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.

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‘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...
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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...
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‘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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‘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...
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‘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...
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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,...
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‘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...
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‘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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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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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...
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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.
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‘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...
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‘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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‘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...
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‘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),...
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‘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.
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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...
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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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