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Bruce Springsteen’s Current Tour is Ready Made to Become a Concert Film
Tonight, I see Bruce Springsteen in concert once again. In fact, I just saw him on Thursday night as well (a show that became mildly viral yesterday when one of the folks I attended with, Mike Ryan, captured none other than Chris Christie being snubbed by The Boss. He details it here in his newsletter […] More
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Ranking the 21st Century Winners of the Palme d’Or at Cannes
Bonjour, chers lecteurs! That’s right, the 79th Cannes Film Festival is commencing today. Just like with my Berlin rankings, I want to continue looking back on the previous quarter-century of recipients of the top awards at the “Big Three” international film festivals. Cannes is arguably the most internationally known and prestigious of all of them, […] More
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The Top 25 Best Original Song Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
Well folks, we’re on to the newest list for 2026! 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. Other times, they’ll […] More
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Sunday Scaries: A Mother’s Day Without One is Not For the Faint of Heart (Revisited for 2026)
Once again, here is something a little different today for the Sunday Scaries, much like I’ve done for the past few years. Today is, of course, Mother’s Day, which used to be a happy occasion in my family. We’d almost always go to my grandmother’s apartment and jointly celebrate her, my mother, my aunt, all […] More
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Greece Golden Visa 2026: The Best European Residency for Yorgos Lanthimos Fans
Portugal closed its real estate route. Spain raised its bar. And suddenly, everyone started looking southeast — toward Greece, especially those who are fans of the noted Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. The Greece Golden Visa has quietly become one of the most compelling residency-by-investment programs in Europe. And in 2026, with updated thresholds, new startup […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances To Date From Paul Dano
Much like I said last year when a certain situation warranted coming to his aid, Paul Dano is a very good actor. From his early days as a child actor to now where he’s a filmmaker in his own right as well, Dano consistently turns in strong work. Obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinions […] More
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The ‘Bond Effect’: How 007 Defined the Visual Language of Casino Cinematography
James Bond always dressed for the occasion. Tuxedo, martini, silenced pistol—these are the clichés. But the franchise’s true mastery lies elsewhere. It taught us to watch the game, not just play it. Few films before *Dr. No* understood the sheer aesthetic weight of a spinning wheel or a shuffled deck. Bond changed that. He made […] More
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‘Escape from Tarkov’ Beginner’s Guide: Everything You Need to Survive a Game That Could Become a Blockbuster Film
You’re about to die. A lot. Escape from Tarkov doesn’t care about your feelings. It’s a hardcore tactical FPS where one wrong move sends you back to your hideout empty-handed, wondering what just happened. But here’s the thing—everyone who’s dominating raids right now started exactly where you are. The difference between players who quit after […] More
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The Top 25 Best Costume Design Winners So Far (Updated for 2026)
We’ve got another one, folks. Continuing with 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. Other times, they’ll be relegated to the […] More
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Sunday Scaries: Our First Look at Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ is a Very Promising One
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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Ranking the Best Performances So Far From Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci is among the most reliable screen presences that we have. Not just an ace character actor, he has a charm and a likability that you just can’t teach. There’s a reason that his food/travel documentary series on CNN, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, has made him something of a new Anthony Bourdain to […] More
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Year in Advance Oscar Predictions: Far Out Thoughts on What The Academy Might Be Thinking in 2027 (Part Three)
Back in March, I debuted my year in advance Oscar predictions piece. In it, I revealed my initial set of picks in the Best Picture category, while also more or less setting the stage for an unpredictable season. After all, it does seem like there are less overt contenders at the moment than we’ve had […] More
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