AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 242: Reviewing ‘Twisters’ and Our Favorite Disaster Movies

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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 242: Reviewing ‘Twisters’ and Our Favorite Disaster Movies

Ryan McQuade July 22, 2024

On episode 242 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributors Josh Parham and Karen... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – ‘Catwoman’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’ (2004)

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Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – ‘Catwoman’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’ (2004)

Jeff Beachnau July 22, 2024

“If you like this movie like i do, your rolling on the floor. Every second is purely genius. If you liked it for real, your... Read More

RaMell Ross’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to Open 62nd New York Film Festival

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RaMell Ross’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to Open 62nd New York Film Festival

Erik Anderson July 22, 2024

Film at Lincoln Center has announced that RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys will be the Opening Night of the 62nd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall... Read More

2024 Toronto International Film Festival Announces Galas and Special Programs including World Premieres from Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola, Angelina Jolie

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2024 Toronto International Film Festival Announces Galas and Special Programs including World Premieres from Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola, Angelina Jolie

Erik Anderson July 22, 2024

The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival has revealed this year’s lineup of 63 films from the Gala, sponsored by Dyson, and Special Presentations programs. Joining... Read More

Make It a Double Feature: Go on the Vacation from Hell with ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Barbarian’

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Make It a Double Feature: Go on the Vacation from Hell with ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Barbarian’

Matt St. Clair July 19, 2024

As a horror buff, for the next edition of Make It a Double Feature I’ve chosen two films about trips gone wrong for this month’s... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (July)

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2025 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (July)

Erik Anderson July 19, 2024

Today gave us our first look at Isabella Rossellini in Conclave, a film I started my predictions with last month at the top of my... Read More

Director Watch Ep. 55 – ‘Man on Fire’ (Tony Scott, 2004) with guest Dave Giannini of InSession Film

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Director Watch Ep. 55 – ‘Man on Fire’ (Tony Scott, 2004) with guest Dave Giannini of InSession Film

Ryan McQuade July 18, 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

‘The Blair Witch Project’ at 25: The Birth of Found Footage and the Price of Naive Ambition

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‘The Blair Witch Project’ at 25: The Birth of Found Footage and the Price of Naive Ambition

Sarah Vincent July 18, 2024

Found footage is the cinematic equivalent of an urban legend or a story that campers tell around the fire. Intentionally poor production choices are part... Read More

First ‘Conclave’ Trailer Finds Ralph Fiennes in a Thrilling Papal Conspiracy

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First ‘Conclave’ Trailer Finds Ralph Fiennes in a Thrilling Papal Conspiracy

Erik Anderson July 18, 2024

Focus Features has revealed the first full trailer for its major fall awards contender Conclave, from Academy Award-nominated director Edward Berger (2022 International Feature Film... Read More

‘Twisters’ Review: Maybe the Real Tornadoes Were the Friends We Met Along the Way

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‘Twisters’ Review: Maybe the Real Tornadoes Were the Friends We Met Along the Way

Erik Anderson July 17, 2024

When Jan de Bont’s Twister was released in May of 1996, disaster movies were on the precipice of a huge comeback, a renaissance they hadn’t... Read More