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Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The dinos are back for Independence Day Weekend in ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the long Independence Day weekend. The dinosaurs are back on the big screen with "Jurassic World: Rebirth," which Andy thought was a highly enjoyable entry into the franchise. For weekend streaming: "The Old Guard 2" on Netflix has Charlize Theron back to kick some more butt leading a team of immortal mercenaries in the sequel to the 2020 film that was a surprising success. "Heads of State" on Prime Video could give you whiplash in an action-adventure comedy when the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets o...2025-07-0519 min
Jeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 6:30pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 6:30pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0406 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 6:00pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 6:00pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0407 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 5:30pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 5:30pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0406 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 5:00pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 5:00pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0407 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 4:30pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 4:30pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0406 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 4:00pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 4:00pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0407 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 3:30pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 3:30pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 3:00pm – July 3, 2025KSL News Brief 3:00pm – July 3, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 6:30pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 6:30pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0306 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 6:00pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 6:00pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 5:30pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 5:30pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 5:00pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 5:00pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 4:30pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 4:30pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 4:00pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 4:00pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0307 minJeff Caplan's Afternoon NewsKSL News Brief 3:30pm – July 2, 2025KSL News Brief 3:30pm – July 2, 20252025-07-0206 min
Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)KSL Legal Expert Greg Skordas Weighs In on Latest in Lawsuit Against BYU QB Jake RetzlaffLongtime attorney and KSL legal expert Greg Skordas provides insight on the latest of the legal lawsuit involving Jake Retzlaff.2025-06-2813 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘F1 The Movie’ is a fun ride even if you are not a racing fanAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 27, 2025. Even if you're not necessarily a racing fan, "F1 The Movie" (from the director/producer of Top Gun Maverick) is a spectacle worth checking out on the biggest screen and best sound possible. Also out is "M3GAN 2.0", which kind of felt like "Terminator 2", but still was different enough to be fun.
And on streaming, it took Andy a couple of episodes to get the hang of "Ironheart" on Disney+ and he is hooked! It is the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic U...2025-06-2805 min
Jake & BenThe KSL Sports Zone NHL Draft Roundtable Show | June 27, 2025Alex Kirry, Jeremiah Jensen, Jay Stevens, Kevin McCloskey, Jake Hatch & Hans Olsen bring you the KSL Sports Zone NHL Draft Roundtable Show.
Listen in for analysis of the 2025 NHL Draft including the Utah Mammoth selection of Caleb Desnoyers 4th Overall. Also catch an exclusive interview with Caleb Desnoyers and hear Genral Manager Bill Armstrong's thoughts on the selection. 2025-06-283h 53
JJ & AlexThe KSL Sports Zone NHL Draft Roundtable Show | June 27, 2025Alex Kirry, Jeremiah Jensen, Jay Stevens, Kevin McCloskey, Jake Hatch & Hans Olsen bring you the KSL Sports Zone NHL Draft Roundtable Show.
Listen in for analysis of the 2025 NHL Draft including the Utah Mammoth selection of Caleb Desnoyers 4th Overall. Also catch an exclusive interview with Caleb Desnoyers and hear Genral Manager Bill Armstrong's thoughts on the selection. 2025-06-283h 53
Utah Mammoth AudioThe KSL Sports Zone NHL Draft Roundtable Show | June 27, 2025Alex Kirry, Jeremiah Jensen, Jay Stevens, Kevin McCloskey, Jake Hatch & Hans Olsen bring you the KSL Sports Zone NHL Draft Roundtable Show.
Listen in for analysis of the 2025 NHL Draft including the Utah Mammoth selection of Caleb Desnoyers 4th Overall. Also catch an exclusive interview with Caleb Desnoyers and hear Genral Manager Bill Armstrong's thoughts on the selection. 2025-06-283h 53Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Disney Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is a fun and imaginative film for kidsAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 2o, 2025. The latest animated movie from Disney/Pixar, called "Elio," is our Big Movie of the Week, and it has some fun, imaginative elements that your kids will likely enjoy a little more than you. Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen even offers her own review of the non-sequel and non-boot film “Elio,” after Andy finishes his “What to watch?” segment.
If you're into the (non) zombies of "28 Days Later," then you'll check out "28 Years Later" and watch Jodie Comer and her son try to avoid infected f...2025-06-2310 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Dreamworks dives into remake territory with an excellent ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ live-actionAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 13, 2025. The excellent live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" benefits from strong casting, the iconic musical score remaining largely unchanged, and the incorporation of additional characters. Fans of the animated movie and subsequent streaming series should be pleased.
Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen even offers her own review for the live-action film on today’s episode, after Andy finishes his “What to watch?” segment.
Also out is "Materialists;” this one is a thoughtful look at relationships and marriage in the modern age, and poor...2025-06-1710 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Ana de Armas holds her own in the world of John Wick’s ‘Ballerina’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 6, 2025. Ana de Armas holds her own in an action-packed entry to the John Wick mythos in “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina," and yes, John himself (Keanu Reeves) does make an appearance. The latest Wes Anderson film hits theaters with its appreciative creativity and precision in "The Phoenician Scheme.” Still, despite solid performances (including those from Kate Winslet's daughter, Mia Threapleton), the narrative left Andy with sheer frustration due to its incomprehensibility. And for streaming choices, Andy recommends "Stick" on Apple TV+ starring Owen Wils...2025-06-0705 min
A Woman's View with Amanda DicksonPart 3 - Getting to Know Dr. Holly Richardson - cohost of Insides Sources on KSL NewsradioBeginning this week on KSL Newsradio, an all new Inside Sources program comes to KSL Newsradio. Dr. Holly Richardson joins KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to host the program weekdays from 9:00-12:00 noon. Holly joins KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson on A Woman's View. 2025-06-0615 minA Woman's View with Amanda DicksonPart 2 - Getting to know Dr. Holly Richardson - cohost of Inside Sources on KSL NewsradioBeginning this week on KSL Newsradio, an all new Inside Sources program comes to KSL Newsradio. Dr. Holly Richardson joins KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to host the program weekdays from 9:00-12:00 noon. Holly joins KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson on A Woman's View. 2025-06-0609 minA Woman's View with Amanda DicksonPart 1 - Getting to know Dr. Holly Richardson - cohost of the new Inside Sources on KSLBeginning this week on KSL Newsradio, an all new Inside Sources program comes to KSL Newsradio. Dr. Holly Richardson joins KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to host the program weekdays from 9:00-12:00 noon. Holly joins KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson on A Woman's View. 2025-06-0610 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ brings back Ralph Macchio to the big screenAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 30, 2025. A new chapter in the Karate Kid movie saga is the big movie of the week! "Karate Kid: Legends" sees Ralph Macchio return to the big screen as Daniel LaRusso, but in more of a sequel to the 2010s’ Jackie Chan "Karate Kid" movie. Still, at only 90 minutes long, it's worth checking out.
Streaming on HBO Max, you can check out the filmed-in-Utah movie "Mountainhead," which offers a VERY dark yet comedic look at a fictional group of uber-wealthy tech bros during worldwide eco...2025-05-3005 minCougar Sports Saturday (BYU)Reacting to Conversation with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas Regarding BYU QB Jake RetzlaffMitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to their conversation with KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas on the civil lawsuit involving BYU QB Jake Retzlaff.2025-05-2407 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It’s ‘Stitch’ vs ‘Ethan Hunt’ at the Box Office this Memorial Day WeekendAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for Memorial Day Weekend 2025. There are no shortages of choices on what to watch this holiday weekend as summer blockbuster season starts with two beloved characters facing off in a box office battle for first place, “Stitch vs Ehan Hunt.”
"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" features Tom Cruise's final(?) outing as super agent Ethan Hunt, who attempts to save the world alongside Hayley Atwell and other characters from an evil AI entity. The other movie that might win the box office this weekend is the live-action remake of Di...2025-05-2406 minCougar Sports Saturday (BYU)KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas Offers Insight Into Civil Lawsuit Against BYU QB Jake RetzlaffKSL legal analyst Greg Skordas, with 38-years of legal experience, shares his insight into the allegations of the civil lawsuit against Jake Retzlaff.2025-05-2413 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ was clever, even if the genre is not Andy’s thingAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 16, 2025. While Andy had never seen any of the previous "Final Destination" movies before watching "Final Destination: Bloodlines," he did think it was clever and laughable, even if the genre wasn't his forte. But documentaries wond the weekend with Netflix's fascinating look at the internet-famous guy who ate liver (and other animal parts) raw to live an "ancestral lifestyle" in "Untold: The Liver King," and an excellent three-part series called "American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden" that traces the search for the former World's Most Wanted man...2025-05-1705 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Juliet & Romeo’ is a colorful modernization of the Shakespearean taleAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 9, 2025. A colorful palette and an earnest attempt at modernizing the classic Shakespearean tale just weren't enough to make Andy like "Juliet & Romeo.” But he did like watching season 2 of "Poker Face" on Peacock, with Natasha Lyonne returning in the clever murder-of-the-week series with an incredible lineup of guest stars in this new season.
Also likable is "Nonnas", the new Vince Vaughn movie on Netflix. It's based on the true story of a guy on Long Island who opened a restaurant with grandmothers as ch...2025-05-1105 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is enjoyable for Marvel fansAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 2, 2025. Summer movie season unofficially gets underway this week with the release of "Thunderbolts*" from Marvel/Disney. If you like the characters or you just like Marvel movies, you'll probably enjoy this. Another movie, this time on Amazon Prime Video, is "Another Simple Favor" from Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and director Paul Feig. Hint, this sequel to the crime comedy ‘A Simple Favor' is goofy fun. And on Netflix, there is a comedy series called "The Four Seasons" from Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and Colman Domingo that...2025-05-0305 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Ben Affleck returns in ‘The Accountant 2’ and Star Wars returns in ‘Andor’ season 2Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 25, 2025. Ben Affleck returns as the assassin/accountant on the autism spectrum in “The Accountant 2,” and this follow-up features great chemistry with Jon Bernthal as his brother. Also in theaters is a locally made film about Utah's first Olympic gold medalist, titled “Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story,” by our Movie Show friend, Writer/Director T.C. Christensen. This is a faith-filled family film with a sprinkling of patriotism for extra measure and an all-over good sports story.
On streaming, there's a new Tom Hardy...2025-04-2606 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: If vampire horror is your thing, ‘Sinners’ might appeal to youAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 18, 2025. While Andy is not a fan of horror movies, if vampire horror is your thing, "Sinners" might appeal to you. He has to give credit to director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan for making the deservingly R-rated movie into something pretty creative. Also in theaters, a so-so animated movie called "Sneaks" takes your *shoes* on a "Toy Story"-type adventure. And on streaming, a compelling documentary on Netflix called "Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror" made Andy wish it were a miniseries rather than j...2025-04-1905 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Prepare for Easter with Angel Studio’s ‘The King of Kings’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 11, 2025. With the Easter holiday just around the corner, Angel Studios has an extremely clever and well-done animated film to prepare for the celebration called "The King of Kings." The family-friendly Christian film follows Charles Dickens as he tells his young son the story of Jesus Christ, and the voice cast in this movie is unbelievable!
For non-religious features, there are a couple of Oscar winners starring in action flicks hitting the screens, led by Rami Malek in "The Amateur" in theaters, and followed b...2025-04-1305 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a fun and funny watch!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 4, 2025. Despite not having any experience playing Minecraft, the game, Andy found "A Minecraft Movie" to be funny and fun to watch with his kids--who DID know the game very well. But he might have found the best thing he has seen so far this year with "Bob Trevino Likes It." A heartwarming and heartbreaking story about a young woman who accidentally becomes online friends with a man who has the same name as her estranged father. Also likable is "The Luckiest Man in America," a m...2025-04-0505 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Snow White’ was likeable for Andy!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 21, 2015. Andy actually enjoyed Disney's new "Snow White;" catchy songs, likable characters, and a good message helped him overcome the continuity problems and other issues. This is not to be confused with Producer KellieAnn’s less-than-optimal review. Also in theaters is a new (and weird) movie from Elizabeth Olsen called "The Assessment" that imagines a future dystopia devastated by climate change and the family planning repercussions of that devastation. On streaming, Netflix has "The Residence", a Shonda Rhimes-produced murder mystery comedy set in the White House wh...2025-03-2205 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Novacaine’ is surprisingly entertaining if you can handle the violenceAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 14, 2025. The action/comedy/romance "Novacaine” is surprisingly entertaining...If you can get past the bloody violence (and that's a big IF). A new Looney Tunes movie hit the theaters after it had been shelved, "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie," features favorites like Daffy Duck and Porky Pig and garnered a C+ rating by Andy. And for families looking for some faith-based content in this season of Lent and Easter, Andy recommends "The Last Supper," a sincere telling of the final wee...2025-03-1605 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: "Mickey 17" has an enjoyably clever sci-fi premiseAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 7, 2025. "Mickey 17" is an enjoyably clever sci-fi flick from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho.DisneyPlus has brought back a classic hero in "Daredevil: Born Again” in an intense way that won't be for people who dislike violence, but fans will absolutely *love* it. On the other hand, Netflix’s "Plankton: The Movie" is probably only enjoyable for fans of SpongeBob SquarePants, and maybe even only the youngest ones.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly...2025-03-0805 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Ed Harris has two theatrical releases this weekend!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 28, 2025. Ed Harris is central to our two theatrical releases this weekend, in “My Dead Friend Zoe,” which tells the story of a military veteran struggling to deal with her PTSD, and "Riff Raff", a mixed family's New Year's is upended when the father's ex-wife and son show up being chased by hit men. On streaming, Andy really enjoyed “House of David" on Amazon Prime Video. It was a pleasant surprise in that it is faithful to the source material while still managing to tell a dramati...2025-03-0106 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Unbreakable Boy' has an unbreakable spiritAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 21, 2025. A nice, feel-good family movie called “The Unbreakable Boy” leads the way as Zachary Levi plays the father of Austin, an autistic boy with brittle bone disease and an unbreakable spirit. “Win or Lose“ is a new series from Pixar on DisneyPlus that looks at a junior high softball championship game from the perspective of many different participants/watchers. If you're a basketball fan, “Court of Gold” on Netflix is a must-watch, taking you behind the scenes of the 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournament and letting you get to k...2025-02-2305 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It’s a ‘Brave New World’ this Valentine's Day weekendAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of Valentine's Day 2025, and there are a lot of options. First up is the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with “Captain America: Brave New World,” and how you like it may depend on how you feel about not having Steve Rogers as Cap anymore. Making a threequel for the iconic animal, “Paddington in Peru,”takes the ever-so-polite bear back to his origins in South America as he searches for a missing bear who raised him as a cub. For RomCom vibes, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” bring...2025-02-1606 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan continues his Hollywood comeback with ‘Love Hurts’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 7, 2025. Supporting Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan finally gets to lead a movie and an action-romance, no less! But “Love Hurts” isn't maybe the best vehicle ever, yet there are some mindlessly fun moments if you can get past the mindless violence. The Oscar-nominated movie from Brazil called “I'm Still Here” is a foreign film worth the watch and awards received. There is a new Amy Schumer comedy on Netflix called “Kinda Pregnant” that is more than kinda crass for those who enjoy that humor. Also on Netflix is a...2025-02-0905 min
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iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl...2025-02-0437 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘September 5’ is a tense and fascinating watchAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 31, 2025. “September 5” is a tense, fascinating, tight 90-minute watch that looks at the beginnings of how modern news is covered...and the ABC SPORTS crew did it. It takes place entirely in the ABC broadcast studios in Munich '72, and it's worth your time to check out. For kids, but not as much for their parents, "Dog Man,” based on the hit books, is the pick for them. For streaming, there’s the Amazon Prime Video streaming comedy “You're Cordially Invited” with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon...2025-02-0205 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Wolf Man’ is a gory horror flick deserving #FaintPraiseAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 17, 2025. While Andy isn’t a fan of the typically gory horror flick, “Wolf Man" wasn't dislikable. The Golden Globe Best Picture winner, “The Brutalist,” is finally in theaters locally. Netflix’s streaming movie “Back in Action” stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz trying to hide their spy backgrounds from their teenage kids. And in a documentary series 50 seasons in the making, Peacock has a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes videos and interviews with "Saturday Night Live" cast alums, hosts, and writers called “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.”
The brains beh...2025-01-1705 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Better Man’ is a musical with a unique hook with a performing monkeyAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 10, 2025. “Better Man” is a musical with a unique hook, a performing monkey, and is about musician Robbie Williams, which is worth a watch. "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" didn't screen for critics, so you're on your own with this.
For streaming options, Amazon Prime Video has a new action/drama series from producer Dick Wolf called “On Call," which reminds you that the boys (and girls) in Blue deal with A LOT in the course of their duties. And over on Netflix, a TV Mini-s...2025-01-1105 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Andy’s favorite films of 2024Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 3, 2025. But this episode is a special feature; ‘Andy’s favorite films of 2024.’ He watched a LOT of movies last year, and now many of them are available for at-home viewing. So, take a listen and discover his four top recommendations from 2024 and where you can watch them!
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows...2025-01-0605 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is an enjoyable prequel for the familyAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 20, 20204. The big movie is "Mufasa: The Lion King," a sequel/prequel movie that is enjoyable for the whole family. Another computer-animated anthropomorphic character returns to the big screen in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," which brings in Keanu Reeves to voice the nemesis hedgehog, Shadow. Also in theaters is a filmed-in-Utah movie, "Homestead," which is an Angel Studios release about a group of doomsday preppers who face some interesting moral dilemmas when what they are prepping for becomes reality.
Looking ahead to Christmas Day (as t...2024-12-2306 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Carry-On’ carries the weekendAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 13, 2024. The best thing to watch is actually streaming on Netflix: "Carry-On" is a super-tense action thriller reminiscent of "Die Hard 2” and even has a Christmas angle. Also streaming, DisneyPlus’s "Dream Productions" takes us back to the imaginative world of "Inside Out," in shorts that Andy may or may not have liked more than "Inside Out 2.” And in in-theater options this week, there is "Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim," an anime-style telling of some LOTR backstory, and "Kraven The Hunter," another dud from...2024-12-1406 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: There are outstanding performances in ‘The Order’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of December 6, 2024. 5, 2024. This week’s movie roundup starts of strong with Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult turning in outstanding performances in "The Order." One of the better-animated movies of the year, "Flow" follows a kitty trying to survive a catastrophic flood and has absolutely no dialogue whatsoever. On streaming, a couple of Netflix movies might catch your interest, including "Mary," which imagines what *could* have happened with the mother of Jesus. It's a Nativity Action Movie… kind of. And in a sweet story, the animated movie "That Chris...2024-12-0905 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Moana 2’ is already breaking records this Thanksgiving weekendAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the long Thanksgiving weekend of 2024. “Moana 2” is already breaking records this Thanksgiving weekend and while kids are loving it, reviews are mixed. Also out this week is a couple of streaming Christmas movies, including Netlfix’s "Our Little Secret" stars Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Chenoweth, which mixes funny with many cringe moments, and Utah filmed “Deck the Walls” in a Hallmark Movie formula standard.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" mi...2024-12-0204 min
Dating at Her AgeStaying Resilient with Dating: KSL's Relentlessly Resilient Podcast meets Dating at Her Age
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, we are sharing the recent discussion where Debbie and Caitlyn joined the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast on staying resilient with dating. Relentlessly Resilient Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf speak with Dating at Her Age hosts Debbie Dujanovic and Caitlyn Johnston about their dating struggles plus how romanticizing your life is important no matter your relationships status.
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Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experi...2024-11-2854 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Wicked Part 1’ is a fun and stunningly beautiful adaptation of the stage productionAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of November 22, 2024." Wicked" (Part 1) is a stunningly beautiful, colorful, fun, and vibrant cinematographic adaption of the stage production. While the John M. Chu film might be long, it doesn’t seem like it, and it’s not the only solid movie this week. “Wicked” faces of with “Gladiator II,” which is not as enjoyable as the first “Gladiator,” but satisfying nonetheless. On Apple TV+, get a feel for what it was like in London during one portion of World War II in the movie "Blitz." And over on Netflix, there...2024-11-2505 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Is ‘Red One” the one to see this weekend?Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of November 15, 2024. While Andy had high hopes for “Red One,” he has doubts it is 'THE ONE' to see this weekend. The real favorite of the week was “A Real Pain,” starring Jesse Eisenberg & Kieran Culkin, which actually won the screenwriting award at this year's Sundance Film Festival. And on streaming, there is a very good adaption of the spy novel "The Day of the Jackal" on Peacock, a new season of “Silo” (producer KellieAnn’s pick) on AppleTV+, and you can't miss out on the latest episodes of "C...2024-11-1805 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ is a delightful holiday family filmAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of November 8, 2024. Starting off, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is a delightful adaptation of a book and an excellent family film to kick off the holiday season. Andy actually sat down with Producers Chet Thomas and Darin McDaniel of the show in a Movie Show Digital Extra, which you can find at this link. Also in theaters is the action suspense movie called "Elevation," which is basically “A Quiet Place” only if the creatures can't go above 8000 ft instead of not being able to see. And, a Luc Be...2024-11-1206 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are back in ‘Here’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of Nov 1, 2024. If you want a hit of nostalgia, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright are back in theaters with the generational film "Here." Also in theaters is a unique faith-based fighting film called “The Carpenter,” which mixes a bunch of things that you wouldn't usually put together but actually worked! The pick-of-the-week goes to the DisneyPlus Streaming documentary “Music by John Williams,” which offers two hours of goosebump-inducing music as you bask in the man's supreme musical talent . Also on streaming, Netflix’s season two of the dram...2024-11-0405 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ isn’t a waltz but reasonably entertainingAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 25, 2024. The weekend's big movie is “Venom: The Last Dance.” For which Andy had to set aside his objections to a Spider-Man Universe film without Spider-Man to admit it was reasonably entertaining. What was more than entertaining is “Conclave,” featuring Ralph Fiennes and the rest of the Cardinals choosing a new Pope; this is one of the best movies of the year, which is no surprise as it is based off of a best-selling fiction novel. Also in theaters is the quirky horror romantic comedy "Your Monster...2024-10-2705 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Bring the tissues for ‘We Live In Time’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 18, 2024. Bring the tissues for "We Live in Time” and enjoy the rich chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Michael Keaton stars in another film this year, this time playing a father trying to repair a strained relationship with his daughter in “Goodrich.” The film highlights the versatility of Keaton and the strong performance of Mila Kunis, who plays his daughter. Amazon Prime’s “Brothers” reminds Andy of comedies before streaming, with Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin playing criminal twins and enjoyable scene-stealing performances by Glenn Close and...2024-10-2105 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Saturday Night’ will please SNL fansAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 12, 2024. Three separate and unique movies are highlighted this week, led by ”Saturday Night," a movie about the lead-up to the first episode of Saturday Night Live nearly 50 years ago, which fans of SNL will enjoy. Next is a non-Church-produced movie, "Six Days In August," which is about the succession of Brigham Young as leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the death of Joseph Smith. Andy even has a deep dive “Movie Show Extra” episode with the writer/director of this movie...2024-10-1205 min
Fan EffectKSL Podcast’s ‘Tourbillion Tales’ creator Jared Buttars on the journey and power of storytellingFrom "The Twilight Zone" to "Black Mirror," science fiction and mystery/thriller' storytelling has captured the human imagination for generations of fans. Now, KSL Podcasts' "Tourbillion Tales" is entering the fray with an original bite-size fiction anthology series specially crafted for the mind’s eye. The six-episode season will be published in October 2024 with titles like “Attack of the Bowman” and “Dark Colony.” On this episode of Fan Effect, producer KellieAnn Halvorsen sits down with the series creator Jared Buttars to preview the season, discuss our fascination with stories like these, and how creative limitations actually lead to storytelling joy.
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Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ is not the sequel for Andy FarnsworthAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 10, 2024. While the highly anticipated sequel "Joker: Folie a Deux" finally arrived in theaters, it was just not something Andy enjoyed, especially “With nary a Batman to be found." But the family film "Monster Summer" was enjoyable, even with some dark, scary-adjacent themes. Andy’s favorite was “White Bird," an emotionally engaging story about the power of kindness and actively choosing it. And we can’t forget streaming options. On Netflix, there's also a bit of Halloween-related "fun" that's new...a 30-minute cartoon short called "The Bad Guys...2024-10-0705 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Wild Robot’ may be the best-animated movie of the yearAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 27, 2024. “The Wild Robot” may be the best-animated movie of the year and is this week's Big Movie of the Week; it can make you laugh, cry, think, and feel for nearly two hours, and it's worth your family's time! For streaming, George Clooney and Brad Pitt charm their way through a messy situation in the Apple TV+ movie, "Wolfs." On Netflix, "Nobody Wants This” stars Kristen Bell as a "shiksa" who falls for a younger Rabbi played by Adam Brody is easily the funniest and most we...2024-09-3005 min
Fan EffectFan(X) Effect: John Rhys-Davies visits KSL-TV ahead of FanX 2024While fans around the Intermountain West are counting the minutes before FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2024, our good friend Dan Spindle at KSL-TV got a sneak peek at the event from celebrity guest John Rhys-Davies himself! Not to mention FanX founder Dan Farr. #FanX2024 happens September 26th—28th at the Salt Palace Convention Center and is stuffed to the brim with pop culture fun, celebrity appearances and panels, vendors, authors, artists, cosplayers, contests, KidKon, and more! Listen to this special minisode edition of Fan Effect to learn more.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories su...2024-09-2406 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Transformers One’ wins over Transformers fan Andy FarnsworthAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of Sep. 20, 2024. Andy is thrilled that "Transformers One" turned out so well, as it respects the source material for long-time fans, but it is also funny, new, and engaging for younger audiences.
The latest Marvel DisneyPlus streaming series, "Agatha All Along," lets the talented Kathryn Hahn showcase her magical gifts….just don't expect many connections to the MCU at large. Another superhero-adjacent series, this time in the DC Comics realm, is "The Penguin" on Max. Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb seeks an opportunity to seize power...2024-09-2105 minUtah Mammoth AudioBill Armstrong: The KSL Sports Zone is the radio home of the Utah Hockey ClubBill Armstrong, GM of the Utah Hockey Club, joined Jake & Ben to announce The KSL Sports Zone as the radio home of Utah HC. 2024-09-2010 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Faith of Angels’ is a filmed-in-Utah family-watch of the weekendAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 13, 2024. "Faith of Angels” is an inspiring and uplifting story about the search for a 10-year-old boy lost in a Utah mine. This movie, filmed in Utah, is an excellent choice for a family to watch. On the other end of the emotional spectrum, we've got "Speak No Evil" with a terrifying (and shockingly buff) James McAvoy making sure his houseguests don't leave without saying goodbye (or just DON'T LEAVE!) The violence is off-the-charts in "The Killer's Game," a Dave Bautista-led action comedy where a hitman hir...2024-09-1405 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Michael Keaton is back at his goofy best in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 6, 2024. Michael Keaton is back as the goofy ghost Beetlejuice in the sequel decades in the making with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Also back are Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, and Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux are joining them this time in this fun, but not too deep, frolic.
The best thing Andy watched this week was Netflix's "His Three Daughters", a movie where Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen argue and grieve as they care for their terminally ill father. Also on Netflix and su...2024-09-0905 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Reagan’ is a biopic for Ronald Reagan fansAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 30, 2024. "Reagan" is Hollywood’s latest biopic, especially made for fand of the 40th president of the United states. “You Gotta Believe" is also based on a real-life story of a baseball team from Texas that made it to the Little League World Series over 20 years ago. For thriller fans, Blumhouse’s "AfrAId" might make you worry about any artificial intelligence assistant that serves your family.
For streaming fodder, Peacock has a fascinating documentary called "Gary," about late actor Gary Coleman, who famously played Arnold o...2024-08-3105 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Blink Twice’ is a slow burn turned mystery thrillerAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 23, 2024. The Zoë Kravitz directed ‘Blink Twice’ is a slow-burn for most of the film, but then it picks up and turns into a mystery thriller. While that might be an ok watch, Andy warns you don't need to waste your time on "The Crow", a bloody and violent remake of the 1994 cult hit. On the other hand, John Woo's remake of his own movie "The Killer" on Peacock is very watchable, if you like artistic action films. Also streaming, "Chimp Crazy" is a HBO Original which lo...2024-08-2405 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Alien: Romulus’ is the latest in the franchise to BURSTS into theatersAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 16, 2024. A new chapter in the “Alien” movie franchise BURSTS into theaters as the Big Movie of the week with “Alien: Romulus.” Despite the horror/suspense genre turn, it’s Andy actually likes it! Producer KellieAnn really enjoyed it, as they both reviewed the film in our podcast.
Also out this week is one of the best movies Andy’s seen this year, called "Sing Sing." It is based on a true story and stars Coleman Domingo and Clarence Maclin as incarcerated men participating in a theater...2024-08-1712 min
Studio 5A Day in the Life of an Olympic Journalist: The KSL team gets ready to go to ParisAs the 2024 Summer Olympics draw near, the excitement is palpable. Our colleagues at KSL News are gearing up to bring the Olympic highlights straight to your living room.
Tamara Vaifanua, Alex Cabrero, and Sam Farnsworth will headline KSL’s coverage. They’ll be at the center of it all, ensuring you are “taking home the gold” - golden moments, golden highlights, and golden stories.
Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/day-in-life-olympic-journalist-ksl-team-paris/2024-07-2608 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Twisters’ is a fun ride of a standalone sequelAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 19, 2024. The year of Glen Powell continues as he headlines, along with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos, the "standalone sequel" “Twisters,” on the big screen. Over on streaming, Dave Bautista returns to lead an action-comedy streaming sequel movie called "My Spy: The Eternal City," which is silly but occasionally hilarious on Amazon Prime.
Andy’s pick of the week is the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," which is NOT about Star Wars, but rather some thrill-seekers who illegally climb the outside of skyscrapers and tak...2024-07-2005 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson take off in ‘Fly Me To The Moon’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 12, 2024. This weekend Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson take off in "Fly Me To The Moon," which mixes historical fact and historical fiction for a fun result. It is a limited release, but it is worth your time to check out "Robot Dreams," which is one of the best-animated features from 2023 that is finally playing locally. On streaming, the series "Me" on Apple TV+ is like a combination of "Heroes" and "X-Men" but for the younger kid set. And if you need an NFL fix to t...2024-07-1305 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend with the fourth ‘Despicable Me’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 5, 2024. The Fourth of July week means lots of new movies to choose from! Our big movie is "Despicable Me 4" which, while fun, also seems to be at a story end for our main characters. A great, uplifting movie is also in theaters: "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot," in which an entire town works together to adopt all 77 of the foster kids in the system. Fans of Eddie Murphy will want to check out "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." on Netflix, which reunites al...2024-07-0605 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Bikeriders’ hits the road and the big screenAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 21, 2024. The 1960s and 70s motorcycle culture is celebrated in“The Bikeriders,” which hits the road and theater screens this week. Andy says it's worth it for Jodie Comer's amazing Midwest accent alone! As unreal as it sounds, "Thelma" is an action movie starring 93-year-old June Squibb as a grandmother who gets phone scammed out of $10K, so she goes to get it back. And it's a fan-fave at Sundance this year! Another Sundance 2024 film, and Andy’s favorite this week, is “Ghostlight,” where a family struggling...2024-06-2205 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ is a Daisy Ridley film the whole family can enjoyAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 31, 2024. “Young Woman and the Sea” is a Daisy Ridley film the whole family can enjoy together, while "Ezra" is just as emotional but for a more grown-up audience. It’s about parents trying to raise their autistic son and not mess him up with their own issues. A message most parents can relate to. Also in theaters is "Summer Camp," a movie with three talented older actresses try and show they can be just as crude as the boys. It’s a problematic comedy that’s just not f...2024-06-0105 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: This Memorial Day weekend, it’s ‘Garfield’ vs. ‘Furiosa’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the Memorial Day weekend, May 24, 2024. For the weekend, we have unlikely contenders battling it out for box office glory, “The Garfield Movie" vs. "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." These two wildly different movies are targeted at very different audiences, who both should enjoy them. Over on streaming, Jennifer Lopez is back in the sci-fi action with "Atlas" on Netflix. And on DisneyPlus, there is a new documentary that should start your summer off on a good note with "The Beach Boys," about the iconic band.
The brains behi...2024-05-2505 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘IF’ is an enjoyable family flickAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 17, 2024. Written by John Krasinski and starring Ryan Reynolds and a whole all-star voice cast, "IF" is something everyone can find something in it to enjoy. Also on the big screen is a biopic about late singer Amy Winehouse called "Back to Black" On streaming, Netflix has a new animated movie based on a popular children's book called "Thelma the Unicorn," and the first half of season 3 of "Bridgerton" is on Netflix for a more grown-up option.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs o...2024-05-1705 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ has outstanding visuals and a surprisingly engaging storyAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 10, 2024. The latest adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie saga, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” has outstanding visuals and a surprisingly engaging story. (Check out Steve Salles review here!) The best thing Andy watched this week was "Nowhere Special," a movie about a terminally ill single father in Ireland who is forced to interview potential adoptive families for his 4-year-old son to live with after he passes. With limited showings at the Megaplex Jordan Commons and the Broadway Centre Cinemas, it's worth the e...2024-05-1105 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Summer movie season kicks off with ‘The Fall Guy’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of May 3, 2024. It's the (unofficial) start of summer movie season in this week, and we kick it off with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy." A movie remake of the 1980s TV show about a Hollywood stuntman who uses his movie skills in real life. You can also watch Anne Hathaway's single mom become the object of affection for the lead singer of her teen daughter's former favorite boy band in "The Idea of You." On streaming, check out Jerry Seinfeld and a host...2024-05-0404 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Zendaya gets entangled in a tennis-themed love triangle in ‘Challengers’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 26, 2024. In the big movie of the week, Zendaya gets entangled in a tennis-themed R-rated love triangle in "Challengers." But for people who want a less lewd and more uplifting movie, you should absolutely see "Unsung Hero." The family drama about a family who moves from Australia to the U.S. in the early 1990s is about faith, hard work, and having to humble themselves and accept help from others. Andy warns, “Take your Hankies!”
Over on streaming, Paramount Plus has a new series for fans...2024-04-2704 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Director Guy Ritchie comes back to action with ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemenly Warfare’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 19, 2024. A couple of movies based on real people and real stories, a locally-made comedy, and a return to a Zack Snyder-created sci-fi universe are all available this week. First, director Guy Ritchie comes back to action with "The Ministry of Ungentlemenly Warfare." "Hard Miles," tells the story of a teacher at a boy's correctional school who takes four of them on a 750-mile bike ride from Colorado to the Grand Canyon (Andy’s pick of the week!). "Villains, Incorporated" is a locally-filmed comedy movie with vill...2024-04-2004 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Escape From Germany’ tells a miraculous story of LDS missionaries just prior to WWIIAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 12, 2024. It’s a war-heavy week when it comes to entertainment. "Civil War," surprisingly, doesn't lean politically one way or the other, standing as more of a warning than a statement." Escape From Germany," tells the emotional (and miraculous) story of the evacuation from Germany of LDS missionaries just before World War II. Directed by local filmmaker T.C. Christensen, whom Andy even got to sit down with on the latest Movie Show Digital Extra. For post-apocalyptic fodder, "Fallout" is an adaptation of a popular video game...2024-04-1304 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The First Omen’ is a creative balance between scary and grossAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 5, 2024. "The First Omen" is the sixth installment of The Omen franchise that puts some effort into balancing scary and gross. Another violent film hitting theaters is “Monkey Man," a vicious and bloody revenge thriller. For more of a love story, "Someone Like You" has some questionable decisions made by its main character but still packs some emotional punch and a good message. And streaming on Amazon Prime Video is "Musica," features Brazilian actors and highlights Brazilian culture, so of course Andy Liked it.
The...2024-04-0804 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is monstrously big!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 29, 2024. On every KSL Movie Show, we have a segment where we review the ‘Big Movie of the Week,’ and this week’s movie is monstrously big! “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” features the biggest monsters you've ever seen battling for two-plus hours and loudly laying waste to everything around them. If loud smashing and roaring isn't your thing, maybe you'd be interested in "Renegade Nell" on DisneyPlus, ...an old British legend brought to life as a woman named Nell in colonial England is framed for murder...2024-03-3005 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The Ghostbusters are back in a cool new sequel ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 22, 2024. Forty years after the OG’s (Original Ghostbusters) debut, they are back on the big screen, along with the next generation G’s, in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” A new movie called "Uproar" also hits the big screen, starring Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2) and Minnie Driver, about a kid in New Zealand in the 1980's is really good. And a streaming remake of “Road House” on Amazon Prime is a brawler flick staring Jake Gyllenhall in the role Patrick Swayze originally made famous.
The brains behind Fan Ef...2024-03-2304 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Arthur The King’ is a true story about an endurance race and a dogAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 15, 2024. This week movies and shows based on true events dominate, starting with a true story about an endurance race and a dog. "Arthur The King" is exactly what the title would imply: a dog following Mark Wahlberg on an adventure race. (What, you were thinking it was about something else?) Also in theaters is "One Life,” starring Anthony Hopkins, about a man from England whose efforts got 700 child refugees out of Czechoslovakia in the lead-up to World War II.
For streaming fodder, there is...2024-03-1605 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Kids will enjoy ‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ but will parents?Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 8, 2024. Jack Black is back as Po the Dragon Warrior in "Kung Fu Panda 4," a sequel that kids will enjoy and parents might too. Also in theaters this week, a new entry from Angel Studio’s, “Cabrini" is the true story of a fearless nun who brought compassion to immigrants in New York in the late 1880s. And on the scarier side, or should we say semi-scary side, the PG-13 movie called “Imaginary” stars a more-than-it-seems old teddy bear. For streaming (and Millie Bobby Brown) fans, Netflix h...2024-03-0905 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Dune Part Two’ is as epic as a movie can get!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 2, 2024. You will be blown away by "Dune Part Two." The sequel to the 2021 ‘Dune’ based on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel, is as epic as a movie can get, and Andy says, “Go see it on the biggest screen possible!” (Watch for our deep-dive episode on Dune in March 2024). Also, on the big screen are the final two hours of “The Chosen” season four before it hits the small screens. And over on FX/Hulu there is a new adaption of the 1975 novel “Shogun.”
The brains behind...2024-03-0305 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: “Ordinary Angels” reminds us what we are capable of when we care for othersAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 23, 2024.“Ordinary Angels” is a true story on the big screen that will bring tears to your eyes. It stars Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson in a tale that reminds us what we are capable of when we take care of each other. On streaming, the live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is a remake of the much-loved animated series on Netflix. While the whole season is out and showcases excellent cinematography and performances, we will have to wait to see what fans of the original think of th...2024-02-2604 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Madame Web,’ and ‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ face off at the box officeAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 16, 2024. Is “Madame Web” really as bad as you've heard? No...and yes. That's the movie you've likely seen the most ads about leading up to its release, but Andy can't argue with people who think it's terrible. Also on the big screen this weekend is the biopic of a musical legend in “Bob Marley: One Love.” And for a new streaming series, Andy recommends “The New Look” on AppleTV Plus, starring Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior and Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel. It follows the two megastar...2024-02-1704 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ’Lisa Frankenstein’ is an attempt at horror and romanceAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 9, 2024. “Lisa Frankenstein” is an attempt at horror and romance; the late 1980s setting is fun but not enough to save this comedic horror. ”Upgraded” on Prime Video features a likable Camila Mendes, but the movie isn't exactly an original romantic comedy. Season 2 of “HALO” is now on Paramount+ and continues the adventures of Master Chief in this excellently-made streaming series based on the video games.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watc...2024-02-1204 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Argylle” is a hit-and-miss spy action comedyAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 2, 2024. The Big Movie of the Week is "Argylle”, a hit-and-miss spy action/comedy with a star-studded cast. Season four of “The Chosen” is in select theaters before it hits streaming and TV services. The episodes will be released three at a time now through March 10, 2024. For a family-friendly stream movie, “Orion & The Dark” on Netflix is a cute animated movie about a boy facing his fears.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "Wha...2024-02-0204 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Masters of the Air’ is impressively immersiveAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 26, 2024. “Masters of the Air” on Apple TV+ is an impressively immersive ride. The World War II historical drama from "Band of Brothers" producers has great production quality and details. Over on Amazon Prime Video, there is a fine new retelling of the famous swashbuckling hero, "Zorro." While it was enjoyable, the English dub wasn't as good as it could have been. And in select theaters, "The Zone of Interest" reminds us that real people can do terrible things once they've dehumanized another group of real peop...2024-01-2904 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘I.S.S.’ is a space station battle for survivalAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 19, 2024. The big movie of the week has a space station battle for survival with “I.S.S.” Also in theaters is the character drama “Freud's Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as the psychologist Sigmund Freud, who gets a visit from famous Christian author C.S. Lewis. Streaming on Hulu is the first two episodes of the series “Death and Other Details,” starring Mandy Patinkin as a famous detective asked to solve a murder on board a cruise ship full of rich people and their secrets.
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KSL.com SportsKSL Campus Report: 2018 BYU Football PreviewHow does BYU football rebound from a 4-9 season and the departure of Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer as offensive coordinator? Sean welcomes KSL TV producer Zak Hicken to look ahead to the Cougars' rebound attempts at 2018. Who will start at quarterback? Who needs to step up on defense? What do the coach's think about new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes?
Watch the 2018 BYU Football Preview at 6 p.m. MT, Saturday, July 21 on KSL TV in Utah.2018-07-1946 min
KSL.com SportsKSL Campus Report: Shakeup at BYU RugbySean welcomes KSL producer Hema Heimuli ... Junior (not the former BYU running back) to discuss a major shakeup in the Cougars' rugby program -- the most successful non-varsity sports program in Provo -- and look ahead to the 2018 college football season.2018-07-1639 min