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in TV, TV InterviewsInterview: Joseph Zada Discusses ‘East of Eden’ and Book-to-Screen Adaptations
Joseph Zada portrays Caleb in East of Eden. The modern interpretation of John Steinbeck’s book from Zoe Kazan (editor Joey Magidson’s interview with her drops shortly, so be on the lookout for that) examines the multigenerational saga of the Trask family and sheds some new light on its antihero, Cathy Ames. This isn’t his first […] More
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Interview: Mike Faist and Christopher Abbott Talk Filming ‘East of Eden’ and Embodying Their Characters
Mike Faist and Christopher Abbott star as Charles and Adam in Netflix’s East of Eden, which is a modern interpretation of John Steinbeck’s novel from Zoe Kazan (who our editor Joey Magidson also spoke to…look for that interview soon). The show explores the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, while also giving a new perspective […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of September 28th – Criterion Gains Three Leos Carax Works
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, we have the wild filmmaker Leos Carax having three of his movies joining the Criterion Collection. In fact, the Criterion title of the collection is literally Three Films by Leos Carax. The flicks in question? Boy Meets Girl, Mauvais sang, and The Lovers on the Bridge. What else […] More
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Interview: David and Liani Greaves Reflect on ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’
If you’re paying close attention to the lineups at the major fall festivals, one documentary stands out as being a ubiquitous presence. Indeed, since its Sundance debut, Once Upon a Time in Harlem has made virtually every stop on the fall festival tour. But the mere existence of this highly-acclaimed film is almost a miracle. […] More
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Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth’ Finds the Humor in Growing Older
During a recent HBO press conference for Youth, Sharon Horgan discussed her new series, which she created, wrote, executive produced as well as stars in as Alex. The series continues a conversation Horgan has been having throughout her career through the series she creates about women and relationships. It started with the 2009 BBC comedy […] More
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Interview: ‘American Hostage’ Cast and Producers Discuss Why the 1970s Drama Connects Today
On the surface, MGM+’s American Hostage is a 1970s drama about two men from very different backgrounds whose fates become intertwined. A popular Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman, played by Jon Hamm, and desperate hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis, played by Giovanni Ribisi, navigate the near-literal minefield of a tense hostage crisis live over the radio. While […] More
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How to Spot Best Picture Dark Horses Using Prediction Markets
There’s still a fair way to go until the 99th edition of the Academy Awards rolls around in March 2027. But that hasn’t stopped the buzz surrounding plenty of titles that could be in the running for Best Picture. Several titles released in 2026 are hoping to follow in the footsteps of One Battle After […] More
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‘Warcraft’ Turns Ten: How the Universe Changed and Whether WoW: Forever Can Revive the Movie
Ten years ago, a $160 million bet landed in theaters. Warcraft, directed by Duncan Jones, opened in the US on June 10, 2016, carrying a lot of baggage: a beloved fantasy franchise, a skeptical Hollywood and a fanbase that had waited more than a decade to see Azeroth on the big screen. Today the film […] More
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The Best Gambling Documentaries for Film Fans
Gambling gives filmmakers an immediate source of tension: money changes hands, confidence wavers, and a decision becomes impossible to reverse. Documentary adds another complication because the people carrying those consequences continue living after the credits. The strongest films in this category examine ambition, belonging, and self-deception alongside the games themselves. These four selections offer different […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #309: Joey and Robert Discuss ‘Digger’ and ‘Resident Evil’ Alongside More Festival Chatter
Welcome back to the Awards Radar Podcast. In each episode, Editor Joey Magidson (that’s me!) will be joined by some of the staff of Awards Radar to talk about the latest in film, television, and entertainment in general. The show will obviously have an awards season slant to it, but we won’t forget about other […] More
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