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Tribeca Festival Review: ‘Bang Bang’ is a Career Highlight From Tim Blake Nelson
Boxing films tend to follow a certain formula. That’s just inherent in the genre. They’re sports dramas where the fight out of the ring tends to be as important, or even more important, than the one inside of the ring. Bang Bang doesn’t upend that, to be sure, but it does manage to utilize the […] More
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Nick Nolte, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson and Charles Melton Join Peacock’s ‘Poker Face’
The cast of Peacock’s Poker Face just got a lot bigger! Ron Perlman, Nick Nolte, Tim Blake Nelson and Charles Melton have officially joined the project. Adrien Brody, Audrey Corsa and Benjamin Bratt are some of the cast members that had been announced previously. Natasha Lyonne will play the protagonist of the story. Sources have […] More
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Film Review: ‘Nightmare Alley’ Finds Guillermo del Toro Bathing in Noir
Guillermo del Toro is about as pure a storyteller as there is in the world. In particular, he has cinema in his bones. So, whenever he opts to tackle something new, it’s an event. Even when it’s a remake, how can you not be curious about his take on Nightmare Alley? A del Toro noir? […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of November 8th – Spend Some Time with Tim Blake Nelson and ‘Old Henry’
Welcome back to my Home Movies! Today, the great Tim Blake Nelson is at his best in the wonderful western Old Henry. That revisionist genre take leads the charge this week, but it’s hardly the only thing of note hitting shelves. The slate also includes Respect, among plenty of others. Read on for more… Joey’s Top […] More
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Join Awards Radar’s Joey Magidson Tonight for Q&A’s with Tim Blake Nelson!
Earlier this week, our own editor in chief Joey Magidson published a tremendous interview with actor and filmmaker Tim Blake Nelson. The occasion was Nelson’s performance in the just released western Old Henry. However, it won’t be the only time they’re in conversation, as Joey is moderating Q&A sessions tonight after screenings of the film. […] More
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Interview: Tim Blake Nelson on the Appeal and Challenges of Playing ‘Old Henry’
Tim Blake Nelson is one of the best actors out there. So, seeing him get his showcase role was an utter delight. As if that wasn’t good enough, almost immediately getting to chat with him about it was truly something else. So, after watching Old Henry, I got to hop on Zoom and talk to […] More
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Film Review: ‘Old Henry’ is a Showcase for Tim Blake Nelson
No matter how much he’s praised, Tim Blake Nelson is still an underrated talent. Whenever there’s a chance to showcase him, Nelson makes the most of it. Old Henry, a rare leading role for him, is an excellent example of that. Not only is it a great vehicle for the talented actor, it gives him […] More
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Film Review: ‘Naked Singularity’ Has Big Dreams but No Focus
Ambition is always admirable, be it cinematic or just in general. When it’s fully realized, it’s a beautiful thing. At the same time, when it’s not, it’s hard not to feel disappointed. Naked Singularity is a perfect example of this, as good ideas and big potential is quickly discarded in a story you can’t possibly […] More
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Film Review: Strong Performances in ‘Monster’ Buoy a Familiar but Effective Look at Racism in America
The tagline for the newly-released Netflix film, Monster, is “No one has any idea who I am.” Sadly, though, in a world that feels completely different than it did three years ago when this film debuted at Sundance Film Festival in January, 2018, we are all too familiar with who the lead character, Steve Harmon, […] More
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TV Review: ‘Watchmen’ is a Powerful Show for Our Reality
Watchmen manages to be quality science fiction, cutting social commentary, and marvelous entertainment all at the same time. This nine-episode series provides a remarkable mirror of our own society disguised as a dystopian reality. Expectations were certainly high when HBO first announced the series back in 2017. Alan Moore’s graphic novel, first published in […] More
