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
Ghosts Season 4: What We Know About The CBS Comedy
By Riley Utley published
What we know about the fourth season of the CBS comedy Ghosts.
Amid Divorce Rumors, JLo And Ben Affleck Are Allegedly Selling Their Marital House
By Riley Utley published
As divorce rumors continue to roll around, allegedly, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are selling their marital home.
‘I Can’t Wait’: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Excitement Over Road House 2 Absolutely Matches My Own Enthusiasm
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Jake Gyllenhaal opened up about how excited he is for Road House 2, and I'm right there with him.
‘Holy F–k, He's Back:’ Mayor Of Kingstown’s Hugh Dillon Recalls The On-Set Moment He Knew Jeremy Renner Was Fully Back In Action
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Hugh Dillon told me the moment he had with Jeremy Renner on the set of Mayor of Kingstown where he knew the star was fully back in action.
Netflix's Latest Film Debut Marks It As One Of Its Highest-Rated Originals Of All Time On Rotten Tomatoes
By Riley Utley published
Netflix's latest film has been getting great reviews, and now it's one of the streamer's highest-rated originals according to Rotten Tomatoes.
See Will Smith And Martin Lawrence’s Hilarious Reaction To Learning Jason Kelce Doesn’t Wash His Feet
By Riley Utley published
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reacted to Jason Kelce's explanation as to why he doesn't wash his feet.
Brie Larson And Julianne Hough Prove The Sauna Look Is The New Bathtub Photo In Fun Bikini Posts
By Riley Utley published
Brie Larson and Julianne Hough both posted bikini photos in saunas. So, is this the new bathtub photo?
Inside Out's Amy Poehler Revealed Who Would Voice Joy In Her Head, And It's The Best Choice Ever
By Riley Utley published
Amy Poehler revealed who would voice Joy in her head while promoting Inside Out 2, and they're a marvelous choice.
A So Help Me Todd Star Has Already Landed A New TV Gig After CBS’ Surprise Cancellation
By Riley Utley published
So Help Me Todd's Inga Schlingmann has landed her first gig following the CBS comedy's surprise cancellation.
Matt Smith Reveals How The Doctor Would Act If He Ended Up In House Of The Dragon, And It's Hilariously On-Brand
By Riley Utley published
Matt Smith revealed how The Doctor would act if he went to Westeros and how he might interact with his House of the Dragon character Daemon Targaryen.
AGT's Simon Cowell Admits He Sometimes Hates The Finalists: 'You're Like, Oh My God.'
By Riley Utley published
Simon Cowell gets real about how he sometimes doesn't like the America's Got Talent finalists.
Dakota Johnson's Moonily Gazing Into Chris Evans' Eyes In Set Photos For Their Rom-Com, But I'm More Obsessed With Her 'Fit
By Riley Utley published
We got a great set photo from Dakota Johnson's rom-com with Chris Evans of them gazing into each other's eyes. However, it's her fit I'm obsessed with.
Jeremy Renner Told Me How His Mayor Of Kingstown Character Will Be Impacted By Mike’s Mother Dying And Becoming A New Uncle
By Riley Utley published
Jeremy Renner told CinemaBlend how the death of Mike's mom and the birth of his nephew will impact him in Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown.
The OG Road House Scene The Cast Wishes Had Made It Into Jake Gyllenhaal And Conor McGregor's Movie
By Riley Utley published
Lukas Gage shares the one OG Road House moment he would have loved to see in the Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor movie.
We've Reached The Point In The Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Romance Where His Barber Is Speaking Out: 'Things Have Changed'
By Riley Utley published
Travis Kelce's barber spoke highly of his client and Taylor Swift, but he also explained how "things have changed."
Kevin Costner Revealed Why He Took The Part Of John Dutton, And It's The Same Reason Why I Love Yellowstone
By Riley Utley published
Kevin Costner explained why he took the part of John Dutton in Yellowstone, and it's the same reason why I love Taylor Sheridan's show.
Red, White & Royal Blue Doesn't Have A Second Book, But There's Bonus Content I Really Hope The Movie's Sequel Uses
By Riley Utley published
We're getting a sequel to the movie Red, White & Royal Blue. However, there isn't a second book, but there is bonus content I hope they pull from.
Following Joe Jonas' Divorce From Sophie Turner, He's Reportedly 'Struck Up A Friendship' With Demi Moore
By Riley Utley published
Joe Jonas and Demi Moore were spotted out together, and it's been reported that the two have "struck up a friendship."
Netflix Has Landed A Canceled Max Show With A 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score, And Fans Are Really Hyping It Up
By Riley Utley published
Max canceled a show with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, it's streaming on Netflix, and fans really like it.
Jeremy Renner's Mayor Of Kingstown Character Faced A Major Tragedy In Season 3's Premiere, But I Think It Could Change Him For The Better
By Riley Utley published
Following the tragic death in Mike's family in Mayor of Kingstown's Season 3 premiere, I'm hoping it will change Jeremy Renner's character for the better.
‘I Had To Interject Things That Are Happening In My Life:’ Jeremy Renner Candidly Told Me How His Injuries Impacted His Mayor Of Kingstown Character
By Riley Utley published
Exclusives Jeremy Renner candidly opened up to CinemaBlend about how is injuries impacted Mike in Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown.
'I Felt Insane And Foolish:' Tom Hiddleston Shares The Story Behind The Iconic Hulk Vs. Loki Scene In The Avengers
By Riley Utley published
Tom Hiddleston broke down how they shot the iconic Hulk vs. Loki scene in The Avengers, saying he "felt insane and foolish" while filming it.
Between Yellowstone Being In Production And Kevin Costner Posting BTS Photos From Horizon 3, I'm Fully Convinced He Won't Be Back As John Dutton
By Riley Utley published
Both Yellowstone and Horizon 3 are in production, which has fully convinced me that Kevin Costner is not returning as John Dutton.
‘I’m More Than An Actor:’ Candace Cameron Bure Breaks Down Her Reason Behind Leaving Hallmark For GAF
By Riley Utley published
Candace Cameron Bure explains her reasoning behind leaving Hallmark for Great American Family over two years after her exit.
Maya Hawke Brings Up The Nepo Baby Debate Herself When Admitting Why She Got Cast By Quentin Tarantino After Mom's Kill Bill Run
By Riley Utley published
Maya Hawke opens up about the nepo baby debate, and how Uma Thurman's roles in Quentin Tarantino movies helped her land Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood.