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
Jenna Ortega Was Asked If She'll Have Another Viral Dance In Wednesday Season 2, And Her Funny Answer Gives Me Hope
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Will there be another viral dance in the second season of Wednesday? Jenna Ortega was asked, and her answer gives me hope that the answer is yes.
Fans Are All Over How 'Real' Kate Middleton Is In This Resurfaced Video, And I'm Loving This Story About Her And Prince William
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A TikTok of a resurfaced Kate Middleton interview is going viral, and I can see why people are loving it and commenting about the princess being "real" in it.
I’ve Been Waiting And Waiting To Binge Mayfair Witches. Alexandra Daddario Is Celebrating It Hitting Netflix, But I Think It Highlights One Big Problem AMC Has
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Season 1 of Alexandra Daddario's Mayfair Witches is finally available on Netflix to binge. However, I think it highlights an issue AMC has.
Every Surprise Song Taylor Swift Plays On The Eras Tour
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An updated list of every surprise song Taylor Swift plays on The Eras Tour.
'It's Been Disheartening:' It Ends With Us Star Brandon Sklenar Addresses Rumors And Criticism Surrounding Movie
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Brandon Sklenar directly addresses the online speculation, drama and criticism surrounding It Ends With Us.
Jenna Ortega May Have Just Won The Method Dressing Game With A Cool Throwback To Winona Ryder's Original Beetlejuice Character
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One of Jenna Ortega's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice press outfits is a total throwback to Winona Ryder's OG character, proving she's an expert method dresser.
How Taylor Swift Is Allegedly Factoring Into Blake Lively's BTS It Ends With Us Drama: 'Taylor Knows How To Handle Backlash Better Than Anyone'
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Amid the alleged It Ends With Us drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a source has explained how Taylor Swift is allegedly factoring into it.
As Jenna Ortega Goes Viral For Hopping On The 'Demure' Trend, I Can't Stop Thinking About Her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Press Outfits Giving Big Addams Family Energy
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While Jenna Ortega is going viral for doing the "demure" trend during Beetlejuice Beetlejuice press, I can't stop thinking about her Addams Family-esque looks.
I'm Thrilled Jonathan Bailey Confirmed He’s Returning For Bridgerton Season 4, But His Comments Left Me With A Concern About Anthony's Story
By Riley Utley published
Jonathan Bailey confirmed he's returning for Bridgerton Season 4. However, his comments left me a bit concerned about Anthony's story.
Fans Can't Decide If Kim Kardashian Looks More Like Paris Hilton Or Beyoncé In Wild New Photoshoot Pics
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Kim Kardashian's latest photoshoot has fans debating if she looks more like Paris Hilton or Beyoncé in it.
Why The Last Of Us’ Kaitlyn Dever Had To Be ‘Extra Secured By Security’ While Filming Season 2
By Riley Utley published
Isabela Merced explains why Kaitlyn Dever had to have extra security while filming Season 2 of The Last of Us.
It Ends With Us' Best Easter Egg Is A Finding Nemo Reference, And Justin Baldoni Told Me Exactly Why
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives While It Ends With Us cut out Lily and Atlas' connection to Finding Nemo, there is a sweet Easter egg about it, and Justin Baldoni broke it down.
Yellowstone Season 5's Last Episodes Are Finally Coming, And I Can't Stop Thinking About These 5 Questions
By Riley Utley published
Now that we know the final episodes of Yellowstone Season 5 are coming, there are five questions we need to address.
Another Blake Lively Interview Goes Viral After Alleged It Ends With Us Brouhaha, But This Time Fans Are Divided
By Riley Utley published
After an old interview of Blake Lively went viral amid It Ends With Us' alleged drama, another clip has resurfaced. However, this time fans are divided.
The Not-So-Subtle Way Taylor Swift Has Seemingly Stopped Trolling Kim Kardashian And Started Trolling Ye Instead
By Riley Utley published
Taylor Swift has changed a song title that seemingly trolled Kim Kardashian. Now, it seems to be calling out Ye.
A Bridgerton Actress Explained Why Getting Mean DMs From Viewers Is Actually A Good Thing
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Bridgerton's Jessica Madsen explained why getting mean DMs about her character Cressida is actually a good thing.
It Ends With Us Review: The Blake Lively-Led Film Proves To Be A Strong Adaptation With A Few Inherent Flaws
By Riley Utley published
All things considered, it's a solid adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel.
Kylie Jenner Talks Using A Baseball Cap To Hide Her Face And How Leonardo DiCaprio Is Doing It Wrong
By Riley Utley published
Kylie Jenner explained how she walks around in public without being noticed, and why Leonardo DiCaprio is doing it wrong.
‘I Really Wanted To Make Sure That I Delivered That': The Details From The It Ends With Us Book Blake Lively And Jenny Slate Knew Had To Be In The Movie
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives Blake Lively and Jenny Slate told CinemaBlend how they approached playing beloved It Ends With Us characters and moments from the book they wanted to include.
Patrick Mahomes Had Been Trying To Get ‘Old Man’ Travis Kelce To Grow Out His Hair. He Found An Unexpected Ally In Taylor Swift
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Patrick Mahomes explained that he's been trying to get Travis Kelce to grow his hair out. Now, Taylor Swift has apparently helped convince him.
Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein Is Joining The Cast Of Shrinking, And The Latest Announcement About His Role Is Exciting And Surprising
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Brett Goldstein is going to be part of Shrinking's Season 2 cast. Bill Lawrence's update about his character is both exciting and surprising.
After Bradley Cooper Talked Vince Vaughn's Legendary Improv Skills, Bad Monkey's Cast Got Real About What It's Like Working With The 'Constant Comedic Genius'
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Exclusives Following Bradley Cooper gushing about Vince Vaughn's improv skills, his Bad Monkey cast mates got real about working with him and his "constant comedic genius."
Jenna Ortega's First Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Red Carpet Look Was The Perfect Mix Of Romantic And Goth I Didn't Know I Needed
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Jenna Ortega's first Beetlejuice Beetlejuice red carpet look is the perfect mix of goth and romantic.
‘I Can’t Believe The Stuff We Get To Do Nowadays:’ Bill Lawrence Explains Why Shows Like Ted Lasso And Shrinking Couldn’t Have Been Made Years Ago
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Exclusives Bill Lawrence opens up about why shows like Ted Lasso, Shrinking and Bad Monkey couldn't have been made earlier in his career.