Muses of Media • 3rd November 2026

15 Most Anticipated New Book Releases in November 2026

Hello, fellow readers. It is a new month, which means a whole new selection of books! Is your TBR list already overflowing? That’s perfectly fine! We certainly won’t judge you if you add some of our November picks to your list. Look, all of us readers are guilty of buying more books even when we have a plethora of others on our shelves we still have to read. Again, this is a judgment-free zone. Whatever reading mood you might be in, there is likely something for you this month.

Muses of Media • 31st October 2026

Exploring Women-Directed Horror Films: 10 Must-See Movies

Happy Halloween, guys and ghouls! If you’re too old to go out trick-or-treating and you don’t have any costume parties to attend, what better way to spend Halloween than with your fave snacks and a bunch of movies? At Muses of Media, we love to support women directors and their work. So, naturally, we had to create a list of women-directed horror films (and thrillers, for those who don’t want to be too scared) that are perfect for a night in.

Muses of Media • 21st October 2026

Dark and Disturbing, ‘Clayface’ Will Have You Squirming in Your Seat – Review

I’ll be the first to tell you that when a Clayface movie was announced, I definitely thought, “Who was asking for this?” Perhaps it is because my first introduction to the character was Batman: The Animated Series, and the character scared the hell out of me as a kid. But more so, it was probably the fact that this would be the third film in the DCU, and that, as a character, many wouldn’t be familiar with (outside of those who read comics and/or watch Batman media), Clayface seemed like an unus...

Muses of Media • 14th October 2026

‘Whalefall’ Is Much More Than Your Typical Creature Feature – Review

If you know anything about me, you know I enjoy a good creature feature. Whether it’s a creature of the night à la vampires and werewolves, or people running away from dinosaurs and trying to outswim sharks and other aquatic animals, I’ll watch it. That’s why I was interested in Whalefall in the first place: scuba diver accidentally swallowed by a sperm whale while it’s hunting for squid? Sign me up. Still, Whalefall isn’t your typical creature feature survival thriller. Based on the novel of...

Muses of Media • 18th September 2026

Adeline Rudolph and Jasper Jones on Trusting Their ‘Neagley’ Characters With Their Lives - Interview

The entire first season of Neagley is now streaming on Prime Video! With Maria Sten reprising her role as the titular character, the season focuses on a new case involving a childhood friend. Of course, a new series means new characters are brought to the forefront, including Keno and Renee, portrayed by Jasper Jones and Adeline Rudolph, respectively. Ahead of the series premiere on Prime Video, I had the opportunity to chat with Jones and Rudolph about their characters and how they fit into...

Muses of Media • 17th September 2026

Nick Wootton Tells Us Why Neagley Is Such an Interesting Character to Explore – Interview

The entire first season of Neagley is now streaming on Prime Video! Reprising her role from Reacher, Maria Sten is now at the forefront of her own series as Frances Neagley. As always, she brings her A-game as the formidable, often stoic character who does not like to be touched (suffers from haphephobia). Ahead of the series premiere on Prime Video, I had the opportunity to chat with co-creator, showrunner and EP Nick Wootton. He told me why he believes Frances Neagley’s character should...

Muses of Media • 17th September 2026

Maria Sten and Greyston Holt Delve Into All Things ‘Neagley’ – Interview

It’s not every day that one of your favourite shows has a spin-off featuring one of your favourite characters. Thankfully, Prime Video has us covered. From the world of Reacher comes Neagley, starring Maria Sten. Reprising her role from Reacher, Sten is now at the forefront of her own series as Frances Neagley. As always, she brings her A-game as the formidable, often stoic character who does not like to be touched (haphephobia).

Muses of Media • 10th September 2026

10 Must-See Documentaries at TIFF 2026

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is now officially underway! If there’s one thing you can always expect, it’s that you’re sure to see some fantastic documentary features throughout the festival. Luckily, this year is no different! TIFF has us covered with a slew of documentary feature films to watch during what’s sure to be a great 10 days. The docs span a variety of topics, and you’re sure to find at least one (if not more) that you’ll want to grab a ticket for.

Muses of Media • 9th September 2026

10 Indigenous Projects to Watch at TIFF 2026

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) begins tomorrow! Always a staple at the festival are films helmed and led by Indigenous creatives, and TIFF has us covered this year with a slew of projects to watch featuring Indigenous talent behind and on-camera, for what’s sure to be a lively 10 days. From dramedies to docuseries to psychological thrillers, the projects span a variety of topics that are all a must-see.

Muses of Media • 3rd September 2026

10 Animated Feature Films to Watch at TIFF 2026

If you know anything about us here at Muses of Media, it’s that we love animation. From feature films to television shows, you’ll likely find us watching pretty much everything that this medium has to offer. Thankfully, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has us covered this year with a slew of animated feature-length films to watch during what’s sure to be a lively 10 days. The animated movies span a variety of topics, and you’re sure to find at least one (if not more)...

Muses of Media • 18th August 2026

Exploring J.P. Karliak's Voice Acting in Animation Appreciation Month

For us here at Muses of Media, August is a month where we celebrate all things animated. During #AnimationAppreciationMonth, we were lucky enough to have a discussion with the one and only J.P. Karliak! Of course, we’ve watched episodes of the new season of X-Men ’97, and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?! However, in addition to Karliak’s amazing voice work as Morph, Karliak will also portray Gramps in Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi.

Muses of Media • 14th August 2026

Adrian Hough Talks Nightcrawler: X-Men Animated Legacy - Interview

For us here at Muses of Media, August is a month where we celebrate all things animated. During #AnimationAppreciationMonth we were lucky enough to chat with the one and only Adrian Hough! During the interview,  Hough discussed his portrayal of Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler when he first joined the cast of X-Men: The Animated Series, and his excitement about returning to the character for X-Men ’97 over 30 years later. Hough also reflected on his career, vocal techniques, and the long-term impa...

Muses of Media • 2nd August 2026

‘The Specials’ Perfectly Balances Action, Comedy, and Emotion – Review | Fantasia Fest 2026

Never could I have imagined that a group of dancing assassins would bring such joy. But that’s exactly what you get with The Specials. Directed by Eiji Uchida, the film follows Kumashiro (Kippei Shiina) on the hunt to take down his boss’s (Naomasa Musaka) rival, the elusive Honjo (Renji Ishibashi). When Kumashiro finds out that Honjo will be present for his granddaughter’s upcoming dance competition, he sees he’s blessed with an opportunity that is too good to pass. However, trying to infiltr...

Muses of Media • 30th July 2026

Tahirah Sharif and Tyler Conti ‘Fightland’ - Exclusive Interview

If you love boxing, drama, and being kept on the edge of your seat, you won’t want to miss the new STARZ series, Fightland. Fightland follows a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him. With edge-of-seat action and populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before. The thrilling new series, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is set to excite fans w...

Muses of Media • 28th July 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day - A Thrilling Emotional Adventure

If you’re a fan of the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, you’ve likely been waiting patiently for his next turn on the big screen. The last film (Spider-Man: No Way Home) was released back in 2021, and now the famed wall-crawler is back in theatres in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The new film finds Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland) after the events of the previous film, in which Doctor Strange cast a spell that made everyone forget him, including his girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), and his best...

Muses of Media • 16th July 2026

Interview: Mallori Johnson and Angourie Rice Break Down Steal Away

After having its premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Steal Away is set to hit theatres this Friday. The movie boasts impactful performances from its leads, with Mallori Johnson and Angourie Rice commanding the screen. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Johnson and Rice about their roles in the film, and they broke everything down for me, including what drew them to the project, the intricacies of the characters, the exploration of the semi-fictional world, and, of course, the dance sequence (which featured live drums).

Geeks of Color • 4th July 2026

Rebecca Ferguson & Graham Yost Delve into ‘Silo’ Season 3 – Interview

Season 3 of the highly acclaimed Apple TV series, Silo, is now upon us. The new season will answer many questions fans of the series had when the second season came to a close. Ahead of the new season, I had the opportunity to chat with Rebecca Ferguson about her character, Juliette, and series creator Graham Yost. The duo told me about the latest season, including where we find Juliette this season, whether there have been any disagreements or dramatic exits in the writing room over the course...

Geeks of Color • 3rd July 2026

Larry Houston on ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2, Apocalypse’s Backstory & Season 3 – Interview

Season 2 of X-Men ’97 is finally upon us, and I, much like many others, am extremely excited to see what the new season has in store. Ahead of the show’s release, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Larry Houston about the new season. Now, if you’re unfamiliar with Houston’s work, he served as a director, storyboard artist, and much more for the original X-Men animated series back in the ’90s. For the first season of X-Men ’97, Houston was a consulting producer. However, for the new seas...

Muses of Media • 26th June 2026

X-Men '97 Season 2 Review: Time Travel Thrills and Drama

In 2024, X-Men ‘97 took audiences by storm. As a continuation of the fan-favourite X-Men animated series from the ‘90s, the new series brought back beloved voice actors, along with some new ones, to bring everyone’s fave mutants to life once more.  As an X-Men fan who grew up watching the OG animated series on Saturday mornings with my dad, it’s truly been a joy to see these versions of the characters return in season one. The same continues in season two. This season, the architects of the o...

Muses of Media • 24th June 2026

Supergirl Movie Review: Milly Alcock Shines as Kara Zor-El

In case you didn’t realize, it’s the summer of Supergirl. Kara Zor-El is set to take the big screen, portrayed by Milly Alcock, for the first action blockbuster of the summer season.  The film follows Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley) on a quest for vengeance after her family is killed by Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts). Of course, chasing down Krem and the Brigands is a big task for anyone, so Ruthye seeks reinforcements and tries to recruit Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (Milly Alcock)...