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
Anna Kendrick Explains Woman Of The Hour's Final Moment, And It's Still Haunting Me
By Riley Utley published
I'm still thinking about that moment...
‘It Was Just Very Stupid And Silly:’ Jessica Williams Shared The Story Behind Improvising With Damon Wayans Jr. On The First Shrinking Scene They Shot Together
By Riley Utley published
I'm so here for Gaby and Derrick #2!
Ghosts: What Has Patience Been Doing For All Those Years In The Dirt? Mary Holland Answered That Question For Me
By Riley Utley published
What's been going on down below?
Alexandra Daddario Just Gave Us A Pregnancy Update, And That Exposed Brick In Her Nursery Is To Die For
By Riley Utley published
Nursery goals!
Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega Reprised Her Role For A Wild Halloween Video, And I'm Wondering If It Just Gave Us A Huge Clue About Season 2's Mystery
By Riley Utley published
Snaps all around for this spooky video!
The Sweetest Story Behind Why Meryl Streep Started Crying Over One Of Her Pivotal Only Murders In The Building Scenes With Martin Short
By Riley Utley published
I'm not crying, you're crying.
As A Harry Potter Fan, I Was Pumped Someone Finally Asked Andrew Garfield About Playing Young Lupin, But The Fans' Responses Made A Great Point
By Riley Utley published
The fans' point is so valid, and we should be taking notes.
After Paul Said Liz Is A Lot Like Him On Shrinking, I Asked Christa Miller And Bill Lawrence What She Has In Common With Harrison Ford
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives "She reminds me of me." -Paul
There's Already Chatter About Gladiator II's Oscar Chances, And I'm So Stoked Early Reactions Are Specifically Pointing To Denzel Washington 'Stealing' The Movie
By Riley Utley published
I think it's safe to say we're going to be entertained.
I Already Love Adam Brody And Nobody Wants This, But Hearing His Reaction To All The Memes About The Show Makes Me Adore Him Even More
By Riley Utley published
Well, this is adorable.
I Watched Anna Kendrick's Woman Of The Hour, And I Need To Talk About Why It's The Scariest Movie I've Seen This Year
By Riley Utley published
I was legitimately scared just to walk to my car afterward.
After Alleged It Ends With Us Drama, Justin Baldoni Talks About Receiving Support From Gina Rodriguez
By Riley Utley published
The Jane The Virgin co-stars have always supported each other.
Max Thieriot Talked To Us About Manny’s Declaration Regarding Bode And Gabriela In Fire Country’s Season 3 Premiere. Then Episode 2 Proved Why He’s Absolutely Right
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives These are dangerous sparks...
Amid Viral Rumors About Martin Short And Meryl Streep Dating, Only Murders In The Building's Co-Creator Opened Up About Their Relationship
By Riley Utley published
New power couple loading...?
Upcoming Taylor Swift Music And Other Things For Swifties To Look Forward To
By Riley Utley last updated
Swifties, here are all the upcoming albums and other projects we have to look forward to from Taylor Swift.
Brett Goldstein Had A Hilariously Dramatic Reaction After Being Told To Shave His Beard For Shrinking, But I Totally Get It
By Riley Utley published
His feelings are so valid.
Elsbeth’s Showrunner And Carrie Preston Told Me The Story Behind Bringing Back A Good Wife Actor And Why Filming Their Scene Was Surprisingly Chaotic
By Riley Utley published
In Carrie Preston's words it might have been "logistically" challenging, but the scene "sings."
Fire Country’s Showrunner Opens Up About How Diego Confronting Bode And Gabriela Will Impact The Rest Of Season 3 And Make Things Even ‘Messier’
By Riley Utley published
Brace yourselves for the drama!
'I Was Angry:' Lorne Michaels Clarifies His Stance On Shane Gillis Being Fired From Saturday Night Live
By Riley Utley published
Lorne Michaels opens up about the Shane Gillis controversy.
After Cole Hauser Shared Surprising Thoughts About How Yellowstone Ends, I'm Wondering How Much Kevin Costner's Exit Impacted Rip’s Story
By Riley Utley published
What does "You’re going to see a side of Rip you haven’t seen" mean?
‘Never My Favorite:’ Alison Sweeney Gets Real About Shooting Hallmark Christmas Movies In July And The ‘Hardest’ Part Of Filming In The Hot Heat
By Riley Utley published
Christmas in July, understandably, doesn't hit the same.
After Seeing Shrinking’s Intense Confrontational Coffee House Scene, I Had To Ask The Alice Actress What It Was Like Collaborating With Brett Goldstein
By Riley Utley published
Lukita Maxwell spoke to CinemaBlend about shooting her first big scene with Brett Goldstein.
Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham And Juno Temple Proved To Be Bestie Goals As They Reunited And Stunned In Black Dresses On Venom 3's Red Carpet
By Riley Utley published
Rebecca and Keeley forever!
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