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in Editor, InterviewsInterview: Jason Segel Talks Muppets, ‘Our Friend,’ And Much More!
There are few actors in Hollywood more inherently likable than Jason Segel. He just radiates warmth. Whether you fell for his charm on How I Met Your Mother or in one of his Judd Apatow collaborations, it happened at some point. I’ve long admired both his comedic, as well as dramatic work, so it was […] More
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Film Review: ‘Malcolm & Marie’ is an Acting Bombshell from Zendaya and John David Washington
True two-handers are a rare cinematic beast. Even ones that purport to be two-handers (think the Before Trilogy) have at least a few other characters. Malcolm & Marie, however, is a legit example. A two-hander that lays it all on the line, in terms of performance, this film is a bit of a wonder to […] More
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Interview: Kingsley Ben-Adir Chats About ‘One Night in Miami…’
In a relatively short period of time, Kinglsey Ben-Adir has truly made a name for himself. Roles such as President Barack Obama in The Comey Rule and a recurring part in the High Fidelity series marked a successful 2020, and that was even before we knew about how good he was in One Night in […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #17: Joey, Myles, and Steven At Their Silliest
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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Does a Joe Biden Presidency Impact the Best Picture Race?
Despite what one orange-colored sore loser had to say, Joe Biden is officially the 46th President of the United States today. He won the election, defeating Donald Trump, full stop. All of the whining and moaning by the about to be former President, along with cronies like Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, not to mention […] More
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Film Review: ‘American Skin’ Falls Victim to its Own Histrionics
Actor and filmmaker Nate Parker is a divisive figure. Some will never give him a fair break after the allegations that came out after he sold The Birth of a Nation at the Sundance Film Festival. Others will see him as an unduly persecuted figure and look to support his comeback with American Skin. Personally, […] More
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Interview: Viggo Mortensen Muses on his Directorial Debut ‘Falling’
Actors don’t come much more thoughtful than Viggo Mortensen. The three time Academy Award nominee probably could have been in blockbusters at every turn, but instead has made varied work, teaming up with unique filmmakers. When it came time to make his directorial debut, there was no reason to expect something cookie cutter, and Falling […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of January 18th – Take ‘The Climb’
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, we have a well liked indie in The Climb leading the way, alongside a far more high-profile title in Ammonite. Plus, there’s the Criterion Collection release of a new collaboration between Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese. Read on for more… Joey’s Top Pick The Climb A tale of a […] More
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On Our Radar: Rod Lurie’s ‘The Outpost’
Readers, you know cinematic greatness when you see it. Sometimes, it comes in high profile fare. Other times, it’s in below the radar works that need to be championed. That’s where we come in. A new series of articles here at Awards Radar, called On Our Radar, will call out the work that we think […] More
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Interview: Veteran Actor Lance Henriksen Talks ‘Falling’
For decades, Lance Henriksen has been a versatile and underrated character actor. Best known for his role as Bishop in Aliens and subsequent appearances in the Alien franchise, Henriksen is always working, in all sorts of projects. However, nothing he has done can prepare you for his role as Willis in Falling. Working with and […] More
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Interview: Carey Mulligan on the Brilliance of ‘Promising Young Woman’
Carey Mulligan is a terrific actress. That goes without saying, but Promising Young Woman is on a whole other level. Already having delivered stirring work in An Education, Drive, Shame, and Wildlife, to name a few, this genre-busting revelation is the best performance of her career. Only having one Academy Award nomination so far is […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #16: Joey, Myles, Ryan, and Steven Speculate about Best Actress
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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