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in InterviewsInterview: Ken Watanabe on Navigating Hollywood and his New Film ‘Kokuho’
Since its world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, Lee Sang-il’s Kokuho (National Treasure) has evolved into a historic cinematic achievement. Based on the acclaimed novel by Shuichi Yoshida and written by Satoko Okudera, the film has shattered records to become the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time, earning over […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #277: Joey and Myles Head to ‘Wuthering Heights’ As They Discuss Several Upcoming Releases
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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Ranking the Best Performances To Date From Dylan O’Brien
I’m a big Dylan O’Brien fan, having been on the ground floor of championing his work since 2012 and The First Time, one of his initial appearances on the big screen. So, it’s with great pride that I’ve seen the industry really take to him, first last year with Twinless, and now this year with […] More
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Interview: Oscar-Nominated Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott Discusses ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Awards Radar speaks to costume designer Deborah L. Scott about her Oscar-nominated work in Avatar: Fire and Ash. More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of February 2nd – Osgood Perkins Has Another Horror Offering to Share with ‘Keeper’
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, we have the second Osgood Perkins film of 2025 to highlight in Keeper. Outside of that, it’s admittedly a pretty light slate. The other offerings this week notably have the Criterion Collection release of the original 3:10 to Yuma, as well as some 4K re-releases. Is anything else […] More
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Interview: Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, & Gore Verbinski on ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’
Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die arrives as a rare original studio release—an ambitious, genre-bending film that leans into dark humor, heightened tension, and an unmistakably singular voice. Anchored by a cast that includes Sam Rockwell, Zazie Beetz, and Michael Peña, the film blends sharp dialogue with meticulous visual storytelling, pushing audiences into […] More
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Interview: Sophie Nélisse & Director Corin Hardy Discuss Their Horror Movie ‘Whistle’
Teenage horror has long thrived on the collision between youthful recklessness and ancient evil, but Whistle sharpens that collision into something especially cruel. Directed by Corin Hardy, the film centers on a group of high school misfits who stumble upon an ancient Aztec death whistle—an artifact whose shrill cry doesn’t just signal danger, but actively […] More
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Sunday Scaries: Are We Getting Burned Out on Zombie Apocalypse Pessimism?
Note: Spoilers ahead for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Is it fair to call 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple a box office bomb at this point? At a minimum, it is just straightforwardly true that the film is not doing nearly as well as 28 Years Later did. This is a stunning turnaround […] More
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Interview: ‘The Map That Leads To You’ Composer Sarah Trevino on Her Path From Action Spectacles to Romantic Dramas
She may be nominated for the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent at this year’s SCL Awards, composer Sarah Trevino has already worked across several iconic corners of the cinematic landscape. Having worked under prolific composer Brian Tyler for nearly seven years, Trevino has arranged and coordinated Tyler’s scores for such films as Those Who […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances So Far From Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams is yet another Mean Girls success story. Much like her co-star Amanda Seyfried, she’s been able to graduate from teen fare to prestige dramas, even scoring an Oscar nomination for her supporting work in Spotlight. She approached another one, at least on the fringes, with Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and […] More
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