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Film Review: ‘Ice Cream Man’ is an Absurdly Violent and Decently Entertaining Little Horror Treat From Eli Roth
If anyone was worried that a horror filmmaker like Eli Roth wouldn’t be able to keep up with a current gorefests like the Terrifier franchise, think again. Whether you like or hate Ice Cream Man, and I suspect there will be plenty of folks on both sides of the aisle, it’s impossible to deny that […] More
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Film Review: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is an Ambitious and Enthralling Love Letter to Slasher Flicks That Also Has a Ton to Say
I love a good campy horror film, especially a slasher. The Sleepaway Camp franchise in particular is an absolutely ridiculous joy, one that always rewards a visit. So, the prospect of Jane Schoenbrun‘s third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, being a love letter to the genre was always an exciting one. Well, […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of August 3rd – The First Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore Collaboration in ‘Safe’ Comes to Criterion
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, we have a breakthrough work from both filmmaker Todd Haynes and actress Julianne Moore in Safe coming to the Criterion Collection. In addition to that film, there’s also a notable new release in the video game adaptation Exit 8, as well as an infamous one in the Uwe […] More
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The Top 25 Best Actress Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Believe it or not folks, the last four installments for this series are here, as we’ve already wrapped up the below the line categories. As a reminder, this is a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, where I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances So Far From Tom Holland
Tom Holland has had a hell of a last few weeks. Between The Odyssey becoming an absolute sensation and now Spider-Man: Brand New Day getting some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s best notices in years, Holland is front and center for two massive success stories. So, it felt like a perfect time to look at […] More
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Awards Radar Community: What Has Been Your Favorite ‘Spider-Man’ Film?
This weekend, audiences are flocking to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest big screen adventure for one of the most popular superheroes there is. Featuring several different interpretations of the character over the years, the most consistent is Peter Parker as Spidey’s alter ego, though Miles Morales is the main alternative. Recently, he’s been a […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Account for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
As you all may well have gathered, this article/list is updated and slightly tinkered with to include the new release this week of Spider-Man: Brand New Day* Folks, for the very first list, click here, while the second one is here, the third one is here, the fourth one is here, the fifth one is here, the sixth one is here, […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #301: Joey is Joined by Maxance Vincent to Talk ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and Some Fall Festival Titles
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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Thank You to Myles Hughes for So Many Great Episodes of the Awards Radar Podcast!
As many of you know by now, Awards Radar Podcast co-host since the jump Myles Hughes has stepped away from the show. The end of the most recent episode of the podcast has his announcement, as well as some of what you can look out for from him in the future. Just yesterday, he even […] More
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Film Review: ‘Tony’ is a Captivating Look at a Formative Summer in the Life of Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain holds a very special place in a lot of hearts. So, a narrative film about the man could easily be a potential minefield, ultimately resulting in folly. Instead, with Tony, what we have is a contemplative, curious, and unique coming of age story. Opting to make the Bourdain movie a portrait of an […] More
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Film Review: ‘I Want Your Sex’ is a Fun Dramedy That Wants a Younger Generation to Loosen Up and Get Laid
Sex positive movies feel like rare beasts in cinema. That’s true even in the independent film world, let alone in Hollywood and within movie studios. So, to get two this summer is a real treat, ironically both starring (an in the case of The Invite, helmed by) Olivia Wilde. Here, we have I Want Your […] More
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Film Review: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has a Distinctive Visual Styling, Compelling Emotions, and a Ground Level Exploration of Where Peter Parker is On His Journey
After losing everyone he cares about in order to protect them, where do we find Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Well, we find him where he left him, which is committed to being a full time Spider-Man. The story of this fourth solo adventure, however, is just as considered with Peter as it […] More















