Manning Franks is an Emmy-nominated journalist and film critic for WFMY News 2, where he created and hosts “News 2 Reviews,” an original on-air segment serving audiences across North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. A lifelong movie lover whose obsession began with checking out VHS tapes from his local library, Manning approaches criticism with a focus on making thoughtful film conversation accessible, engaging, and entertaining. As creator and host of “News 2 Reviews,” Manning writes, produces, shoots, and edits his own broadcast and digital film coverage, reviewing theatrical and streaming releases while also covering filmmakers, festivals, and the industry behind them, specifically in North Carolina. He is a graduate of High Point University and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Manning has been a CCA member since 2025.