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in InterviewsInterview: Sophia Ali Breaks Down the Ending of ‘Above the Line’
In the film Above the Line, Sophia Ali stars as Emma, aka Princess, as the movie follows six Hollywood hopefuls on a Christmas Eve heist to get revenge on a producer by stealing his undeserved Best Picture awards. The truth of who organized this “opportunity of a lifetime” eventually becomes clear, slowly peeling back the […] More
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in Op-ed
Sunday Scaries: Defending ‘Obsession’
I had originally planned to publish this opinion piece earlier, but when your film becomes an unexpected cultural phenomenon that rakes in literally over one hundred times its budget at the box office, home media rollouts get pushed back a bit to ride that theatrical gravy train for as long as possible. Now that we’re […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances from Seth Rogen So Far
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…some actors just always manage to please you. Seth Rogen is one such example for me. There’s very little he’s done that I haven’t enjoyed, especially when he’s not just an actor, but a creative force behind the scenes as well. One of my favorite comedy actors, he’s also […] More
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in Op-ed
Curry Barker: What’s Next For The ‘Obsession’ Director?
From internet comedian to global superstar, Curry Barker‘s career has been on an incredible trajectory since his debut film, Obsession, hit screens on May 15th, 2026. It has been rumoured that his next film will remain in the horror genre, as he is set to release a supernatural horror-comedy about two fake paranormal investigators who […] More
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in Editor, Interviews
Interview: Rod Davis Lurie Returns to Chat About His Career and New War Film ‘Lucky Strike’
For my money, Rod Davis Lurie is one of the more underrated filmmakers of his time. Long a writer/director who trafficked in the world of politics, with Deterrence, The Contender, and Nothing but the Truth, for example, he’s since began to explore war. The Outpost was an intense tribute to some heroes in Afghanistan (one […] More
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A Tribute to a Very Good Boy
Yesterday was one of the harder days of my life, as I said goodbye to my dog Bentley. Affectionately referred to as the Executive Vice President of Awards Radar, he was my first real pet. I miss him terribly already, and while I know it was his time, as age had caught up to him, […] More
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in Editor, Interviews
Interview: Scott Eastwood Talks Going to War Again with Rod Davis Lurie for ‘Lucky Strike’
There’s a special relationship brewing between actor Scott Eastwood and filmmaker Rod David Lurie. They first collaborated on The Outpost, which told the story of the Battle of Kamdesh, which ended up being the bloodiest engagement of the Afghanistan War. Now, they return to the field of battle, this time heading into the past, with […] More
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in Op-ed
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Game Design
Excellent game design is not just about appealing graphics and enjoyable sounds. It represents an entire engineering structure aimed at impacting the way in which people think, feel, and act. Whatever platform a particular application may be created for, the process of design directly impacts how much users will continue engaging with it. The Role […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances So Far From Penélope Cruz
When you see Penélope Cruz in a film, you know you’re in for a vibrant and positively stirring performance. As I wrote here when I interviewed her a few years back, she often gets to do some of the best acting of a given year when she’s paired up with her favorite filmmaker, Pedro Almodóvar. […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of June 22nd – ‘Hairspray’ Comes to Criterion
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, we have a pair of John Waters films joining the Criterion Collection, led by Hairspray. They’re not the only Criterion titles this week, either. Plus, there’s our usual assortment of 4K re-releases as well. What else is hitting shelves, you say? Well, read on to find out… Joey’s […] More
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