AwardsWatch

AwardsWatch Podcast #178: The Oscar sweep of ‘The Return of the King’ and the year 2003 in film

Ryan McQuade April 17, 2023

On episode 178 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Zach Laws and Josh... Read More

Interview: Kelvin Harrison Jr. on his electric performance in ‘Chevalier,’ his musical and acting influences, and what he craves as an artist

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Kelvin Harrison Jr. on his electric performance in ‘Chevalier,’ his musical and acting influences, and what he craves as an artist

Ryan McQuade April 14, 2023

There is nothing better than seeing someone who was once a bright newcomer to the industry blossom into one of the most talented artists of... Read More

2023 Peabody Awards: ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Our Flag Means Death,’ ‘The Patient’ among nominees, Shari Frilot wins 1st Annual Visionary Award

Erik Anderson April 13, 2023

The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors today announced the 42 nominees for Entertainment, Arts, Children’s/Youth, Podcast/Radio, Interactive & Immersive, and Public Service. In the entertainment category,... Read More

Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington to lead feature film adaptation of August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ for Netflix

Erik Anderson April 13, 2023

Honorary Oscar winner Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Avengers) and John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman, Tenet) will lead and all-star cast in the feature film adaptation... Read More

76th Cannes Film Festival Lineup: New films from Todd Haynes, Kore-eda Hirokazu; women directors hit record numbers in competition

Erik Anderson April 13, 2023

New films from Todd Haynes, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Nanni Moretti, Ken Loach and Kore-eda Hirokazu highlight the competition lineup for the 76th Cannes Film Festival... Read More

Star Wars Celebration 2023 Film highlights: Daisy Ridley returns, a new Jedi film rises

Ben Rolph April 12, 2023

Three new Star Wars films were announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe IV last week, on Friday. This news that was welcomed by attendees after... Read More

HBO reveals first looks at ‘True Detective,’ ‘The Regime,’ ‘The Penguin,’ greenlight on ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel and new Max logo

Erik Anderson April 12, 2023

After the rather announcement yesterday that HBO Max would be changing its name to simply Max, and incorporating Discovery+ content post-merger, HBO and Max news... Read More

‘Renfield’ review: Nicolas Cage’s Dracula is toxic and Nicholas Hoult is slippin’ under

Film Reviews

‘Renfield’ review: Nicolas Cage’s Dracula is toxic and Nicholas Hoult is slippin’ under

Daniel Bayer April 12, 2023

Robert Montague Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is having a tough time. He was lured by the immortal vampire Count Dracula (Nicolas Cage) into being his familiar... Read More

2023 Emmy Predictions: Drama Series categories are an HBO showdown

Tyler Doster April 12, 2023

Now that we’re a couple of weeks into April and every series imaginable has premiered (or will within the next two weeks), it’s time to... Read More

MGM+ greenlights four-part docuseries ‘Hollywood Black’ from Justin Simien, Forest Whitaker

Erik Anderson April 11, 2023

MGM+ today announced a greenlight for the docuseries Hollywood Black, from Justin Simien’s Culture Machine, Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi’s Significant Productions, and the Academy Award-winning creative production company RadicalMedia.... Read More

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