Britany Murphy

Managing editor, writer and Tomatometer-certified critic with a focus on various entertainment news.


Words can be found at Cinema Debate, Discussing Film, Geeks of Color, Muses of Media, POC Culture and The Reel Roundup.

Geeks Of Color •

Marc Webb & Rachel Zegler Test Their Disney Knowledge With A Game of Who Said That? - Disney Princess Edition - Geeks Of Color

Disney’s live-action Snow White reimagining is now playing in theatres! To celebrate the film’s release, I had the opportunity to test director Marc Webb and the film’s star, Rachel Zegler, on their Disney knowledge with a game of Who Said That? – Disney Princess Edition. During the game, Webb and Zegler had fun trying to identify which Disney Princess said the line that was read to them from their respective Disney animated films.
Muses of Media •

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Is A Pleasant Surprise – Review

“Fearless, fair, brave, true…how quaint.” –Evil Queen If you know me, I was a true believer that there was never any “fairest of them all” when it came to Disney’s live-action reimaginings, with Maleficent and Cinderella being the rare exception. So, as someone who hasn’t particularly enjoyed the majority of Disney’s remakes of their classic animated films, nor a fan of the 1937 animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, I can easily say that I was pleasantly surprised by this iteration...
Muses of Media •

Keira Jang and Ann Marie Fleming Discuss ‘Can I Get A Witness?’ – Interview

After premiering at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Ann Marie Fleming’s film Can I Get A Witness releases in theatres today. In a not-so-distant future, death is everyone’s job. With travel and technology banned, 50-year-olds submit to dying as a way to control the world’s population and prevent further damage to the earth. These sacrifices are documented by teenage artists as they happen. Fleming’s genre-bending film combines live-action and animation expertly and...
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Chaos and Comedy Collide in ‘Deli Boys’ – Review

“This is a life of crime and the life of this deli.” –Lucky  Losing a parent is difficult, especially when it’s unexpected. Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh) deal with this in Deli Boys. However, things take an even more surprising turn when they learn their pampered lives, which they believed were funded solely by their businessman father’s (Iqbal Theba) convenience store chains, were a front for organized crime.
Muses of Media •

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Is Emotionally Charged, Gritty And Violent – Review

“Well, I will admit…it’s not entirely unpleasant seeing you again.” –Wilson Fisk It’s been nearly 10 years since the Daredevil Netflix series graced our screens. In April of 2015, we first experienced Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock as he kicked ass as both a lawyer and superhero (or vigilante, according to Kingpin). The series was dark, gritty, and violent – all things you’d expect from a Daredevil television show.  Now, seven years since the series ended its third season on Netflix, Daredevil is...
Muses of Media •

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Is A Fresh Take On The Beloved Wall-Crawler – Review

Peter Parker is back on our small screens with Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.  The series follows Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) as he navigates teenage life and incredible new powers. It’s not easy being a teenager. If it’s not a problem with school, it’s a problem with your home life. If it’s not a problem with your home life, it’s a problem with your crush. Most times, it’s all of the above, so imagine adding super-powered Spider traits to the mix.
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Morfydd Clark and Charlie Vickers Talk Season 2 of ‘The Rings of Power,’ Archery Skills & More – Interview

“I haven’t been able to say how great I am at archery.” –Morfydd Clark The epic second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiered on Prime Video this Summer. The three-episode premiere began streaming on August 29, with new episodes airing weekly until the finale on October 3. With all episodes of the second season now available to stream, last week I had the fantastic opportunity to chat with series stars Morfydd Clark (Galadriel) and Charlie Vickers (Annatar/Sauron)...
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‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Is An Exciting Addition To The Iconic Heroine’s World – Review

“Because the real truth is too difficult for most to bear.” –Lara Croft A beloved character and heroine, Lara Croft has been a staple in video games, comics and movies since her first appearance over 25 years ago. Now, she is about to embark on a thrilling new adventure with the new animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, a journey that promises to be as exciting as her previous exploits. Developed by Tasha Huo, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft picks up after the events...
Muses of Media •

‘Rez Ball’ Is MVP Worthy – Review | TIFF 2024

“You descend from warriors.” –Benny The Chuska Warriors basketball team must band together and overcome the odds in their quest for championship glory after suffering a devastating loss in Sydney Freeland’s coming-of-age sports drama Rez Ball. Set in the Navajo Nation, the Chuska Warriors are their community’s resident celebrities. However, they are in a losing slump, which the community blames on Coach Hobbs (Jessica Matten). The team’s star and leader, Nataanii Jackson (Kusem Goodwind),...
Geeks Of Color •

Jac Schaeffer Talks 'Agatha All Along,' Best Set Moments, Reuniting with Mary Livanos & More - Interview - Geeks Of Color

The MCU’s season of the witch is nearly upon us with the release of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the series premiere on Disney+, I had the chance to chat with series creator and director Jac Schaeffer about her work on the project, including her favourite moments on set, juggling writing and directing this time around, reuniting with EP Mary Livanos, and much more. Schaeffer’s first foray into the MCU came with the critically-acclaimed, WandaVision.
Muses of Media •

‘Agatha All Along’ Contains All The Right Hexes And Potions For A Wonderfully Witchy Time – Review

“I’m assembling a coven…” –Agatha Harkness Everyone’s favourite witch is back in town in the form of Jac Schaeffer’s latest Marvel Studios series, Agatha All Along.  It’s been a while since Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) had her powers taken away by Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. Scarlet Witch. Now, it’s her turn to reclaim them. The mystery of how she plans to do this is the heart of Agatha All Along, a series that will keep you eagerly anticipating each new episode.
Geeks Of Color •

Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata and Debra Jo Rupp Talk 'Agatha All Along,' Performing at D23 & More - Interview - Geeks Of Color

Witches are back in action in the MCU with the release of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the series’ release, I had the chance to chat with cast members Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and Debra Jo Rupp about their experience filming Agatha All Along. We discussed working on this series, creating the bond for their coven, surviving (or not surviving) an escape room, and much more!When I chatted with the trio, they were a day removed from their performance at D23. “Oh, it was like being rock stars! It wa...
Geeks Of Color •

Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke Talk 'Agatha All Along,' Working Together & More - Interview - Geeks Of Color

The MCU’s season of the witch is upon us with the release of Agatha All Along.Ahead of the series premiere on Disney+, I had the chance to chat with Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke about working together on the series, performing at D23, Hahn returning to the character, Locke joining the MCU and much more. Locke is a new addition to the MCU and portrays a character named Teen in Agatha All Along. With many auditions for the series under his belt, Locke said he felt a sense of relief when he finally go...
Geeks Of Color •

Mary Livanos Talks 'Agatha All Along,' Women of Marvel & More - Interview - Geeks Of Color

Witches are back in action in the MCU with the release of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the series release, I had the chance to chat with EP Mary Livanos about the series. We discussed working on this series after the events of WandaVision, Marvel’s women superheroes and characters, surviving an Agatha-themed escape room, what she hopes fans take away from the series, and much more!
Muses of Media •

Supernatural Happenings Threaten To Tear A Family Apart In ‘Presence’ – TIFF 24 Review

The purchase of a new suburban home is more than a family bargains for in the Steven Soderbergh-directed Presence.  A family of four purchases a beautiful home with unique and antique charm at the behest of the family’s matriarch, Rebecca (Lucy Liu). Although her husband, Chris (Chris Sullivan), is mildly apprehensive at first, the Payne family purchases the home to start a new beginning...
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Director Rachel House Climbs To The Top Of The Peak For ‘The Mountain’ – Interview

It’s that time again when film lovers from all over the world descend upon the city and move between various theatres to see a plethora of movies at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). One of the films premiering at TIFF this year is Rachel House’s feature directorial debut, The Mountain. The movie follows a young trio consisting of Sam (Elizabeth Atkinson), Bronco (Terence Daniel), and Mallory (Reuben Francis) as they embark upon an unexpected journey. They bond as friends, learn...
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Director Nicole Dorsey Tackles Bouts In Dreams And Reality In The Fencing Thriller ‘Balestra’ – Interview

In Balestra, Joanna Bathory (Cush Jumbo) agrees to test experimental technology, which allows her to train in her dreams. With her sights set on Olympic gold, Joanna will stop at nothing to advance her competitive fencing career. Directed by Nicole Dorsey, the film is timely and timeless, delving into the dance behind the sport and how one’s perceived greatness is attached to one’s value as a human being.
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