AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 294 – Director Stock Market Game
On episode 294 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Josh Parham and Jay Ledbetter to play the Director... Read More
Jordan Peele
‘Wendell & Wild’ review: Henry Selick’s newest is a charming, bold and mostly satisfying film about wrestling with one’s demons [B] | Toronto
Following a string of acclaimed stop-motion animated features that have cemented him as one of the most exciting voices in the enchanting world of animation,... Read More
The AwardsWatch Podcast #146: Comic-Con, Spielberg does TIFF, Emmy talk and our thoughts on ‘Nope’
The AwardsWatch Podcast returns this week, with episode 146, as executive editor and host Ryan McQuade fell ill but, the trooper that he is, and... Read More
‘Nope’ review: Jordan Peele’s latest horror construct is lofty in attempt but somewhat cloudy in execution [B]
It’s been quite fascinating to track the career of Jordan Peele as of late. What’s been most intriguing is how he has entered the mainstream... Read More
HBO Fall 2020 Programming brings ‘Lovecraft Country,’ ‘Coastal Elites,’ new seasons of ‘His Dark Materials,’ ‘Room 104’
HBO has released its 2020 fall programming schedule and with most theatrical releases on hold for foreseeable future, TV is where it’s at. Or, as... Read More
Black Reel Nominations: 'Queen & Slim' and 'Us' dominate
Newcomer Kelvin Harrison Jr., earns three individual nominations for Luce and Waves; three women nominated for Outstanding Director The gripping story of a couple on... Read More
2020 Oscars: Scream Queens in Best Actress – Is Lupita Nyong’o Next?
In his AwardsWatch debut, Andrew Carden talks about the history of horror movie scream queens and their luck, and disadvantages, at the Oscars. Six years... Read More
Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
Jordan Peele has always had his finger firmly on the pulse of the human condition – this was evident in his groundbreaking comedic work on... Read More
Character posters of John David Washington, Adam Driver and Laura Harrier for Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’
Focus Features has dropped a trio of character posters (plus another official poster) for Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. In the film, based on a true story,... Read More
Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Gets August Release Date and Name Change
Spike Lee’s new film, BlacKkKlansman, is going to be released by Focus Features on August 10th and gets a name change, too (it was previously... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10