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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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...
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Discover the Depth of Neagley with Series Co-Creator Nick Wootton

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...
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Discover Neagley: Maria Sten and Greyston Holt Talk Character Depth & Growth

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).
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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).
Geeks of Color •

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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