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in TV, TV ReviewsTV Review: ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ is a Comedic Touchdown
It takes a lot to make me laugh, but if the humor hits just the right note, I crack up. The choir of comedic voices in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the new NBC mockumentary-style sitcom, nailed that note over and over again. It’s no wonder the rapid-fire comedy hits so well. It […] More
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in TV, TV Reviews
TV Review: ‘DTF St. Louis’ Is Much More Than What the Title Suggests
It is funny how often we judge a book by its cover, consciously or subconsciously. It happens. When the screeners for DTF: St. Louis arrived in my inbox, I hate to admit it, but I judged the book by its cover (more specifically the title) and immediately deleted the email. Somehow the series was not […] More
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Sunday Scaries: An Updated Ranking of the ‘Scream’ Franchise
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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in Interviews
Interview: Discussing the Editing of ‘Sentimental Value’ with Academy Award Nominee Olivier Bugge Coutté
Awards Radar speaks to editor Olivier Bugge Coutté about his Academy Award-nominated work on Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value. More
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Awards Radar Podcast #279: Joey Hypes Myles Up for ‘Project Hail Mary’ and Takes Oscar’s Temperature with Final Voting Underway
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: The Actor Awards and PGA Are About to Provide Some Clarity (or Have Chaos Reign) as Final Voting Kicks Off
Yesterday, final voting began for the 98th Academy Awards! Can you believe it? In just over two weeks, the Oscars will be held. So, this next week is crucial, as Academy members are filling out their ballots, all while major Guild precursors are being held. This is the time to really look and see what […] More
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in Interviews
Interview: Music Editor Michael Brake on His MPSE Nomination for ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’
Most musicians will tell you that Jeff Buckley is among the most underrated guitarists and vocalists of all time, and his legacy as such is all but confirmed in the powerful HBO documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Music editor Michael Brake had unprecedented access to all kinds of master recordings, archival tapes, and demos […] More
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in Editor, Interviews
Interview: Mike Mitchell Returns to Talk ‘The Napa Boys’ and Much More
For me, there aren’t many funnier people in comedy or podcasts than Mike Mitchell. Whether it’s on Doughboys or any number of guest spots, he’s one of the most purely enjoyable guys in the podcasting game. On the small screen, you’ve likely enjoyed him on Love or Twisted Metal, as his acting profile has increased […] More
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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of February 23rd – Revisit the Timely Warnings of ‘Network’ on Criterion
Welcome back to my Home Movies! This week, we have a pair of strong Criterion Collection releases leading the way in The Man Who Wasn’t There and especially Network. There aren’t really any new releases hitting shelves today, unfortunately, though there are some interesting 4K re-releases to consider. Read on for more… Joey’s Top Pick […] More
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in Op-ed
7 Ways Strong Screenwriting Shapes Award-Worthy Movies
A movie can have a big star, a huge budget, and a trailer that slaps, and still feel hollow by minute twelve. The difference is usually on the page. When the script is strong, the audience leans in. When it is not, everyone starts checking the time. If you have ever envied how certain stories […] More
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