Fan Effect

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 28, 2023.  Fans of Disney's Haunted Mansion ride will probably love the latest “Haunted Mansion” movie, but what about  Non-Disney fans? It's a tougher sell. There is a highly fictionalized movie about the people behind the Beanie Babies craze in the 1990s called "The Beanie Bubble". (Spoiler: Ty Toys does not come off well.)  A Sundance 2023 film hits wide release, “Theater Camp,” starring Ben Platt, and is full of funny moments and characters. On Netflix, there are two new movies this week “Happiness For Beginners,” based on the book of the same name, about Ellie Kemper's character going to re-center herself on an extended backpacking trip; and younger kids are beside themselves excited to watch “Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie.” Also available to watch, a new horror movie called “Talk To Me” that’s pretty terrifying and dark,  a hyper-violent comedic action series on PeacockTV based on the “Twisted Metal” video game series, and a reunion movie of the mid-2000's show “Zoey101” cast called “Zoey 102” on ParamountPlus. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Welcome, foolish mortals, to KSL Fan Effect “Haunted Mansion (2023)” deep dive on this latest Disney reboot/ride turned cinema-flick.  With over 50 years since the opening of the original Disneyland ride and 20 years since the Eddie Murphy adaptation, host Andy Farnsworth is ready to be taken through the latest adaption of the iconic haunted attraction. Ghost co-host KellieAnn Halvorsen has unearthed mounds of research, along with guest Michael Reagan (former cohost of the KSL Movie Show and fellow Disneylander). They are prepared for a proper exploration of the history, lore, media adaptions, and even a surprising Osmond family connection to the foreboding estate. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 21, 2023.  It's a “Barbie” world this weekend with the really funny eponymously-named movie, complete with colorful sets and just about every perspective on Barbie playfully presented at some point. Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling are outstanding as the titular Barbie and her boyfriend Ken in a surprisingly moving movie about the plastic doll. But we can't forget the second portion of the "Barbenheimer" double feature; Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and much more than just the creation of the first atomic bomb. There is also the new comedy from JK Studios (the original Studio C cast) called “Go West,” which is an enjoyable comedy to prepare for Pioneer Day here in Utah. For sports fans, there are entertaining documentaries available to stream: one about Stephen Curry called "Stephen Curry: Underrated” on Apple TV+, and one about Wilt Chamberlain called "Goliath" on Paramount+. Also streaming is the comedy “They Cloned Tyrone” on Netflix, and the return of Timothy Olyphant's character Raylan Givens with "Justified: City Primeval" on Hulu. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of July 14, 2023.  It's Tom Cruise leading the way again with the most enjoyable movie of the summer, ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” Andy does not want to give away too much about this much-anticipated film, but he will let you know… he loved it! And there is a well-made drama called ‘The Miracle Club’ starring Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates & Laura Linney also hits the big screen. 

In the streaming world, Netflix’ “Bird Box Barcelona” is a darker more gruesome sequel than its 2018 predecessor. On Netflix, Season 2 of the hilarious streaming series ‘The Afterparty’ is available with the addition of maybe the funniest actor in Hollywood today, Paul Walter Hauser. For your football fix, Netflix has their “Quarterback” series following Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins & Marcus Mariota thru the 2022 season. But If you are looking for some a new suspense thriller series, ‘Full Circle’ on Max takes a bit to get going and gets very interesting once it does. And season 2 of the series “Foundation,” based on the story by Isaac Asimov, is up on Apple Plus. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 30, 2023.  t's one last ride for Harrison Ford in the fedora and leather jacket as “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” finally hits screens. It's a solid end to the 42-year-old action/adventure franchise.“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken”  is a fun and colorful animated movie from Dreamworks that follows a teenage girl, who just happens to be a mythical sea creature. “Nimona” is also a fun animated feature with a layered story and a good message about the effects of how we choose to treat others who are different from us. Over on ApplePlus, “Hijack,” starring Idris Elba, is a tense, thrilling new series that is full of surprising twists. Also streaming this week is new seasons of “Jack Ryan” on Amazon Prime and “The Witcher” on Netflix, streaming.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 23, 2023. Wes Anderson continues his quirky streak with “Asteroid City” with an impressive cast and his signature look. But the stylistic film might not be for some audiences. Over on DisneyPlus, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with the TV miniseries “Secret Invasion,”  where Samuel L. Jackson returns to the role of Nick Fury, former head of the superhero spy organization ‘Shield.’ Then in theaters is the R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings,” where you will have to watch the trailer before deciding on seeing the raunchy movie. Something decidedly more family-friendly is “World's Best” over on DisneyPlus. And finally, we have a return to the monsterverse in the animated Netflix series in the world of ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla,’ ‘Skull Island’ season one. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

“The Flash” finally hit theaters this weekend after long delays with a multiverse story like no other. But is this 14th feature in the DC Extended Universe worth the watch as new creative direction takes the reigns? Short answer; ‘yes’ for existing DC fans, and ‘mostly’ for everybody else. Today on Fan Effect, Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by fellow DC Superfan, KSL NewsRadio’s Don Brinkerhoff. Together they dive into this new film, comics lore, past media representations of the DC Characters, and why the franchise means so much to them. This is a spoiler-full episode; for a spoiler-free review, take a listen to this “What to Watch” episode. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 16, 2023.  Two big movies are opening against each other; Warner Brothers’ "The Flash" and Disney’s "Elemental” is setting up a divisive weekend at the box office. The DC Superhero is a very enjoyable, though not perfect superhero movie that also brings back Michael Keaton as Batman. The animated Pixar film’s sincere story about the immigrant experience has some amazing visuals, but a few head-scratching moments near the end. “Elemental” also boasts an excellent animated short before the movie starts called "Carl's Date" with old man Carl from "Up" and his dog named Dug. (Don’t miss Producer KellieAnn's quick take on both “The Flash” and “Elemental” after Andy’s segment.)

Other options include the start of season 2 of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” streaming on Paramount Plus; the very interesting Netflix documentary “Arnold” about Arnold Schwarzenegger; Chris Hemsworth's "Extraction 2" on Netflix; The horror comedy "The Blackening" in theaters; and another documentary streaming about “Stan Lee,” this time on DisneyPlus.  And 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

As Andy said in his spoiler-free “What to Watch” review,  fans of the original “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” should absolutely LOVE the sequel. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has swung into the theaters surpassing box office projections and audiences' expectations. But how does the sequel compare to the Oscar-winning 2018 animated film? In this spoiler-full episode of Fan Effect, hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen are joined by frequent contributor Natalie Mollinet of the Nerd Knowledge blog to answer that question.  

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. 

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 2, 2023.  Fans of the original Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse should absolutely LOVE the sequel "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse". In addition to amazing animation, there is heart, humor, depth (and plenty of easter eggs!)

Andy also takes a look at the new Disney+ series "American Born Chinese", which features Michelle Yeoh & Ke Huy Quan. An animated throwback to the 1980s with "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" on Max (formerly HBO Max), which shows how the elderly gentleman who sold Gizmo to Billy's dad in the movie, came into possession of Gizmo in the first place. A movie called "Shooting Stars" on Peacock is about LeBron James and his buddies and how they stuck together through various challenges to become one of the best high school teams ever. And finally, "The Boogeyman" might end up scaring you, even more so perhaps because of its PG-13 rating. 

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs. DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.   

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.