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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May 10 2015

Penny Dreadful – “Verbis Diablo” Review. A Sort of Peace.

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Humor doesn’t automatically come to mind when thinking of the dark drama Penny Dreadful; however, it makes quite an unexpected appearance in “Verbis Diablo.” Our lovable British Museum curator, the delightful Ferdinand Lyle played brilliantly by Simon Russell Beale, brings his charisma and knowledge to Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton) when he enlists his aide in figuring out the puzzle of the “verbis diablo” language. We also see a familiar face resurface in “Verbis Diablo” when the uniquely handsome Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney), abroad in another city, dazzles yet another woman with a secret of her own. Be warned; while “Verbis Diablo” provides a healthy dose of frivolity, sinister deeds take place among the witches—deeds that will have you cowering in a corner wishing for daylight.

May 09 2015

Grimm – “Headache” Recap. And So It Begins…

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The title of this week’s Grimm, “Headache,” takes on a more literal meaning than I anticipated. While a glimmer of Juliette’s (Bitsie Tulloch) humanity peeks through briefly, the Hexenbiest in her reigns supreme. Juliette’s alliance with Kenneth (Nico Evers-Swindell) and the royal family leads to deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Sean (Sasha Roiz) must battle his own demon – Jack is back and ready to paint the town red…blood red.

May 05 2015

Syfy and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television Reunite to Develop Brave New World

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Syfy is reuniting with Emmy® Award-winning Amblin Television to develop a scripted series based on Aldous Huxley’s classic novel Brave New World. Brave New World is set in a world without poverty, war or disease. In this world, humans are given mind-altering drugs, free sex and rampant consumerism are the order of the day, and people no longer reproduce but are genetically engineered in “hatcheries.” Those who won’t conform are forced onto “reservations” – until one of these “savages” challenges the system, threatening the entire social order. First published in 1932, Brave New World was ranked fifth among the 100 best English language novels of the 20th Century by Modern Library.

May 05 2015

Castle – “Dead From New York” Recap. The Show Must Go On.

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A spoof on the NBC hit sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Castle’s latest episode, “Dead From New York,” embarks on a murder mystery involving the death of the producer Sid Ross (actor uncredited) of “SNT,” also known as “Saturday Night Tonight.” The list of potential suspects varies, including the current host, a suave and dashing actor named Danny Valentine (guest star Gregory Harrison). And like the real show, there’s always a musical guest and this week’s guest is Carly Rae Jepsen (herself).

May 03 2015

Penny Dreadful – “Fresh Hell” Review. Evil Comes This Way.

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Snow falls gently, blanketing the already white ground beneath Vanessa Ives’ (Eva Green) feet. She walks seemingly without a care, yet each step brings her closer to an old evil that stalks her every move. As “Fresh Hell” begins, so does the terror awaiting Vanessa and her friends. Penny Dreadful comes roaring back with ferocity so intense and deliberate, it takes your breath away. Each calculated minute of this second season premiere has you checking your pulse, anxiously anticipating the next scene. You won’t want to miss a moment of “Fresh Hell.”

May 02 2015

Grimm – “You Don’t Know Jack” Recap. The Devil Inside.

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Suspense, drama, and death are the stars of “You Don’t Know Jack,” and that’s not even the half of it. A killer, long thought dead, comes back to wreak havoc on Portland’s prostitutes. Sound like someone you’ve heard of before? Could “Jack the Ripper” be a Grimm or even a Wesen? Better yet, is it the devil himself possessing someone to do his bidding?

Apr 30 2015

News: Syfy Confirms – Helix is Cancelled.

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Nearly three weeks after the April 10 season two finale of Helix, my sources at Syfy confirmed today Helix is, indeed, cancelled.

Apr 29 2015

News: NBC Will Make All 13 Episodes of Aquarius Available After Network Premiere May 28

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To offer viewers the same binge-viewing experience they now enjoy on streaming platforms, NBC will make the unprecedented move of releasing all 13 episodes of David Duchovny’s new series “Aquarius” on NBC.com and the NBC app after the show’s two-hour linear network premiere on May 28, 2015. The entire series will also be offered to all other video-on-demand platforms for release at that time as well.

Apr 29 2015

Trailer: Preggoland Starring Sonja Bennett, James Caan, Danny Trejo In Theaters/VOD May 8

Trailer: <i>Preggoland</i> Starring Sonja Bennett, James Caan, Danny Trejo In Theaters/VOD May 8 9

When Ruth ruins a baby shower with her drunken, juvenile antics, her old high school cronies, who are all mothers now, promptly de-friend her. But when she is later mistakenly thought to be “with child,” she is inexplicably welcomed back into the group. Ruth plans on coming clean, but when her dad has a heart attack and tells her that the only thing keeping him alive is the promise of grandkids, Ruth decides to continue to fake the pregnancy.

Apr 29 2015

Trailer: That Sugar Film Opens in Select Theaters and VOD On July 31

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THAT SUGAR FILM is one man’s journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as ‘healthy.’ Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves. THAT SUGAR FILM will forever change the way you think about ‘healthy’ food.

Apr 28 2015

Castle – “In Plane Sight” Recap. Mile High Murder Club.

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“In Plane Sight” is a great episode to clear our minds after a somewhat dismal showing in last week’s “Sleeper” where we were supposed to learn about Castle’s mysterious disappearance. This week, Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Alexis (Molly C. Quinn) take a mini father/daughter vacation to London but encounter more than turbulence during their flight. When Air Marshal Kyle Ford (Brian Perry) is found dead in the cargo hold, Oceanic Air flight 57’s captain (Lisa Kaminir) asks Castle to step in to help solve the mystery.

Apr 25 2015

Grimm – “Iron Hans” Recap. Baby Mama Drama.

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Season 4, Episode 19 Air Date: Friday, April 24, 2015, 8/7c on NBC Rating:   “He had killed man, the noblest game of all, and he had killed in the face of law of club and fang.” – Grimm   **WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD** Baby mama drama, betrayal, and and a time-honored tradition involving fluffy bunnies …

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Apr 23 2015

News: Syfy Announces 2015 Summer Schedule

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Syfy continues to roll out an ambitious slate of original programming, with its Summer 2015 programming schedule announced today. The slate includes two new scripted series: Killjoys, from the producers of Orphan Black, and Dark Matter, from the writers of Stargate Atlantis. Also on tap are the new unscripted game show Geeks Who Drink, hosted and executive produced by Zachary Levi; and returning seasons of scripted originals Defiance and Dominion, as well as fan-favorite Face Off. And of course, it wouldn’t be summer without Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, which anchors Syfy’s second annual Sharknado Week this July.

Apr 22 2015

Castle – “Sleeper” Recap. Snooze Button.

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After a long three week hiatus, Castle returns with what is supposed to be an exciting episode highlighting the events leading to Castle’s (Nathan Fillion) disappearance and what transpired in the two months he was gone. While we do get a lot of answers in “Sleeper,” I’m left wanting. Perhaps I’m having a weird dream like Castle’s and this episode isn’t real. Unfortunately, it is. Don’t get me wrong, there are some intriguing turns of events in “Sleeper” that have me questioning exactly where the story goes from Castle’s involvement with a terrorist Al-Qaida threat.

Apr 18 2015

Grimm – “Mishipeshu” Recap. He’s Got Spirit…Animal.

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Not all fairy tales have happy endings and Grimm is taking the road less traveled in the so-called love story of its main couple, Nick (David Giuntoli) and Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch). Relishing in the darker side of things, the ominous tone the writers and producers are taking with Grimm fascinates me. The only downside of going a bit darker is the pacing. While the intriguing Native American aspect of “Mishipeshu,” this week’s episode, intrigues me, I want the writers to focus more on the saga of the newly turned Hexenbiest Juliette and her journey into the temptations of being a powerful witch.

Apr 18 2015

Video: Interview – The Road Within (Director Gren Wells, Actors Robert Patrick and Robert Sheehan)

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On a very warm, sunny Tuesday morning, I drove over to West LA for a coveted sit down interview for the newly released film The Road Within all by myself. I didn’t have to share the room with other journalists (who were all sitting in the next room waiting for their turn) – it was just me sitting across from director Gren Wells, and actors Robert Patrick and Robert Sheehan. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. For those of you who know me, when I get nervous, my southern accent comes out.

Apr 18 2015

Movie Review: The Road Within – Different is the New Normal.

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Have you ever felt different or feel like you don’t belong? If so, this film shows you that you matter – maybe not to everyone, but you do matter to someone. It only takes one person to show you that are loved to make a big difference. The stories that make up The Road Within aren’t just about the illnesses plaguing our trio. The label of being normal is a stigma our society can’t seem to let go of. What is normal, anyway? The journey Vincent, Alex, and Marie embark on is both a personal and collective one. They learn about themselves through the eyes of others and also discover the ability to control and change their sometimes destructive behavior.

Apr 15 2015

Justified – “The Promise” Review. Goodbye, Harlan.

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This isn’t a tear-jerker series finale, that’s for damn sure. If anything, Justified leaves its fans laughing more than anything, throwing in a gasp or two for good measure. What you thought could happen didn’t and what you hoped would happened also probably didn’t. As I’ve said numerous times throughout my reviews of this final season, Justified has become unpredictable; guess the episodes had to stay that way until the very surprising end. People die, and even hats aren’t safe in Harlan. It’s a bittersweet end but we have to say a final goodbye to Harlan County, Kentucky.

Apr 15 2015

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck Debuts on HBO May 4

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Kurt Cobain, legendary lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Nirvana, “the flagship band of Generation X,” remains an object of reverence and fascination for music fans around the world. His story is told for the first time in KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK, a fully authorized feature documentary co-produced by HBO Documentary Films and Universal Pictures International Entertainment Content Group, debuting MONDAY, MAY 4 (9:00-11:15 p.m. ET/PT).

Apr 11 2015

Grimm – “Hibernaculum” Recap. Colder Than a Witch’s You Know What.

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Time is of the essence in “Hibernaculum” with strange new Wesen arriving in Portland who freeze their victims, and Hexenbiests gone wild. This week’s installment of Grimm takes us on one helluva ride where reality is becoming blurred and the past has a way of creeping up on some of our beloved characters. From Monroe (Silas Wier Mitchell) reliving the nightmare he endured in “Wesenrein” and “Tribunal,” to Captain Sean Renard (Sasha Roiz) remembering every detail of being shot and having visions of an evil from beyond, things get a bit frightening in “Hibernaculum.”

Apr 10 2015

Video: Interviews – Fox’s Wayward Pines Wonder Con 2015

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If you haven’t heard of Wayward Pines, then hold on to your sanity because this is one show that will test your nerves. Based on the book series by Blake Crouch, the 10-episode limited series of the same name, Wayward Pines, is reminiscent of shows like Twin Peaks and Happy Town which were both ominous and chilling at times. It also has elements of movies like The Village and Signs in the sense that you aren’t sure if people are who they say they are or if the things that go bump in the night are from this world. Coincidentally, the director of these two films, Oscar® and Golden Globe® nominee M. Night Shyamalan, is one of the executive producers of Wayward Pines and directs an episode.

Apr 10 2015

Video: Interviews – The CW’s The Messengers Wonder Con 2015

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After watching the screener of the series premiere of #TheMessengers, I was elated to get into the press room to talk with some of the cast of The CW’s new show. The first episode, “Awakening,” introduces us to many of the characters who were “chosen” to be messengers. “Awakening” doesn’t actually confirm or deny these are messengers of God, but when you see the characters’ reflections, they are all angelically winged.

Apr 07 2015

Justified – “Collateral” Review. The Legend of Boyd Crowder Begins.

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As penultimate episodes go, especially in a final season, “Collateral” leaves much to be desired. While there are some tense moments, what transpires in “Collateral” sets things up for what should be an explosive series finale. As Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) continues his search for Ava (Joelle Carter), sans his badge, Boyd (Walton Goggins) also pursues his former fiancé. The convergence of two enemies – Raylan and Boyd – happens on a hillside in the dead of night and much is left to chance as each tries to outwit the other. Meanwhile, Avery Markham (Sam Elliott) pays his respects to his dearly departed Katherine (Mary Steenburgen), promising to avenge her death.

Apr 07 2015

Falling Skies Wage Their Final Battle Beginning June 28 on TNT

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The end is in sight as the #2ndMass rallies to fight the Espheni overlords in the fifth and final season of TNT’s hit series Falling Skies. As season five opens, all breed of beast and mutant are running rampant on earth. The Espheni’s power core has been destroyed, and humans are now ready to fight on their terms, even if it means resorting to hand-to-hand combat against the enemy.

Apr 05 2015

Interviews: NBC’s American Odyssey at Wonder Con 2015

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In a round table style interview process, I spoke with NBC’s new drama series American Odyssey executive producers Adam Armus and Kay Foster, as well as actor Peter Facinelli, who plays corporate attorney Peter Decker on the show.

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