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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 310 – 63rd NYFF Wrap-Up and the Film Editing and Cinematography Oscar Races

Sophia Ciminello October 13, 2025

On episode 310 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Executive Editor Ryan McQuade to chat about... Read More

Checking In with the NEON International Feature Film Pickups from Cannes: ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ ‘The Secret Agent,’ and ‘Sirāt’

Damian Danemann October 13, 2025

In a heated year for international films, NEON has dominated the conversation with its extensive slate of hot festival picks. Preserving their Palme d’Or-winning streak,... Read More

On the Shelf: ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning,’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ and ‘Weapons’ Arrive on 4K Blu-Ray This Week

DVD/Blu-ray/4K

On the Shelf: ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning,’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ and ‘Weapons’ Arrive on 4K Blu-Ray This Week

Ryan McQuade October 13, 2025

Three major 2025 releases highlight the releases coming home on physical media this week, featuring one of the best films of the year. First up... Read More

It’s a Family Affair: Ronan Day-Lewis on Creating a Modern Fable and the Father-Son Collaboration Behind ‘Anemone’ [Interview]

Interviews (Film)

It’s a Family Affair: Ronan Day-Lewis on Creating a Modern Fable and the Father-Son Collaboration Behind ‘Anemone’ [Interview]

Sophia Ciminello October 13, 2025

Ronan Day-Lewis is no stranger to the world of filmmaking. As the son of three-time Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis and writer-director Rebecca Miller, he... Read More

‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: Will Arnett is a Stand Up Guy in Bradley Cooper’s Quieter, More Introspective Third Feature [B+] NYFF

Brandon Lewis October 10, 2025

Bradley Cooper isn’t the first director to come to mind to helm a romantic comedy. Up to this point, the actor-turned-prestige filmmaker has swung for... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: COSTUME DESIGN and PRODUCTION DESIGN (October)

Erik Anderson October 10, 2025

After winning these two categories last year, the Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good, is probably in very good shape to make it two for two... Read More

How YouTube Critic Chris Stuckmann Turned His Love of Scary Movies Into Making a Mercilessly Frightening One of His Own [Interview]

Interviews (Film)

How YouTube Critic Chris Stuckmann Turned His Love of Scary Movies Into Making a Mercilessly Frightening One of His Own [Interview]

Cody Dericks October 10, 2025

Chris Stuckmann is following his dream career path. After making a name for himself in the YouTube film critic world – where he became particularly... Read More

‘Shelby Oaks’ Review: Chris Stuckmann’s Relentlessly Frightening Debut Will Scare Both His Subscribers and Lurkers Alike [B+]

Film Reviews

‘Shelby Oaks’ Review: Chris Stuckmann’s Relentlessly Frightening Debut Will Scare Both His Subscribers and Lurkers Alike [B+]

Cody Dericks October 9, 2025

Horror has passionate fans. True lovers of the genre will seek out any film that aims to scare its audience, regardless of setting, style, or... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 121 – ‘An Autumn Afternoon’ (Yasujirō Ozu, 1962)

Ryan McQuade October 9, 2025

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