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.

Muses of Media •

‘Ironheart’ Tackles Grief, Healing, And Hope- Review

Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) is back in action, this time in her own series, Ironheart. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) viewers first saw Riri on the big screen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, when a machine she created caused trouble for the Wakandans.  Ironheart takes place after the events of Wakanda Forever, with Riri back in university, trying to make her way through an important project and still maintaining her side hustle of “helping” fellow students with their homework and pro...
Muses of Media •

Qattuu’s Song Sanininiaqtunga Is A Reminder That Someone Will Always Be By Your Side – Interview

The latest season of Amplify is one that will pull on your heartstrings. The new season showcases several Indigenous musicians on songwriting journeys for the series, sharing their music with the audience. Hailing from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Inuk throat singer and musician, Qattuu, is showcased in the sixth episode of Amplify, directed by asinnajaq. The episode features Qattuu, who released her debut solo album Midnight Sun in 2023...
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is One Of The Best Movies Of The Year – Review

If you’re in the mood for an animated film with a story that’s as unique as it is captivating, KPop Demon Hunters is the one for you. The film follows a popular KPop group called Hunterix, comprised of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo). When the trio aren’t selling out stadiums to thousands of screaming fans, they are demon hunters. Unbeknownst to their fans and their manager, Bobby (Ken Jeong), the girls are always protecting their...
Muses of Media •

‘Elio’ Is Out Of This World – Review

“I’m a bargaining chip!” –Glordon Pixar, renowned for its enchanting animated films, presents its latest movie, Elio. What sets Elio apart is its captivating fusion of sci-fi and coming-of-age themes, a unique blend that is sure to pique the interest of Pixar fans and families alike. The story follows a young boy named Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) who is coping with life-changing loss and living in a new place with his aunt Olga (voiced by Zoe Saldaña). He longs for acceptance and to fit...
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'Arcane' Creators Reflect on the Netflix Show's Massive Cultural Impact and What's Next (EXCLUSIVE)

To call Arcane a win for animation would be an understatement. The Netflix original series took the world by storm when it premiered on the streaming service in November 2021. Set in the League of Legends universe, created by Riot Games, Arcane is a steampunk fantasy set in the escalating unrest between the affluent city of Piltover and the neglected undercity of Zaun. Primarily focusing on sisters Violet (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) and Powder/Jinx (voiced by Ella Purnell), the animated series...
Muses of Media •

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Is A Solid Live-Action Remake – Review

As we step into a new month, we find ourselves greeted by another live-action adaptation, a trend that seems to be inescapable. However, amidst this wave of adaptations, How to Train Your Dragon stands out as a faithful and respectful rendition of the beloved animated film, a comforting reassurance for fans of the original.  If you’re unfamiliar with the animated feature of the same name (based on the books by Cressida Cowell), the film follows a young Viking named Hiccup. Living in the city...
Muses of Media •

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Is Bloody And Brilliant – Review

Audiences are thrust back into the world of Predator in the R-rated animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers.  Embark on a thrilling journey with three of the fiercest warriors in history, including a Viking raider, a ninja fighting against his samurai brother, and a WWII fighter pilot. As they engage in intense battles with their respective enemies, little do they know that they are being hunted by some of the universe’s deadliest predators.  Predator: Killer of Killers stands out with...
Geeks Of Color •

Carmen Ejogo Talks 'Fountain of Youth,' Exciting Filming Locations & More - Interview

It’s always great to dive into a fun action-adventure movie, and Fountain of Youth delivers just that. With an all-star cast including John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Laz Alson, Carmen Ejogo, Eiza Gonzalez, and Domhnall Gleeson, Fountain of Youth is a great movie to add to your watchlist this summer. The film follows estranged siblings and their team as they track down the mythical Fountain of Youth. Will they succeed in finding it? Well, you’ll have to watch the movie to find that out!
Muses of Media •

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is Good, But Doesn’t Live Up To The Original – Review

“He’s so cute and fluffy!” –Lilo Everyone’s favourite chaotic blue alien, Stitch (aka Experiment 626), is back in action in Disney’s latest live-action remake.  For those unfamiliar with the animated version of Lilo & Stitch, the film centres on a young girl named Lilo and her older sister, Nani, who have recently lost their parents. The two are doing the best they can to cope, but with child services involved, Nani must do all she can to make sure she and Lilo aren’t separated. Of course,...
Muses of Media •

Ali Fumiko Whitney and Ricky He Discuss ‘Worth The Wait,’ Working With Sung Kang & More – Interview

“But really, just to be part of this crew with an all-Asian and Asian-American cast. So for me, that was really the most exciting part about it.” –Ali Fumiko Whitney The upcoming romantic comedy Worth the Wait will be available on Tubi in a few days. The movie follows four couples on various relationship journeys and showcases the ups and downs of love in an emotionally heartfelt way. With a phenomenal all-Asian main cast including Ali Fumiko Whitney (Find me Falling) as Riley and Ricky He...
Muses of Media •

‘Amplify’ Season 3 Will Speak To Your Soul – Review

Amplify is back for a third season on APTN.  Shane Belcourt and Jason Ryle produce the original APTN series, which Wolfwalker Productions, an Indigenous production company, owns. Belcourt is also the series creator. Amplify is an anthology series that showcases the beauty and diversity of Indigenous music in Canada. Each episode focuses on a different Indigenous singer/songwriter writing a new song or music. The third season features Shane Ghostkeeper, Evan Redsky, Qattuu...
Geeks Of Color •

Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman & Hannah John-Kamen Talk 'Thunderbolts,' Costumes & More - Interview - Geeks Of Color

The ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to grow with Thunderbolts*. The film brings together a team of misfits, including previously seen characters such as Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), US Agent (Wyatt Russell), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). Of course, there are also new faces, including Bob (Lewis Pullman) and Mel (Geraldine Viswanathan).
Muses of Media •

‘Thunderbolts*’ Cast Talks About Their Experiences With The Latest MCU Film – Press Conference Recap

Over the weekend, the cast and crew of Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* assembled for a press conference to answer burning questions about the film and their characters.  Actors Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Wyatt Russell (John Walker), Lewis Pullman (Bob), Geraldine Viswanathan (Mel), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine) and Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost) answered questions alongside director Jake Schreier and Marvel Studio...
Muses of Media •

‘Thunderbolts*’ Is An Emotionally Impactful Character-Driven Story – Review

“The Avengers are not coming.” -Valentina Allegra De Fontaine If you read books or watch movies, you’ll know there is no shortage of storylines that follow the outcasts or misfits who must team up and do something remarkable. At its baseline, this is what Thunderbolts* is. However, luckily for those who watch, it is also much more. In Thunderbolts*, we find Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) stuck in a rut. Since her sister’s death, she’s kept a low profile, taking jobs here and there, always a...
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Bobo Le Discusses ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ Playing Kendall, Working With Andrew Ahn & More – Interview

Andrew Ahn‘s The Wedding Banquet is now in theatres! Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bobo Le, who stars as Kendall in the film. Kendall is the happy-go-lucky cousin of Chris (Bowen Yang) and brings some added fun and comedy to the film. Raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, The Wedding Banquet is Le’s debut feature, and the actor was happy to talk about her experience working on the film. From Le’s reaction to getting the role to the elements...
Geeks Of Color •

Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, and Hailee Steinfeld Discuss 'Sinners' - Interview - Geeks Of Color

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is now in theatres!  Ahead of the film’s release, I had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the cast to chat about their experience working on Sinners.Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, and Hailee Steinfeld shine in Sinners. Their characters bring fantastic energy to the fray every time they appear on screen. The trio told me their experiences when they learned they would be a part of Coogler’s next film, the journeys of their characters in Sinners, and more.
Geeks Of Color •

Li Jun Li, Delroy Lindo, and Omar Miller Discuss 'Sinners' - Interview - Geeks Of Color

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is now in theatres!  Ahead of the film’s release, I had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the cast to chat about their experience working on Sinners. Li Jun Li, Delroy Lindo, and Omar Miller shine in Sinners. Their characters bring fantastic energy to the fray every time they appear on screen. The trio told me their experiences when they learned they would be a part of Coogler’s next film, that there’s much more than meets the eye when it comes to the Sinners, and...
Muses of Media •

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is A Sexy, Thrilling, Bloody Good Time – Review

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.” In Sinners, the narrative revolves around the enigmatic SmokeStack twins, portrayed by the talented Michael B. Jordan. Their return from Chicago sparks whispers and concerns in the town, as their history of trouble precedes them. Even their uncle, the righteous preacher Jedidiah (Saul Williams), is wary. His son, Sammie, also known as Preacher Boy (Miles Caton), idolizes his twin cousins, despite the rumours surrounding the...
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