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Awards Radar Community: Which Fall Film Festival Title Are You Most Anticipating Seeing?
We’re right in the thick of the fall film festival season, and for some, like yours truly, it’s actually almost done. It’s a funny thing to think about, considering how so many of the movies being seen and raved about won’t screen for general audiences for weeks or even months still. It’s a privileged position, […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: The State of the Race After Telluride and TIFF
Well now, we’ve reached the end of September and it almost feels like the season is already partway over. A lot of that is due to the lack of unseen films at this point, which is fairly rare. Aside from The Color Purple, Flint Strong, and The Iron Claw, is there anything on Oscar’s potential […] More
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Film Review: ‘No One Will Save You’ is a Thrilling Showcase for Brian Duffield and Especially Kaitlyn Dever
This is the pairing that I never knew I wanted. I’ve long been a fan of Kaitlyn Dever, considering her one of the more underrated actresses in Hollywood. Moreover, Brian Duffield‘s directorial debut Spontaneous blew me away. So, combining the two for a science fiction film like No One Will Save You is a recipe […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #155: Joey and Myles Take Oscar’s Temperature Before Conducting the Second Annual Fantasy Draft!
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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The Top 25 Best Cinematography Winners So Far (Updated for 2023)
After a mini film festival-related break, we’re back at it with this series! 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. […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of September 18th – ‘Biosphere’ Surprises While ‘Past Lives’ Brings the Emotions
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, we have one of the most surprising films of the year in Biosphere, as well as one of the most beloved in Past Lives. Throw in a rock solid movie in Dreamin’ Wild, as well as a Criterion Collection release within the slate, and there’s plenty to choose […] More
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Interview: Filmmaker John Carney Discusses Making More Magical Movie Music With ‘Flora and Son’
Few filmmakers know how to make me happier than John Carney. From Once and Begin Again to Sing Street and now Flora and Son, Carney just crafts movies filled with music and joy. He’s got the key to my cinematic heart. At the Toronto International Film Festival, Flora and Son was among the best titles […] More
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Sunday Scaries: What Are the Remaining Horror Titles on the Horizon for 2023?
The Sunday Scaries are upon us once again! Yes, as the weekend concludes, most of us feel an oncoming sense of anticipatory dread about the week ahead. Anxiety about work manifests itself into a feeling that’s known as the Sunday Scaries. However, we at Awards Radar are here to combat that, by taking back the […] More
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Awards Radar Community: What Do You Think Will Win the TIFF Audience Award?
Tomorrow, the Toronto International Film Festival will announce the winner of the coveted Audience Award for 2023. In recent years, the TIFF Audience Award has often gone to a Best Picture nominee, so getting the honor is very good for your Oscar chances. Now, as I remarked on the most recent episode of the podcast […] More
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TIFF: The Best Movies and Performances at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
It sure seems like I never get the same version of the Toronto International Film Festival twice. My maiden voyage was recapped here on the site, but it was a unique situation that will likely never be repeated. Last year was closer to the norm, with stars and glitz abound. This year? It would have […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #154: Joey Talks TIFF With Myles as They Break Down What It Might Mean for Oscar Season
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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TIFF Review: ‘Knox Goes Away’ is a Captivating Character Study From Michael Keaton
Any film that does something interesting with genre trappings goes a long way with me. With Knox Goes Away, a lesser movie with this premise would have been a chore. We’ve seen the older killer losing it done countless times before. Here, there’s a new spin, as well as the capable hands of Michael Keaton […] More
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