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 and TV shows. 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, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen . Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres , Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.
April 24, 2026: #WhatToDo this #Weekend - From ‘Tumbleweeds Kids Film Festival’ to Earth Day Celebrations
Michael (2026) · Apr 23, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Normal’ is an action flick about a town anything but normal
Normal (2026) · Apr 18, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ is a good-vibes rom-com
You, Me & Tuscany (2026) · Apr 11, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is an Easter find
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) · Apr 4, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘They Will Kill You’ is oddly similar to last week’s horror sequel
They Will Kill You (2026) · Mar 28, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is easily the best move of the year so far
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Mar 21, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Reminders of Him’ is a less melodramatic adaptation of the author’s work
Reminders of Him (2026) · Mar 14, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Disney/Pixar has a funny tale in ‘Hoppers’
Hoppers (2026) · Mar 7, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Scream’ continues the horrors with ‘Scream 7’
Scream 7 (2026) · Feb 28, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Two very different movies with ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ and ‘How To Make a Killing’
I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026) · Feb 21, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Kevin James is surprisingly enjoyable in 'Solo Mio'
Solo Mio (2026) · Feb 7, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Rachel McAdams upends office politics in the horror ‘Send Help’
Send Help (2026) · Jan 31, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Chris Pratt’s latest action thriller ‘Mercy” is tense but standard
Mercy (2026) · Jan 25, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is a violently-violent addition to the franchise
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) · Jan 18, 2026
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Greenland 2’ is a decent-but-not-great sequel
Greenland 2: Migration (2026) · Jan 10, 2026
December Movie Review Mashup! From 'Avatar 3' to 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) · Dec 27, 2025
December Movie Review Mashup! From 'Avatar 3' to 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) · Dec 27, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: “Zootopia 2’ is enjoyable family fun back on the big screen
Zootopia 2 (2025) · Nov 30, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Wicked: For Good’ doesn't quite hit the high notes of Part One
Wicked: For Good (2025) · Nov 24, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Nuremberg’ launches November at the Box Office with an excellent start
Nuremberg (2025) · Nov 8, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Stitch Head’ could be a new Halloween family film favorite
Stitch Head (2025) · Nov 1, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Skip ‘Regretting You,’ see ‘Blue Moon’
Regretting You (2025) · Oct 25, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Good Fortune’ is a good watch!
Good Fortune (2025) · Oct 18, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It's the Rock like you've never seen him before in ‘The Smashing Machine’
The Smashing Machine (2002) · Oct 6, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Downton Abbey’s Grand Finale’ is for the fans
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) · Sep 13, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Freakier Friday' is a fun film with a good, if not repetitive, message
Freakier Friday (2025) · Aug 9, 2025
'Freakier Friday' is a fun continuation on the body swapping legacy, with Rachel Wagner and Adele Kemp
Freakier Friday (2025) · Aug 8, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Naked Gun’ is a hilarious slapstick farce of a reboot/sequel
The Naked Gun (2025) · Aug 4, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is a step in the right direction for the MCU
The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) · Jul 28, 2025
Halvo on Hallmarkies: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ continues the love of Lois and Clark
Superman (1978) · Jul 27, 2025
Halvo on Hallmarkies: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ continues the love of Lois and Clark
Superman (2025) · Jul 27, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The latest reboot of 'Smurfs’ has a handful of funny moments
Eddington (2025) · Jul 21, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The latest reboot of 'Smurfs’ has a handful of funny moments
Smurfs (2025) · Jul 21, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is fun, colorful, and enjoyable!
Superman (2025) · Jul 14, 2025
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ brings back the dinosaurs in the best way! With Cole Halvorsen
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jul 8, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: The dinos are back for Independence Day Weekend in ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jul 4, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Disney Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is a fun and imaginative film for kids
Elio (2025) · Jun 23, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Dreamworks dives into remake territory with an excellent ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ live-action
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) · Jun 16, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Ana de Armas holds her own in the world of John Wick’s ‘Ballerina’
Ballerina (2025) · Jun 7, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ brings back Ralph Macchio to the big screen
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) · May 30, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ was clever, even if the genre is not Andy’s thing
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) · May 17, 2025
Filmmaker T.C. Christensen on 'Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story'
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story (2025) · Apr 22, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: If vampire horror is your thing, ‘Sinners’ might appeal to you
Sinners (2025) · Apr 19, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a fun and funny watch!
A Minecraft Movie (2025) · Apr 5, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Snow White’ was likeable for Andy!
Snow White (2025) · Mar 22, 2025
A Mess of Potential, A ‘Snow White’ deep-dive with Marial Clark, Utah’s Evil Queen
Snow White (2025) · Mar 21, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: "Mickey 17" has an enjoyably clever sci-fi premise
Mickey 17 (2025) · Mar 8, 2025
Sundance Money Making Sense - Third Act
Third Act (2025) · Feb 25, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Unbreakable Boy' has an unbreakable spirit
The Unbreakable Boy (2025) · Feb 23, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It’s a ‘Brave New World’ this Valentine's Day weekend
Paddington in Peru (2024) · Feb 16, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: It’s a ‘Brave New World’ this Valentine's Day weekend
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) · Feb 16, 2025
Sundance Money Making Sense - Death Education
Death Education (2025) · Feb 11, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan continues his Hollywood comeback with ‘Love Hurts’
Love Hurts (2025) · Feb 8, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘September 5’ is a tense and fascinating watch
September 5 (2024) · Feb 1, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Wolf Man’ is a gory horror flick deserving #FaintPraise
Wolf Man (2025) · Jan 17, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Better Man’ is a musical with a unique hook with a performing monkey
Better Man (2024) · Jan 10, 2025
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is an enjoyable prequel for the family
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) · Dec 23, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Carry-On’ carries the weekend
Carry-On (2024) · Dec 14, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: There are outstanding performances in ‘The Order’
The Order (2024) · Dec 9, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Moana 2’ is already breaking records this Thanksgiving weekend
Moana 2 (2024) · Dec 2, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Is ‘Red One” the one to see this weekend?
Red One (2024) · Nov 18, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ is a delightful holiday family film
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) · Nov 12, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are back in ‘Here’
Here (2024) · Nov 4, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ isn’t a waltz but reasonably entertaining
Venom: The Last Dance (2024) · Oct 27, 2024
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Bring the tissues for ‘We Live In Time’
We Live in Time (2024) · Oct 21, 2024