ON THE RADAR
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in Op-ed(Hollywood [Probably] Can’t) Make This Movie (or Show?): StarCraft (Plus Brood War [But Please Ignore II])
Did you hear the good news from Blizzard last week? They unionized! Hooray! What a victory for at least some of the tech industry professionals who have spent literally decades being abused with punishing hours, unreasonable demands, and unfair compensation. We at Awards Radar support unionizing efforts in all creative professions. Oh, and also they […] More
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in Interviews, Theatre, Tonys
Interview: How Walter Trarbach Bridges the Gap Between Broadway’s Golden Age and ‘Schmigadoon!’
When you enter the world of Schmigadoon!, it starts with an ominous candy vending machine on stage, a phrase I am not sure has ever been muttered before, and soon we are crossing a bridge not only into the magical town of Schmigadoon, but also into the Golden Age of musicals for a feast of […] More
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in Interviews, Theatre, Tonys
Interview: How Ethan Popp Gets ‘The Lost Boys’ Into Your Veins Through Sound
As I spoke with The Lost Boys Tony-nominated Ethan Popp, he frequently used metaphors to explain what he does, which seems fitting for a man whose work is about translation. On paper, Popp has three titles on the production: music supervisor, co-arranger and co-orchestrator. But at his core, he is a storyteller, taking something abstract, […] More
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in Festivals, Interviews
TIFF Interview: Director Amalie Næsby Fick and Star Sidse Babett Knudsen Talk ‘What Lies Between Us’
While films examining sexual assault against women have become more commonplace, few filmmakers have explored such violations against young men. Inspired by a novel, Amalie Næsby Fick’s debut feature What Lies Between Us follows a trio of mothers, as they navigate the fallout of a sexual assault involving their young sons. This gripping drama stars […] More
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Happy Sixth Birthday to Awards Radar!
Can you believe we’re officially six years old? Full disclosure, I’m just getting back from the Toronto International Film Festival and in many years completely forget about this anniversary (credit to Steve for remembering that first year, actually). TIFF aside, it’s very surreal to see how quickly time has passed. Six years ago, we launched […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of September 14th – He-Man is Back with ‘Masters of the Universe’
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, the newest big screen take on He-Man is here. Yes, Masters of the Universe is hitting shelves. This week also features one of the most essential documentaries in history, Shoah, coming to the Criterion Collection. What else is available? Read on to find out… Joey’s Top Pick Masters […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
This year’s Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie feature some incredible talent from five very different projects, showcasing the perfect range for audiences. Claire Danes and Sarah Snook will leave you on the edge of your seat with their work in Netflix’s The Beast in Me and […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
This year’s nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series are all previous nominees with each representing a different show. Of the five, three are previous winners. The nominees this year are Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man), Steve Carrell (Rooster), Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay), Jason Segel (Shrinking), and Martin Short (Only Murders in the […] More
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in TV, TV Interviews
Interview: The Cast and Executive Producers of ‘The Paper’ Discuss Season Two
Peacock’s The Paper returns for its second season this week, bringing viewers back to the offices of the Toledo Truth Teller. After finding some unexpected success in its first season, the newspaper staff returns with new challenges, evolving relationships and a growing sense of what it means to be journalists. The Paper may take place […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Limited or Anthology Series
Another year, another great year in TV! I’m here to unpack the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and the performances that came before these amazing women landed their 2026 nominations. The Emmys decided not to air this category as part of the televised broadcast on Monday, September 14th. Instead, […] More
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