ON THE RADAR
-
in Interviews, TV, TV InterviewsInterview: Troy Kotsur Layers Darkness and Humanity into His ‘Black Rabbit’ Character
Troy Kotsur made audiences (me) cry like a baby in CODA, capturing the essence of fatherhood as Frank Rossi in scenes that felt achingly real. Now, in Netflix’s crime thriller Black Rabbit he flips the script entirely. As Joe Mancuso, the ruthless New York loan shark and mobster entangled with brothers Jake and Vince Friedken […] More
-
Awards Radar Community: What is Your Favorite Rob Reiner Film?
Rob Reiner was beloved, not just because he was a talented actor and filmmaker, but because he was a lovely person as well. I’ve said it many times before, but Reiner had a run as a director that rivals anyone else in Hollywood, without question. To honor the man after his tragic and untimely fashion, […] More
-
-
Ranking the Films of James Cameron
James Cameron is a one of a kind filmmaker. Whether it’s becoming King of the World with Titanic or creating Pandora with the Avatar franchise, no one does it like Cameron. A visual showman, he makes blockbuster cinema that actually pushes the medium forward. A Cameron movie is a literal event these days, and rightly […] More
-
in Op-ed
Death Cannot Stop True Love. All It Can Do Is Delay It For A While.
Note: Spoilers ahead for Stand by Me. You can do everything right. You can make the most of your life, work hard, be a delight to your friends, a devoted husband and father, try your best to make the world a better place, yet still, horrible things can happen to you for no good reason. […] More
-
in Interviews, TV, TV Interviews
Interview: Michael Shannon On Why Good Leadership Feels Like a Distant Memory
Shannon Likens Modern Politics to “Paintball with Poop” vs. the Decency Seen in ‘Death by Lightning’ Michael Shannon can be a bit intimidating. His intensity on screen is so believable it often masks the thoughtful, introspective, and genuinely kind human being behind the performances, one who, when I spoke with him, could not be nicer. […] More
-
Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of December 15th – A Host of Modern Classics Are Hitting Shelves in 4K For Your Gifting Pleasure
Welcome back to my Home Movies! This week, we don’t have any major new releases coming out, so it’s a perfect opportunity to make this a bit of a 4K gifting guide. Yes, today brings a bunch of 4K re-releases, which are excellent stocking stuffers for Christmas, fit well for a night of Hanukkah this […] More
-
in Interviews, TV, TV Interviews
Interview: Karam Gill On How ‘Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Reclaims Cultural Pride and Shifts Global Perceptions
Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, the new HBO documentary directed by Karam Gill, goes beyond your standard musician profile. Anchored around Wizkid’s (Ayodeji Balogun) historic 2023 sold-out show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the film explores the reshaping of global perceptions of Africa and the reclaiming of cultural pride through the music of the 31-year-old […] More
-
-
in Op-ed
Five Athletes Who Have Been a Part of Oscar Contenders/Winners
The Academy Awards, also known as The Oscars, are known globally. After all, people adore movies, making this prestigious annual ceremony a must-watch event. However, alongside the acting professionals who dream of winning an Oscar, there is a plethora of sports stars who have successfully transitioned over to the movie sphere. These sporting heroes aren’t […] More
-
in Interviews, TV, TV Interviews
Interview: ‘The Beast in Me’ Actress Natalie Morales Talks Playing Claire Danes’ Ex-Wife, Grief, and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
It’s easy to root for Natalie Morales and the characters she plays, whether that’s the lovable pediatric surgeon Dr. Monica Beltran on Grey’s Anatomy, Judy’s ex-girlfriend Michelle on Dead to Me, and now in Netflix’s The Beast In Me as Shelley, ex-wife to Aggie Wiggs and artist who’s just starting to get her footing after […] More
-
Sunday Scaries: The Early Precursors Have Been Very Kind to Horror
The Sunday Scaries are upon us once again! Yes, as the weekend concludes, most of us feel an oncoming sense of anticipatory dread about the week ahead. Anxiety about work manifests itself into a feeling that’s known as the Sunday Scaries. However, we at Awards Radar are here to combat that, by taking back the […] More
Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.