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Interview: Theo Rossi Talks ‘Bruton’ and Telling Compelling True Stories
In Bruton, Theo Rossi is taking on the role of Bryan Bruton with the true story of how one bad decision resulted in eleven life-changing years of incarceration. However, Bruton’s past hustling experience led him to find a path behind bars by building businesses. “Here’s the thing that I think is really difficult, not just […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #305: Joey is Joined by Adam Patla to Talk Emmys, New Releases, and Listener Questions
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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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances to Date from Josh Brolin
As I’ve said previously, when Josh Brolin is cast properly, he can be among the most compelling actors in the business. His charm and intensity mix together to form someone you can equally see as an action hero or a neighbor. That was put to great use last year in Weapons, as filmmaker Zach Cregger saw the potential in Brolin […] More
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Interview: Andrew Rannells Discusses ‘Miss You, Love You’ and Finally Getting to Work with Allison Janney
Andrew Rannells is probably best known either for playing Elder Kevin Price on Broadway in The Book of Mormon or for his 35 episodes as Elijah Krantz on Girls. His film resume is still filling out, with I Don’t Understand You an underrated recent outing. However, his work in Miss You, Love You, a film […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of August 24th – A Smorgasbord Led By ‘Disclosure Day’ Alongside ‘Power Ballad’ and ‘The Sheep Detectives’
Welcome back to my Home Movies! This week is absolutely loaded, featuring three of my ten favorite films of 2026 hitting shelves. Those movies, which obviously are competing for top pick today? Well, they’re Disclosure Day, Power Ballad, and The Sheep Detectives, which really run the cinematic gamut. Also on the slate? Backrooms, Star Wars: […] More
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Interview: The Invisible Heroes of 8H Are the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Production Design Team
In the world of Saturday Night Live, the focus is always on the stage, but the real stars often work behind the scenes. Cast members get the laughs and celebrity hosts get the buzz, but for more than a century of combined experience, production designers Akira “Leo” Yoshimura, N. Joseph “Joe” DeTullio, and Keith Raywood […] More
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Interview: Alan Cumming Talks Keeping a Straight Face During ‘The Traitors’
Alan Cumming may be known for his smiles and smirks as the deviously charismatic host of Peacock’s The Traitors, but that does not mean his job is all fun and games. In fact, there is genuine pressure on Cumming to keep the mansion’s secrets just as much as the players have to. After all, few […] More
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Interview: Rufus Sewell Discusses ‘The Diplomat’ and the Complexities of Hal Wyler
Balancing sharp political maneuvering with screwball marital discord, The Diplomat navigates a world where deadly serious stakes meet messy human nature. At the center of oftentimes volatile dynamic is Hal Wyler, brought to life with intrigue, charm, and humanity by Rufus Sewell. Fresh off an Emmy nomination for his performance, Sewell sat down with us […] More
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Saluting Recent Game of the Year Winners
Alongside prestigious acting awards like the Oscars, numerous other industries honor their biggest stars. For example, in the soccer sphere, the Ballon d’Or goes to the finest player from that particular season. Likewise, in the games industry, winning a Game of the Year award is the pinnacle. Over the years, gamers have been treated to […] More
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Interview: Talking ‘Fallout’ Season Two Stunts with Casey O’Neill and Josh Kemble
Bringing the dangerous Mojave wasteland Fallout from video game lore into live action is no small feat especially when it demands explosive action in a post-nuclear winter world. From wrangling massive Securitrons, choreographing fight scenes involving a prosthetic heavy Elvis worshipping gang, and strapping stunt performers into heavy NCR Power Armor, stunt coordinators Casey O’Neill […] More















