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The Third Annual Awards Radar Awards (Part One): The Best Performances of 2022
Wow. Welcome to the end of the year! With only a few days left in 2022, it’s time to start giving out some prizes. Today, we kick off the Third Annual Awards Radar Awards, also known as the Joey Awards (because, as mentioned last year and the year before, when you own a site, you […] More
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Interview: ‘The Whale’ Composer Rob Simonsen on Crafting the Film’s Haunting Score
When you see a Darren Aronofsky film, you know you’re in for a sensory experience. Chief among that is the power of the movie’s score. Normally, he works with the great Clint Mansell, but for The Whale, he’s paired with Rob Simonsen, a composer who has almost certainly done the music for a number of […] More
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New Trailer for ‘The Whale’ Gives A Better Look at Brendan Fraser’s Awards-Worthy Performance
The movie has already been released in select theatres and will expand wide on December 21, two days earlier than planned. More
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Interview: Talking About the Need for Empathy and Kindness with ‘The Whale’ Star Brendan Fraser
To talk with Brendan Fraser is to love him. The man just radiates thoughtfulness and warmth. A week and change ago, I got the chance to talk to him, while the press day for The Whale was being conducted, and it quickly became apparent that this was going to be a memorable conversation. Not only […] More
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Awards Radar Community: Share Your Thoughts on ‘The Whale’ Once You’ve Seen It
After what seems like forever, Darren Aronofsky‘s The Whale is now in theaters. Starring Brendan Fraser, with Hong Chau and Sadie Sink in prime supporting roles, this adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter‘s play arrives with massive Oscar buzz for Fraser. While the Academy Award prospects for the film elsewhere are wildly divergent, depending on who […] More
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Brendan Fraser to Boycott The Golden Globes
Brendan Fraser has had a tremendous comeback year thanks to his performance in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, which premiered earlier this year at the Venice International Film Festival. During a recent interview with GQ, the actor mentioned that he won’t be a part of next year’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony. Here’s what The Mummy star […] More
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First Trailer for ‘The Whale’ Teases a Masterful Performance from Brendan Fraser
The movie, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink, will release in theatres on December 9. More
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TIFF: The Best Movies and Performances at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
Well now, that was a different experience from last year. In 2021 (as detailed here), most of my colleagues opted against attending the Toronto International Film Festival, doing it virtually instead. I, however, made my inaugural journey, seeing a fest that was full of good movies, but low on its patented vibe. Well, that was […] More
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TIFF Film Review: ‘The Whale’ is a Devastating Demand for Empathy with a Career-Crowning Performance from Brendan Fraser
Well, damn. Watching The Whale is about as tough an experience as it gets, even for a veteran and fan of Darren Aronofsky. There’s no way around the ringer that this film puts you through, which has been a hallmark of Aronofsky’s career time and time again. The Whale pairs well with Black Swan, Requiem […] More
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Brendan Fraser to Receive TIFF Tribute Award for his Performance in ‘The Whale’
Moments ago, the Toronto International Film Festival announced that Brendan Fraser will receive the TIFF Tribute Award for his performance in Darren Aronofsky‘s The Whale. Considering that this is one of the more buzzed about performances of the year, it certainly bodes well for Fraser’s Oscar prospects. Also of note is that the former recipients […] More
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Take a First Look at Brendan Fraser in ‘The Whale’ from Darren Aronofsky
One of the most anticipated movies of 2022 is Darren Aronofsky‘s The Whale. Not just because Aronofsky is an A-list talent, either, but because of the hype surrounding star Brendan Fraser‘s performance. With the film set to play at the Venice Film Festival, a first look at Fraser came our way yesterday. Today, you can […] More
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Brendan Fraser Officially Joins Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
It is hard not to already be excited about Martin Scorsese‘s newest project, Killers of the Flower Moon, but now we have the announcement that Brendan Fraser is joining the cast. After taking a hiatus from acting, Fraser has starred in numerous crime films and this announcement is another one to add to his portfolio. […] More