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2026-05-2206 min
Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)Breaking Down the KSL Sports Post-Spring Big 12 Football Power RankingsMitch Harper and Nate Slack evaluate the KSL Sports team's post-spring Big 12 power rankings.
2026-05-0914 min
Cougar Tracks - Daily BYU Cougars Football, Basketball PodcastBreaking down KSL Sports' post-spring 2026 Big 12 football power rankingsOn this episode of Cougar Tracks, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the KSL Sports post-spring Big 12 football power rankings for the 2026 season.
Mitch was one of the KSL Sports team members who voted in these power rankings.
Where does BYU football rank? Who is the favorite? And who occupies the No. 16 spot?
Another year of Big 12 football is around the corner.
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2026-05-0936 min
KSL's Inside SourcesThe gang's getting back together: KSL Brightside
Something new, something old – coming today to KSL NewsRadio. The original hosts of the old Nightside Project are back for another round of fun on the airwaves. Hosts Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry join Inside Sources to preview their new show: KSL Brightside.
2026-05-0410 minKSL's Inside SourcesThe KSL Movie Show!
Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show join Greg and Guest Host Jim Bennett to discuss the Big Movie of the Week, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and their favorite performances by leading lady Meryl Streep.
2026-05-0111 min
Midday with Maria ShilaosKSL Investigates reporter Courtney Johns discusses public voter informationMore than a million Utah voters could see their personal voter information become public unless they act before a May 6, 2026, deadline, following changes to the state’s election code under SB153.
But a KSL Investigates analysis of county data, internal documents and interviews with election officials shows the process for keeping that information private is not consistent across the state, raising concerns about uneven access to protections.
KSL Investigates reporter Courtney Johns joined Maria Shilaos to discuss her recent story, "Critical gaps in how Utah voter privacy requests are denied involving a snag with a new Utah law th...
2026-04-2408 min
Fan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Normal’ is an action flick about a town anything but normalAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 17, 2026. The big movie of the week is “Normal,” an action-comedy starring Bob Odenkirk as the substitute sheriff of a small town in MN who finds out the town is anything *but* normal.
“The Christophers,” starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Cole is a stronger dramatic option, but may still have a limited appeal. The writer of the movie wrote the script with these two actors in mind, and their performances didn't disappoint. But it's a little too art-community-insider for a mass appeal audience.
Now s...
2026-04-1803 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ is a good-vibes rom-comAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 10, 2026. A new rom-com called “You, Me & Tuscany” gives good "Big Fat Greek Wedding" vibes. The latest take on “Hamlet,” starring Riz Ahmed, keeps the original Shakespearean dialogue while bringing a modern perspective of the story.
And for a nostalgic streaming trip of the week, you can check out the four-episode reunion/sequel series called “Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair” on Hulu/Disney+. It brings back all but one of the living actors who played roles in the early 2000's hit sitcom. Do we NEED this...
2026-04-1104 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is an Easter findAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of April 10, 2026. Three really solid movies in theaters for Easter weekend led by “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” bringing back the world's most famous video game plumber and his crew (now including Yoshi!) for another adventure. This time, they have to save another Princess, in outer space!
“The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is not what it looks like from the outside, but Andy could not stop thinking about it for the next couple of days after he saw it. It asks the question: How would...
2026-04-0404 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘They Will Kill You’ is oddly similar to last week’s horror sequelAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 27, 2026. The big movie of this week, “They Will Kill You,” is incredibly similar to one of last week's movies, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.” Similar plot, similar villains, similar (anti)heroines. But this one is a bit funnier with more of a video game vibe throughout.
For streaming viewers, there is an intriguing and clever sci-fi action movie on Hulu/Disney called “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” starring Vince Vaughn, James Marsden and Eiza Gonzalez and an especially funny Jimmy Tatro in the ensemble. Als...
2026-03-2804 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is easily the best move of the year so farAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 20, 2026. "Project Hail Mary" is the big release of the week and probably the best movie of the year so far… or even last year. While trying to not get listeners over-hyped, Ryan Gosling does a phenomenal job in this funny, charming and visually stunning sci-fi film based on the book of the same name from “The Martian” writer Andy Weir.
Also out on the big screen, the goofy violence rules the day in "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" which has some great actors...
2026-03-2104 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Reminders of Him’ is a less melodramatic adaptation of the author’s workAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 13, 2026. The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's "Reminders of Him" is actually less melodramatic than the previous films from her books.
Streaming on Amazon Prime, "Scarpetta" finally gives Patricia Cornwall's iconic medical examiner character Kay Scarpetta, her own series. (Not just a copy of one!) And Netflix's hit series "One Piece" gets a second season of this almost live-action-cartoon story of a pirate seeking a mythical treasure.
The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to p...
2026-03-1404 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Disney/Pixar has a funny tale in ‘Hoppers’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of March 6, 2026. This week debuts the first of two Disney/Pixar films due in 2026: "Hoppers", which is a very funny tale about a girl who uses an "Avatar"-like invention to try and convince the wildlife to come back to populate a pond.
Streaming on Netflix, you can watch Alan Ritchson channel 80's Schwarzenegger, as he battles a Predator-like machine from another world in “War Machine.” And on Amazon Prime video, the best new series of the year is "Young Sherlock," which is produced (and a cou...
2026-03-0704 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Scream’ continues the horrors with ‘Scream 7’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 27, 2026. After a crash course in the “Scream” movie universe, Andy was prepared to watch the big movie of the week "Scream 7.” He is still unsure about the whole franchise as it is a lot to watch that many people meet their untimely demise.
On streaming there is a documentary, "Threshold," about cross-country gold medalist Jessie Diggins, who was the best in the world while also battling an eating disorder. It is quite a powerful story that shows her strengths and weaknesses in an equally...
2026-02-2804 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Two very different movies with ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ and ‘How To Make a Killing’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 20. 2026. There are two very different types of movies to choose from this weekend!
One is a Christian music-based film sequel based on a true story called "I Can Only Imagine 2," which has a powerful message in addition to its uplifting music. The other film is a *dark* comedy called "How To Make a Killing" where Glen Powell is the illegitimate, disowned heir to a massive fortune that he may be able to claim... if all his cousins were to meet untimely demise.
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2026-02-2103 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Valentine's/President's Day weekend has options for everyoneAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 13, 2026. For this Valentine's/President's Day weekend there are movie options for everyone.
First up is the "adaptation" of the classic novel "Wuthering Heights" from Academy Award-winning screenwriter/director Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. This is likely to be enjoyed more by the young adult crowd than the fans of the original book. Heed the content rating on this one if you were thinking of sending your teens to see it.
For those looking for action we have...
2026-02-1404 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Kevin James is surprisingly enjoyable in 'Solo Mio'Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Kevin James is surprisingly enjoyable in "Solo Mio"Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of February 6, 2026 (Besides the Winter Games & the Big Game). First is the surprisingly enjoyable romance "Solo Mio" starring Kevin James. Sure, "enjoyable" and "Kevin James" and "romance" are not often used in the same sentence but this time it is true. The other rom-com is on streaming and is called "Relationship Goals" and is apparently based on a book by a midwest Pastor. It stars Kelly Rowland and Method Man and is in a different vein and...
2026-02-0704 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Rachel McAdams upends office politics in the horror ‘Send Help’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 30, 2026. Rachel McAdams upends office politics and power dynamics when she gets trapped on a deserted island with her arrogant boss in "Send Help.” Jason Statham also sends his annual January action flick to theaters protecting a young girl from his past in "Shelter."
Plus, local audiences finally get a look at the Academy Award-nominated animated feature "Arco," a time-traveling adventure.
Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in...
2026-01-3104 minKSL's Inside SourcesKSL Investigates: Misleading Claims Reported From Those Working To Repeal Prop 4Have you been approached by people getting signatures in a store parking lot? Well, some people claim that they were misled into what they were signing. And on the flip side, some signature gatherers have said they been attacked, just trying to do their job. Greg and Holly check in with KSL.com Reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko about what he learned when talking with signature gatherers.
2026-01-3009 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Chris Pratt’s latest action thriller ‘Mercy” is tense but standardAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 23, 2026. The big movie of the week shifts from tense thriller to just a standard action film. Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson star in the new crime movie "Mercy" with no jury, no lawyers, and just an AI judge.
For a family friendly pick, Angel Studio’s "Standout: The Ben Kjar Story" is an incredible, inspirational true story with Utah roots. It tells you about the three-time Utah high school state champion, UVU's first-ever all-American, and eventual world champion wrestler who did it all wit...
2026-01-2504 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is a violently-violent addition to the franchiseAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 16, 2026. The big movie of the week is the latest in a franchise, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," is a zombie horror film with weird charm and a lot of violence that's not made for some movie-goers. Streaming on Netflix a tense new Ben Affleck/Matt Damon action flick called "The Rip" has plenty of action and intrigue, but plenty of adult language too. Also on Netflix, the e-episode mystery series “Agatha Christie's Seven Dials” is an enjoyable watch for those who like Britain and murder myst...
2026-01-1804 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Greenland 2’ is a decent-but-not-great sequelAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 9, 2026. Our Big Movie this week is Gerard Butler & Morena Baccarin returning in the disaster-movie sequel "Greenland 2: Migration", a decent-but-not-great follow up to 2020's "Greenland". An excellent option in theaters is "Is This Thing On?," where Will Arnett copes with his marital estrangement by...doing stand-up comedy. But there's more to it than just that and Laura Dern is also excellent. The best option is (According to Andy) is Angel Studios’ "I Was A Stranger." It tells a powerful story of Syrian refugees that brought him to t...
2026-01-1004 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Start the New Year with a zombie/survival thrillerAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 2, 2026. In the first new release of the year, Daisy Ridley stars in "We Bury The Dead," a zombie/survival thriller that isn't your typical zombie movie.
For streaming, Netflix has a new documentary movie, "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story," that looks deeper into how a person who at one time was a licensed therapist could eventually be arrested for horrific child abuse. Peacock has a new intriguing spy thriller series streaming, "The Copenhagen Test" that stars Simu Liu & Melissa Barrera. There are e...
2026-01-0304 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: “Zootopia 2’ is enjoyable family fun back on the big screenAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the long Thanksgiving weekend 2025. The plentiful offerings during the long Thanksgiving box-office weekend offer many options for your viewing pleasure. Starting with the highly enjoyable "Zootopia 2," which brings the animal (and reptile) gang back to the big screen for the first time in 9 years. The whole family will enjoy this one! The grown-ups will have a bit more fun with "Eternity", where Elizabeth Olsen has to choose how to spend eternity and which husband she'll spend it with. It's a tough choice, but someone's gotta do it!
O...
2025-12-0104 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Wicked: For Good’ doesn't quite hit the high notes of Part OneAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of November 21, 2025. The wait is over for "Wicked" fans as "Wicked: For Good" finally comes to theaters with a pretty good second act, though it doesn't quite hit the high notes of Part One. The musical sequel is worth watching for the sets, costumes, and Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo's chemistry, but it is missing really connective songs other than "For Good.” Also in theaters is “Rental Family” with Brendan Fraser, a great-looking, deep-question-asking film about connection that gives a wonderful taste of Japan and its culture.
Final...
2025-11-2411 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Nuremberg’ launches November at the Box Office with an excellent startAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of November 7, 2025. November’s Box Office is launched with an excellent film, “Nuremberg, ”a powerful retelling of the post-WWII trial of what remained of Nazi leadership. Also wildly entertaining is “Predator: Badlands,” which crosses over with the Alien franchise in an intriguing way.
For streaming, Andy Highly recommends “Death By Lightning” on Netflix, which tells the little-known story of President James Garfield and his remarkable and unexpected candidacy for the presidency, and assassination. On Peacock, “All Her Fault” will snag you in the first scene, about a mother whos...
2025-11-0804 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Stitch Head’ could be a new Halloween family film favoriteAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 31, 2025. A cute new movie worth adding to the annual family Halloween rotation is "Stitch Head," which is kind of a mix of "Monsters Inc" & "Frankenweenie.” But the new torture film, “Bugonia" is a big fat F- from Andy, for pretentiousness, violence, and being a total waste of time. For streaming, Netflix has something in between the good and the bad with "Ballad of a Small Player" starring Colllin Farrell in the depths of gambling addiction in this R-rated mystery crime thriller.
The brains behin...
2025-11-0105 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Skip ‘Regretting You,’ see ‘Blue Moon’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 25, 2025. This is a week of contrasts with one of the worst movies Andy’s seen this year, and one of the best. Also, there’s a kids' show on Disney+ for “Frozen “and LEGO fans.
"Regretting You" wastes talented up-and-comer McKenna Grace in an overly melodramatic adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel. Andy said the obvious pun is, "The only thing I REGRET, is seeing this!" But he also admits it could be a teen girl's favorite movie.
On the other hand, Andy t...
2025-10-2504 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Good Fortune’ is a good watch!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 17, 2025. Frankly, "Good Fortune" is a good watch! The new movie featuring Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari & Seth Rogen is a slow-burning comedy that gets even better once you think about it. Also in theaters, the historical thriller, and faith-fueled, story of "Truth & Treason” is the true story of a teenager who paid the ultimate price to stand up for his conscience in WWII-era Nazi Germany. Andy even sat down with the film’s writer and director, Matt Whitaker, to discuss the new film in this ‘Movie Show D...
2025-10-1805 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It's the Rock like you've never seen him before in ‘The Smashing Machine’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 3, 2025. It's the Rock like you've never seen him before! Seriously. You almost don't recognize him in "The Smashing Machine," where he tells part of the true story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr.
As for streaming, there is a movie from director Shane Black, "Play Dirty", starring Mark Wahlberg and Lakeith Stanfield, on Amazon Prime Video. And for the family, you can check out the cute and entertaining "The Sisters Grimm" on Apple TV+. Based on the kids' book series and animated in a thr...
2025-10-0604 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Downton Abbey’s Grand Finale’ is for the fansAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 12, 2025. It's a big send-off for the much-loved "Downton Abbey" franchise with “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” in theaters this week. Fans will love all the nods to moments over the years, and it's a nice, comfortable escape. Also for the fans, the long-awaited sequel "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," as the fake documentary director follows the fake rock band's reunion concert 40 years later. And for streaming, Miranda Cosgrove goes on a reality show that she DOESN'T want to win in "The Wrong Paris". She's even...
2025-09-1304 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Office' now has a sequel series in ‘The Paper’Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 2, 2025. Two films are hitting the big screen with very different feels. A funny yet adult comedy, "Splitsville," starring Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona, who have different ideas on how to handle their marriages, with occasionally laugh-out-loud results. And for those looking for a faith-based option this week, "Light of the World" is a beautifully animated film that explores the life of Jesus from the perspective of his young disciple, John.
And the real big deal is on streaming, fans of "The Office" can...
2025-09-0605 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Labor Day Weekend means a lot of show options!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 29, 2025. Labor Day weekend brings Austin Butler getting brutalized in "Caught Stealing," a violent action comedy that will make you question how much punishment one person can take. Also in theaters, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman try to convince us that they love each other and then hate each other in "The Roses". And "Sharing Aloha" takes you behind the scenes at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii, letting you hear the amazing stories of those who appear in the famous show. And for streaming fans, "...
2025-08-3006 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: China’s ‘Ne Zha II’ finally comes to local theater dubbed in EnglishAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 22, 2025. The highest-grossing animated film of all time, "Ne Zha II," comes to local theaters from China and is dubbed into English for the first time. It's epic and looks great, but patience is required. If you want to see beautiful people roughing it, "Eden" from director Ron Howard may be more your thing. Of local interest, "The Streak" is a must-watch for sports fans as this new documentary in theaters explores the 1987 Salt Lake Trappers and their historic 29-game winning streak 38 years ago. And finally, a y...
2025-08-2305 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Brought to you by the number 2!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 15, 2025. Today’s episode is brought to you by the number 2! Starting with the movie hitting theaters, "Nobody 2” brings Bob Odenkirk's assassin and his family to the vacation spot he went to as a kid, and comedic (but savage) violence ensues. Next, "Highest 2 Lowest" teams up Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in an action drama that has a music mogul dealing with a ransom request. Netflix’s "Night Always Comes" makes you glad you're not having the same kind of night that Vanessa Kirby is.
For...
2025-08-1605 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Freakier Friday' is a fun film with a good, if not repetitive, messageAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 8, 2025. The sequel "Freakier Friday" takes a lot from the 2003 "Freaky Friday" movie, but it's still fun to see Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis trading bodies with a couple of teenagers. It's also got a good message about seeing things from others' perspectives. Other options include a couple of scary movies... one that could be a good test to see if your kids can *handle* scary movies called "Sketch" from Angel Studios. And NOT for kids, a film called "Weapons"... it's still a freak-you-out and ma...
2025-08-0906 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Naked Gun’ is a hilarious slapstick farce of a reboot/sequelAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 1, 2025. The big movie this week is a reboot/sequel titled "The Naked Gun," starring Liam Neeson in the slapstick farce about a group of hilarious idiots called Police Squad. Andy hasn’t laughed this hard in a movie for a long time, even if it did get a little vulgar at times. Another funny sequel is "The Bad Guys 2," an animated family movie about a group of anthropomorphic animal former bad guys who are getting framed for crimes they're not committing by a group of ba...
2025-08-0406 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is a step in the right direction for the MCUAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 25, 2025. Andy had high hopes for Marvel's latest superhero movie, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and was mostly pleased with the result. Director Matt Shakman got the family dynamic right and didn't over-rely on action, plus had a (dare we say?) fantastic retro-futuristic design. In the second segment of our episode, we even have our good friend Natalie Mollinet of Nat’s Nerd Knowledge giving her quick review, as producer KellieAnn is on vacation.
Also out this weekend are a couple of indie movies that...
2025-07-2812 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The latest reboot of 'Smurfs’ has a handful of funny momentsAndy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 18, 2025. A reboot of a Saturday morning cartoon from the 1980s, "Smurfs," has a handful of funny moments and some decent animation, but otherwise is just for the little ones. “Eddington” might give you PTSD flashbacks to the early days of the COVID pandemic of 2020 as Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal battle it out for mayor of a fictional New Mexico town.
On streaming, a really solid series called "Untamed" on Netflix has Eric Bana trying to solve a young adult's mysterious death in Yose...
2025-07-2106 minFan EffectAndy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is fun, colorful, and enjoyable!Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 11, 2025. The big question of the weekend is whether James Gunn can pull off a film about one of the most famous superheroes of all time. Thankfully, according to both Andy and producer KellieAnn’s opinions, he nailed it! “Superman” is fun, vibrant, and enjoyable! Producer KellieAnn even joined our friends at the Hallmarkies podcast to talk about the film and the iconic romance of Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
For streaming options, "Brick" on Netflix is an intriguing premise but not a great follow...
2025-07-1405 minFan 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 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
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 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 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 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.
Learn more about the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast:
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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2024-10-0946 min
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 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
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
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