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

Nov 18 2011

TV News: @Syfy Gives Us a Very “Bond, James Bond,” Thanksgiving Weekend!

Syfy will shake and stir the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with 15 James Bond movies – from Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig – beginning Wednesday, November 23 with the midnight showing of You Only Live Twice.

Nov 12 2011

Recap/Review: #Supernatural “Time for a Wedding” (Is that a Wiccan in your pocket or are you just happy to marry me?)

Recap/Review: #Supernatural "Time for a Wedding" (Is that a Wiccan in your pocket or are you just happy to marry me?) 1

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go on their “annual pilgrimage to Vegas” and what happens in Vegas doesn’t technically stay in Vegas…Sam gets married and moves to Delaware! “Time for a Wedding” is full of laughs and sarcasm but it wouldn’t be Supernatural without some gruesome incidents occurring. The crossroads demon is circumventing a loop hole to cash in the 10 year contracts a bit earlier than his victims intended.

Nov 11 2011

Photos & Commentary: The Secret Circle – “Balcoin” (Mid-Season Finale is Dark & Explosive!)

Photos & Commentary: The Secret Circle - "Balcoin" (Mid-Season Finale is Dark & Explosive!) 2

“Cassie and Jake look into her father’s side of the family, hoping to discover more about her lineage and why she has powers separate from the Circle. Meanwhile, Adam becomes protective of Cassie when Faye reveals that Jake might be hiding something dangerous from them. At the same time, Adam’s equally concerned when Melissa’s cousin Holden comes to town and catches Diana’s eye. A power shift forms between Charles and Dawn that threatens to destroy their plan.” ~ The CW

Nov 11 2011

Review: #Bones “The Hot Dog in the Competition” (Let the Gluttony Games begin!) @BonesonFox @FoxEnt

Review: #Bones "The Hot Dog in the Competition" (Let the Gluttony Games begin!) @BonesonFox @FoxEnt 3

A young woman is found half-eaten in her terrarium with her pet python slithering around inside her decaying intestines – it’s enough to make anyone vomit, and I nearly did. But, I complained about last week’s uninteresting murder case. Although this one has a more unique back story, it still isn’t as enticing as the new intern Finn’s (guest star Luke Kleintank) past!

Nov 10 2011

Review: American Horror Story “Piggy Piggy” #ahsfx (Urban legends and dark secrets lurk)

Review: American Horror Story "Piggy Piggy" #ahsfx (Urban legends and dark secrets lurk) 4

1994 – After going on an unexplained shooting rampage at Westfield High School, Tate (Evan Peters) waits in his room as SWAT storms in. And so begins “Piggy Piggy.” American Horror Story continues to challenge conventional television, pushing the envelope with darker writing and imagery than we’ve seen in many moons. I love the acting, the set design, the direction, and the mystery of it all. Wednesdays are fast becoming my favorite day of the week!

Nov 07 2011

TV News: #SOAFX Sons of Anarchy Fans Will Get Extra Episode For 4th Season

TV News: #SOAFX Sons of Anarchy Fans Will Get Extra Episode For 4th Season 5

In a press release today from FX Network: FX has ordered an extra episode of Sons of Anarchy that will extend the current fourth season to 14 episodes with the series finale now airing on Tuesday, December 6 at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Nov 04 2011

Photos & Commentary: The Secret Circle – “Beneath” (Truth or Dare and Power Struggles)

Photos & Commentary: The Secret Circle - "Beneath" (Truth or Dare and Power Struggles) 6

“Beneath” – A road trip for the circle takes a horrible turn — After not hearing from her grandmother for a couple of days, Cassie becomes concerned and wants to go look for her. Diana decides the entire Circle should go in case Jane is in trouble. She also invites Jake along, much to Adam’s dismay. A storm turns the day trip into an overnight excursion, so Faye suggests a little game of Truth or Dare to liven up the evening. However, things take a horrible turn when Faye is forced to reckon with someone from her past.

Nov 04 2011

TV News: Horror Icon Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) Will Star in New @Syfy Saturday Original Movie – Lake Placid: The Final Chapter

TV News: Horror Icon Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) Will Star in New @Syfy Saturday Original Movie - Lake Placid: The Final Chapter 7

In a press release from Syfy on November 03, 2011 – Horror icon Robert Englund will star in a new Syfy Saturday Original Movie – Lake Placid: The Final Chapter – also co-starring Elisabeth Rohm and Yancy Butler.

Nov 03 2011

Review: #Bones (@BONESonFOX) “The Memories in the Shallow Grave” (Pregnancy, I love you’s, and Booth cooking…naked?)

Review: #Bones (@BONESonFOX) "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" (Pregnancy, I love you's, and Booth cooking...naked?) 8

Finally, the long awaited seventh season begins and we find our lovable couple in the midst of the second trimester. I’m extremely happy to have Bones back each week to salivate over Booth, ooh and ahh over the relationship between the adorable couple, and to dive head first into more interesting cases.

Nov 02 2011

Review: American Horror Story “Halloween, Pt. 2” (A scorned mistress and plenty of disgruntled ghosts) #ahsfx

Review: American Horror Story "Halloween, Pt. 2" (A scorned mistress and plenty of disgruntled ghosts) #ahsfx 9

The creepy basement seems to be the beating black heart of the house. Hayden rises from the dead to make sure the truth about her and Ben’s affair is revealed to Vivien. Violet wants to take her relationship with Tate to the next level but they are interrupted by some gnarly teens who hold a grudge against Tate.

Nov 02 2011

TV NEWS: @CW_Network Announces 2012 Mid-Season Debuts

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The CW Network announced today midseason plans for the 2011-2012 season, including the final 13 episodes of ONE TREE HILL, the series premiere of REMODELED and the return of original episodes across the schedule, starting Thursday, January 5 with THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and THE SECRET CIRCLE.

Oct 31 2011

Ghostly Obsession Blog – 1st Paranormal Investigation (Westwood & Downey Cemeteries, Linda Vista Hospital)

Ghostly Obsession Blog - 1st Paranormal Investigation (Westwood & Downey Cemeteries, Linda Vista Hospital) 10

For our first investigation, we visit three locations in Los Angeles: Westwood Cemetery, Linda Vista Hospital, and Downey Cemetery. Although we didn’t encounter any good or bad entities, it was a very interesting night to say the least. Not all investigations are going to result in evidence of the paranormal but this small investigation has only ignited the bright spark within me; now the slow burning flame of curiosity is anxious to discover more to feed my Ghostly Obsession.

Oct 28 2011

Review: American Horror Story “Halloween Pt. 1” (“trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat”)

Review: American Horror Story "Halloween Pt. 1" ("trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat") 11

You aren’t sure who or what is real anymore. We begin in the year 2010 meeting our two most recent tenants of the house, Chad (guest star Zachary Quinto) and his lover Patrick (Teddy Sears). The once thought murder-suicide of the beloved gay couple turns out to be murder-murder when Pat walks in and finds the latex man with his hands full of dead Chad. The latex man keeps popping up throughout the episode and it’s really creepy! It’s apparent he is another victim of the house but who is this masked intruder? I have a theory on that…but will save it for later.

Oct 24 2011

Review: Once Upon A Time….Enchanting and Intriguing (@OnceABC)

Review: Once Upon A Time....Enchanting and Intriguing (@OnceABC) 12

I wasn’t sure what to expect after seeing a few of the billboards and the trailers for the show, but overall I enjoyed it immensely. I’m a huge fan of fairytales like Snow White, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, etc. I love the fantastical elements of being transported to a faraway world of enchanted forests full of magic and wonder. ABC spares no expense in providing the special effects to give us the allure of the darkness spreading over Snow White and Prince Charming’s happily ever after.

Oct 20 2011

Movie Review: MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (A wanna-be pyschological thriller)

Movie Review: MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (A wanna-be pyschological thriller) 13

Being pegged as a taut psychological thriller, Martha Marcy May Marlene does have moments of suspense and psychological intrigue but I won’t go so far as to say it’s a thriller. It is dramatic, for certain, but I definitely was not sitting on pins and needles throughout the film, which to me, is a hallmark of a good thriller. I will say Elizabeth (Lizzie) Olsen’s performance is truly outstanding considering her lack of experience in any mainstream films.

Oct 20 2011

Review: American Horror Story “Murder House” (…like lambs to the slaughter)

Review: American Horror Story "Murder House" (...like lambs to the slaughter) 14

“Murder House” is where the Harmons live, but it’s not where they want to be. While Vivien desperately tries to get the house back on the market as quickly as possible, they have no choice but to stay. Of course, Violet threatening to run away if they sell the house throws a monkey-wrench in the situation. She claims the house has “soul” but I think she means the trapped souls (like Moira)! There has been so much death and macabre deeds done in the house that if it does have a soul, it’s in pain – suffering an unimaginable, unending turmoil.

Oct 19 2011

#SOA Review: Sons of Anarchy “Fruit for the Crows” – Death threats, tempers flaring, and “strange fruit hanging” in trees

#SOA Review: Sons of Anarchy "Fruit for the Crows" - Death threats, tempers flaring, and "strange fruit hanging" in trees 15

“Fruit for the Crows” is intense, and wrought with some raw and heated emotions. Full of action, drama, intensity, and plot twists which may lead to something much more deadly for SAMCRO. Alavarez (Emilio Rivera) takes a bullet while Gemma (Katey Sagal) finds the death-threat in Tara’s (Maggie Siff) car. Bobby (Mark Boone Junior) challenges Clay and calls a vote for a new president and Juice (Theo Rossi) is at this rope’s end…literally.

Oct 18 2011

Interview with Cast of @Deadheadsmovie (A Zombie Romantic Comedy)

Interview with Cast of @Deadheadsmovie (A Zombie Romantic Comedy) 16

DEADHEADS is a “zombedy” that is sure to impress–pleasing both horror and action-adventure fans alike. Yup, you heard it first. Horror, meets comedy, meets action adventure! On Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 3:30pm PST, I met up with some of the cast and one-half of the writer/director brother duo of the indie film DEADHEADS at Mel’s Diner in Hollywood.

Oct 17 2011

TV News: Watch The Premiere Episode of NBC’s ‘GRIMM’ (Fairy Tales are for kids!)

TV News: Watch The Premiere Episode of NBC's 'GRIMM' (Fairy Tales are for kids!) 17

NBC is kicking off its edgy new drama “Grimm” with multi-faceted previews that include an unprecedented industry first allowing Twitter followers of the show handle to preview the entire series premiere beginning October 14, two weeks prior to the broadcast premiere on Friday, October 28 (9-10 p.m. ET).

Oct 16 2011

Editorial: Would you forgive a racist? Why Robert Downey, Jr. Pleas For Mel Gibson

Editorial: Would you forgive a racist? Why Robert Downey, Jr. Pleas For Mel Gibson 18

Should Hollywood forgive a racist? In my opinion, racism is horrible and in the end, we all bleed the same color no matter your race, gender, or religious beliefs. I have seen the ignorance of racism seep into the souls of good people and poison them forever against something they don’t know or understand.

Oct 15 2011

#Supernatural, “Defending Your Life” – Guilty Conscience? Call 1-800-Osiris, The Egyptian God/Judge, Jury, Executioner

#Supernatural, "Defending Your Life" - Guilty Conscience? Call 1-800-Osiris, The Egyptian God/Judge, Jury, Executioner 19

Osiris (guest star Faran Tahir) comes to the 21st century seeking out the guilty to dispense his Egyptian brand of justice. I’m enjoying Supernatural so much again! They are getting back to hunting and taking cases…at least until they can figure out the Leviathan situation.

Oct 14 2011

Movie Review: ‘Father of Invention’ Starring Kevin Spacey & Craig Robinson (Fabricating and “Tap That Ass”)

Movie Review: 'Father of Invention' Starring Kevin Spacey & Craig Robinson (Fabricating and "Tap That Ass") 20

Father of Invention is charming, entertaining, and absolutely hilarious! Spacey does a brilliant job of playing a down trodden, yet arrogant man. Surprised at how much I laughed throughout the film. Robinson is fantastic as Jerry! The song Robinson and Madsen perform at the end titled “Tap That Ass” still has me laughing my ass off.

Oct 13 2011

TV News: @Syfy 2nd Annual ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Week Dec 4-10 Featuring NEVERLAND Mini-Series and more!

TV News: @Syfy 2nd Annual ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Week Dec 4-10 Featuring NEVERLAND Mini-Series and more! 21

Syfy will celebrate the holiday season with its second annual Countdown to Christmas Week (December 4-10) featuring the two night miniseries Neverland, stand-alone holiday episodes of hit series Eureka, Warehouse 13, Haven and Ghost Hunters, and the Saturday Original Movie Snowmageddon.

Oct 12 2011

Murder, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night! REVIEW: American Horror Story “Home Invasion” #ahsfx

Murder, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night! REVIEW: American Horror Story "Home Invasion" #ahsfx 22

Murder, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night. “Home Invasion” isn’t for the squeamish or faint of heart. ‘American Horror Story’ continues to challenge conventional storytelling in television. It’s an awesome, dark, edgy, creepy, decadent, and deeply engrossing series! I cannot take my eyes off the screen and I turn up the volume to hear every creak on the wooden floor!

Oct 12 2011

TV News: The CW Gives Full Season Orders For ‘Hart of Dixie’ ‘Ringer’ and ‘The Secret Circle’

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The CW Network gave full season orders to its three freshmen series – ‘Hart of Dixie,’ ‘Ringer,’ and ‘The Secret Circle.’

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