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Sunday Scaries: It’s a Shame We’ve Never Gotten ‘At the Mountains of Madness’ from Guillermo del Toro
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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Interview: Jack O’Connell on His Career and Playing ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’
For years now, Jack O’Connell has struck me as one of the most interesting young actors out there. Whether it’s Harry Brown (where I first noticed him), Starred Up, ’71 (where he first blew me away), Unbroken, Money Monster, Trial By Fire, Seberg, or Jungeland, he’s often underrated and under seen. It’s a shame, too, […] More
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Interview: ‘The Inspection’ Star Jeremy Pope on Doing This Role Justice
Mark my words, Jeremy Pope is going to be a big name in this business. There’s star power on display in The Inspection, where Pope has the central role. It’s tremendous work, which you won’t soon forget once you see it. Pope is going places. Recently, I spoke to The Inspection‘s writer/director Elegance Bratton here, as well as […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #114: Running Down Some Potential Oscar Contenders (Including ‘Emancipation’) with Joey and 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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Film Review: ‘Emancipation’ Subjects You to the Horrors of Slavery and the Burning Desire for Freedom
The fate of Emancipation and its impending success or failure was always going to be, at least in part, tied to how audiences view Will Smith in light of his Oscar night incident. Someone who will dismiss the film outright isn’t necessarily wrong, but it’s an added calculus that Apple is working with in bringing […] More
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Film Review: ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ Sees the Challenging Novel Skillfully and Successfully Adapted
Adapting classic literature is always a tricky proposition. Staying too faithful to things runs the risk of having folks wonder why this version exists in the first place. On the other hand, going in the other direction has its own issues, as fans could revolt against too many changes. So, finding a happy medium is […] More
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Interview: Gabrielle Union Chats About Her Emotional Work in ‘The Inspection’
Gabrielle Union has never had a role like she has in The Inspection. A long career, throughout various genres, this part is showing a whole new side of her. For my money, it’s a stunning turn that ranks as the best work of her career so far. She’s just that good in the film. Recently, […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of November 28th – Aubrey Plaza Impeccably Plays ‘Emily the Criminal
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, the controversial Don’t Worry Darling goes up against Emily the Criminal for top honors. Which film do you think wound up taking the prize this week? Well, read on to find out… Joey’s Top Pick Emily the Criminal Aubrey Plaza is terrific in Emily the Criminal, a really […] More
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Interview: Diane Warren Discusses Finally Having Her Oscar!
Diane Warren has long been known not just as one of the great American songwriters, but as one of the most deserving individuals without an Academy Award. Thirteen times, the the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has nominated herm yet not a single time have those Oscars gone her way. Well, back in January, the […] More
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Sunday Scaries: You Better Believe I Still Have an Appetite for ‘Thanksgiving’ From Eli Roth
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 Are You Watching This Holiday Weekend?
Here’s hoping that you all enjoyed Thanksgiving on Thursday, as well as (for many) a day off yesterday. With all of that family time, or just time not spent working, we at Awards Radar are crossing our fingers and toes that you got some movie watching in as well. So, it all makes for a […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Screeners Are Out, ‘Babylon’ Has Proven Divisive, and Only James Cameron Looms
First of all, I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. Fingers crossed you had a happy, healthy, and safe day yesterday. Now, on to today’s article. Black Friday, as today is known, is a major shopping holiday. That goes for the awards season, too. While folks are hunting for sales, Oscar voters are shopping for nominees, […] More
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