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Ranking the Films of John Carney
John Carney has an innate ability to hit me right in the feels. Though he’s made other films, starting with Once, he really broken out to be a poet for musicians and the love of music. He’s chronicled that passion with lovers in Once, friends in Begin Again, and even kids with Sing Street. I […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances from Jared Leto So Far
Jared Leto…I know. People have very strong opinions about the man, most of which are negative. He often doesn’t do himself any favors with his public comments, either. Still, when properly utilized, he can be excellent in a film. Earlier on in his career, he was seen as a very promising actor. Hell, he won […] More
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On the Summer Radar…
Happy Summer, readers. Or at least, as happy as it can be right now. Hopefully you did not have any international travel plans. Or road trip plans. Fingers crossed you don’t live near a data center and planned to just relax and enjoy the quiet peace of your neighborhood, either. Drink plenty of water and […] More
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Films to Potentially Check Out at the 2026 Tribeca Festival
It’s Tribeca Festival time! Yes, the 2026 incarnation of Tribeca is getting underway this week, with both in person and virtual screenings (plus, as always, perhaps some things I may have links for ahead of time). The festival always has interesting movies contained within, taking advantage of playing at a unique point in the cinematic […] More
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The ‘Casino Royale’ Poker Scene: Separating Hollywood Drama from Real Strategy
The moment James Bond pushes his chips forward in Casino Royale, movie fans hold their breath. The glamorous scene looks like pure luck mixed with spy style, yet real poker works a bit differently. Fans of live dealer games often look for an online Casino ohne deutsche Lizenz to copy the movie’s classy vibe, as […] More
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The Top 25 Best Supporting Actress Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Hey all! How about a big one today, ladies and gentlemen? Continuing a tradition I’ve been doing for years, I’m ranking the newest 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. Other times, they’ll […] More
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Why ‘Arcane’ Remains a Masterclass in TV Storytelling and Awards Success
Arcane ended its run on November 23, 2024, with a finale that broke Reddit. The episode “The Dirt Under Your Nails” trended globally within hours, not because of a twist, but because people were genuinely grieving fictional characters they’d spent four years with. That doesn’t happen often. That barely ever happens with animation. When Season […] More
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Sunday Scaries: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Have Become the Latest Horror Phenomenons
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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An Updated Ranking of the Best Paul Rudd Performances to Date
It goes without saying, but Paul Rudd is one of our more enjoyable comedic actors out there. He’s also one of our more enjoyable superheroes. So, whether he’s running around the Marvel Cinematic Universe like with Ant-Man and it’s MCU sequels, or appearing in almost every Judd Apatow film, he brings an everyman quality as well as expert timing to […] More
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Which Titles From the 79th Cannes Film Festival Could Become Major Oscar Contenders?
Last weekend, the 79th Cannes Film Festival came to a close, with the Palme d’Or going to Cristian Mungiu‘s Fjord. Every year, the end of Cannes is a point where I take a fresh look at my year in advance Oscar predictions. Next week, I’ll likely have an updated predictions piece to share with you, […] More
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What Is Visual Storytelling? Ten Visual Storytelling Techniques that Get Movies Their Oscars
Why do some movies feel deep and touching? And why do others feel not so bright, as if filmmakers believed their viewers were dumb? This difference lies in something we can’t see, but we can observe. It’s called visual storytelling. And it’s exactly what wins your favorite movies their Oscars. Let’s dig deeper into what […] More
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The Top 25 Best Sound Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Back at it here on Memorial Day! As you all know, I’m ranking the newest crop of Academy Award winners, with the column almost complete. For nearly all of the Oscar categories (including a new one today), you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will appear. Other […] More
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