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
Tom Holland Didn't Attend The Met Gala With Zendaya, But He Did Get Pelted In The Face By A Golf Ball Instead
By Riley Utley published
While Zendaya attended the Met Gala, Tom Holland was posting about getting hit in the face with a golf ball.
There's A Viral Lyrics Rewrite Sabrina Carpenter Does Frequently, And Swifties Are Hilariously Changing Her Lyrics Ahead Of Her SNL Debut With Jake Gyllenhaal
By Riley Utley published
Sabrina Carpenter has gone viral many times for changing her "Nonsense" outro. Now, Swifties are rewriting it ahead of her SNL debut with Jake Gyllenhaal.
Wednesday Just Added OG Uncle Fester Christopher Lloyd For Season 2 Along With So Many Others, And I'm Giving The Move All The Snaps
By Riley Utley published
Wednesday's Season 2 cast will include Christopher Lloyd, the OG Uncle Fester, and more, and we should be very excited about it all.
Ghosts' Showrunners Revealed Season 4 Will Pick Up Where Isaac's Mystery Left Off, And I Have One Massive Question About How They’ll Find Him
By Riley Utley published
The showrunners of Ghosts revealed that Season 4 will pick up with Isaac's disappearance, and I have one massive question about how they'll find him.
I Watched Airplane! For The First Time, And All I Can Think Is WTF
By Riley Utley published
I finally watched Airplane! for the first time, and all I could think was WTF.
We Know When Fast And Furious 11 Is Reportedly Coming Out And Where It'll Take Place, And I’m So Here For This Plan
By Riley Utley published
Fast X director Louis Leterrier opened up about where Fast And Furious 11 will take place and when it will be released. Let's just say I'm very here for this plan.
The Idea Of You’s Producer Explains A Big Change They Made While Adapting The Book, And Why It Was Important
By Riley Utley published
The Idea of You's producer Cathy Schulman explained a big change they made from the book and why it was important.
Kevin Costner Said He's Open To Collaborating With Taylor Sheridan Again, But Here's Why His Yellowstone Future Still Looks Bleak
By Riley Utley published
Kevin Costner opens up about being willing to collaborate with Taylor Sheridan again. However, his future on Yellowstone still looks bleak.
Fire Country: Why What Gabriela's Mom Said To Her Daughter And Bode Could Completely Change Their Relationship
By Riley Utley published
On Fire Country, Gabriela's mom had conversations with her daughter and Bode that could change their relationships forever.
The Best Ryan Gosling Romance Movies And How To Watch Them
By Riley Utley published
From La La Land to The Notebook to The Fall Guy, here are some of Ryan Gosling's best romance movies and how to watch them.
Severance's Adam Scott Finally Gives An Update About Season 2's Release Date, And I'm So Hyped
By Riley Utley published
Adam Scott finally gave us an update about Severance Season 2 and its release date. Let's just say, I'm hyped.
People Are Finally Catching Anne Hathaway And Nicholas Galitzine In The Idea Of You, And They're Making All The Notting Hill Comparisons
By Riley Utley published
After seeing Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in The Idea of You, fans can't stop comparing the movie to Notting Hill.
'This Is Not An Easy Story To Watch Or To Tell’: Amid Backlash Against Wendy Williams Docuseries, Producers Explain How The Talk Show Vet Feels About It
By Riley Utley published
Amid backlash against Where Is Wendy Williams? the producers talked about Wendy Williams' feelings surrounding the docuseries.
Ghosts: Was [Spoiler] Being Sucked Off Or Were They Dying For Good? I Have A Theory After The Season 3 Finale
By Riley Utley published
It was unclear if one of the ghosts was being sucked off or dying for good in the Season 3 finale of Ghosts. While we don't know what was happening, I have a theory.
Anne Hathaway Gets Real About Why The Idea Of You Brought Her Back To Big Rom-Coms 14 Years After Love And Other Drugs
By Riley Utley published
The Idea of You marks Anne Hathaway's first massive rom-come in over a decade, and she explained why she wanted to return to the genre with this film.
Fire Country Is Officially Getting A Spinoff, And There's One Storyline I Really Want Sheriff Country To Focus On
By Riley Utley published
The Fire Country spinoff is officially happening, and there's one storyline I really need Sheriff Country to prioritize.
Anya Taylor-Joy Rocked A Wild Spiky Naked Dress And Headpiece To Furiosa's Australia Premiere, And My Jaw Is Actually On The Floor
By Riley Utley published
Anya Taylor-Joy attended Furiosa's Australian premiere in a spiky naked dress with a matching headpiece, and it's stunning.
Joey Fatone Reveals The Best ‘It’s Gonna Be May’ Meme Features Justin Timberlake In A Game Of Thrones Spoof
By Riley Utley published
Joey Fatone revealed the "It's Gonna Be May" meme that cracks him up and it features Justin Timberlake and Game of Thrones.
Travis Kelce Opens Up About Historic Multi-Million Dollar Contract Extension As Jason Kelce Addresses Rumors About ESPN Gig
By Riley Utley published
Travis Kelce shares his thoughts about his historic contract extension, and Jason Kelce responds to rumors about him working for ESPN.
As Romance Rumors Swirl, Sofía Vergara Talks Dating In The Public Eye And Why She Was Honest About Not Wanting More Kids With Joe Manganiello
By Riley Utley published
Sofía Vergara opens up about dating in the public eye, and explains why she was honest with Joe Manganiello about not wanting more kids.
32 Of Ted Lasso's Funniest Lines
By Riley Utley published
Here are 32 of the funniest lines from Ted Lasso.
Fallout's Walton Goggins Hilariously Tells The Story Behind The Time His Ghoul Makeup 'Scared The S---t Out Of' Him
By Riley Utley published
Walton Goggins tells the story behind the time he scared himself while in all his Ghoul makeup during Follaout's production.
GMA Has Lost Another On-Air Personality, As Rob Marciano Exits Following Complaints From Coworkers
By Riley Utley published
Another Good Morning America on-air personality is leaving the show. Rob Marciano is exiting after coworker complaints.