AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 260: Reviewing ‘Blitz’ and ‘Heretic’

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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 260: Reviewing ‘Blitz’ and ‘Heretic’

Ryan McQuade November 11, 2024

On episode 260 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham to review Steve McQueen’s Blitz and A24’s... Read More

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Rome if You Want To

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‘Gladiator II’ Review: Rome if You Want To

Erik Anderson November 11, 2024

In the opening credits of Gladiator II, a rotoscoped animated retelling of the finale of 2000’s Oscar-winning Gladiator with Russell Crowe’s Maximus killing Joaquin Phoenix’s... Read More

9th Critics Choice Documentary Awards: ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ and ‘Will & Harper’ Tie for Top Win

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9th Critics Choice Documentary Awards: ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ and ‘Will & Harper’ Tie for Top Win

Erik Anderson November 10, 2024

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story sweeps; Sugarcane, Daughters, The Greatest Night in Pop pick up wins The Critics Choice Association (CCA) unveiled the winners of... Read More

‘A Real Pain’ Review: Kieran Culkin Shines in Jesse Eisenberg’s Triumphant and Thoughtful Dramedy

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‘A Real Pain’ Review: Kieran Culkin Shines in Jesse Eisenberg’s Triumphant and Thoughtful Dramedy

Cody Dericks November 8, 2024

It can sometimes be worrying when a film is directed by one of its stars, and even doubly concerning when that person is also the... Read More

Interview: Danielle Deadwyler (‘The Piano Lesson’) on Protecting Berniece’s Legacy and the Power of August Wilson’s Work

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Interview: Danielle Deadwyler (‘The Piano Lesson’) on Protecting Berniece’s Legacy and the Power of August Wilson’s Work

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2024

Over the last couple of years, the world has gotten to know Danielle Deadwyler, thanks in large part to her breakout, celebrated turn as Mamie... Read More

67th Grammy Nominations: Beyoncé Leads with 11, Now Most-Nominated Artist in History

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67th Grammy Nominations: Beyoncé Leads with 11, Now Most-Nominated Artist in History

Erik Anderson November 8, 2024

Nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards have been announced with Beyoncé in a familiar place, leading the field with 11 total, including Album of... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 71 – ‘The Double Life of Veronique’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1991)

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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 71 – ‘The Double Life of Veronique’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1991)

Ryan McQuade November 7, 2024

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

Mikey Madison (‘Anora’) to Receive Breakthrough Performance Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards

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Mikey Madison (‘Anora’) to Receive Breakthrough Performance Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards

Erik Anderson November 7, 2024

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Mikey Madison will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award, for Anora. The Film Awards will take place on January 3,... Read More

Critics Choice Association (CCA) Announces Full Slate Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Honorees, Jay Pharoah to Host

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Critics Choice Association (CCA) Announces Full Slate Celebration of Black Cinema & Television Honorees, Jay Pharoah to Host

Erik Anderson November 7, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the full slate of honorees for the 7th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place December 9,... Read More

‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations (HMMA)

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‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations (HMMA)

Erik Anderson November 6, 2024

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) today announced the 2024 nominees for scores and songs in film and other visual media categories where Jacques Audiard’s audacious,... Read More