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Inside the Sound of ‘Andor’ Season 2: Brandon Roberts on Crafting a Score That Hits Like a Revolution

Awards Focus spoke with Brandon Roberts about how he joined "Andor" Season 2, what it was like to expand on Britell’s foundation, and why composing for Yavin 4 meant building something bold—and then tearing it down.

Paul William Davies on Turning the White House Into a Murder Mystery Playground in ‘The Residence’

For longtime Shondaland writer and creator Paul William Davies, the inspiration behind "The Residence" didn’t come from a writers' room or a breaking news headline—it came from a little-watched congressional h... Read More...

Cinematographer Pedro Gómez Millán on Grounding ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ in Grit, Texture, and Cinematic Realism

Pedro Gómez Millán spoke with Awards Focus about stepping into the world of “Daredevil: Born Again,” crafting its visual tone amid a high-pressure production reset, and what made filming in New York City both a challenge and a gift.

Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Team ‘The Last of Us’ Preview an Emotionally Charged Season 2

With "The Last of Us" returning to HBO on Sunday, April 13, the cast and showrunners recently reunited for a press conference that balanced levity with deep emotional reflection.

‘Holland’ Movie Review

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Holland" starring Nicole Kidman in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

‘The Woman in the Yard’ Movie Review

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "The Woman in the Yard" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

‘The Penguin Lessons’ Movie Review

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "The Penguin Lessons" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

‘The Assessment’ Movie Review

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss review "The Assessment" starring Elizabeth Olsen in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

‘Snow White’ (2025) Movie Review

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss discusses 'Snow White' starring Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler in the latest episode of The Wandering Screen.

Shirley Chen and Amy Wang Deliver SXSW Winner with Satirical, Genre-Bending Thriller Film ‘Slanted’

Debuting at SXSW, Amy Wang’s “Slanted” delivers a sharp and fearless take on identity, assimilation, and self-worth, wrapped in dark humor and body horror. The film, which won Best Narrative Feature, cements Wang as a filmmaker to watch, tackling heavy themes with a biting satirical edge. Amy Wang spoke to Awards Focus about the film’s origins, balancing satire with social commentary, and the overwhelming response at SXSW.