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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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).
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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...
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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...
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Jason Momoa Brings Fan-Favourite Character Lobo to Life in ‘Supergirl’ – Interview

Last week was a whirlwind of the best kind. I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Supergirl press junket.  Ahead of the film’s release, I spoke with the one and only Jason Momoa about his time working on Supergirl, where his love of Lobo stems from, getting decked out in the Lobo costume and makeup, and what playing two iconic DC characters (Aquaman and Lobo) has meant to him.
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Milly Alcock & Eve Ridley Usher in a New Era For ‘Supergirl’ – Interview

Last week was a whirlwind of the best kind! I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Supergirl press junket. Starring Milly Alcock as the titular character, alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye and Jason Momoa as Lobo, Supergirl joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. Based on the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic series, the upcoming DC Studios film is directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya)...
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Nafessa Williams and Alex Hassell Break Down ‘Rivals’ Season 2 – Interview

Season 2 of Rivals is now upon us! If you watched the first season, you’ll recall the mess and drama that was afoot. The new season has all the things you loved from the first season, with a little more chaos in the mix. Ahead of the second season’s release, I had the pleasure of chatting with some of the show’s stars, including Nafessa Williams and Alex Hassell, who portray Cameron and Rupert, respectively.
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‘The Boys’ Star Nathan Mitchell On Saying Goodbye to Black Noir – Interview

It’s finally upon us, the final episode of The Boys. With season five, the series comes to a close, and many have been waiting patiently to see how things end – especially what the end of the show means for some of our favourite characters, like Black Noir II, portrayed by Nathan Mitchell. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that The Boys has been quite the journey for Mitchell’s characters, Black Noir and Black Noir II. Ahead of the series finale, I had the opportunity to chat with...
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Susan Heyward On the Finale of ‘The Boys’ & What She Will Miss Most about Sister Sage – Interview

It’s finally upon us, the final episode of The Boys. With season five, the series comes to a close, and many have been waiting patiently to see how things end – especially what the end of the show means for some of our favourite characters, like Sister Sage, portrayed by Susan Heyward. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that Heyward’s Sage has caused quite the stir on The Boys. Ahead of the series finale, I had the opportunity to chat with Heyward about the final season, reflecting...
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Jessie T. Usher On A-Train’s Horrible Ideas and The Final Season of ‘The Boys’ – Interview

It’s finally upon us, the final episode of The Boys. With season five, the series comes to a close, and many have been waiting patiently to see how things end – especially what the end of the show means for some of our favourite characters, like A-Train, portrayed by Jessie T. Usher. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll know that The Boys has been quite the journey for Usher and his speedy character. Ahead of the series finale, I had the opportunity to chat with him about how his mental...
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Will Packer & Kat Coiro Talk Bring Back the Theatrical Rom-Com With ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ – Interview

Spring is upon us, and what better way to ring in the new season then with a rom-com that will have you smiling from ear to ear. This is exactly why you need to see You, Me & Tuscany starring Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey, which is now in theatres! Directed by Kat Coiro and produced by Will Packer, You, Me & Tuscany features Bailey as Anna, a young woman who is trying to navigate her life and connec with herself after experiencing a loss. Anna ends up on an unplanned trip to Tuscany, Italy...
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Regé-jean Page & Halle Bailey Are The Perfect Pairing in ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ – Interview

Spring is upon us, and what better way to ring in the new season than with a rom-com that will have you smiling from ear to ear. This is exactly why you need to see You, Me & Tuscany starring Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey in theatres this weekend! Directed by Kat Coiro, You, Me & Tuscany features Bailey as Anna, a young woman who is trying to navigate her life and reconnect with herself after experiencing a loss. Anna ends up on an unplanned trip to Tuscany, Italy, where she meets Michael (Page...
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Amanda Babaei Vieira and Nicolette Pearse Discuss Delving Into Their Characters in ‘Maya & Samar’ – Interview

After its premiere at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in November, Maya & Samar is now playing in theatres across Canada. The film follows two women from different worlds. Maya is a rising journalist at a hip indie website who covers sex and music with free-flowing thought and liberal practice. Samar is a queer Afghan who landed in Greece following a harrowing escape from the Taliban. She lives without papers in Athens, dancing in a club for cash. After a fateful meeting on the...
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Ashton James Discusses Starring in ‘Youngblood,’ the Intricacies of the Role & More – Interview

If Ashton James is not already on your radar, he should be. With his latest turn as a hockey player aiming for the NHL in Youngblood, James is a scene stealer. A graduate of the prestigious CFC Actors Conservatory, James is a Canadian Screen Award nominee for his work in Revenge of the Black Best Friend. James’ other credits include Beyond Black Beauty, Five Days at Memorial, and Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.
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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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Alona Tal and Johnny Ray Gill Discuss Returning for ‘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. Of course, Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) always has a stellar team he can rely on, including Kayla Craig (Alona Tal) and John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa). This season, we get to see more from Alona Tal as FBI Agent Kayla Craig. In addition, Johnny Ray Gill is back as the wildly entertaining Bobby Trey.
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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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