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in TV, TV Reviews
TV Review: ‘The Madison’ is an Attempt to Do Something a Bit Different From Taylor Sheridan
Taylor Sheridan has arguably been one of Hollywood’s most interesting screenwriters to watch. While starting as an actor, it was not until he wrote 2015’s Denis Villeneuve film Sicario that he became a household name. This included writing credits on films such as Hell or High Water, Wind River, and Sicario’s sequel Sicario: Day of […] More
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in TV, TV Interviews
Interview: The Cast of ‘Ted’ Returns For More Laughs in Season 2
The second season of Ted is the next step forward for the Bennett family. John (Max Burkholder), Susan (Alanna Ubach), Blaire (Giorgia Whigham) and Matty (Scott Grimes) are back to have new adventures centered around Seth MacFarlane’s titular bear. The Bennetts are set to take on new challenges in the second installment of Peacock’s popular […] More
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With Precursor Season Over, How Did the Major Oscar Contenders Do?
Last night, the 2026 precursor season came to an end. Come Sunday evening, the Academy Awards will be held and tell us who/what will be taking home Oscars. So, this week is about trying to finalize those picks. You’ll see my final predictions on Friday morning, with a preview come Thursday with the new episode […] More
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Sunday Scaries: Horror is About to Have an All-Time Showing at Next Week’s Academy Awards
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
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Awards Radar Community: Which of the Oscar Races This Season Has Been Your Favorite to Follow?
Can you remember an awards season like this one? Truly, it feels open ended in a way that we rarely get. Most years, the Oscar races largely lock in early and just stay this way. This year? The closer we get to the Academy Awards, the closer several of these races get. So, with just […] More
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in TV, TV Interviews
‘DTF St. Louis’ Cast & Creator Are Down to Talk About the Genre-Defying Dark Comedy
The HBO limited series DTF St. Louis has quickly generated a lot of buzz as a unique, dark comedy exploring middle-age malaise, hookup apps, infidelity, all tangled together by a murder mystery set in suburban St. Louis. (Read all about it in my review). Part of that buzz is how the series is genre-defying. While […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Ballots Are In for Academy Members and a Wild Precursor Season Has Come to An End
Ladies and gentlemen, voting for the 98th Academy Awards has come to an end. Oscar voters turned in their ballots yesterday, marking one of the final points in the precursor season. Frankly, aside from the Writers Guild of America Awards, which are this weekend, there’s nothing of real note left before the Oscars. So, while […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #280: Joey and Myles Discuss a Wild Precursor Weekend as Oscar Ballots Are Due
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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in Op-ed
A No-Stress Watch Party Guide: How to Make Awards Night Fun on Campus
Awards night on campus can be the perfect low-stakes event: you get the hype of a live show, the social energy of a group hang, and the joy of reacting in real time without needing anyone to be an expert. The trick is designing it so it feels welcoming, not like a pop quiz on […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances to Date From Christian Bale
No one dives into a role like Christian Bale. No matter the part, Bale has a commitment that few can even approach, let alone match. It got him attention early on in his career, helped make him a star, and even won him an Academy Award. Now, he’s a legitimate A-lister, with anything he signs […] More















