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

May 19 2011

TV News: Syfy Dabbles In…Fashion?

Syfy Ventures, Syfy’s portfolio of businesses and joint ventures, and Her Universe™, a leader in female genre merchandise, will unveil the first pieces in the Syfy branded collection of apparel and accessories for the growing female science fiction fan base.

May 18 2011

TV News: CBS ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

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CBS announces their 2011-2012 Primetime Schedule which includes five new series and 19 series return to top-rated line up.

May 17 2011

Movie Corner: Advance Review – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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Can you smell the salty air as your hair whips in the wind while sailing across the ocean blue? Can you taste the rejuvenating waters of the Fountain of Youth? Captain Jack is back! With more supernatural elements, including the enchanted sword of Blackbeard and the mythical mermaids, POTC4 is thoroughly entertaining.

May 17 2011

Review: United States of Tara, Season 3, Ep 308 “Chicken ‘n’ Corn”

“Chicken ‘n’ Corn” sounds delicious, but it’s not that kind of chicken. While at a local fair in a corn field, one of the scarecrows jumps out towards Tara (Toni Collette), startling her so badly she transitions into Chicken, her childlike alter. Without the guidance of Dr. Hattaras (guest star Eddie Izzard), it seems Tara is beginning to transition more frequently. Or could it be something else causing her alters to stir?

May 17 2011

Review: The Borgias, Season 1, Ep 108 “The Art of War”

Giulia and Lucrezia are captured by the French army and held captive; The College of Cardinals abandon the Pope as they flee Rome; Juan’s military prowess is lacking; Cesare continues to chase after Ursula.

May 15 2011

TV News: NBC Announces 12 New Shows for 2011/12 Season

TV News: NBC Announces 12 New Shows for 2011/12 Season 3

NBC has introduced its 2011-12 primetime schedule, showcasing six new dramas and six new comedies from a roster of renowned hit-makers that includes Steven Spielberg, Lorne Michaels, Brian Grazer, Tom Werner, John Grisham and Peter Berg, among many others.

May 13 2011

Review: Bones, Season 6, Ep 22 “The Hole in the Heart”

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*WARNING: If you haven’t seen this episode, this review contains spoilers.* My heart is shattered. This is one of the most riveting and powerful episodes I can recall in a long while. I don’t think I’ve ever cried as much watching an episode of Bones as I did watching “The Hole in the Heart.” Sure, I’ve been teary eyed before but this was full-on waterworks, including the lip quiver. The writers have ripped a hole in my heart.

May 10 2011

Review: United States of Tara, S3, Ep 307 “The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of Beaverlamp”

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Dr. Hattaras’ (guest star Eddie Izzard) theory about D.I.D., among other psychological disorders, comes into scrutiny when a former patient, who thought he was a kite, takes a running leap off a building. Tara’s dark new alter is becoming more intrusive and hazardous to her health. Max pulled his old band Beaverlamp back together for a big birthday bash performance, complete with eyeliner.

May 10 2011

Review: The Borgias, Season 1, Ep 107 “Death On A Pale Horse”

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I find it odd and darkly humorous that the Pope wishes to go to confessional boasting of Friar Raphael (Edward Petherbridge), who was able to make him feel “clean.” I don’t think an ocean could cleanse this Pope of his filthy sins. It’s one of the scintillating things I love about this show. Irons portrays the most cunning and ruthless religious figure I’ve ever seen. His subtle nuances – the haunting pitch of his voice, his mannerisms, and his facial expressions – are frightfully convincing. It gives me chills sometimes as I watch him.

May 07 2011

Review: Bones, Season 6, Ep 21 “The Signs in the Silence”

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Overall, while I enjoyed the episode, I’m having issues with Brennan’s cold demeanor throughout “The Signs in the Silence.” The case, however, was very interesting, especially the various methods used to deduce the clues and evidence found. I mean, who knew you could use a wisdom tooth to collect isotopes that would determine where you grew up!

May 05 2011

Review: Justified, Season 2, Season Finale “Bloody Harlan”

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I loved “Bloody Harlan” because it was filled to the brim with drama, drama, and then some more drama, with a pinch of humorous sarcasm. To say I was surprised and amazed wouldn’t do “Bloody Harlan” justice. My eyeballs left their sockets because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing while my ears grew bigger so I could hear every word being said.

May 04 2011

Review: United States of Tara, Season 3, Ep 306 “The Road to Hell is Paved with Breast Intentions”

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Tara’s (Toni Collette) feeling pretty confident that the contract with her alters is working. However, convincing Dr. Hattaras (guest star Eddie Izzard) isn’t going as well as she hoped. Max (John Corbett) struggles with his new job and isnt’ getting the support at home he needs. And Neil invites Charmaine and Tara’s mother Beverly (guest star Pamela Reed) for a visit…unbeknownst to them.

May 03 2011

Review: The Borgias, Season 1, Ep 106 “The French King”

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“The French King” was kind of a filler episode. They needed to introduce King Charles and his “ugly noggin” to establish Della Rovere’s incessant hatred and willingness to have his homeland invaded in order to depose the Pope. It was also a means to introduce the scandalous Princess Sancia, whom I think brings a bit of needed sexuality the show has been absent of recently.

Apr 30 2011

Review: Bones, Season 6, Ep 20 “The Pinocchio in the Planter”

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Is it just me or is Booth (David Boreanaz) a bit more cocky, even more short-tempered than normal? Why is he questioning Hodgins’ (TJ Thyne) presence at the crime scene? I mean, Hodgins is the bug and dirt guy, so why wouldn’t he be there? Yes, he’s not always there on every case, but I just didn’t like how Booth questioned his being there – he was being slightly rude.

Apr 29 2011

Advance Review: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Final Season, Ep 1 “Rispetto”

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“Rispetto” is the Italian word for respect and this final season premiere deserves it! Vincent D’Onofrio is back as Det. Robert Goren and despite his absence last season, he doesn’t miss a beat! The mannerisms, the quirks, even his voice commands the screen as he questions suspects in the murder of a young call-girl.

Apr 27 2011

Review: Justified, Season 1, Ep 12 “Reckoning”

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Raylan is hellbent on finding out who the trigger man was; he’s pretty sure it’s Dickie (Jeremy Davies). But he can’t prove it. And Dickie isn’t a fool. He planted his accomplice Jed’s (Richard Speight, Jr.) blood at the crime scene just in case. What Raylan doesn’t know yet is why Dickie was at Arlo’s in the first place.

Apr 26 2011

Review: United States of Tara, Season 3, Ep 305 “Dr. Hattaras’ Miracle Elixir”

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Dr. Hattaras (guest star Eddie Izzard) becomes obsessed with Tara’s condition, even to the point of ordering crab tortellini at the Olive Garden (he’s deathly allergic to crab). And Charmaine is ready to sacrifice animals to Satan if it will help little Wheels stop crying.

Apr 26 2011

Review: The Borgias, Season 1, Ep 105 “The Borgias in Love”

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The Pope (Jeremy Irons) has a guilty conscience as evident through his nightmares about Lucrezia (Holliday Grainger). As he pulls his daughter’s pale lifeless body from the shallow pool within the Vatican walls, he asks, “Will God ever forgive me?” It’s Lucrezia’s answer that haunts him, “God may forgive you father, but I never will.”

Apr 26 2011

TV News: THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS FOR FIVE SERIES FOR 2011-2012 SEASON

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The CW announces early pickups for five shows: The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, America’s Next Top Model, Gossip Girl, and 90210

Apr 23 2011

Movie News: Director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) will direct “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”

Movie News: Director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) will direct "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" 16

Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” is set to be directed by Lars and the Real Girl (starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Mortimer) director Craig Gillespie, said Lionsgate in an announcement on Monday.

Apr 22 2011

Movie News: The Dark Knight Rises – Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard Roles Revealed…or are they?

Gordon-Levitt will play a Gotham City cop who is given a special assignment by Commissioner Gordon despite the rumors he would take on the role of the villainous Albert Falcone…Could this be an elaborate ruse, Inception style, to throw everyone off the scent?

Apr 22 2011

Review: Bones, Season 6, Ep 19 “The Finder”

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“The Finder” was absolutely entertaining! It was dubbed the intro to the new characters of a potential spin-off series of the same name by Bones creator Hart Hanson and I have to say, I want more of “The Finder.” And Geoff Stults gets down to his boxers!

Apr 21 2011

Review: Justified, Season 2, Ep 11 “Full Commitment”

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“Full Commitment” was a bit bloody and very sad. A Givens does die but it’s not the Givens you think. Dickie was out for blood, he just shot the wrong person. Or did he? Maybe he did it on purpose? The power shift in both Bennett and Harlan Counties is coming to a nasty head.

Apr 20 2011

Review: United States of Tara, Season 3, Ep 304 “Wheels”

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Charmaine and Neil have a baby girl; Kate may have found new wings to soar on; Marshall gets into an awkward situation involving Lionel and Noah; Dr. Hattaras finds poo in his garden of enlightenment; And Tara declares herself king over her alters!

Apr 19 2011

Review: The Borgias, Season 1, Ep 104 “Lucrezia’s Wedding”

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Despite the title “Lucrezia’s Wedding” it is not solely about Lucrezia’s upcoming nuptials to the grim Giovani Sforza (Ronan Vibert). Her marriage is a key political move orchestrated by her father, Pope Alexander VI (Jeremy Irons). Lucrezia is only 14 years old. She is inexperienced in so many things, it breaks my heart to see her so wide-eyed and naïve as to how things will be in her new marriage.

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