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 •

Writer-Director Cherien Dabis Discusses Intergenerational Trauma and the Importance of ‘All That’s Left of You’ – Interview

Writer-director Cherien Dabis crafted an exceptional film with All That’s Left of You. The multi-generational story spans decades, beginning with the 1948 Nakba and following a family and the continued violence and displacement that has caused intergenerational trauma. In addition to writing and directing the film, Dabis also acts in it, portraying Hanan. As a mother to children growing up surrounded by many horrors and wife to Salim (Saleh Bakri), who keeps his trauma mostly buried, Hanan is...
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Samantha Walkes and Isaiah Mustafa Discuss New Changes for Their Characters in ‘Cross’ Season 2 – Interview

Happy Cross Season 2 release week! Everyone’s favourite detective is back with a new case to solve in the new season of Cross. This time, Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) is on the hunt for a new killer, perfectly portrayed by Jeanine Mason. Of course, Cross has Elle and John to rely on, aptly played by Samantha Walkes and Isaiah Mustafa, respectively. This season significantly raises the emotional stakes for both Walkes’ Elle and Mustafa’s John. It was a pleasure to speak with both actors about t...
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Jeanine Mason Discusses Joining the Cast of ‘Cross’ Season 2 as the Terrifying Luz – Interview

Happy Cross Season 2 release week! Everyone’s favourite detective is back with a new case to solve in the new season of Cross. This time, Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) is on the hunt for a new killer, perfectly portrayed by Jeanine Mason. This season, Mason delves into her character, Luz, with some frightening results. In Mason’s own words, she wanted audiences “to be scared.” Ahead of the highly anticipated new season, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Mason about joining the cas...
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Temuera Morrison, Frankie Adams, and Roimata Fox Discuss Their Characters From ‘The Wrecking Crew’ & Polynesian Representation – Interview

Temuera Morrison (Aquaman, Chief of War, The Book of Boba Fett), Frankie Adams (The Expanse, Next Goal Wins), and Roimata Fox (Chief of War, Muru, Cowboy Bebop) are set to light up the screen in the action-comedy, The Wrecking Crew! In the movie, Morrison, Adams, and Fox are joined by Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Morena Baccarin, Jacob Batalon, and Miyavi for a pulse-pounding good time. The trio are no strangers to action fare, and I had the opportunity to chat with them about their charac...
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Miyavi Discusses Becoming an Action Star in ‘The Wrecking Crew’ – Interview

Everyone enjoys a good villain, and viewers of The Wrecking Crew will get just that with Miyavi’s Nakamura. Not only is Miyavi a seasoned musician and performer, but you’re also likely to have seen his other acting work in films like Unbroken and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. However, in The Wrecking Crew, Miyavi morphs into a true action star, kicking ass and taking names along the way. I was lucky enough to chat with Miyavi, and he shared what he enjoyed most about his character in the f...
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Muses of Media Interview with Claire Lovering

In case you don’t know her well yet, Claire Lovering is an award-winning Australian actress whose career spans film, television, and theatre. Lovering trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and started her acting career in theatre, performing with major Australian companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, and Griffin Theatre Company. During her acting journey, Lovering created a one-woman show that allowed her to showcase her skills n...
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L.S. Stratton Discusses Her Latest Novel ‘In Deadly Company’ – Interview

A new month means new reads! One book that should definitely be added to your September TBR list is L.S. Stratton’s In Deadly Company.  Stratton’s latest novel follows Nicole Underwood, assistant to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Nicole balances so much (too much, really), and none of this is made easier by her selfish nightmare of a boss, Xander Chambers. As Nicole preps for Xander’s birthday bash, no one can imagine the chaos that would ensue, including a murder. With fingers pointed in...
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The Cast of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Discuss Portraying Marvel’s First Family – Press Conference Recap

Today, the cast and crew of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps assembled for a press conference to answer burning questions about the upcoming film and their characters.  Actors Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm/Invisible Woman), Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/Human Torch), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/Thing), Julia Garner (Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer), and Ralph Ineson (Galactus), answered questions alongside director Matt Shakman and Marvel Studios...
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Blending the Artistry of Beading and Music With Sebastian Gaskin’s Song “Woven” – 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. Cree singer-songwriter Sebastian Gaskin is highlighted in the seventh episode of Amplify, directed by Carla Robinson. Gaskin is the recent Juno Award winner for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year for his single “Brown Man.” Gaskin’s debut album, “LOVECHILD,” was released this year a...
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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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'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...
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!
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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...
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).
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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 •

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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