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Interview: 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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The Top 25 Best Cinematography Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
It’s here, one of the more beloved below the line categories there is! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for a while now, 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 […] 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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Awards Radar Podcast #296: Joey Pays Tribute to His Fallen Four-Legged Friend Before Discussing ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Toy Story 5’ with Myles
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 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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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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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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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
The Impact of Autumn Film Festivals on the Oscar Race
As the events in Sundance and Cannes have passed, it’s time for the remaining A-Tier film festivals to continue the Oscar race. The spring gave us the early favourites, and now the autumn is about to bring us the new wave of action. In this post, we’ll discover how film festivals held in Venice, Telluride, […] More
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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















