Op-ed
More stories
-
Ranking the Films of David Gordon Green
David Gordon Green is a filmmaker who fascinates me. He started out his filmmaking career by being compared to a young Terrence Malick. Then, he transitioned to mainstream comedies, before having a run with movie stars who hadn’t gotten their on-screen dues in a bit. Most recently, he’s been on a horror kick. So, you […] More
-
TIFF: The Best Movies and Performances at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
It sure seems like I never get the same version of the Toronto International Film Festival twice. My maiden voyage was recapped here on the site, but it was a unique situation that will likely never be repeated. Last year was closer to the norm, with stars and glitz abound. This year? It would have […] More
-
Returning for a Rocky Mountain High: Thoughts as I Head Back to the Telluride Film Festival
Around the time you read this, I’ll be en route to Telluride. Yes, I’m headed to the airport for another Rocky Mountain high…sort of. I’m headed to the mountains of Colorado, not to ski, but to the hallowed streets of Telluride for the prestigious Telluride Film Festival. After last year’s successful outing, I’m returning for […] More
-
Sunday Scaries: Where Are the Truly Terrifying Vampire Movies? (Revisited)
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
-
Will Studios Take the Right Lessons From the ‘Barbenheimer’ Success? Of Course Not
If you’re an audience member, the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer, as well as the phenomenon that is Barbenheimer, is a joy to behold. Quality cinema, offering up two very different but equally terrific looks at the potential of the medium, that also manages to be wildly successful? What’s not to like. Fans of the […] More
-
Who Could/Should James Gunn and Company Look to for Batman Next?
Last month, James Gunn announced who would be playing Clark Kent / Superman in his film Superman: Legacy. The casting of David Corenswet as the Man of Steel obviously excited many, though it also whetted the appetite for Gunn to move on to casting his Batman. Now, he’s not directing Batman: The Brave and the […] More
-
Ranking the Films of Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is a unique breed of filmmaker. Auteur driven blockbuster filmmaking is few and far between, so he’s a rare bird. Like many writer/directors, he began with independent roots, before growing to studio cinema. Of course, Nolan also revolutionized comic book and superhero films, paving the way for him to essentially have a blank […] More
-
in Op-ed
Is Hollywood About to Pull the Death (XIII) Card? Should They?
The 13th of the Major Arcana cards, Death, is easily the single most misunderstood card in all of tarot. There have been so many B-movies that have used it as a shorthand for oh no this character is going to die!!! and tarot card readers usually have to quickly reassure their clients that that is […] More
-
A Message From Awards Radar on the Fourth of July
Today is the Fourth of July, and in more normal times, I’d be wishing you all a happy holiday from everyone at Awards Radar. Now, I obviously still hope everybody has fun and is safe, but there’s more on my mind today. It’s America’s birthday, in a manner of speaking, our Independence Day, and much […] More
-
The Best Films and Performances of the First Half of 2023
Well folks, welcome to July and the second half of the year! Time flies, doesn’t it? Somehow, we’re halfway through 2023. As most of you know, it has been a rough start to the year for me, and like with last year and a different personal tragedy, time is both incredibly slow and relentless in […] More
-
Ranking the Films in the DC Extended Universe
Those of you who listen to the Awards Radar Podcast got a tease of this earlier in the week. Listen here for that, but Myles and I ranked the films in the DC Extended Universe. Piggybacking off of that, and tied in to the release today of The Flash, I’ve expanded the ranking to include […] More
-
Make This Movie: Someone Needs to Adapt One of Matthew Norman’s Novels
Behold the continuation of a brand new series of articles here at Awards Radar! With the “Make This Movie” series, we’ll be profiling material that we’d love to see become a film. Sometimes, it will be a book or a stage show that deserves the cinematic treatment. Other times, we’ll look at screenplays that are […] More
Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.