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.

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Nov 07 2016

Trailer: Amazon Prime’s MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Season 3 Premieres December 9

By Judy Manning
November 7, 2016
3 mins to read

Mozart in the Jungle is a half hour comedic drama based on the critically acclaimed memoir “Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs & Classical Music” by Blair Tindall. The series draws back the curtain on the world of music, where artistic dedication and creativity collide with mind games, politicking and survival instincts. We open the third season of Mozart in the Jungle in the midst of a grand Italian adventure. Rodrigo takes on a brand new artistic challenge: conducting the great opera diva Alessandra in her long-awaited return concert in Venice, Italy.

Nov 06 2016

GOOD BEHAVIOR Series Premiere Review. An Addictive Hot Mess.

By Judy Manning
November 6, 2016
9 mins to read

If you are looking for a smoking good time with a side of badassery and mischievous debauchery, then Good Behavior is that fix you need and more. It’s sexy, messy, seductive, slightly pathetic at times, entertaining and fun.

Nov 03 2016

Casting News: Wyatt Russell Cast As Lead In AMC’s LODGE 49 Slated For 2018

By Judy Manning
November 3, 2016
3 mins to read

“Lodge 49” is a modern fable set in Long Beach and centered on Dud (Wyatt Russell), a deadbeat but charming ex-surfer who joins a fraternal order hoping to reclaim the simple, happy lifestyle he lost when his father died. Through the Lodge and his newfound connection with the other members, Dud will come to find the missing sense of purpose in his life and confront his deepest fears and greatest hopes.

Nov 01 2016

TV News: Travel Channel’s BOOZE TRAVELER Returns For Third Season Dec 12

By Judy Manning

November 1, 2016

3 mins to read

Tarantula wine? Apple pie moonshine? Travel Channel’s Jack Maxwell continues his search for the world’s most interesting beverages and the people who drink them with all-new, fun escapades in the third season of “Booze Traveler,” premiering on Monday, December 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. He’ll sail Hobart Harbor in Australia for a taste of the world’s best single malt whiskey, catch spiders in Cambodia to make tarantula wine, and drink apple pie moonshine at the Mamou Mardi Gras in Louisiana.

Oct 27 2016

TV News: Freeform’s Annual 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Begins December 1

By Judy Manning

October 27, 2016

40 mins to read

#25DaysofChristmas – In its 20th year of bringing Christmas cheer to viewers, Freeform returns with “25 Days of Christmas,” cable’s biggest programming event of the year. The 25 continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family runs from December 1 – 25, and viewers can ring in the season with festive specials, classic holiday movies and returning favorites.

Oct 27 2016

TV News: HBO Documentary Films Presents the Shocking True Crime Story MOMMY DEAD and DEAREST Debuts March 2017

By Judy Manning

October 27, 2016

3 mins to read

In MOMMY DEAD AND DEAREST, provocative documentarian Erin Lee Carr (HBO’s “Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop”) again explores a crime in the age of social media. Things are not always as they appear, especially in the case of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose, and what starts out as a grisly tale of matricide morphs into a rabbit hole of deception. Child abuse, mental illness and forbidden love converge in this mystery of a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.

Oct 27 2016

TV News: BONES: The Final Chapter Premieres January 3 On FOX.

By Judy Manning

October 27, 2016

6 mins to read

The final chapter of BONES, the long-running series beloved by millions of fans around the world, will premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 3 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX. The 12-episode run will celebrate the inventive series and bring the storylines of Brennan (Emily Deschanel), Booth (David Boreanaz) and the Jeffersonian-FBI team to a close, allowing the show’s loyal fans to say goodbye to these indelible characters. Throughout the final chapter, fans will see the return of fan-favorite guest stars and squinterns, as well as an old flame from one of the team’s past.

Oct 26 2016

Video: VH1’s MARTHA AND SNOOP’S POTLUCK DINNER PARTY Premieres Nov. 7

By Judy Manning

October 26, 2016

4 mins to read

“Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” where each will put a personal spin on dishes for a themed meal. Guests include Seth Rogen, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Jamie Chung, 2 Chainz, Naya Rivera, Ashley Graham, Jason Derulo, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Mike Epps, Kathy Griffin, Kelis, Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross, Keke Palmer, Robin Thicke and Bella Thorne. Joining the fun are Ice Cube, Chris Bosh, Chef Morimoto & Chef Hiroki and DJ Khaled.

Oct 24 2016

TV News: Syfy’s FACE OFF: ALL STARS Premieres January 24

By Judy Manning

October 24, 2016

4 mins to read

Syfy’s award-winning series FACE OFF returns for Season 11 on Tuesday, January 24 at 9/8c with 16 all-star contestants vying for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood’s next great special effects make-up artist. Hosted by make-up effects royalty McKenzie Westmore, the series returns with elaborate never-before-seen challenges to test their skills as they battle it out for a coveted second chance at victory.

Oct 17 2016

Book Review: OUTWARD BLONDE by Trish Cook. A Fun and Entertaining Look at Teenage Angst.

By Judy Manning

October 17, 2016

6 mins to read

Cook’s humor absolutely shines in Outward Blonde. The hilarious depictions used to describe poor Lizzie’s intestinal woes had me laughing out loud. And the colorful array of words used to describe the female anatomy had me cracking up. Lizzie’s journey is wrought with drama, sadness, lots of climbing, laughter, some intensely itchy situations, and most of all, love. The way Lizzie and her fellow campers — Sam, a confused lesbian; Chandra, a do-gooder with a gambling problem; Ari, the way-too-skinny bad boy “artiste;” and Jack, the good guy who wears guilt like a second skin — come together during an unexpected adventure to Vegas shows Lizzie what true friendship is all about.

Oct 16 2016

Berlin Station – “Station to Station” Review. Spies Are Us.

By Judy Manning

October 16, 2016

7 mins to read

When I first heard about Berlin Station, I got excited, very excited, mostly because of the casting. Series lead Richard Armitage, who plays CIA Analyst Daniel Miller, is not only easy on the eyes, he fits the bill of what you want a spy to look like – tall, handsome, fit, and intelligent. While all these things make up the Hollywood version of what operatives look like, spies come in all shapes and sizes. The impressive casting in Berlin Station includes Richard Jenkins as Chief Steven Frost, Rhys Ifans as Case Office Hector DeJean, Michelle Forbes as Internal Branch Chief Valerie Edwards, and Leland Orser as Deputy Chief Robert Kirsch.

Oct 14 2016

TV News: Smithsonian Channel’s MIGHTY PLANES Premieres November 6

By Judy Manning

October 14, 2016

4 mins to read

Season three of the popular Smithsonian Channel series MIGHTY PLANES soars to new heights with some of the world’s most incredible aircraft. From one of the most legendary spy planes to NASA’s cargo-hauling giant, there is no shortage of extraordinary planes carrying out massive undertakings. MIGHTY PLANES tells the stories of the pilots, engineers, avionics specialists, load masters and ground operators behind the machines, and of course, the airplanes that bring it all home. The six-episode season premieres Sunday, November 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Oct 14 2016

TV News: TNT’s Adventure Series THE LIBRARIANS Returns November 20

By Judy Manning

October 14, 2016

4 mins to read

This fall, TNT will return to the world of The Librarians with season three of the hugely popular fantasy adventure. Based on TNT’s hit movie franchise, The Librarians centers on an ancient organization dedicated to protecting an unknowing world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around. In the third season of The Librarians, our heroes will face their greatest challenge yet as they go up against the ancient Egyptian God of Chaos to stop him from releasing pure evil into the world. The stakes are especially high, and one Librarian may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world.

Oct 13 2016

TV News: Fox Orders Full Season of LETHAL WEAPON

By Judy Manning

October 13, 2016

4 mins to read

FOX has ordered a full season of the hit action drama LETHAL WEAPON, picking up an additional five episodes, bringing the total order to 18 episodes for the 2016-17 season. Combining action and drama with ride-or-die friendship and humor, LETHAL WEAPON reimagines the hit movie franchise, as it follows classic cop duo Riggs (Clayne Crawford, “Rectify”) and Murtaugh (Emmy Award nominee Damon Wayans, “My Wife and Kids,” “In Living Color”), who work a crime-ridden beat in modern-day Los Angeles.

Oct 13 2016

Video/Photos: Fox New Series STAR Starring Queen Latifah Premieres In 2017

By Judy Manning

October 13, 2016

3 mins to read

Featuring a soundtrack of original music and stunning music performances, STAR follows three talented, young singers, desperate for a new start and with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success. The series stars Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah as CARLOTTA and Emmy Award nominee Benjamin Bratt as JAHIL, and newcomers Jude Demorest as STAR, Ryan Destiny as ALEXANDRA, Brittany O’Grady as SIMONE and Amiyah Scott as COTTON.

Oct 02 2016

Frequency – “Pilot” Review. The Past Does Come Back To Haunt You.

By Judy Manning

October 2, 2016

8 mins to read

The CW’s newest series Frequency, based on the film of the same name, does a superb job of updating an already amazing premise by injecting new faces, and a bit of a twist. What I loved about the film is the connection John had with his father during his childhood. The CW’s Frequency channels that same wavelength with Frank and a young Raimy (Emma Greenwood). You become invested in their lives and want to know more about the circumstances surrounding Frank’s untimely demise. As noted in the synopsis above, Frank was deep undercover. In “Pilot,” the chain of events leading to his death is revealed. The contradiction in the varied timelines happens when Raimy tells her father about some of the details regarding that fateful night.

Sep 29 2016

TV Promos: FX New Series TABOO Starring Tom Hardy Premieres in 2017

By Judy Manning

September 29, 2016

6 mins to read

FX’s new drama series TABOO starring Tom Hardy premieres early 2017. James Keziah Delaney (HardY) returns to 1814 London after 10 years in Africa to discover that he has been left a mysterious legacy by his father. Driven to wage war on those who have wronged him, Delaney finds himself in a face-off against the East India Company, whilst playing a dangerous game between two warring nations – Britain and America.

Sep 29 2016

TV News: FXX Comedy Series YOU’RE THE WORST Renewed For Fourth Season

By Judy Manning

September 29, 2016

4 mins to read

The critically-acclaimed comedy series You’re the Worst has been renewed for a fourth season on FXX. You’re the Worst is a modern look at love and happiness told through the eyes of two people who haven’t been very successful with either. It’s the story of Gretchen and Jimmy, fear, heartbreak, romance, sex, food, Los Angeles, Sunday Funday, friendship, and the fact that sometimes the worst people make the best partners.

Sep 17 2016

Lethal Weapon – “Pilot” Review. Get Your Crazy Pants On…It’s a Lethal Bromance.

By Judy Manning

September 17, 2016

7 mins to read

If you’re looking for a bit of sarcastic humor mixed with some seriously dark humor, a sentimental budding friendship between total opposites, and lots of action with big guns and high speed chases, then Lethal Weapon will be right up your alley. In just three minutes, you find yourself on an emotional roller coaster ride during the opening scenes of Fox’s Lethal Weapon. Based on the hit movie franchise of the same name, Lethal Weapon comes to television as a buddy cop procedural. The driving forces behind the series are the two main characters, Riggs and Det. Roger Murtaugh (Damon Wayans, Sr.).

Sep 14 2016

TV News: Get Ready For A Spell-Tacular Halloween with Freeform’s 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN Oct 19-31

By Judy Manning

September 14, 2016

10 mins to read

Freeform scares up some fun with its annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN celebration, featuring programming filled with thrills and chills as you count down to Halloween. The popular programming event, now in its 18th year, kicks off on Wednesday, October 19 and concludes on Monday, October 31. It will feature the network television premiere of “R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls” and the Freeform premiere of “Spooky Buddies.” Plus, the perennial favorite “Hocus Pocus.”

Sep 13 2016

Blindspot – “In Night So Ransomed Rogue” Review. For Mayfair.

By Judy Manning

September 13, 2016

7 mins to read

There is a bit of a time jump as we dive into “In Night So Ransomed Rogue.” I’m completely intrigued by the intricate web of lies, betrayal, and deceit that’s been woven, and continues to grow. The ambiguity of loyalty makes me wonder – is anyone truly trustworthy anymore? After Weller takes Jane into custody at the end of season one, we find her in the hands of the CIA as season two opens. The question is why does the CIA have her and what do they think she knows?

Sep 10 2016

TV News: Discovery Channel’s GOLD RUSH Returns For Seventh Season On Oct. 14

By Judy Manning

September 10, 2016

4 mins to read

Gold mining is a risky business – where one wrong move can cost a crew millions of dollars. As another Klondike winter thaws, this season the miners will take on even greater risks in hopes of finding more gold than ever before. But not every gamble always pans out with massive profits. Discovery’s #1-rated show GOLD RUSH returns for its seventh season on Friday, October 14,at 9 PM ET/PT.

Sep 09 2016

TV News: TNT Renews THE LAST SHIP For Fifth Season

By Judy Manning

September 9, 2016

6 mins to read

TNT has extended its recent renewal for The Last Ship, adding a fifth season of the epic drama. In July at the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour, TNT and TBS President Kevin Reilly announced The Last Ship had been picked up for a fourth season. The current announcement expands that renewal to a fourth and fifth season, each with 10 episodes. Currently in its third season, the season finale airs Sunday, September 11, 2016.

Sep 07 2016

TV News: Discovery’s ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER Returns for Sixth Season October 2nd With Special Guest Jewel

By Judy Manning

September 7, 2016

4 mins to read

Grammy award-winning singer, Jewel Kilcher, better known as “Jewel” grew up in Homer, Alaska, born into the rich heritage of homesteading. The Kilcher family has cultivated and inhabited their Alaskan homestead for generations, learning how to live off the land, hunt for food and survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness. After nearly seven years away, Jewel returns to rejoin her family on the homestead and give her young son a taste of how she grew up. The new season of Discovery’s ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER, premieres Sunday, October 2 at 9PM ET/PT.

Sep 02 2016

Harley and the Davidsons – “Amazing Machine” Review. The Makings of Legend.

By Judy Manning

September 2, 2016

6 mins to read

To feel the rush of exhilaration as the wind whips your face while cruising down a lonesome highway; the feeling of total freedom engulfs you like waves crashing down. These are just some of the sensations you experience when riding a motorcycle. Although, I’ve only ever been a passenger on the back of a 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail, the thrill of hopping onto a two-wheeled machine is unlike anything else.

Based on the true story of the rough and humble beginnings of one of the most legendary and notable motorcycle manufacturers in the world, this well-known tale is told with exemplary acting and captivating dialogue in Harley and the Davidsons. “Amazing Machine” is engaging and intriguing. As I watched, I became completely invested in the lives of William “Bill” Harley (Raymond Aramayo), and brothers Arthur “Art” (Bug Hall) and Walter Davidson (Michiel Huisman). The way these three actors interact like true friends felt so organic. The chemistry, the bonding, and the emotions transcend the screen.