AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 229 – Reviewing ‘Challengers’ and Our Favorite Horny/Sexy Movies
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
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‘Challengers’ Review: Foreplay and Forehands Volley in Luca Guadagnino’s Sweat-Drenched Tennis Love Triangle
The arena of competitive sports is a prime location for engrossing storytelling. Inherently built within that structure is a fierce battleground. The clashing of personalities... Read More
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ to Heat Up the Lido as 80th Venice Film Festival Opener
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers will have its world premiere on Wednesday, August 30 in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema (Lido di Venezia), as the opening night film of the 80th Venice Film... Read More
Game, Sex, Match: Zendaya Takes on the Tennis World with Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in the Trailer for ‘Challengers’
A steamy love triangle between Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. I like it, like it, come on! MGM has released the first look at... Read More
FINAL 2022 Oscar Nomination Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR
Only Troy Kotsur (CODA) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog) have made all precursors this season, and as two of the most unlikely... Read More
Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) winners: ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Licorice Pizza,’ Mike Faist and more
The Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) has named The Power of the Dog the Best Picture of 2021, also awarding the film Best Director for Jane... Read More
‘West Side Story’ review: Steven Spielberg’s potent, first class adaptation features a vibrant, star-making performance from Rachel Zegler [Grade: B+]
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story begins, much like Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins’, with a God’s eye view of New York City. You could be... 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