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in InterviewsInterview: Creators Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky on New HBO Max Comedy ‘Hacks’
The new HBO Max comedy Hacks follows a veteran comedienne, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who gets paired up by her agent, Jimmy (Paul W. Downs), with a young comedy writer, Ava (Hannah Einbinder), struggling to rebound from a problematic tweet. This refreshingly enjoyable and creative series comes from the talented minds of Paul W. Downs, […] More
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Interview: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Kaitlin Olson Talk Women and Comedy in ‘Hacks’
The best comedy you haven’t seen yet premieres this Thursday, May 13th, and it’s on HBO Max. Jean Smart, a legendary actress who just recently has appeared in projects as diverse as Watchmen, Mare of Easttown, and Samantha Who? stars opposite newcomer Hannah Einbinder in Hacks, a hilarious new show about Deb, a veteran stand-up […] More
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The Top 25 Best Cinematography Winners So Far
We’re back at it! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will appear. Other times, they’ll be relegated to the Honorable Mention […] More
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Sunday Scaries: A Deep Dive into the Book of ‘Saw’ and Hopes for ‘Spiral’
From 2004-2017, horror lovers were gifted with eight Saw franchise movies, chock full of both high and low points. Nevertheless, it’s hard to deny the success and entertainment value of Saw and its many sequels. Fast-forward to 2020, and the exciting announcement that there will be yet another sequel from the book of Saw entitled […] More
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Interview: William Jackson Harper on ‘The Underground Railroad’ and Playing the Romantic Lead
Actor William Jackson Harper is best known for his Emmy-nominated performance as the highly moral Chidi Anagonye in The Good Place. After that show wrapped its four-season run just over one year ago, Harper is stepping into the role of a man with a very different but equally compelling set of ethics. In the upcoming […] More
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Interview: Jeremy Swift Talks About the Infectious Charm of ‘Ted Lasso’
Ted Lasso is taking everyone by storm. Based on an NBC character concept, the show is about an earnest American football Coach (played by Jason Sudeikis) who takes his Kansas City charm all the way to London to manage a British football team. While the show could’ve easily slid into a formulaic sitcom, with Lasso […] More
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Interview: Joel Edgerton on Grappling with Disturbing Content and Paternal Influences in ‘The Underground Railroad’
Barry Jenkins’ new Amazon Prime Video limited series The Underground Railroad sets its story in a world where conductors operate a network of actual trains and stations. Among the key players is a character intent on finding and destroying the railroad since it negatively impacts his business: slavecatcher Arnold Ridgeway, who travels from state to […] More
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Interview: Sam Jaeger on Joining ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and Fleshing Out His Character
Over the course of its first three seasons, The Handmaid’s Tale has featured a fantastic ensemble, including series regulars Joseph Fiennes and Ann Dowd, who were interviewed by Awards Radar for the show’s fourth season debut. A few new faces have joined throughout its run, but most have not lasted (or lived) long enough to […] More
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Previewing the TCM Classic Film Festival
The TCM Classic Film Festival is set to kick-off this weekend in a fully virtual capacity on both the TCM channel and on the streaming platform HBO Max. TCM hosts Alicia Malone, Ben Mankewicz, Eddie Muller, Jacqueline Stewart, and Dave Karger spoke with Awards Radar on which film selections they’re most excited for on this […] More
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Year in Advance Oscar Predictions: Can We Still Make Presumptions About the Academy?
No rest for the weary! Now that the dust has settled on the Academy Awards, with Nomadland our latest Best Picture winner, I’m moving on to next year’s Oscar ceremony. Year in Advance predictions are either loved or loathed by those who follow the awards season. On the one hand, they’re fun and a glimpse […] More
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