2024 Tony Nominations: ‘Stereophonic,’ Breaks Play Record, Ties Musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to Lead with 13 Each

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2024 Tony Nominations: ‘Stereophonic,’ Breaks Play Record, Ties Musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to Lead with 13 Each

Erik Anderson April 30, 2024

Two music artist-driven shows found themselves on the top of the Tony nominations this morning with the play Stereophonic and the musical Hell’s Kitchen earning... Read More

77th Cannes Film Festival Jury Includes Lily Gladstone, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Nadine Labaki and Omar Sy

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77th Cannes Film Festival Jury Includes Lily Gladstone, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Nadine Labaki and Omar Sy

Erik Anderson April 29, 2024

The Jury for the 77th Festival de Cannes, chaired by Greta Gerwig, will include Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 229 – Reviewing ‘Challengers’ and Our Favorite Horny/Sexy Movies

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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 229 – Reviewing ‘Challengers’ and Our Favorite Horny/Sexy Movies

Ryan McQuade April 29, 2024

On episode 229 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to review... Read More

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Teaser: Barry Jenkins-Directed Prequel Takes Us to the Beginning

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Teaser: Barry Jenkins-Directed Prequel Takes Us to the Beginning

Erik Anderson April 29, 2024

The King is back. Disney unveiled a first look at Mufasa: The Lion King, the new film directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)... Read More

Nicole Kidman Receives 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, Special to Air in June

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Nicole Kidman Receives 49th AFI Life Achievement Award, Special to Air in June

Erik Anderson April 28, 2024

In a room full of stars, the American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on Saturday, April 27, at... Read More

‘Mean Girls’ Retrospective: 20 Years Later and It’s Still Fresh and Oh So Fetch

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‘Mean Girls’ Retrospective: 20 Years Later and It’s Still Fresh and Oh So Fetch

Daniel Bayer April 26, 2024

With its 2004-perfect styles and needle drops (not to mention cultural references), Mark Waters’s Mean Girls should feel like a relic of the George W.... Read More

‘Hacks’ Season 3 Review: HBO’s Best Comedy Series is Fiercer and Funnier Than Ever

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‘Hacks’ Season 3 Review: HBO’s Best Comedy Series is Fiercer and Funnier Than Ever

Tyler Doster April 26, 2024

While first seasons can feel awkward and sophomore seasons test the consistency of the narrative, a third season of television proves the longevity of a... Read More

2024 Cannes Film Festival Additions: Valeria Golino Returns to the Croisette, Animated Films Join Official Selections

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2024 Cannes Film Festival Additions: Valeria Golino Returns to the Croisette, Animated Films Join Official Selections

Erik Anderson April 26, 2024

After announcing the official lineup, Critics’ Week, Directors Fortnight, Cannes Classics and other sections, the Cannes Film Festival has revealed more additions to the 77th... Read More

2024 Emmy Predictions: The Comedy Series Beach Ball Jamboree

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2024 Emmy Predictions: The Comedy Series Beach Ball Jamboree

Tyler Doster April 26, 2024

It’s time to look at Outstanding Comedy Series, most recently won by The Bear in January after the SAG-AFTRA strike delayed the usual September Emmys... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 43 – ‘The Bling Ring’ (Sofia Coppola, 2013)

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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 43 – ‘The Bling Ring’ (Sofia Coppola, 2013)

Ryan McQuade April 25, 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