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in Editor, InterviewsInterview: Aaron Sorkin Returns to Talk Sports, Writing, and ‘Being the Ricardos’
Last year, I had the privilege of talking to Aaron Sorkin (found here) about The Trial of the Chicago 7. That was an honor, obviously, and has hopefully begun a recurring appearance for him at Awards Radar. This time, it was to chat about Being the Ricardos, his follow-up, also in the midst of receiving […] More
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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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On the Radar… (December Edition)
Ho, ho, ho! Meeerrrrry Christmas! Or Happy Holidays, a phrase that was not invented by woke liberals in the last few years but something that people have been saying to each other since 1863. Now we’re really getting into the final push for the last-minute Oscar contenders. I personally can’t stand how many of these […] More
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Awards Radar Podcast #62: Joey Spills the Beans to the Gang About ‘Being the Ricardos,’ ‘Don’t Look Up,’ ‘Licorice Pizza,’ and More!
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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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Will Voters Heed the Warning of ‘Don’t Look Up’ or Can a ‘Licorice Pizza’ Snack Satisfy?
Last week, I checked back in on the status of some of the remaining unseen (or now, formerly unseen) Academy Award hopefuls. That was coming in the shadow of House of Gucci finally screening. Since then, we’ve now also laid eyes on several other big Oscar contenders. Just yesterday, I saw Don’t Look Up, with […] 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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‘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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J.K. Simmons and Nina Ariande Are Joining Aaron Sorkin’s Latest
Lucy and Desi might be getting some award-winning neighbors soon, as Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and Tony winner Nina Ariande are in negotiations to join Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The movie, titled Being the Ricardos, made headlines last month when word dropped that Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were in talks to star as Ball and Arnaz in Sorkin’s drama, which takes […] More
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Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem to Play Lucy and Desi for Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin may currently be in the thick of awards season campaigning with his Netflix courtroom drama The Trial of the Chicago 7, but it looks like he’s already got his next project lined up, and it’s over at a different streamer this time. Amazon is producing Being The Ricardos, a new biopic from the esteemed writer/director, that […] More
