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An Updated Ranking of the Films of Jason Reitman
As I’ve already said before, Jason Reitman, at his best, is one of my favorite filmmakers. The writer/director burst on to the scene with Thank You for Smoking before quickly becoming an A-list storyteller. Often considered at his best when working with writer Diablo Cody (Juno, Young Adult, and Tully), Reitman has now become a bit of an underrated talent. So, […] More
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Another Rocky Mountain High: Thoughts as I Head Back to the Telluride Film Festival
Here we go again. If you read this on the day it’s published, I’ll be packing for the Telluride Film Festival. Yes, I’m headed to the airport tomorrow (and then the rental car counter) for another Rocky Mountain high…sort of. I’m headed to the mountains of Colorado, not to ski, but to the hallowed streets […] More
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Ranking the Winners of the Cannes Film Festival Palm Dog Award
Happy National Dog Day! What better time than now to look back at one of the most prestigious awards available to canine actors and reminisce about the very best of them? No, the Palm Dog is not an “official” award from the Cannes Film Festival – it was originally started as a joke by film […] More
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Seeing Bruce Springsteen in Concert Again Has Me Even More Excited For ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’
Last night, I saw Bruce Springsteen in concert once again. This was my fifth or sixth time seeing The Boss, depending on whether you count the surprise mini show he put on during the premiere party for Blinded by the Light. Springsteen is my favorite musician, by far, so I’m what’s known as a big […] More
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A Gentle Reminder That Film Critics Matter
You never want to make yourself seem too important. Especially when you have a “fun” job, it seems ridiculous to be on a high horse about it. So, whenever there’s a situation where film criticism is being put on the ropes for one reason or another, I always like to defend the craft, as well […] More
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A Quick Message From Awards Radar on the Fourth of July
Friends, today is the Fourth of July. In more normal times, which seem like a lifetime ago, 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 once again America’s birthday, in a […] More
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More Movies Should Use Billy Joel Music
Last night, I once again saw Billy Joel in concert. My first ever concert was Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden, so it only felt appropriate to be at his second to last MSG residency show. Hell, it’s almost as if he knew I was coming, because he threw in a cover of Born to […] More
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‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is the Concert Documentary of Our Wildest Dreams…Let Us Tell You Why
On Thursday October 12, 2023, the much anticipated Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour hit theaters. The movie was slated to begin showings that Friday, but Taylor Swift herself announced on Instagram that due to unprecedented demand, the opening day was being pushed up. Unsurprisingly, the picture raked in $97 million opening weekend and became the […] More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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