Director Watch Ep. 48 – ‘Top Gun’ (Tony Scott, 1986)
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
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From “Moon River” to “Shallow” – 10 Great Stories Behind Songs Written Specifically For Films
Sometimes filmmakers reach out to musicians to request a contribution for their specific movie being made. Collaborations like these bring originality to a film, providing... Read More
Tom Cruise is back in the pilot’s seat in first ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ trailer
Tom Cruise is back in the pilot’s seat as Maverick, in the very long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun in Top Gun: Maverick.... Read More
From A League of Their Own to Top Gun: GALECA Names “Ten Best Films You Never Knew Were LGBTQ”
In the spirit of “We are all one,” GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (previously known as the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association),... 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