
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

‘I've Said Some Crazy Stuff During Orgasms.' I Asked The Dying For Sex Team About Wild Things They've Said For Love (And Their Answers Didn't Disappoint)
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives We've all said and done some crazy things for love.

Alan Ritchson Is Looking Beat Up While Filming, But I Was Shook To Find Out It's Not For Reacher
By Riley Utley published
He can't stop, won't stop.

After Manny And Sharon's Big Bombshell In Fire Country's Latest Episode, I Think Bode Is The Only One Who Can Save Three Rock
By Riley Utley published
Bode to the rescue.

Tarek El Moussa Isn't Hating On Christina Haack's New Boyfriend, But Explained Why Having Him On The Flip Off Would Be 'Challenging'
By Riley Utley published
Tarek El Moussa likes Christopher Larocca, but got real about the odds of him being on The Flip Off.

Dying For Sex Features A Lot Of Sex Scenes, And Michelle Williams Told Me Why She Was Ready To ‘Leap And Then Look’ Into This Project
By Riley Utley published
Michelle Williams opened up about depicting Molly's sex journey in Dying for Sex.

'Ryan Reynolds Actually Is That Man.’ After Justin Baldoni's Lawyers Called Deadpool Star Blake Lively's ‘Co-Conspirator,’ His Rep Didn't Hold Back
By Riley Utley published
This back-and-forth is about Ryan Reynolds' motion to be dismissed.

Jinger Duggar Has Responded After The World Found Out Her Baby And Kylie Kelce’s Share A Name
By Riley Utley published
I can see why they both picked it, it's a great name!

As Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Continue To Keep Relationship Out Of The Public Eye, A PR Expert Explained Why It's 'A Smart Move'
By Riley Utley published
This couple is keeping things low-key.

Abbott Elementary: After Janine's Pivotal Conversation With Ava About Her Job, I Have One Major Question About The Teacher's Relationship With Gregory
By Riley Utley published
I love this for Ava and Janine, but we need to think about Gregory too.

After Travis Kelce Shouted Out A Pal On His Podcast, He Admits They Haven’t Talked Since Hanging Out With Taylor Swift Took Over
By Riley Utley published
Nick Wright opened up about how long it's been since he spoke to the tight end.

I Didn't Expect Fire Country's Max Thieriot To Discuss Which CBS Character Would Win In A Fight, But I 100% Agree With His Point About Elsbeth
By Riley Utley published
What might happen if Bode, Colter, Elsbeth and Matty faced off?

Someone Asked Glen Powell's Mom What's Going On With Her Son And Sydney Sweeney, And She Had A Definitive Answer
By Riley Utley published
Cyndy Powell explained what's going on.

I Thought 1923's Death-Filled Episode Was The Best Of The Season, But One Star's Game Of Thrones Nod Has Me Even More Pumped For What's Next
By Riley Utley published
I'm both excited and terrified.

‘Life Goes On’: Insider Drops Claims About Jennifer Lopez’s Mindset As She Moves Forward After Her Divorce From Ben Affleck
By Riley Utley published
How is JLo moving forward in the months since her divorce?

‘Bey Taught Me A Lot About Getting Rejected’: Producer Reveals The Movie Beyoncé Apparently Turned Down Five Times (And Dang)
By Riley Utley published
His persistence paid off.

I Was Aghast Watching So Many Characters Die In 1923, But What (Spoilers) Told Me About Their Endings On The Show Surprised Me Even More
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives I'm still reeling...

The Fourth Wing Series Is Still Coming Together After Onyx Storm's Release. Dylan Efron Would Totally Be Down To Appear, On One Condition (That Makes It Clear He's A Fan)
By Riley Utley published
Dylan Efron gets it...

Millie Bobby Brown Is Giving All The Summer Vibes With Her Cute Bikini, Gorgeous Beaches And 'Sunset Swims'
By Riley Utley published
Let's all manifest this kind of summer energy.

Alan Ritchson Revealed His 'Favorite' Reacher Book, And I'm Hoping Season 4 Adapts It
By Riley Utley published
Hey, Amazon, take notes.

I've Been Wondering What's Going On With Denzel Washington After His Viral Black Panther 3 Comments. Ryan Coogler Has An Update
By Riley Utley published
This would be a legendary collaboration...if it happens.

A Man Went Viral On TikTok For Watching Pride And Prejudice Three Times In A Row On A Plane, And The Internet Is Hilariously Supportive Of This Choice: 'I Fear He Is Me'
By Riley Utley published
This film bewitched him, body and soul.

Reacher’s Olivier Richters Said His Fight With Alan Ritchson Was ‘The Most Physically Demanding Thing’ They’ve Ever Done, And I Totally Get Why
By Riley Utley published
This was a big fight in many ways.

Michael B. Jordan Got Emotionally Candid About The One Thing That Still ‘Weighs On' Him After Chadwick Boseman’s Death
By Riley Utley published
"It's something I think about often."
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