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‘Gladiator II’ First Looks at Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen in Ridley Scott’s Long-Awaited Sequel

Erik Anderson July 1, 2024

Vanity Fair today revealed the exclusive first looks at Gladiator II from Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred... Read More

‘Interview with the Vampire,’ ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ and ‘Fellow Travelers’ Lead 2024 LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian TV Award Nominations

Erik Anderson June 28, 2024

On the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion, the 500 members strong GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced the group’s 2024 Dorian TV Awards... Read More

Sigourney Weaver to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st Venice International Film Festival

Erik Anderson June 28, 2024

American actress and three-time Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Gorillas in the Mist, Working Girl) will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st Venice International Film Festival (August 28... Read More

2024 Emmy Predictions in Drama, Comedy, Limited Series including Writing, Directing, Guest Acting

Tyler Doster June 28, 2024

With voting for the 2024 Emmy nominations officially closed, it’s time to look at the categories to see which shows could make the biggest impact... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 52 – ‘Crimson Tide’ (Tony Scott, 1995)

Ryan McQuade June 27, 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

‘MaXXXine’ Review: Ti West Builds a Detailed Playground of Sex and Violence for Mia Goth to Shine but Can’t Quite Seal the Deal

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‘MaXXXine’ Review: Ti West Builds a Detailed Playground of Sex and Violence for Mia Goth to Shine but Can’t Quite Seal the Deal

Ryan McQuade June 27, 2024

There is a lyric from the “Candle in the Wind” that came into my memory as the events of Ti West’s MaXXXine were unfolding; “Hollywood... Read More

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o Dodges Aliens with Her Cat While Looking for Pizza in Competent Yet Unremarkable Prequel

Film Reviews

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o Dodges Aliens with Her Cat While Looking for Pizza in Competent Yet Unremarkable Prequel

Trace Sauveur June 27, 2024

The A Quiet Place franchise is the poster child for enjoyably competent yet unremarkable studio horror. With the first two films spearheaded by John Krasinski,... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (June)

Erik Anderson June 26, 2024

As I mentioned in my Best Actress predictions, the quadruple Cannes Best Actress win for Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz... Read More

Oscars Invite 487 Members to Academy Including Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Boots Riley and Cord Jefferson

Erik Anderson June 25, 2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 487 artists and executives to join their ranks this year, increasing AMPAS membership to 10,910,... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 237 – Reviewing ‘The Bikeriders’ and Our Top 5 Hangout Movies

Ryan McQuade June 24, 2024

On episode 237 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the latest film from Jeff... Read More

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