Riley Utley
The Background: Riley Utley is the Weekend Editor at CinemaBlend. She has written for national publications as well as daily and alt-weekly newspapers in Spokane, Washington, Syracuse, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated with her master’s degree in arts journalism and communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Since joining the CB team she has covered numerous TV shows and movies -- including her personal favorite shows Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She also has followed and consistently written about everything from Taylor Swift to Fire Country, and she's enjoyed every second of it.
What She's Into: Riley’s range in likes is random and wide, from Marvel to musicals and from Game of Thrones to the latest Netflix rom-com you can catch her watching just about anything. Her favorite movies include but are not limited to When Harry Met Sally, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, Finding Nemo and The Grand Budapest Hotel. She loves going to the movie theater, consuming copious amounts of popcorn and logging whatever she saw on Letterboxd immediately afterward. She constantly walks around quoting Ted Lasso, SNL and Parks and Rec. She has been known to create the occasional PowerPoint explaining the MCU to those who don’t get it. In the non-media realm, Riley is a massive college basketball fan. She is a firm believer that the Gonzaga men’s basketball team is the best team of all time, and she is patiently waiting for the day they finally win a national championship. She grew up in Washington and loves skiing, coffee and making sure that people know she is from the state, not D.C.
What She's Excited About Right Now: Anything Taylor Swift or Andrew Garfield does, finally seeing strong female representation in the MCU and eventually seeing Jonathan Bailey sing his heart out in Wicked.
Latest articles by Riley Utley
Steve Buscemi Is Reportedly Joining The Cast Of Wednesday, And This Could Totally Change The Vibe At Nevermore
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Steve Buscemi is reportedly joining Wednesday in a key role that could totally change the vibe at Nevermore Academy.
While Swifties Freak Out About Taylor Swift's Cryptic Tortured Poets Department Promo, I Couldn't Agree More With The Fan Who Compared Her To 'The Riddler'
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As Swifties freak out about Taylor Swift's cryptic promo for The Tortured Poets Department, I can't stop thinking about her being compared to The Riddler.
The Rookie Cast Just Found Out The Show Got Renewed For Season 7 Too: ‘My Lucky Number’
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The cast of The Rookie found out that the ABC drama was renewed for Season 7, and they posted their reactions.
Ryan Gosling Recalls The Unexpected Way Emily Blunt Responded When Extreme Weather Hit The Fall Guy Set
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Ryan Gosling tells a story about the time there was extreme weather on the set of The Fall Guy and the way Emily Blunt reacted to it all.
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Wore A Corest Made Of Actual Gold, And It's Giving Major Polin Vibes
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Nicola Coughlan wore a gold corset to a Bridgerton event, and it's giving major Polin vibes.
6 Years After Their Divorce Channing Tatum And Jenna Dewan Are Going To Court Over Finances, And Magic Mike Is Involved
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Six years after their divorce, Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum are going to court over their finances. Here's how Magic Mike is involved.
How Fire Country's Latest Episode And Morena Baccarin's Character Perfectly Set Up A Potential Spinoff
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Morena Baccarin's introduction into the world of Fire Country as Sheriff Mickey set up a potential spinoff perfectly.
Will Sicario 3 Ever Happen?
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Here's what Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, Denis Villeneuve and more have said about the possibility of Sicario 3.
32 Of The Best Parks And Rec Guest Stars
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Here are over 30 of the best guest stars from Parks and Recreation.
Doctor Who Announced Millie Gibson Is Coming Back Alongside A New Companion, And This Trio Looks Fantastic
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Doctor Who confirmed Millie Gibson will be returning to the series for a second season alongside Ncuti Gatwa and a new companion played by Varada Sethu.
Linda Hamilton Reveals Why She Was Considering Retirement Before Landing Her Role In Stranger Things
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Linda Hamilton revealed why she was considering retirement, and her reaction to landing her part in Stranger Things.
Travis Kelce Revealed One Of His Favorite Taylor Swift Songs, And It's So On Brand
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Travis Kelce revealed one of his favorite Taylor Swift songs, and this 1989 track feels on brand for him.
Loot: The Surprisingly Complex Story Behind Maya Rudolph’s Hilariously Relatable Smoke Alarm Scene And How It Came To Life
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Exclusives Loot's co-creators told me the surprisingly complex story behind pulling off Maya Rudolph's hilariously relatable fire alarm scene.
Young Woman And The Sea Trailer Shows Off Daisy Ridley's Masterful Acting Chops In Intense And Uplifting True Story
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Young Woman And The Sea shows off Daisy Ridley's acting chops as she takes on the role of Trudy Ederle in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced film.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Getting Animated Movies, And The Marvel Vet They Cast As The Villain Is Perfect
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Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting an animated movie, and they cast Dave Bautista as the villain.
Travis Kelce's Viral Siblings Day TikTok For Jason Kelce Had Fans Calling Them 'The World's Favorite Brothers,' And I Couldn't Agree More
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Travis Kelce's siblings day video for Jason Kelce went viral on TikTok. I couldn't agree more with fans who are calling them "the world's favorite brothers."
Wicked: An Updated Cast List For Jon M. Chu's Musical Adaptation, Including Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande
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An updated cast list for Jon M. Chu's Wicked including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
While Cara’s Death On Fire Country Is Tragic, I Have A Theory About How It Could Positively Impact Max Thieriot's Bode, And He Agrees
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Exclusives Cara's death on Fire Country was truly tragic. However, I think it could positively impact Bode. Max Thieriot also has a similar opinion.
Zendaya's Latest Challengers Look Is Giving Tennis Net In The Best Way
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Zendaya's look for the London Challengers premiere is giving tennis net in the best way.
Rachel Zegler's Gorgeous Beaded Look Is A Take On The Sheer Trend I Didn't Know I Needed
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Rachel Zegler rocked a beaded look that works as a fun new take on the sheer trend, and I love it.
Suki Waterhouse Posts Mirror Selfies, Shares Postpartum Experience After Having Child With Robert Pattinson
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Following the birth of Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson's child, the actress opened up about postpartum on Instagram while posting new selfies.
Fire Country Season 3: What We Know About Max Thieriot's CBS Drama
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Now that Fire Country Season 3 is officially happening, here's what we know about the Max Thieriot-led drama.
‘This Is An Anthem For The Underdogs’: Dev Patel Talks Including The Trans Community In Monkey Man
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Dev Patel talks about including the transgender community in his directorial debut Monkey Man.
An Insider Just Spoke Out About What's Going On With Yellowstone Season 5, And There Are Some Intriguing Ideas About The Kevin Costner Issue
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As we wait to find out if Kevin Costner will be featured in the final season of Yellowstone, some intriguing ideas about how the issue is being handled have been reported.
After Taylor Swift Dropped Tortured Poets Department Playlists, Swifties Are Making Viral TikToks About Why They Can't Get Over Her Brutal Song Selection
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Taylor Swift released playlists for The Tortured Poets Department, and Swifties are freaking out about the brutal song selection.