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in ReviewsFilm Review: ‘Fast X’ is a False Start for the Franchise’s Concluding Chapter
The Fast and Furious franchise has been a staple of 21st century pop culture for the past 22 years, with 9 mainline entries having been released since 2001, as well as a single spin-off in 2019. This year, Fast X races into theatres, and as producer and lead actor Vin Diesel has stated repeatedly, the […] More
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Interview: ‘Amsterdam’ Hair and Makeup Department Heads Talk Capturing the 20s and 30s on Film
Amsterdam, the latest film from David O. Russell, is based on the true story of the 1933 Business conspiracy. The cast is stacked, with Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, and Andrea Riseborough, just to name a few. For a production this big, every element had to be on point, from the production design, […] More
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Interview: J. Ralph discusses creating the Song “Dust and Ash” for Documentary ‘The Voice of Ash and Dust’
Composer J. Ralph is no stranger to the awards season. Over the last 10 years, J. Ralph has become one of the most successful and influential composers for documentaries, with 3 Academy Award nominations for best original song. His songs are notable for their calls to activism, and J. Ralph has helped raise awareness for […] More
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Interview: Talking ‘Emancipation’ With Head of Hair Department Andrea ‘Mona’ Bowman
Awards Radar had a recent opportunity to speak to Andrea ‘Mona’ Bowman, the hair department head of Apple TV+’s Emancipation, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Will Smith. Emancipation made the shortlist in the Hair and Makeup category for the 95th Academy Awards. Bowman researched period specific hairstyles to accurately capture the time period and […] More
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Interview: Director and Journalist Todd Schramke on Creating the HBO Docu-Series ‘The Anarchists’
The Anarchists is the latest HBO docu-series that has aired over the past 6 weeks, documenting the anarchist community that grew in Acapulco, Mexico since 2016. Directed by Todd Schramke, the series interviews the various people who are apart of this community, the tensions within, and the fallout of a murder inspired by spite. Awards […] More
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Interview: Discussing the Musical Easter Eggs in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ with Music Supervisors Bruce Gilbert and Lauren Mikus
Everything Everywhere All At Once is A24’s latest film, and has dominated the box office since its arrival in theatres. It’s surpassed Uncut Gems domestically, to become A24’s largest film to date. We’ve previously talked with Anissa Salazar, the head of the hair department, about her work on this gigantic film (you can read all […] More
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Interview: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Head of Hair Department Anissa Salazar on What it Takes to Make a Minimalistic Masterpiece
A24’s newest film, by “The Daniels,” (Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert) Everything Everywhere All At Once has taken the box office by storm recently. The word-of-mouth praise for the film is rooted in its craftsmanship, which pushes subtlety out the window to truly encapsulate its title. In a month of Multiverse movies, “The Daniels” has shown what’s possible […] More
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Film Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Isn’t the Phoenix Tear Needed For This Franchise to Survive
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is back! With another film in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, once again Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) is off on an adventure to protect the Wizarding World. The plot is purposefully constructed to be full of twists and reveals, so I won’t be explicitly spoiling any of those […] More
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TV Review: ‘Inventions that Changed History’ is a Blast to the Past
Over the past 2 years, Discovery+ has excelled at becoming the streaming center for learning; crafting a niche in a landscape full of binge-able drama series. And Inventions that Changed History is a fine addition to their lineup, being both informative and entertaining in ways few other shows can be. Its premise is simple enough: […] More
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Film Review: ‘Death on the Nile’ is Lost at Sea
Kenneth Branagh‘s sequel to Murder on the Orient Express may be an adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel, but it certainly doesn’t feel like a standard murder mystery. While the market for murder mysteries has proven itself to be quite popular in recent years, with the success of Rian Johnson‘s whodunit Knives Out and Branagh’s […] More
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Interview: Voice Actress and Musician Kylie McNeill on Her Role in ‘Belle’
Earlier this month, Belle, directed by Mamoru Hosoda, had its wide theatrical release. Like many a feature-length anime, GKids was responsible for the English dub. The casting was announced publicly on December 9, 2021, and while many of the supporting actors and actresses were well established, the role of Suzu/Belle was given to newcomer Kylie […] More
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Interview: ‘Belle’ Director Mamoru Hosoda Discusses His Latest Film
Director Mamoru Hosoda has worked on a plethora of Japanese anime films, from The Girl Who Lept Through Time to Summer Wars. Both of these films have earned the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the year, though Western audiences will know him best for his Academy Award nomination at the 91st academy awards for the […] More
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