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Interview: Nina Arianda Talks About ‘Being the Ricardos’
If there is a film based on real Hollywood stars and Nina Arianda is in the cast, you can bank on her being just dynamite in it. After stealing the show in Stan & Ollie a few years back, it should come as no surprise that she’s absolutely aces in Aaron Sorkin‘s Being the Ricardos. […] More
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Film Review: ‘Being the Ricardos’ is Impeccably Acted By All and Captivatingly Staged by Aaron Sorkin
If you’re like me, you’ve often enjoyed an episode of I Love Lucy without ever considering the life of Lucille Ball. Sure, I got a kick out of the show, and even at a certain point knew she was fair more than just an actress. That being said, it never went much deeper than that, […] More
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New Trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos’ Released
The new trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s Being the Ricardos has finally released! Read more here: More
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Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos’ Has Just Received A Trailer
Following the immense success of last year’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is back to the big screen this winter with his brand new biographical drama film Being the Ricardos. The film, which stars Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz respectively, offers viewers […] More
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The Top 25 Best Adapted Screenplay Winners So Far
Alright folks, time for another one. 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 be relegated to the […] More
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Before the Gold: Best Original Screenplay
This month we’re taking a look at this year’s Oscar nominees and digging into their past work to find hidden gems that you may have overlooked, or specific credits that may have influenced their Oscar-nominated work this year. The crop of nominees for Best Original Screenplay this year are both diverse and refreshingly, well, fresh. […] More
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Interview: Producer Ryan Donnell Smith on History and Timing in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
One of the best movies of 2020 was The Trial of the Chicago 7, which earned six Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. Writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s lofty recreation of a grand hearing with massive political implications features a tremendously talented cast. Awards Radar had the chance to speak with producer Ryan Donnell Smith on […] More
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‘Being the Ricardos’ Adds to Its Impressive Cast
We’re officially less than a month away from the 2021 Oscars, where Aaron Sorkin has the chance to add some more golden love to his trophy case. The filmmaker doesn’t seem to be sweating the ceremony too much, however, as production has begun in Los Angeles for his next project, Being the Ricardos. The film, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem as I […] More
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DGA Lineup Includes Lee Isaac Chung and Emerald Fennell!
The Directors Guild of America released their feature film nominees moments ago, potentially giving us some major insight into the Best Director field at the Oscars. There isn’t always complete crossover between the DGA five and the Oscar five, but four usually is a pretty safe bet. This year, it looks like the DGA nominated […] More
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Will Be Available to Watch Free on YouTube for a Limited Time!
The Trial of the Chicago 7 has been one of the most dominant forces on the awards circuit this season, picking up its fair share of nominations from practically every major group, including the SAGs and the Golden Globes. We are sure to see it mentioned many times when the Oscar nominations are announced next month, […] More
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Interview: Aaron Sorkin Chats About ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Aaron Sorkin stands alone when it comes to screenwriters. Whether it’s The American President, A Few Good Men, Moneyball, The Social Network, Steve Jobs, or The West Wing (just to name a few), it’s impossible to deny Sorkin’s greatness. Now, with Molly’s Game and The Trial of the Chicago 7, he’s added strong direction to […] More
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The Lone Screenplay Nominee: 2017 Adapted Screenplay Race
Writers are an odd bunch. Every year we get a movie (or two) that earns a screenplay nomination… and nothing else. These deviations from the pack mentality of the Oscars (where we see a few movies dominate in all categories) are what make for a fun and delightful nomination morning. In fact, many times the […] More