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 03 2011

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 8 “Friend or Faux” (A whole new meaning to “evil twin.”)

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 8 "Friend or Faux" (A whole new meaning to "evil twin.") 1

Haven continues to impress me with its unnerving approach to introducing a new “troubled” person each week. Of course, basing the series on “The Colorado Kid,” written by the master of horror himself, Stephen King, it’s no wonder some of these cases give me the chills. I really love this show! It’s absolutely fascinating to watch the “troubled” cases and try to figure out how the afflictions cause such mayhem. If you’re unfamiliar with the series or book, I will say if you haven’t seen many episodes, you are able to watch and still be captivated; however, there will be bits that will need some further explanations – like the mystery of Audrey’s (Emily Rose) background and who she really is.

Sep 03 2011

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 12 “Sacrifice” (Italian beauty, pot candy, and shots of toilet water)

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 12 "Sacrifice" (Italian beauty, pot candy, and shots of toilet water) 2

“Sacrifice” opens on a gorgeous sunny day at the beach as Ryan, who is attempting to read a book, is severely distracted by a beautiful Italian woman, Cinzia (Gabriella Pession). She is the kind of woman who can help Ryan forget about his neighbor Jenna. However, with Wilfred doing an excellent job of cock-blocking, Ryan’s really having to rethink his obligations.

Aug 31 2011

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 10 “How Do You Feel?” (Baby Wipes, Boobs, and Cutting – Yep, I’m Fine)

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 10 "How Do You Feel?" (Baby Wipes, Boobs, and Cutting - Yep, I'm Fine) 3

Cathy (Laura Linney) is worried about Lee’s (Hugh Dancy) health but helps him with a few things on his bucket list by getting him a bottle of wine and letting him cop a feel of her bare breasts. What are “mole-mates” for? And Sean (John Hickey) is not coping well with losing baby Cathy – he’s off his meds which makes him more vulnerable. Poppy (Parker Posey) and Adam (Gabriel Basso) continue to hang out but it’s a little weird when she takes him to her high school 1990 Class Reunion.

Aug 31 2011

TV – Watch It: The Lawrence Brothers Together Again On Two All-New Back-to-Back Episodes of “Melissa & Joey”

TV - Watch It: The Lawrence Brothers Together Again On Two All-New Back-to-Back Episodes of "Melissa & Joey" 4

Melissa & Joey – back-to-back original episodes THE LAWRENCE BROTHERS ARE BACK TOGETHER AGAIN! Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence Guest Star

Aug 29 2011

Review: 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards (Unique Outfits, Awkward Moments, Stellar Performances, and DTF?)

Review: 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards (Unique Outfits, Awkward Moments, Stellar Performances, and DTF?) 5

This year’s VMAs was a convoluted and irksome display of chaos heavily seasoned with bad ad-libs, terrible cue-card reading, and some intensely awkward moments that made me cringe and want to change the channel to avoid further discomfort. The whole night wasn’t lost, though. There were some tremendously entertaining performances by the ever graceful and talented Adele, who sang “Someone Like You,” and Beyonće belted out an inspired and soulful rendition of her song “Love on Top.”

Aug 27 2011

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 7 “The Tides That Bind” (Real life aqua men?)

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 7 "The Tides That Bind" (Real life aqua men?) 6

“The Tides That Bind” bound me to my seat! From the moment the episode starts, with a group of young pre-adolescent boys standing on the edge of a dock staring into the water singing a chilling song, I am beyond curious – I am mesmerized. Along with more questions, I’m also more deeply invested in finding out what is actually going on. If you missed the episode, it was the second Twitter-infused episode – follow @davehaven and @vincehaven .

Aug 25 2011

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 11 “Doubt” (Butt sniffing and gun slinging!)

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 11 "Doubt" (Butt sniffing and gun slinging!) 7

It looks like Wilfred and Ryan’s relationship isn’t so unique after all. Bruce (guest star Dwight Yoakam) seems to know a lot about Wilfred’s behavior. Bruce asks Ryan how well he really knows Wilfred which makes me wonder – why did Wilfred choose Ryan? Why is Ryan able to see a man in a dog suit while everyone else sees a dog?

Aug 24 2011

TV News: @Syfy 2011 Fall Programming – Premiere of New Original Series “Paranormal Witness”

“Syfy will take the chill out of the air with a robust fall programming lineup featuring the series premiere of Paranormal Witness, the annual spook-a-thon 31 Days of Halloween culminating with Ghost Hunters Halloween Live telecast, and the 4-hour movie event Neverland, an original prequel to Peter Pan featuring Oscar nominee Keira Knightley as the voice of Tinker Bell.” ~ Syfy

Aug 24 2011

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 9 “A Little Death” (Nothing soothes grief like an open bar, sushi, and sex)

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 9 "A Little Death" (Nothing soothes grief like an open bar, sushi, and sex) 8

Nothing soothes grief like an open bar, sushi, and sex? And who blasts invites to a funeral via Twitter? Are funerals the new aphrodisiac? Well, if the Max Buy van is a rockin’, don’t come a knockin’! LOL! And are you a KOC?

Aug 21 2011

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 6 “Audrey Parker’s Day Off” (Will the day never end?)

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 6 "Audrey Parker's Day Off" (Will the day never end?) 9

Haven is fast becoming one of my favorite TV shows. Each week we are presented with a new and interesting affliction which causes even stranger events. “Audrey Parker’s Day Off” is exciting and engrossing. As I watch with eager anticipation of who will die next, I try to figure out the mystery of why the day is repeating. Seeing Audrey’s reactions to each of her friends’ death brings you a little closer to the characters.

Aug 18 2011

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep 10 “Isolation” (Won’t you be my neighbor?)

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep 10 "Isolation" (Won't you be my neighbor?) 10

Jenna thinks Ryan’s been on vacation because his blinds are closed and she hasn’t seen him in three days. Wilfred seems a bit perturbed by Ryan’s absence, thinking he’s avoiding him. And why does Ryan think he has to impress his neighbors? What’s the moral – be kind to your neighbors because never know when you’ll need them? And don’t get hand-jobs from heroin-addled bums…just don’t… period.

Aug 18 2011

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep 9 “Compassion” (“everybody’s a little coo-coo”)

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep 9 "Compassion" ("everybody's a little coo-coo") 11

While I enjoyed “Compassion,” it was a bit lackluster for me. I think Mary Steenburgen did a fantastic job of being the kooky mom but overall, the episode had only a few moments of ‘ha ha’ and not the usual ‘LOL! OMG! WTF!’ Of course, this episode has a grander purpose so I’ll excuse the shortage of guffaws.

Aug 16 2011

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 8 “The Last Thanksgiving” (No turkey, no fingernails, and no ring)

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 8 "The Last Thanksgiving" (No turkey, no fingernails, and no ring) 12

Cathy (Laura Linney) keeps her missing fingernails a secret from her “mole-mate” Lee (guest star Hugh Dancy); Sean (John Hickey) and Adam (Gabriel Basso) bring a live turkey for dinner; Myk (Boyd Holbrook) professes his love for Andrea (Gabourey Sidibe); And Rebecca (Cynthia Nixon) and Sean get engaged.

Aug 13 2011

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 5 “Roots” (Mystery, greed, jealousy, and #Twitter…?)

Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 5 "Roots" (Mystery, greed, jealousy, and #Twitter...?) 13

“Roots” keeps me rooted to my seat! Mysterious disappearances, decades old family drama, greed, jealousy, humor, and sex – what more could you ask for? It’s also the first Twitter-integrated episode. As Audrey gets closer to Chris, Nathan is left alone in the barn…And who is Evi calling after Duke declines her offer to run away to Mexico?

Aug 12 2011

TV News: Syfy’s ‘Warehouse 13’ Renewed For Fourth Season In 2012

TV News: Syfy's 'Warehouse 13' Renewed For Fourth Season In 2012 14

“Warehouse 13 follows a team of government agents who work at a massive, top-secret storage facility in windswept South Dakota which houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object and preternatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government.” ~ Syfy/NBC

Aug 12 2011

TV News: The Peacock Network (NBC) Offers Intro To New Fall Season With Primetime Preview Show

TV News: The Peacock Network (NBC) Offers Intro To New Fall Season With Primetime Preview Show 15

NBC offers an advance look at its new and returning fall 2011 series via multiple broadcast, digital, NBCUniversal and cable entities with “The NBC Primetime Preview Show,” a vibrant 30-minute presentation now through September 25.

Aug 11 2011

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 8 “Anger” (Dead Rats, Possessed Dogs, and 20 yr old lies)

Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 8 "Anger" (Dead Rats, Possessed Dogs, and 20 yr old lies) 16

Ryan is having a recurring dream about his childhood dog Sneakers; Wilfred vies for Kristen’s attention after Ryan mentions she hates him – and what says “I adore you” better than a dead rodent? And has Sneakers come back to avenge his death? I love the little morality lessons that are peppered into each episode of Wilfred.

Aug 10 2011

TV News: @Syfy ‘s #Haven Will Launch Fully Integrated #Twitter Story Line Starting Aug 12th

TV News: @Syfy 's #Haven Will Launch Fully Integrated #Twitter Story Line Starting Aug 12th 17

In a press release from Syfy today: “Syfy’s popular series Haven will become the first television series to create a storyline that flows between the show itself and the micro-blogging service Twitter when it launches a special seven-episode arc beginning Friday, August 12, at 10PM (ET/PT).”

Aug 10 2011

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep 7 “Goldilocks and the Bears” (Mole-Mates, Bears, and 24/7 Masturbation?)

Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep 7 "Goldilocks and the Bears" (Mole-Mates, Bears, and 24/7 Masturbation?) 18

Lee (Hugh Dancy) likes “bears”; Cathy’s (Laura Linney) blood pressure is rising and realizes Lee is her “mole-mate”; Paul (Oliver Platt) throws his back out but is saved by an unlikely ‘bear-ish’ hero; Andrea (Gabourey Sidibe) and Myk (Boyd Holbrook) go on their first date; and Marlene (Phyllis Somerville) gets in the tub with Cathy.

Aug 09 2011

Review: #FallingSkies, Season 1, Finale, Pt 1 “Mutiny” Pt 2 “Eight Hours”

Review: #FallingSkies, Season 1, Finale, Pt 1 “Mutiny” Pt 2 “Eight Hours” 19

From the beginning, I was intrigued by the premise of Falling Skies.Throughout the entire season, I’ve been asking myself questions about why the aliens invaded Earth. Just as we feel we are the superior beings, the aliens may feel the same way. Ours is not so unlike their behavior. We as humans have committed the same acts throughout history by invading other countries and oppressing other people just because one race feels superior to another. Is Falling Skies a cleverly disguised metaphor for prejudice?

Aug 07 2011

Review: Haven, Season 2, Ep 4 “Sparks and Recreation”

Review: Haven, Season 2, Ep 4 "Sparks and Recreation" 20

While “Sparks and Recreation” had its ‘electrifying’ moments (pun intended), it left me wanting. I can’t pinpoint exactly what it was that turned me off, but this week’s troubled case just didn’t have the oomph necessary to keep me engaged.

Aug 05 2011

Review: #WilfredFX, Season 1, Ep 7 “Pride” (Wittle Bunny Gets A Bwazilian)

Review: #WilfredFX, Season 1, Ep 7 "Pride" (Wittle Bunny Gets A Bwazilian) 21

When Ryan gets into a car accident, Wilfred suggests Ryan have sex with Beth to get out of paying for the damages to her SUV. “Just like every woman, a delicate flower. She may say she wants your money, but what she really needs is nurturing, tenderness, and a nasty sex limp.”

Aug 05 2011

TV News: #TNT Renews Mega-Hit ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ for Third Season

TV News: #TNT Renews Mega-Hit 'Rizzoli & Isles' for Third Season 22

Rizzoli & Isles stars Angie Harmon as Jane Rizzoli, a tough-as-nails Boston police detective, and Sasha Alexander as Maura Isles, a smart, impeccably dressed medical examiner from a privileged background. Despite being complete opposites, the two women share an offbeat chemistry and strong working relationship that has helped them bust some of Boston’s most notorious criminals.

Aug 01 2011

TV News: FRANKLIN & BASH to Video Chat Live Following Season Finale on Aug. 3

TV News: FRANKLIN & BASH to Video Chat Live Following Season Finale on Aug. 3 23

Stars of TNT’s Hit Series FRANKLIN & BASH (Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer) to Video Chat Live Following Season Finale on Aug. 3

Aug 01 2011

TV News: Lucy Liu Guest Stars on Fourth Season of TNT’s Acclaimed Series ‘Southland’

TV News: Lucy Liu Guest Stars on Fourth Season of TNT’s Acclaimed Series 'Southland' 24

Emmy®-nominated actress Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill: Volume 1) has been cast as a special guest-star on the upcoming fourth season of TNT’s critically acclaimed police drama Southland.

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