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in Op-edScale and Ambition Still Matter, Thank Goodness (for ‘Dune’)
The following films were more expensive to produce than Dune: • The Tomorrow War • Black Widow • Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom • Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald • Terminator: Dark Fate • Wonder Woman 1984 • Dolittle • Jungle Cruise I understand that making an effects-heavy feature with a budget higher than the […] More
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in Interviews
Interview: Joachim Trier on Creating ‘The Worst Person in the World’
Through a string of acclaimed films such as Oslo August 31st and Thelma, Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier has established a reputation for soul-searching melancholy. For his latest effort The Worst Person in the World, however, he aimed to bring something new. Featuring incredible turns from star Renate Reinsve and Trier’s frequent collaborator Anders Danielsen Lie, […] More
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in TV
‘The Morning Show’ Episode 6 Recap: A Private Person
Alex was absent from episode six, “A Private Person,” which put a great deal of focus on Bradley (Reese Witherspoon). Bradley has always been cast in the shadow of Alex, since she wasn’t a name before TMS. Unfortunately for Bradley, she is forced into the spotlight in a big way when a tabloid leaks her […] More
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in Oscars
Oscars: ‘Titane’ and ‘A Hero’ Highlight Early International Feature Submissions
As submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar continue to stream in ahead of the November 1 deadline, this ever competitive awards race is beginning to heat up. Indeed, the growing list includes formerly nominated directors and some of the most lauded festival titles. Below is a rundown of some of the notable submissions […] More
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in Interviews
Interview: ‘Love Life’ Showrunners Sam Boyd, Rachelle Williams, and Bridget Bedard on What’s Ahead in Season Two
When HBO Max launched in May 2020, one of its first series was the romantic comedy Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick as Darby and exploring her many relationships and partners. HBO Max renewed the show shortly after it debuted. Since it was conceived as an anthology series, season two will focus on a new protagonist, […] More
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Awards Radar Community: What Is Your Favorite Denis Villeneuve Film?
Yesterday, we asked about your thoughts on Dune. Today, we’re getting a little broader. As you probably know, the only reason Dune is even a thing again is because of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. As the director has transitioned from international cinema to moody mid-level dramas, now to big budget science fiction, he’s retained an auteur […] More
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Sunday Scaries: Pandemic Friendly Halloween Party Alternatives
It’s official: we are approaching our second COVID-19 Halloween, folks. While much has changed since then—including vaccinations—the pandemic is still overstaying its welcome and concerns are still relevant. Halloween is one of my top three favorite holidays and Halloween 2020 being a very low-key day was disappointing to me, as it was to many others. […] More
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in Interviews
Interview: Composers Roahn Hylton and Jacob Yoffee Reveal Process Behind ‘The Wonder Years’ (2021)
ABC’s The Wonder Years television series launched earlier this month. Inspired by the hit show of the same name, The Wonder Years is the coming of age story of Dean Williams, an African-American preteen growing up in the 1960’s. Dean’s father, Bill, is a professional musician. That emphasis on music within the show provided Composers […] More
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in Editor, Interviews
Interview: Oscar Isaac Chats About ‘Dune’ and How He Selects a Role
Oscar Isaac is about as interesting an actor as there is in Hollywood. Whether it’s a smaller role like in 10 Years, Annihilation, and Drive, or bigger ones like in Ex Machina, Inside Llewyn Davis, A Most Violent Year, and Show Me a Hero, Isaac is nothing short of inherently compelling. He’s a true talent, […] More
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in Interviews
Interview: Talking ‘Coming Home in the Dark’ and Sound Design with John McKay and Matthew Lambourn
If you’re looking for a new horror/thriller film to watch this Halloween season, look no further than one of this year’s Sundance selected films, Coming Home in the Dark, which begins off the bat with ruthless drifters taking a former teacher and his family on a nightmare road-trip. The thrilling feature finally became available to […] More
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