFOs! Now Apocalypse Is An Entertaining Diversion From Reality

Sex, Drugs, and UFOs! <i>Now Apocalypse</i> Is An Entertaining Diversion From Reality 3

If you need an escape from your ordinary, mundane existence; you need to watch Now Apocalypse. If your life is already extraordinary but lacking that otherworldly vibe; you need to watch Now Apocalypse. No matter your status in life, Now Apocalypse is a must-see cosmic mystery disguised as a hilariously absurd comedy filled with aspiring writers, actresses, rocket scientists, and stoners. And sex…copious amounts of sex.

Jan 31 2019

News: Paco Cabezas Set to Direct Showtime’s PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS Set in 1930s Los Angeles

Penny Dreadful City of Angels (featured) - Showtime

SHOWTIME has announced that Paco Cabezas (PENNY DREADFUL, The Alienist) is set to direct multiple episodes of PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, the next chapter of the PENNY DREADFUL saga. Oscar® nominee John Logan, creator, writer and executive producer of the Emmy nominated series PENNY DREADFUL, will continue in those same roles. Production on the drama series is expected to begin later this year. A spiritual descendant of the original PENNY DREADFUL story set in Victorian-era London, the next chapter opens in 1938 Los Angeles; a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder shocks the city, a detective is embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore, to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio evangelism.

Jan 28 2019

Review: TNT’s I Am the Night Limited Series. Provocative, Macabre, and Addictive!

Review: TNT’s <i>I Am the Night</i> Limited Series. Provocative, Macabre, and Addictive! 4

I Am the Night is based on the true events of Fauna Hodel (India Eisley). The series is provocative, macabre, and addictive! I couldn’t stop watching. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart or those with weak stomachs. There is plenty of darkness and mystery surrounding the sensational Black Dahlia murder and more.

Jan 17 2019

NBC Renews Ellen’s Game of Games For Third Season

NBC Renews <i>Ellen’s Game of Games</i> For Third Season 5

“We are delighted that America has wholeheartedly embraced this wildly entertaining and unpredictable show,” said Meredith Ahr, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment. “Ellen’s signature humor, coupled with the clever twists she and the producers bring to each hilarious moment, puts ‘Game of Games’ in a league of its own. We can’t wait to get started on season three.”

Jan 14 2019

Dewanda Wise and Jessica Williams Have Just Entered The Twilight Zone, New Series Premieres on CBS All Access In 2019

Dewanda Wise and Jessica Williams Have Just Entered <i>The Twilight Zone</i>, New Series Premieres on CBS All Access In 2019 6

DeWanda Wise and Jessica Williams have entered the fifth dimension. Wise and Williams are the latest to star in an upcoming episode of CBS All Access original series THE TWILIGHT ZONE. The episode will also feature Lucinda Dryzek, Jefferson White and Jonathan Whitesell. Previously announced cast includes host and narrator Jordan Peele, as well as John Cho, Greg Kinnear, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott, Alison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay and Steven Yeun.

Jan 14 2019

News: Emmy Award Winner Nancy Cartwright Reprises Her Role As Voice of Rufus the Naked Mole-Rat In Disney Channel’s Live Action Kim Possible Movie Premiering Feb 15

News: Emmy Award Winner Nancy Cartwright Reprises Her Role As Voice of Rufus the Naked Mole-Rat In Disney Channel's Live Action <i>Kim Possible</i> Movie Premiering Feb 15 7

Emmy and Annie Award-winning voice actress Nancy Cartwright (“The Simpsons”) will reprise her role as the voice of fan-favorite Rufus the Naked mole-rat in the upcoming live-action “Kim Possible” Disney Channel Original Movie, premiering FRIDAY, FEB. 15 (8:00–9:32 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. The veteran actress voiced the role in Disney Channel’s “Kim Possible” animated series (2002-07). Cartwright has played the iconic Bart Simpson on the animated series “The Simpsons” for over 30 years.

Jan 10 2019

A Discovery of Witches Season 1 Review. Wonderful Adaptation From Book to Screen

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Whether you have read the books or not, A Discovery of Witches stands on its own merits as an amazing series with great acting, luscious scenery, drama, magic, and of course, romance.
The casting couldn’t have been more spot on for both Diana and Matthew. Teresa Palmer is Diana Bishop. Goode is Matthew Clairmont through and through.
There are small nuances that slightly differ from the book, but thankfully the core story arcs and main plot points are wonderfully explored and brought to vivid life.

Nov 29 2018

Movie Review: Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle – Visually Stunning and Entertaining But Missing Something.

Movie Review: <i>Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle</i> – Visually Stunning and Entertaining But Missing Something. 8

lthough the novel, “The Jungle Book,” has been made and remade into a movie many times over, what Andy Serkis does in Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is both captivating and visually appealing. The live action between man and animal is enchanting. Newcomer Rohan Chand is brilliant as the “man-cub” Mowgli. His seamless interaction with all the animals of the jungle is outstanding. While I did enjoy the story, I felt something was lacking throughout the movie. I still can’t pinpoint what that missing ingredient is but I will say, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle does leave an impression.

Nov 16 2018

Interviews: 2018 Variety 10 Actors to Watch & Newport Beach Film Festival Fall Honors

Interviews: 2018 Variety 10 Actors to Watch & Newport Beach Film Festival Fall Honors 9

Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch celebrates its 20th anniversary. And this event is also the kick off to NBFF’s year-long celebration in anticipation of its 20th anniversary next April. The 20th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival will take place from April 25th – May 2nd, 2019, presenting hundreds of films to over 50,000 attendees. The special honorees of the event were Robert Forster (What They Had) with the ICON Award. And there were three Artist of Distinction Awards going to Colman Domingo (If Beale Street Could Talk), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (All About Nina), and Topher Grace (BlacKkKlansman). Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch honorees: Zazie Beetz (Deadpool 2), Gemma Chan (Mary Queen of Scots), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians), Anthony Ramos* (A Star is Born), Cailee Spaeny (On the Basis of Sex), Marina de Tavira (Roma), John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman), Letitia Wright (Black Panther) and Russell Hornsby (The Hate U Give). *Anthony Ramos was unable to attend the event due to his filming schedule.

Oct 19 2018

Movie Review: Can You Ever Forgive Me – A Darkly Comedic and Introspective Film.

Movie Review: <i>Can You Ever Forgive Me</i> – A Darkly Comedic and Introspective Film. 10

Can You Ever Forgive Me is an engrossing drama sprinkled with dark comedic moments and plenty of sarcasm. There is also tremendous sadness, especially regarding Lee Israel who is played with the utmost aplomb by Melissa McCarthy. As Lee, McCarthy transforms herself into an unapologetic asshole of a human being. The way McCarthy carries herself in Can You Ever Forgive Me highlights what a magnificently talented actress she is. Her portrayal of Lee Israel is vastly different from the slap-stick and physically comedic roles she’s played in films like Bridesmaids and Spy, and I loved it.

Oct 12 2018

The Rookie Series Premiere – “Pilot” Review. A Rough Start With Potential

<i>The Rookie</i> Series Premiere – “Pilot” Review. A Rough Start With Potential 11

The thing I love and hate about series premieres is how much they pack into a single episode. I love the amount of information I’m getting but I don’t always like how it’s packaged. Sometimes, things about a character need to unfold slowly while others need to be unveiled immediately to help you understand the reason behind the story. While I enjoyed most of The Rookie’s premiere, dubbed simply “Pilot,” there is room for improvement. I will continue to watch because I absolutely adore Nathan Fillion who plays the lead character, John Nolan.

Oct 11 2018

Movie Review: Sadie. A Revelation! It’s Dark, Intense, and Full of Angst.

Movie Review: Sadie. A Revelation! It’s Dark, Intense, and Full of Angst. 12

Though the title of this film may sound benign, the contents within Sadie are far from it. Writer and director Megan Griffiths gives the audience a visceral and eye-opening look from an adolescent’s perspective on everyday situations in an adult-centric world. Some scenes may be shocking for some, however; the way Sadie is written, there is no room for sugar-coating anything. The performance by young actress Sophia Mitri Schloss in the title role of Sadie is award worthy. Schloss’ portrayal of a teenager who’s caught between childhood and puberty is outstanding. While Sadie possesses some childlike qualities, she’s also on the cusp of becoming a dark and cynical human being.

Oct 04 2018

News: Showtime Debuts Posters and Behind-the-Scenes Video for Escape At Dannemora

News: Showtime Debuts Posters and Behind-the-Scenes Video for <i>Escape At Dannemora</i> 13

The limited series is based on the stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.

Oct 04 2018

Movie Review: Loving Pablo. An Addictive and Turbulent Kind of Love Story.

Movie Review: <i>Loving Pablo</i>. An Addictive and Turbulent Kind of Love Story. 14

Admittedly, I had preconceived notions about Loving Pablo. There aren’t many who don’t know about the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. But many may not have known about his torrid liaison with Virginia Vallejo (Penélope Cruz). Thinking the film would highlight Virginia’s perspective regarding her affair with Pablo Escobar ((Javier Bardem), I was pleasantly surprised at how much Loving Pablo focuses on Pablo’s Medellín Cartel cocaine business. I truly enjoyed the film. It’s engaging, exciting, horrifying, and narcissistic, with a sprinkle of passion thrown in for good measure. The main focal points are Virginia and her working with DEA Agent Shepard (Peter Sarsgaard), Virginia and her affair with Pablo, and Pablo dealing with the price of being the most hated and feared man in Colombia.

Sep 27 2018

Movie Review: The Old Man and the Gun. The Most Charming Robber Ever.

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The Old Man and the Gun is a captivating, endearing, and surprisingly amusing film. For lack of a better word, it’s delightfully charming. There are actors and then there is Robert Redford. He can charm the clothes right off your back if you’re not careful (not that I think he would do that). As Forrest Tucker in The Old Man and the Gun, Redford absolutely steals the show with his charismatic smile and subtle compliments. Even when he’s robbing you, and then tells you, “You’re doing a great job,” I imagine I probably would have given him the money too. While director David Lowery admits the real true story is much “grittier” than the film portrays, The Old Man and The Gun is one of the most charming robbery films I’ve seen. I cannot recall another movie where the bank robber was more captivating. Redford’s portrayal not only steals the film, he cements himself, once again, as a timeless heartthrob.

Sep 14 2018

Movie Review: I Think We’re Alone Now. The Apocalypse With A Twist.

Movie Review: <i>I Think We’re Alone Now</i>. The Apocalypse With A Twist. 16

Sometimes you watch a film that completely catches you off guard. Such is the case with I Think We’re Alone Now. I had a preconceived notion of what I thought this movie would be – a story of a loner who falls in love with a girl he meets unexpectedly in a post-apocalyptic setting, but I was wrong; well, sort of. There is a deeper message embedded within the film but I’m sure everyone will walk away with their own interpretation. I’ll tell you mine…at the end, of course. I Think We’re Alone Now is a surprisingly entertaining film, especially since there is minimal dialogue, very little special effects outside of how decayed and emaciated the bodies appear, and a very rustic feeling. If you’re looking for an interesting film with two truly outstanding performances by the lead actors, then you must watch I Think We’re Alone Now.

Sep 05 2018

Photos: AMC Releases Key Art, Synopsis, Gallery Images For Season 9 of The Walking Dead Premiering Oct 7.

Photos: AMC Releases Key Art, Synopsis, Gallery Images For Season 9 of <i>The Walking Dead</i> Premiering Oct 7. 17

In the “Season 9 Preview Special” hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown on Sunday, Aug 5, 2018, the romance between King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) and Carol (Melissa McBride) was mentioned and now there is photo proof (#Ezarol?) I’m sure many of you fans were hoping for a #Caryl or #Darol romance because who hasn’t shipped Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol over the years? Right? And at 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, star Andrew Lincoln who plays Rick Grimes on the series confirmed this is his final season. It will be interesting to see how things play out and I’m looking forward to seeing it unfold.

Sep 05 2018

Movie Review: Sierra Burgess Is A Loser. Delightful, Witty, and Reminiscent of ‘80s Grandeur.

Movie Review: <i>Sierra Burgess Is A Loser</i>. Delightful, Witty, and Reminiscent of ‘80s Grandeur. 18

If you never heard of the play “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand, or the film Roxanne, it’s OK because Sierra Burgess Is A Loser stands on its own merits thanks to screenwriter Lindsey Beer. The film has everything you could want in a classic high school-esque rom-com: humor, wit, mean girls, awesome best friends, the quintessential “hot jock,” that amazingly supportive teacher who totally gets you, and, of course, a fantastic love story. For those of you who’ve watched (either at home or in the theater) some of the most phenomenal romantic comedies of the ‘80s like Sixteen Candles, Say Anything, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful, Better Off Dead, and so many more, you are going to fall in love with Sierra Burgess Is A Loser.

Aug 17 2018

Movie Recap: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. A Fantastic Journey Into the Heart and Mind of a Teenage Girl.

Movie Recap: <i>To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before</i>. A Fantastic Journey Into the Heart and Mind of a Teenage Girl. 19

After watching To All the Boys, I wondered whether screenwriter Sofia Alvarez had somehow read my teenage diary. While I’m no longer a teenager (far, far from it), I resonated with the lead character, Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor). She reads way too many romantic novels (so did I) and fantasizes about being in relationships with boys. The entire tale is beautiful, starting with the Covey family. Three sisters – Margot (Janel Parrish), Lara Jean, and Kitty (Anna Cathcart) – are being raised by their widowed father, Dr. Covey (John Corbett). Being Asian-American, I felt To All the Boys does an excellent job of representing what it is like growing up in a predominately Caucasian area. And as a ‘hapa’(which is how some people of Asian descent pronounce the word ‘half’) myself (half Asian/Caucasian), I truly felt a connection with the three Covey girls.

Jul 10 2018

Video: Amazon Studios Life Itself, From This Is Us Creator Dan Fogelman, In Theaters Sept 21.

Video: Amazon Studios <i>Life Itself,</i> From <i>This Is Us</i> Creator Dan Fogelman, In Theaters Sept 21. 20

LIFE ITSELF Starring Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Mandy Patinkin, Olivia Cooke, Laia Costa with Annette Bening and Antonio Banderas. As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes in Life Itself. Director and writer Dan Fogelman (“This Is Us”) examines the perils and rewards of everyday life in a multigenerational saga.

Jun 12 2018

Movie Review: Brothers of the Wind – Visually Stunning, Thoughtful, and Enlightening Adventure.

Movie Review: <i>Brothers of the Wind</i> – Visually Stunning, Thoughtful, and Enlightening Adventure. 21

Brothers of the Wind is visually stunning. It’s also very thoughtful and enlightening. It’s the tried and true tale of man and beast, so to speak, but in this instance, it is a boy and an eagle, each growing and learning how to survive. The story follows young Lukas (Manuel Camacho), whose strained relationship with Keller (Tobias Moretti), his slightly overbearing father, leads him to find solace in nature. At peace in the wilderness among the woodland creatures, Lukas finds his own way in the world and in life. Brothers of the Wind is narrated by the amazing Jean Reno who plays Danzer, a man of the wild who also loves nature.

May 03 2018

Video/News: Freeform’s New Series Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger Premieres June 7

Video/News: Freeform’s New Series <i>Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger</i> Premieres June 7 22

“Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” is the story of Tandy Bowen (Olivia Holt) and Tyrone Johnson (Aubrey Joseph) – two teenagers from very different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. Tandy can emit light daggers and Tyrone has the ability to engulf others in darkness. They quickly learn they are better together than apart, but their feelings for each other make their already complicated world even more challenging.

Apr 05 2018

Videos/News: Save the Date For Lifetime Feature Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance Premiering May 13.

Videos/News: Save the Date For Lifetime Feature <i>Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance</i> Premiering May 13. 23

Save the date for the Lifetime Feature, Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance premiering Sunday, May 13 at 8pm ET/PT, leading into the real-life wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle later that week. Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance follows the fairytale romance of Prince Harry (Murray Fraser, The Loch) and Meghan Markle (Parisa Fitz-Henley, Midnight Texas).

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