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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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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‘Twisters’ Is A Fun Crowd-Pleaser – Review

“You don’t face your fears…you ride ‘em.” –Tyler Owens In 1996, the disaster thriller Twister graced the big screen. With an ensemble cast that included Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Twister was a box-office hit and a fan favourite. Now, the standalone sequel Twisters, with its unique blend of action, drama, and suspense, is set to captivate audiences once again.
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The Epic Return Of ‘Blood of Zeus’ Was Well Worth The Wait – Review

“Because those that ruined your life, ruined mine.” –Hades The much-anticipated second season of Blood of Zeus has finally graced our screens, and it’s a magnificent continuation of the divine drama that captured our attention in the first season. Like its predecessor, the new season immediately seizes our attention with its exceptional storytelling and daring animation, leaving us on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating each new episode.
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Performances And Action Elevate ‘Rebel Moon—Part Two: The Scargiver’ – Review

“My pain became rage. My rage became revenge.” –Nemesis The continuation of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child of Fire has finally arrived. And I must say, Rebel Moon—Part Two: The Scargiver is a significant step up from its predecessor. Part Two: The Scargiver takes us on a sci-fi journey with Kora (Sofia Boutella), Gunnar (Michiel Huisman), Titus (Djimon Hounsou), Nemesis (Doona Bae), Tarak (Staz Nair) and Millius (Elise Duffy) on Veldt, as they brace themselves for the impending...
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‘Three Little Birds’ is Heart-wrenching and Heartwarming – Review

“It’s too far to swim back now.” –Leah From Sir Lenny Henry comes Three Little Birds. Inspired by stories told by Henry’s mother, the series focuses on two sisters, Leah (Rochelle Neil) and Chantrelle (Saffron Coomber), who set out on a steamboat with their friend Hosanna (Yazmin Belo) from Jamaica to England in 1957. Upon arriving, the trio must navigate England, namely the racism of many of the country’s citizens toward immigrants.
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Vivid Visuals and Powerful Performances Carry ‘Dune: Part Two’ – Review

“This prophecy is how they enslave us!” –Chani Picking up where the first film left off, Dune: Part Two is a visual and sonic feast akin to the first that will enthrall the audience’s senses. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), remain with the Fremen. Led by Stilgar (Javier Bardem), Paul and Jessica are newcomers to the Fremen society and are not trusted. While some believe Paul to be the “chosen one,” other Fremen, like Chani (Zendaya)...
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Alaqua Cox Shines in ‘Echo’ – Review

Since Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) made her debut appearance on the small screen in Hawkeye, many of us were wondering when we might see her again – especially after how things ended between her and Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio). Fortunately, we now have the Echo series to answer some unanswered questions. The mini-series (consisting of five episodes) takes place five months after the events in the Hawkeye. Fisk’s organization is on Maya’s tail...
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‘Wish’ Takes Wishing Upon A Star To New Heights – Review

Every once in a while, a film comes along that makes your heart soar, and for me, Wish did precisely that. The tale welcomes audiences to the Kingdom of Rosas and follows 17-year-old Asha (Ariana DeBose), a quick-witted idealist, on her quest to become the king’s newest apprentice. Enthralled by the magic of King Magnifico (Chris Pine) to grant wishes for as long as she can remember, Asha is excited and extremely nervous to work for the king potentially.
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