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- [Film Review: 'The Invite' Finds Big Emotional Truths Inside an Awkward Dinner Party](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-the-invite-finds-big-emotional-truths-inside-an-awkward-dinner-party/) - Olivia Wilde transforms a provocative dinner party premise into a funny, emotionally insightful examination of modern marriage. Anchored by standout performances from Seth Rogen and Penélope Cruz, "The Invite" proves to be less about sexual liberation than the difficult conversations couples avoid—and one of Wilde's strongest films to date.
- [How Kate O'Flynn Turned Patricia Into 'Widow's Bay's' Most Beloved Character](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/how-kate-oflynn-turned-patricia-into-widows-bays-most-beloved-character/) - Kate O'Flynn discusses finding Patricia through instinct, balancing horror and comedy, and why the character has resonated so deeply with audiences. The "Widow's Bay" star also reflects on the acclaimed Episodes 4 and 8, working with Matthew Rhys, and the show's recently announced Season 2 renewal.
- [Rufus Sewell on 'The Diplomat' Season 3, Keri Russell, and Why Chemistry Can’t Be Manufactured](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/rufus-sewell-on-the-diplomat-season-3-keri-russell-and-why-chemistry-cant-be-manufactured/) - Rufus Sewell reflects on “The Diplomat” Season 3, the remarkable chemistry he shares with Keri Russell, Debora Cahn’s razor-sharp writing, and why Hal Wyler remains one of television’s most compelling morally complex characters. He also explains why, after three decades, he’s having more fun than ever.
- [Luke Tennie on 'Shrinking,' 'The Pitt,' and Why Representation Starts With Great Characters](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/luke-tennie-on-shrinking-the-pitt-and-why-representation-starts-with-great-characters/) - Luke Tennie is having a remarkable run across “Shrinking,” “The Pitt,” and “Abbott Elementary.” The actor discusses improvising with Jason Segel, learning from Noah Wyle, navigating two hit series at once, and why a conversation about the bamboo ceiling became one of the most meaningful moments of our interview.
- [Stephen Root on Balancing Comedy, Horror, and Heart in 'Widow's Bay'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/stephen-root-on-balancing-comedy-horror-and-heart-in-widows-bay/) - Stephen Root discusses joining Apple TV+'s acclaimed "Widow's Bay," bringing Wyck's mythology-heavy role to life, and why the show's writing reminded him of "Barry." The veteran actor also reflects on working with Matthew Rhys, balancing horror and comedy, and the series' newly announced second season.
- [Barrie Gower on Vecna's Evolution for the Final Season of 'Stranger Things'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/barry-gower-on-vecnas-evolution-for-the-final-season-of-stranger-things/) - For nearly a decade, "Stranger Things" occupied a unique place in popular culture. Since debuting in 2016, the Netflix phenomenon grew from a nostalgic science fiction thriller into one of the defining television series of its era, introducing audiences to Demogorgons, the Mind Flayer, and a generation of young actors who grew up alongside their
- [Director and EP Stephanie Laing on Finding the Heart Beneath the Chaos in 'Your Friends & Neighbors'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/director-and-ep-stephanie-laing-on-finding-the-heart-beneath-the-chaos-in-your-friends-neighbors/) - Director and executive producer Stephanie Laing discusses the emotional core of "Your Friends & Neighbors," from Jon Hamm's exploration of grief and identity to Amanda Peet's perimenopause storyline. She also breaks down the season's standout funeral episode and explains why audiences continue to connect with these flawed characters.
- [Head Writer Dan Amira on How 'The Daily Show' Finds the Funny out of 10,000 Headlines a Day](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/head-writer-dan-amira-on-how-the-daily-show-finds-the-funny-out-of-10000-headlines-a-day/) - Dan Amira, head writer of "The Daily Show," discusses the show's daily writing process, crafting material for Jon Stewart and the rotating host lineup, avoiding political joke fatigue, developing correspondent pieces, and why the hardest part of the job isn't writing jokes—it's deciding what stories deserve attention.
- [Isa Briones on Bringing Filipino Representation to 'The Pitt' and Revealing New Layers of Dr. Santos](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/isa-briones-on-bringing-filipino-representation-to-the-pitt-and-revealing-new-layers-of-dr-santos/) - Isa Briones discusses bringing the Filipino lullaby "Ili Ili Tulog Anay" to "The Pitt," Dr. Santos' evolving relationship with Langdon, the character's unexplored self-harm history, and why some of the season's most powerful moments came from the smallest scenes.
- ['Fallout' VFX Supervisor Jay Worth on New Vegas, Deathclaws, and Earning Fans' Trust](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/fallout-vfx-supervisor-jay-worth-on-new-vegas-deathclaws-and-earning-fans-trust/) - "Fallout" VFX Supervisor Jay Worth discusses building New Vegas for Season 2, collaborating with Bethesda, earning the trust of longtime fans, balancing practical and digital effects, and why some of the series' most impressive visual effects are the ones audiences never realize are there.
- [Shane Reid and Darrin Roberts on Balancing Comedy, Heart, and Trauma in ‘John Candy: I Like Me’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/shane-reid-and-darrin-roberts-on-balancing-comedy-heart-and-trauma-in-john-candy-i-like-me/) - Shane Reid and Darrin Roberts discuss editing John Candy: I Like Me, uncovering the man behind the comedy legend and balancing humor with heart.
- [Matthew Davies on Building the Biggest Set in ‘Star Trek’ History for ‘Starfleet Academy’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/matthew-davies-on-building-the-biggest-set-in-star-trek-history-for-starfleet-academy/) - Production designer Matthew Davies discusses creating the visual world of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, from massive sets to Frank Lloyd Wright influences.
- [Greg Daniels and Michael Koman on ‘The Paper,’ Local Journalism, and Building a New Mockumentary](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/greg-daniels-and-michael-koman-on-the-paper-local-journalism-and-building-a-new-mockumentary/) - Local newspapers may be struggling across America, but ‘The Paper’ creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman see plenty of life—and comedy—left in the newsroom.
- [James Renfroe on Editing ‘Shrinking’ Season 3, Michael J. Fox, and Finding Humor in Difficult Moments](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/james-renfroe-on-editing-shrinking-season-3-michael-j-fox-and-finding-humor-in-difficult-moments/) - Shrinking editor James Renfroe discusses Season 3, the wedding episode, the Les Mis sequence, Michael J. Fox, and editing comedy and drama.
- [How Samba Schutte Turned 'Pluribus' Scene-Stealer Mr. Diabaté Into Something More](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/how-samba-schutte-turned-pluribus-scene-stealer-mr-diabate-into-something-more/) - Samba Schutte discusses his journey from Mauritius and Ethiopia to Apple TV+'s "Pluribus," working with Vince Gilligan, the surprising inspirations behind Mr. Koumba Diabaté, and why one of the series' most extravagant characters may also be one of its loneliest.
- [Carlos Manuel Vesga Discusses Manos, Fan Theories, and the Mysteries of 'Pluribus'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/carlos-manuel-vesga-discusses-manos-fan-theories-and-the-mysteries-of-pluribus/) - Carlos Manuel Vesga discusses joining Vince Gilligan's "Pluribus," building the enigmatic character of Manos through silence and restraint, the audience's passionate fan theories, and why the series succeeds by asking viewers to embrace mystery, patience, and the rewards of thoughtful storytelling.
- [Nami Melumad on Character Growth and Music in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/nami-melumad-on-character-growth-and-music-in-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/) - Nami Melumad discusses scoring Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, evolving themes across seasons, temp tracks, and the emotional final stretch of the series.
- [Charly Clive Talks ‘Rooster,’ On-Screen Chaos, and Learning to Hold Her Own Opposite TV Legends](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/charly-clive-talks-rooster-on-screen-chaos-and-learning-to-hold-her-own-opposite-tv-legends/) - Charly Clive looks back on ‘Rooster’ as a collaborative experience that pushed her toward greater confidence and creative flexibility on set.
- [‘Pluribus’ Editors Skip MacDonald and Chris McCaleb on Building Vince Gilligan’s New Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/pluribus-editors-skip-macdonald-and-chris-mccaleb-on-building-vince-gilligans-new-series/) - Editors Skip MacDonald and Chris McCaleb discuss cutting Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, finding tone, embracing silence, and tackling ambitious one-take scenes.
- [Jennie Snyder Urman on Balancing Surprise and Emotional Payoff in ‘Matlock’ Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/jennie-snyder-urman-on-balancing-surprise-and-emotional-payoff-in-matlock-season-2/) - Matlock showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman reflects on the challenges of sustaining surprise during Season 2 while deepening the show’s central relationships.
- [Breton Vivian on Finding the Sound of ‘The Madison’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/breton-vivian-on-finding-the-sound-of-the-madison/) - For Breton Vivian, scoring ‘The Madison’ meant finding a sound that could capture both the chaos of New York City and the quiet beauty of Montana.
- [Daniel Radcliffe Explains Why ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Was a “Dream Come True” Collaboration](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/daniel-radcliffe-explains-why-the-fall-and-rise-of-reggie-dinkins-was-a-dream-come-true-collaboration/) - Daniel Radcliffe talks The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, reuniting with Robert Carlock and Sam Means, and balancing comedy and theater.
- [Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers Reflect on ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 and Franchise Legacy](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/akiva-goldsman-and-henry-alonso-myers-reflect-on-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-and-franchise-legacy/) - Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers discuss Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, episodic storytelling, canon, and creative freedom in the series.
- [John Brawley on Using Cinematography to Reflect ‘Shrinking’’s Journey Forward](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/john-brawley-on-using-cinematography-to-reflect-shrinkings-journey-forward/) - John Brawley discusses the evolving visual language of Shrinking Season 3, from new camera technology to the show’s brighter, more hopeful tone.
- [‘Kevin’: Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy on Turning a Breakup Into Animated Comedy](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/kevin-aubrey-plaza-joe-wengert-and-dan-murphy-on-turning-a-breakup-into-animated-comedy/) - Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy discuss Kevin, blending absurd animation with real emotional stakes and breakup inspiration for their new series.
- [Philip J. Silvera on Building the Brutal, Character-Driven Action of 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/philip-j-silvera-on-building-the-brutal-character-driven-action-of-daredevil-born-again-season-2/) - Action director Philip J. Silvera discusses returning to "Daredevil: Born Again" following the series' creative overhaul, collaborating with Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, designing Bullseye's standout sequences, and why the franchise's most memorable fights have always been driven by character rather than choreography.
- [Lee Sung Jin on Reinventing 'Beef' for Season 2, Building an Emmy-Worthy Ensemble, and Finding Stories He Needs to Tell](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/lee-sung-jin-on-reinventing-beef-for-season-2-building-an-emmy-worthy-ensemble-and-finding-stories-he-needs-to-tell/) - "Beef" creator Lee Sung Jin discusses the real-life inspiration behind Season 2, building one of television's strongest ensembles, the now-famous Austin and Eunice hospital storyline, and why empathy remains the defining quality of great actors as the acclaimed Netflix series returns to awards season.
- [How Grace Yun Used Production Design to Shape the Conflicting Worlds of 'Beef' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/how-grace-yun-used-production-design-to-shape-the-conflicting-worlds-of-beef-season-2/) - Production designer Grace Yun returns for Season 2 of Netflix's "Beef," expanding the Emmy-winning series from Southern California country clubs to the sleek corporate world of Seoul. Yun discusses collaborating with Lee Sung Jin, designing class conflict through physical spaces, and creating one of the season's most ambitious set pieces.
- ['Wednesday' Costume Designers Colleen Atwood and Mark Sutherland on Evolving Nevermore for Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/wednesday-costume-designers-colleen-atwood-and-mark-sutherland-on-evolving-nevermore-for-season-2/) - Costume designers Colleen Atwood and Mark Sutherland discuss evolving the iconic looks of "Wednesday" Season 2, balancing character and fashion, developing Wednesday's detective-inspired wardrobe, refining Enid's colorful aesthetic, and creating the intricate costumes that help define the supernatural world of Nevermore Academy.
- [Jeanie Bacharach on Building the Ensemble Behind 'Beef' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/jeanie-bacharach-on-building-the-ensemble-behind-beef-season-2/) - Casting director Jeanie Bacharach discusses assembling the acclaimed ensemble of Netflix's "Beef" Season 2, working alongside creator Lee Sung Jin, casting Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, discovering Seoyeon Jang and Matthew Kim, and finding actors capable of navigating the show's unique emotional and tonal complexity.
- [Uma Thurman Brings Precision and Power to 'Dexter: Resurrection' as the Franchise Reasserts Itself](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/uma-thurman-brings-precision-and-power-to-dexter-resurrection-as-the-franchise-reasserts-itself/) - Uma Thurman discusses joining "Dexter: Resurrection," building the quiet intensity of Charley, collaborating with Michael C. Hall and Peter Dinklage, and why the show's meticulous storytelling impressed her. The Academy Award nominee also reflects on moral ambiguity, character restraint, and what she hopes lies ahead for Charley.
- [Film Review: 'Power Ballad' Finds Heart in Faded Dreams, Even If the Music Doesn’t Fully Soar](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-power-ballad-finds-heart-in-faded-dreams-even-if-the-music-doesnt-fully-soar/) - “Power Ballad” leans on Paul Rudd’s charm and John Carney’s instinct for music-driven storytelling, delivering a heartfelt look at ambition, regret, and creative ownership. While its central song doesn’t fully convince as a breakout hit, the film finds its strength in quieter moments, particularly through its grounded, emotional core.
- [Film Review: Film Review: Andrew Scott Anchors 'Pressure' in a Quietly Commanding Turn](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-film-review-andrew-scott-anchors-pressure-in-a-quietly-commanding-turn/) - “Pressure” shifts the focus of World War II storytelling away from the battlefield and into the war room, exploring the high-stakes decision that determined D-Day. Anchored by a restrained and compelling Andrew Scott, the film highlights an overlooked moment in history, even if its execution doesn’t fully match its ambition.
- [‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Talk Writing Process, AI, and Enduring Legacy at FYC Event](https://awardsfocus.com/news/south-park-creators-trey-parker-and-matt-stone-talk-writing-process-ai-and-enduring-legacy-at-fyc-event/) - Trey Parker and Matt Stone were joined in conversation by Mike De Luca for a wide-ranging discussion about their nearly 30 years working on ‘South Park.’
- [Bobby Farrelly on Balancing Car Chases, Comedy, and First Love in ‘Driver’s Ed’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/bobby-farrelly-on-balancing-car-chases-comedy-and-first-love-in-drivers-ed/) - Filmmaker Bobby Farrelly, one half of the Farrelly brothers, discusses Driver’s Ed as a return to high school comedy rooted in the spirit of John Hughes films.
- [Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds Honor a Comedy Icon in 'John Candy: I Like Me' at FYC Event](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/colin-hanks-and-ryan-reynolds-honor-a-comedy-icon-in-john-candy-i-like-me-at-fyc-event/) - Amazon MGM Studios hosted a special Los Angeles FYC event for “John Candy: I Like Me,” the upcoming documentary from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved comedy icon. The film blends archival footage, personal stories, and heartfelt reflection ahead of its TIFF premiere and Prime Video debut.
- [Greg Whiteley on Finding the Humanity Behind 'America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/greg-whiteley-on-finding-the-humanity-behind-americas-sweethearts-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-season-2/) - Emmy-winning filmmaker Greg Whiteley discusses the surprising emotional depth behind Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” the physical demands of professional cheerleading, the sisterhood that defines the team, and why the hit docuseries continues resonating with audiences ahead of its newly announced third season.
- [Inaugural Character Honors Celebrates the Expanding Influence of AAPI Leaders Across Industries](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/inaugural-character-honors-celebrates-the-expanding-influence-of-aapi-leaders-across-industries/) - The inaugural Character Honors brought together an influential mix of actors, entrepreneurs, journalists, designers, and executives at The London West Hollywood for a celebration of AAPI leadership across industries. Honoring figures including Lisa Ling, Bobby Hundreds, and Vicky Tsai, the evening helped launch AAPI Heritage Month with a strong sense of community, culture, and shared purpose.
- [Tyler Strickland on Scoring ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and Finding Its Emotional Core](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/tyler-strickland-on-scoring-john-candy-i-like-me-and-finding-its-emotional-core/) - Composer Tyler Strickland on scoring John Candy: I Like Me, shifting from 80s synth ideas to heartfelt orchestral themes and French horn motif.
- [Christa Miller on ‘Shrinking,’ Rediscovering Her Passion, and Playing Liz](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/christa-miller-on-shrinking-rediscovering-her-passion-and-playing-liz/) - Christa Miller reflects on Shrinking’s impact, Liz’s growth, working with Harrison Ford, and balancing acting with her role as music supervisor.
- [Tom Howe Breaks Down His Approach to ‘Shrinking’ Season 3](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/tom-howe-breaks-down-his-approach-to-shrinking-season-3/) - Tom Howe discusses scoring Shrinking Season 3, evolving themes, deeper emotion, and building on an established musical palette in Apple TV+’s hit series.
- ['Beef' Season 2 Review: Netflix’s Acclaimed Anthology Evolves Beyond Its Original Formula](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/beef-season-2-review-netflixs-acclaimed-anthology-evolves-beyond-its-original-formula/) - When “Beef” premiered in 2023, creator Lee Sung Jin delivered one of television’s sharpest examinations of resentment and emotional collapse. Driven by unforgettable performances from Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, the Emmy winning first season transformed a seemingly ordinary road rage incident into something deeply personal and painfully recognizable. The escalating conflict between two strangers
- [Derek Kolstad on Building ‘Normal’ From Character First—and Why He’d Return for More](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/derek-kolstad-on-building-normal-from-character-first-and-why-hed-return-for-more/) - Derek Kolstad may joke about preferring to be alone in a room with a computer, but the writer-producer behind ‘Normal’ has plenty to say about the film.
- [Film Review: 'Michael' Trades Complexity for a Carefully Curated Legacy](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-michael-trades-complexity-for-a-carefully-curated-legacy/) - A visually striking and musically immersive biopic, "Michael" captures the spectacle of Michael Jackson’s rise but stops short of revealing the man behind it. While Jaafar Jackson impresses in the role, the film’s carefully controlled narrative leaves out the complexity that defines its subject.
- [PaleyFest 2026: Noah Wyle and the Cast of 'The Pitt' Preview a High-Stakes Season Finale](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/paleyfest-2026-noah-wyle-and-the-cast-of-the-pitt-preview-a-high-stakes-season-finale/) - As “The Pitt” heads into its season two finale, the acclaimed drama continues to examine the emotional toll of life inside an emergency department. Noah Wyle and the cast reflect on a season defined by burnout, moral complexity, and characters pushed to their limits, with no guarantee of resolution.
- [Shirley Chen on 'Slanted,' Assimilation, and the Cost of Wanting to Fit In](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/shirley-chen-on-slanted-assimilation-and-the-cost-of-wanting-to-fit-in/) - Shirley Chen discusses her role in “Slanted,” a bold SXSW-winning film that blends body horror and satire to explore identity, assimilation, and belonging. Drawing from personal experience, Chen reflects on the complexities of self-perception and why telling uncomfortable Asian American stories is essential to pushing representation forward.
- [Production Designer Nina Ruscio on the Detail and Scale Behind 'The Pitt'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/production-designer-nina-ruscio-on-the-detail-and-scale-behind-the-pitt/) - On the eve of its season two finale, “The Pitt” stands as one of television’s most acclaimed dramas. Production designer Nina Ruscio reveals how an expansive, meticulously detailed set helped shape the series’ realism, allowing audiences to step inside a fully realized emergency department that feels indistinguishable from the real thing.
- [Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton on Centering Humanity in 'The Devil Is Busy'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/geeta-gandbhir-and-christalyn-hampton-on-centering-humanity-in-the-devil-is-busy/) - Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton discuss their Oscar-nominated films “The Devil Is Busy” and “The Perfect Neighbor,” exploring faith, race, and perspective through immersive storytelling. By removing narration and traditional framing, both films allow audiences to experience events firsthand and draw their own conclusions.
- [Bobby Moynihan and Craig Robinson Add Comedic Firepower to 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/bobby-moynihan-and-craig-robinson-add-comedic-firepower-to-the-fall-and-rise-of-reggie-dinkins/) - NBC’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” blends sharp, character-driven comedy with timely themes of redemption and perception. Featuring standout performances from Bobby Moynihan, Craig Robinson, and Daniel Radcliffe, it’s an easy, genuinely funny series that feels both familiar and refreshing.
- [86th Annual Peabody Awards Announce Nominees Across Documentary, News, Public Service, and Podcast Categories](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/86th-annual-peabody-awards-announce-nominees-across-documentary-news-public-service-and-podcast-categories/) - The Peabody Awards have announced nominees for its 86th annual ceremony across documentary, news, public service, and podcast categories. Honoring impactful storytelling from 2025, this year’s selections highlight urgent global issues, investigative journalism, and powerful personal narratives across television, streaming, and audio platforms.
- [STICK's Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/sticks-cast-and-creators-talk-golf-and-series-insights-at-fyc-carpet/) - By Melissa Vaupel On Monday March 30th 2026, Apple TV+ and the Television Academy hosted a vibrant STICK FYC (For Your Consideration) event, welcoming Emmy voters, press, and industry insiders for a night that included a red carpet, screening, Q&A, and reception. The event offered a closer look at the creative forces behind the series,
- [Film Review: 'The Drama' Finds Uneasy Truths Inside a Twisted Love Story](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-the-drama-finds-uneasy-truths-inside-a-twisted-love-story/) - A seemingly perfect couple’s wedding week unravels after a chilling confession forces one man to question everything he thought he knew about love. “The Drama” is an uneasy, thought-provoking blend of romance and psychological tension that lingers long after it ends.
- [Emmanuelle Chriqui on ‘A Love Like This’ and Navigating Today’s Industry Landscape](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/emmanuelle-chriqui-on-a-love-like-this-and-navigating-todays-industry-landscape/) - Emmanuelle Chriqui spoke with Awards Focus about connecting with the script for ‘A Love Like This’ and bringing Leah’s emotional journey to life.
- [‘Fantasy Life’: Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet on Mental Health, Humor, and Nuance](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/fantasy-life-matthew-shear-and-amanda-peet-on-mental-health-humor-and-nuance/) - In discussing ‘Fantasy Life’, Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet reflected on the film’s origins, its humor, and its approach to mental health.
- [Film Review: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Is a Wild, Blood-Soaked Crowd Pleaser](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-is-a-wild-blood-soaked-crowd-pleaser/) - “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” trades pure horror for crowd-pleasing chaos, delivering laughs, spectacle, and a confident expansion of its world. Anchored by Samara Weaving, the sequel leans into its absurdity, offering a theatrical experience built for reactions rather than awards.
- [Amy Landecker on Directing, Divorce, and Finding Humor in ‘For Worse’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/amy-landecker-on-directing-divorce-and-finding-humor-in-for-worse/) - Amy Landecker didn’t set out to direct a feature—but once ‘For Worse’ took shape, stepping behind the camera became unavoidable.
- [‘The Napa Boys’ Filmmakers Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman on Satirizing Franchise Culture and Rediscovering Movie Magic](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-napa-boys-filmmakers-nick-corirossi-and-armen-weitzman-on-satirizing-franchise-culture-and-rediscovering-movie-magic/) - For Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman, making ‘The Napa Boys’ wasn’t just about satire—it was about rediscovering why they fell in love with movies.
- [Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler Shine as the 98th Oscars Celebrate Visionary Filmmaking](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/from-the-press-room-98th-oscars-live-winners-feed/) - With Best Picture winner "One Battle After Another" leading the way, the 98th Academy Awards honored bold storytelling across film. Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley, Ryan Coogler, and the animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" were among the night’s biggest winners.
- [Film Review: 'Project Hail Mary' Reaches for Big Ideas but Struggles to Deliver the Emotion](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-project-hail-mary-reaches-for-big-ideas-but-struggles-to-deliver-the-emotion/) - "Project Hail Mary" delivers clever scientific puzzles and a compelling cosmic premise as Ryan Gosling’s reluctant hero searches for a way to save humanity. Yet despite imaginative ideas and an intriguing alien partnership, the film never slows down enough to build the emotional depth that made "The Martian" such a satisfying experience.
- ['Dark Winds' Star Kiowa Gordon on Stepping Into the Spotlight for Season Four](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/dark-winds-star-kiowa-gordon-on-stepping-into-the-spotlight-for-season-four/) - Kiowa Gordon spoke with Awards Focus about what he drew upon to explore Chee’s struggle with identity, and being directed by co-star Zahn McClarnon.
- [Zootopia 2: From Buried Districts to Billion-Dollar Breakthrough](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/zootopia-2-from-buried-districts-to-billion-dollar-breakthrough/) - Inside Zootopia 2’s $1.7B global success: Byron Howard and Yvett Merino on craft, culture, awards buzz, and Disney Animation’s latest milestone.
- [Blake Winston Rice on ‘DISC’ and Crafting Intimacy in Close Quarters](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/blake-winston-rice-on-disc-and-crafting-intimacy-in-close-quarters/) - Filmmaker Blake Winston Rice reflected on ‘DISC,’ a 14-minute drama about connection under pressure that was written in months and filmed in a single day.
- [Sarah Ramos on Fandom, Laughter, and Diving into ‘The Napa Boys’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/sarah-ramos-on-fandom-laughter-and-diving-into-the-napa-boys/) - From her early obsession with pop culture to her role on ‘American Dreams,’ Sarah Ramos brings a lifelong love of fandom to her role as in ‘The Napa Boys.’
- [From Self-Financed Animatic to Oscar Nominee: Filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu on “Arco”](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/from-self-financed-animatic-to-oscar-nominee-filmmaker-ugo-bienvenu-on-arco/) - One day after his Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, "Arco" director Ugo Bienvenu reflects on self-financing an animatic, collaborating with Natalie Portman, and protecting a singular creative vision. For Bienvenu, animation must speak to “the child in the adult and the adult in the child.”
- [Jason Sterman on Finding the Story Beyond the Games in ‘Homecoming: The Tokyo Series’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/jason-sterman-on-finding-the-story-beyond-the-games-in-homecoming-the-tokyo-series/) - Director Jason Sterman discusses Homecoming: The Tokyo Series, exploring Japan’s baseball culture and the 2025 MLB Opening Day games in Tokyo.
- [Oscar-Nominated 'Sentimental Value' Writer Eskil Vogt on Subtext and Structure](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/oscar-nominated-sentimental-value-writer-eskil-vogt-on-subtext-and-structure/) - Oscar-nominated screenwriter Eskil Vogt discusses the origins of “Sentimental Value,” the discipline behind its restrained dialogue, and how careful calibration across four characters helped propel the Norwegian drama to nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
- [Oscar-nominated Olivier Bugge Coutté on Crafting the Rhythm of 'Sentimental Value'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/olivier-bugge-coutte-on-crafting-the-rhythm-of-sentimental-value/) - Editor Olivier Bugge Coutté discusses shaping the delicate rhythm of “Sentimental Value,” trimming a three-and-a-half-hour cut to two hours, and protecting performance over manipulation in one of the year’s most precisely balanced and Oscar-nominated international dramas.
- [Oscar-Nominated Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas on Crafting a Defining Performance in 'Sentimental Value'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/oscar-nominated-inga-ibsdotter-lilleaas-on-crafting-a-defining-performance-in-sentimental-value/) - Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas discusses her breakthrough performance as Agnes in “Sentimental Value,” the quiet strength behind the film’s emotional center, and how restraint helped propel the ensemble to four acting nominations and nine Academy Award nods overall.
- [Inside Stellan Skarsgard’s Oscar-Nominated Turn in 'Sentimental Value'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/inside-stellan-skarsgards-oscar-nominated-turn-in-sentimental-value/) - Against all odds, the small Norwegian drama “Sentimental Value” earned nine Oscar nominations, including recognition for all four principal actors. Stellan Skarsgard discusses his monomaniacal take on Gustav, why reconciliation was never the point, and how artistic obsession reshapes a family.
- ['Train Dreams' and 'Adolescence' Lead the Way at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/train-dreams-and-adolescence-lead-the-way-at-the-2026-film-independent-spirit-awards/) - "Train Dreams" and "Adolescence" emerged as the defining winners at the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards, signaling strong momentum for both projects as awards season enters its final stretch. Their victories underscored the continued power of intimate, character driven storytelling within the independent film landscape and broader cultural conversation.
- [Unforgettable Awards Reveal 2026 Honorees Celebrating AAPI Excellence Across Film and Television](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/unforgettable-awards-reveal-2026-honorees-celebrating-aapi-excellence-across-film-and-television/) - The Unforgettable Awards, the entertainment industry’s longest-running celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander excellence, announced its 2026 honorees. Now in its 23rd year, the ceremony will take place March 7 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and stream as a special on GoldenTV on March 13.
- [Kenan Kamwana Holley on Giving the ABA Its Just Due in ‘Soul Power’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/kenan-kamwana-holley-on-giving-the-aba-its-just-due-in-soul-power/) - Kenan Kamwana Holley discusses creating Soul Power, the ABA’s legacy, its pioneers, and the league’s lasting impact on basketball and culture.
- [Film Review: 'Song Sung Blue' |  Musical Romance Loses Its Rhythm](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-song-sung-blue-musical-romance-loses-its-rhythm/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Song Sung Blue" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: 'Zootopia 2' Delivers Oscar-Worthy Sequel That Justifies Nine-Year Wait](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-zootopia-2-delivers-oscar-worthy-sequel-that-justifies-nine-year-wait/) - Disney Animation returns to Zootopia nearly a decade after the Oscar-winning original captured both Best Animated Feature and audiences' hearts worldwide, and the results justify every moment of anticipation. Opening to a staggering $175 million domestic weekend—the highest animated debut in Disney history and second-highest December opening ever behind only "Avatar: The Way of Water"—"Zootopia
- [Film Review: 'Pillion'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-pillion/) - Harry Lighton's feature directorial debut represents a remarkable tonal achievement, adapting Clive Sinclair's controversial 1981 novella "Box Hill" into something unexpectedly warm-hearted while maintaining the story's complex exploration of power dynamics and emotional submission. "Pillion" premiered at Sundance to strong reception, positioning Lighton as an emerging talent capable of balancing dark comedy with genuine emotional
- [Film Review: 'Send Help'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-send-help/) - Sam Raimi returns to his horror-comedy roots with "Send Help," reuniting with Rachel McAdams after their collaboration on "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" for a fantastically gory, darkly funny, and twist-filled desert island survival tale. This marks one of the most entertaining films in recent years—a warped mash-up of "Swept Away" and "Six
- [Howie Mandel and Drew Lynch on Authenticity, Adversity, and the Thin Line Between Comedy and Tragedy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/howie-mandel-and-drew-lynch-on-authenticity-adversity-and-the-thin-line-between-comedy-and-tragedy/) - Howie Mandel and Drew Lynch reflect on comedy, authenticity, and resilience in an exclusive Awards Focus interview at the AGT Live Comedy Showcase.
- [Nominations Announced for The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/nominations-announced-for-the-32nd-annual-actor-awards-presented-by-sag-aftra/) - Today, nominations were announced for the 32nd Annual Actor Awards (previously the Screen Actors Guild Awards), honoring outstanding individual and ensemble performances across film and television. Presented by SAG-AFTRA, the ceremony will stream live globally on Netflix on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium &
- [Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick on “Golden” and the Music That Powers 'Kpop Demon Hunters'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/songwriter-mark-sonnenblick-on-golden-and-the-music-that-powers-kpop-demon-hunters/) - Mark Sonnenblick breaks down how the music of “Kpop Demon Hunters” was built to carry story, character, and emotion. Partnering closely with Ejae, he explains why the songs function like musical theater, how “Golden” emerged, and how months of revision turned an animated film into a cultural phenomenon worldwide impact.
- [Michael Babcock on How Sound Shapes Emotion and Storytelling in ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘KPop: Demon Hunters’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/michael-babcock-on-how-sound-shapes-emotion-and-storytelling-in-nuremberg-and-kpop-demon-hunters/) - Whether you’ve realized it or not, sound designer Michael Babcock has been shaping the soundscapes of some of your favorite films for nearly three decades.
- ['Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Cast and Crew Discuss Series](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/star-trek-starfleet-academy-cast-and-crew-discuss-series/) - Cast and crew members discussed being a part of 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' as the 'Star Trek' franchise enters its 60th anniversary year.
- [Adolpho Veloso's Visual Approach That Makes 'Train Dreams' an Oscars Contender](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/adolpho-velosos-visual-approach-that-makes-train-dreams-an-awards-contender/) - The film "Train Dreams," directed by Clint Bentley and based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, is a profoundly moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), an everyman logger whose life unfolds against the seismic industrial and ecological changes of early 20th century America. Now streaming on Netflix , the film has emerged as
- [With 'Bugonia,' Oscar Nominee Will Tracy Delivers His Most Provocative Screenplay Yet](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/with-bugonia-will-tracy-delivers-his-most-provocative-screenplay-yet/) - With “Bugonia,” Will Tracy delivers his most provocative screenplay to date. The film’s dialogue-driven tension, polarizing final act, and awards-season momentum place the writer firmly at the center of this year’s conversation.
- [Inside the Sound Design of Apple's 'F1': Building a Sonic World at 200 Miles an Hour](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/inside-the-sound-design-of-apples-f1-building-a-sonic-world-at-200-miles-an-hour/) - Inside “F1,” the film’s sound designers reveal how access to real races, cars, and drivers helped create one of the year’s most immersive theatrical experiences, balancing raw speed with clarity, emotion, and narrative focus.
- [Your Eyes Are the Enemy in Simu Liu’s 'The Copenhagen Test'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/your-eyes-are-the-enemy-in-simu-lius-the-copenhagen-test/) - In “The Copenhagen Test,” Simu Liu anchors a high-concept thriller that turns modern surveillance into an existential threat. Playing an intelligence analyst whose mind has been hacked, Liu delivers a controlled, cerebral performance while quietly redefining what an Asian American lead can look like in the spy genre.
- [Scoring a Global Phenomenon: Simon Franglen on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/scoring-a-global-phenomenon-simon-franglen-on-avatar-fire-and-ash/) - Simon Franglen reflects on seven years inside the world of “Avatar,” discussing trust, patience, and the emotional responsibility of scoring one of cinema’s most ambitious franchises. From global musical influences to intimate grief, he reveals how Pandora continues to evolve through sound.
- [Diane Lane and Jan Komasa on Anniversary and the Cost of Losing Each Other](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/diane-lane-and-jan-komasa-on-anniversary-and-the-cost-of-losing-each-other/) - Diane Lane and director Jan Komasa discuss Anniversary, its evolution, growing timeliness, and the creative risks behind the intimate political drama.
- [David Fleming on Reinterpreting the 'Superman' Theme](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/david-fleming-on-reinterpreting-the-superman-theme/) - David Fleming on co-composing Superman, reimagining John Williams’ theme, creating character motifs, and scoring James Gunn’s heroic vision.
- [John Murphy on Reinventing the 'Superman' Theme](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/john-murphy-on-reinventing-the-superman-theme/) - John Murphy discusses scoring for James Gunn, reinventing the Superman theme, evolving cues, and how the Beatles shaped his musical journey.
- [Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio Del Toro to Receive Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award at 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/leonardo-dicaprio-sean-penn-benicio-del-toro-to-receive-hammond-cinema-vanguard-award-at-41st-santa-barbara-international-film-festival/) - Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro will receive the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, honoring their acclaimed performances in “One Battle After Another.” The tribute celebrates their extraordinary contributions to one of the most celebrated and awards-recognized films of the year.
- [Inside Natalie Morales’ Breakthrough Dramatic Role in 'The Beast in Me'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/inside-natalie-morales-breakthrough-dramatic-role-in-the-beast-in-me/) - Natalie Morales delivers a stunning dramatic turn in Netflix’s “The Beast in Me,” shedding her comedy past to inhabit a woman defined by private grief, resilience, and emotional truth. She reflects on confronting trauma, working opposite Claire Danes, and finding humanity within unimaginable loss.
- [Film Review: 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' | Why Rose Byrne is One to Watch](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-if-i-had-legs-id-kick-you-why-rose-byrne-is-one-to-watch/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Golden Globe Nominee Matthew Rhys on Embracing Villainy in 'The Beast in Me'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/golden-globe-nominee-matthew-rhys-on-embracing-villainy-in-the-beast-in-me/) - In "The Beast in Me," Matthew Rhys steps into rare territory with a performance that is both unsettling and magnetic. His portrayal of Niles reveals a creative risk that has resonated strongly with critics and audiences.
- [Film Review: Hamnet poised as Frontrunner for Critics Choice & Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-hamnet-poised-as-frontrunner-for-critics-choice-oscar-nominations/) - Chloé Zhao returns to intimate, character-driven filmmaking with Hamnet, a literary adaptation that positions itself squarely in the awards conversation through craft, restraint, and emotional accumulation rather than exposition or cascading plot developments as seen in Marvel’s The Eternals. Best known for her Oscar-winning work on Nomadland, Zhao once again favors atmosphere and interiority, trusting
- [Beyond the Brain Hack: Inside the Clandestine World of Simu Liu's 'The Copenhagen Test'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/beyond-the-brain-hack-inside-the-clandestine-world-of-simu-lius-the-copenhagen-test/) - Peacock’s "The Copenhagen Test" redefines the spy thriller as Simu Liu faces a chilling internal violation: a hacked mind. The cast and creators join Awards Focus to deconstruct this "spy-fi" journey where every movement is a performance and allegiance is the only currency that matters.
- [‘The Paper’ Star Sabrina Impacciatore on Improvisation, and Playing TV’s Wildest New Character](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-paper-star-sabrina-impacciatore-on-improvisation-and-playing-tvs-wildest-new-character/) - 'The Paper' star Sabrina Impacciatore opens up about Esmerelda’s chaos, conquering language barriers, and dancing her way through Season 1.
- [Film Review: Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' and the Quiet Terror of Being Disposable](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-park-chan-wooks-no-other-choice-and-the-quiet-terror-of-being-disposable/) - Anchored by a layered, quietly devastating turn from Lee Byung Hun, “No Other Choice” transforms labor anxiety into dark comedy. Park Chan-wook finally aligns his comic intent with reception, delivering a film that feels uncomfortably close to modern life.
- [Los Angeles Premiere: 'No Other Choice' Brings Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung Hun to the Academy Museum](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/los-angeles-premiere-no-other-choice-brings-park-chan-wook-and-lee-byung-hun-to-the-academy-museum/) - Fresh off major awards recognition, “No Other Choice” made its Los Angeles premiere at the Academy Museum, with Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung Hun in attendance for NEON’s celebration of the film’s growing global impact.
- [Film Review: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' |  Franchise Searches for New Fire](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-avatar-fire-and-ash-franchise-searches-for-new-fire/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: 'The Housemaid' Rides Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-the-housemaid-rides-amanda-seyfried-and-sydney-sweeneys-star-power/) - Headlined by Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, “The Housemaid” is a sleek, crowd-oriented thriller that builds patiently before delivering a satisfying second-half turn. While reliant on familiar tropes, it succeeds as polished, escapist entertainment designed to play best with an audience.
- [Sara Bareilles on How Her Own Grief Shaped the Key Track for 'Come See Me in the Good Light'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/sara-bareilles-on-how-her-own-grief-shaped-the-key-track-for-come-see-me-in-the-good-light/) - Sara Bareilles, the perfect artist for "Come See Me in the Good Light," discusses how she went "full bore headfirst" into personal grief. She co-wrote the song "Salt and Sour, Then Sweet" to leave audiences "broken open" by life's profound paradox.
- [Film Review: 'Jay Kelly' |  The Most Gorgeous Baumbach Film](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-jay-kelly-the-most-gorgeous-baumbach-film/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Jay Kelly" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/rhea-seehorn-on-the-deductive-art-of-character-unlocking-the-nuance-of-carol-in-apple-tvs-pluribus/) - Rhea Seehorn, the center of Vince Gilligan’s "Pluribus," discusses the series' unique psychological demands. She views the solo performance as a "one-person play," revealing how the show's layered sci-fi themes force her character to confront isolation and the very nature of human connection.
- [Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' |  Raw. Painful. Beautiful](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-sentimental-value-raw-painful-beautiful/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Sentimental Value" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Emmy Watch: Noah Wyle’s Quietly Shattering Work in 'The Pitt'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-watch-noah-wyles-quietly-shattering-work-in-the-pitt/) - Noah Wyle of "The Pitt" spoke to Awards Focus about his creative return to medicine, the challenges of crafting a real-time ensemble drama, and the deep responsibility he feels in portraying a system and a profession under strain.
- [Inside 'The Penguin': Mick Giacchino Talks Emmy Nod, Gotham’s Sound, and Carving His Own Path](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/inside-the-penguin-mick-giacchino-talks-emmy-nod-gothams-sound-and-carving-his-own-path/) - Mick Giacchino’s first Emmy nomination comes for The Penguin, HBO’s most nominated series ever. Building on his work in The Batman, Giacchino created a score that blends classical strings, city textures, and silence itself to capture Gotham’s fractured world. He spoke with Awards Focus about forging his own musical identity.
- [Christine Tremarco Reflects on Her Emmy-Nominated Role in Netflix’s 'Adolescence'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/christine-tremarco-reflects-on-her-emmy-nominated-role-in-netflixs-adolescence/) - Christine Tremarco earns her first Emmy nomination for Netflix’s "Adolescence," delivering a devastating turn as Manda Miller in the series’ finale. Opposite Stephen Graham, Tremarco brings quiet resilience to a mother shattered by grief, anchoring one of television’s most haunting hours in a drama that earned 13 Emmy nominations overall.
- [Scott Glenn Reflects on 50 Years in Hollywood and His Emmy-Nominated Turn in 'The White Lotus'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/scott-glenn-reflects-on-50-years-in-hollywood-and-his-emmy-nominated-turn-in-the-white-lotus/) - Scott Glenn, the veteran actor known for “The Right Stuff” and “Training Day,” delivers a powerful late-season turn in “The White Lotus” as Jim Hollinger, the resort’s enigmatic co-owner. In his first Emmy-nominated performance, Glenn spoke with Awards Focus about Thai culture, Mike White’s direction, and embodying Hollinger’s commanding presence.
- [Jason Isaacs on His Emmy-Nominated Descent in 'The White Lotus' Season 3](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/jason-isaacs-on-his-emmy-nominated-descent-in-the-white-lotus-season-3/) - Jason Isaacs delivers one of the most haunting performances of his career as Timothy Ratliff in “The White Lotus” Season 3. The Emmy-nominated actor spoke with Awards Focus about embodying the wealthy patriarch’s collapse, balancing satire with tragedy, and why the role felt both terrifying and exhilarating to take on.
- [Emmy-Nominated Carrie Coon on Finding Meaning and Friendship in 'The White Lotus' Season 3](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-carrie-coon-on-finding-meaning-and-friendship-in-the-white-lotus-season-3/) - Carrie Coon delivers one of the most talked-about performances of "The White Lotus" Season 3, culminating in a heartfelt monologue that likely secured her Emmy nomination. Speaking with Awards Focus, Coon reflected on Laurie’s journey, her chemistry with co-stars Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb, and the deeper meaning behind her finale speech.
- ['The Diplomat': Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Reunite Nearly 20 Years After 'The West Wing'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-diplomat-allison-janney-and-bradley-whitford-reunite-nearly-20-years-after-the-west-wing/) - Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford reflect on reuniting for season 3 of Netflix’s political thriller The Diplomat, nearly 20 years after The West Wing ended.
- [“This Is the Most Fun I’ve Ever Had”: Rufus Sewell on 'The Diplomat' and the Gift of Hal Wyler](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/this-is-the-most-fun-ive-ever-had-rufus-sewell-on-the-diplomat-and-the-gift-of-hal-wyler/) - Rufus Sewell reflects on his most fulfilling role yet in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” As Hal Wyler, he balances charm, control, and vulnerability in a story that tests loyalty, power, and love — a performance that Sewell says has brought him more joy than any in his career.
- [Ali Ahn on Finding Belonging Through 'The Diplomat' and Beyond](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/ali-ahn-on-finding-belonging-through-the-diplomat-and-beyond/) - Ali Ahn discusses Season 3 of “The Diplomat,” exploring Eidra Park’s most vulnerable chapter yet and the balance between power and fragility. Fresh off her Critics Choice honor, Ahn reflects on representation, belonging, and the quiet confidence it takes to be seen in an industry still learning to listen.
- [Review: Why Netflix's 'The Beast in Me' is Unsettling, Must-Watch Prestige Television](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/review-why-netflixs-the-beast-in-me-is-unsettling-must-watch-prestige-television/) - "The Beast in Me" is the caliber of high-wire psychological thriller that dominates the limited series Emmy contention. Oversized by Showrunner Howard Gordon, the show is a masterclass in toxic character study, anchored by Matthew Rhys’s terrifying turn and Claire Danes’s emotionally raw performance, proving elite acting triumphs over plot manipulation.
- [Brittany Snow’s Breakout: Unlocking Nina’s Chilling Complexity in 'The Beast in Me'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/brittany-snows-breakout-unlocking-ninas-chilling-complexity-in-the-beast-in-me/) - Brittany Snow’s performance as Nina in "The Beast in Me" is a revelation, subverting her usual typecasting. She discusses how her portrayal of Nina’s quiet complexity and moral ambiguity was so compelling that showrunners expanded the character's role, making her pivotal to the series' shocking finale.
- [Trusting the Audience: Howard Gordon on Why 'The Beast in Me' Slows Down to Speed Up](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/trusting-the-audience-howard-gordon-on-why-the-beast-in-me-slows-down-to-speed-up/) - Showrunner Howard Gordon discusses the architectural challenges of "The Beast in Me," explaining his role as the "midwife" who solved the story's "static premise." He reveals how his philosophy on pacing and casting, especially Matthew Rhys, was crucial to elevating the psychological thriller into an award-worthy hit.
- [Film Review: The Gorge](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-the-gorge/) - In a now-familiar move for Apple TV+, "The Gorge" arrived with minimal fanfare—perhaps a signal that even the studio recognized the film’s limitations. Despite a high-profile cast, striking production design, and a premise brimming with potential, the film ultimately struggles to find its footing. It’s sleek, fast-paced, and intermittently entertaining, but it lacks the narrative
- [Beyond Remission: Alex Dvorak’s ‘Bad Survivor’ Confronts Post-Treatment Reality](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/beyond-the-remission-alex-dvoraks-bad-survivor-confronts-post-treatment-reality/) - "Bad Survivor" challenges the sanitized narrative of cancer recovery, focusing on the abrupt psychological reckoning after treatment ends. Alex Dvorak created the film to express the unprocessed trauma, survivor’s guilt, and anxiety that often erupt when the medical team declares the patient "cured."
- [Gus Van Sant Talks ‘Dead Man’s Wire’, Robin Williams Memories, and Modern Parallels](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/gus-van-sant-talks-dead-mans-wire-robin-williams-memories-and-modern-parallels/) - Oscar-nominated filmmaker Gus Van Sant discusses his new film ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ and the true story, on-set challenges, and revisiting ‘Good Will Hunting’.
- [Tom Nesher on Collaboration, Grief, and the Making of ‘Come Closer’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/tom-nesher-on-collaboration-grief-and-the-making-of-come-closer/) - Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher discusses making ‘Come Closer’, the deeply personal debut that became Israel’s official submission for the 97th Oscars.
- [‘Neo-Dome’: Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp on Their Oscar-Qualified Short and the Fight to Make the Series](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/neo-dome-bonnie-discepolo-and-anna-camp-on-their-oscar-qualified-short-and-the-fight-to-make-the-series/) - Neo-Dome brings together Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp as they discuss their Oscar-qualified short, its scrappy indie creation, and hopes for a full series.
- [Mikel Hurwitz on Scoring 'Soul of a Nation'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/mikel-hurwitz-on-scoring-soul-of-a-nation/) - Composer Mikel Hurwitz discusses scoring 'Soul of a Nation,' crafting its emotional tone, and having to match a temp track filled with musical legends.
- [Film Review: 'Hamnet' |  Devastatingly Beautiful](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-hamnet-devastatingly-beautiful/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Hamnet" starring Jessie Buckley in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: 'The Secret Agent' |  A Thrilling Masterpiece](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-secret-agent-a-thrilling-masterpiece/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "The Secret Agent," starring Wagner Moura in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [31st Critics Choice Awards Below-the-Line Shortlists Announced](https://awardsfocus.com/news/31st-critics-choice-awards-below-the-line-shortlists-announced/) - The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the shortlists for the below-the-line film categories for the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards.
- [2025 Astra Film Awards Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/news/2025-astra-film-awards-nominations/) - The Hollywood Creative Alliance has announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra Film Awards, which will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Los Angeles.
- [The Making of 'Train Dreams': Alexandra Schaller’s Innovative Production Design](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-making-of-train-dreams-alexandra-schallers-innovative-production-design/) - 'Train Dreams' production designer Alexandra Schaller on shaping a world that appears untouched by time and making “invisible” production design.
- [Taran Killam Talks 'Stumble', Finding Joy After Loss, and Playing Coach Boon Potter](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/taran-killam-talks-stumble-finding-joy-after-loss-and-playing-coach-boon-potter/) - Taran Killam discusses joining Stumble, rebuilding after losing his home, discovering Cheer, and finding joy in playing Coach Boon Potter.
- [Eddie Murphy To Receive the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award](https://awardsfocus.com/news/eddie-murphy-to-receive-the-51st-afi-lifetime-achievement-award/) - The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced that Eddie Murphy will receive the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award.
- [Film at Lincoln Center to Honor George Clooney with 51st Chaplin Award](https://awardsfocus.com/news/film-at-lincoln-center-to-honor-george-clooney-with-51st-chaplin-award/) - Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) announced that George Clooney will receive the 51st Chaplin Award at a gala evening on Monday, April 27, 2026.
- [The 16th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) Winners](https://awardsfocus.com/news/the-16th-annual-hollywood-music-in-media-awards-hmma-winners/) - The winners of the 16th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) were announced during a star-studded ceremony at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.
- [How Mari Yamamoto Found Healing in Hikari's New Film 'Rental Family'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/how-mari-yamamoto-found-healing-in-hikaris-new-film-rental-family/) - Rental Family” is one of 2025’s most tender surprises, led by a deeply felt performance from Mari Yamamoto. In conversation with Awards Focus, Yamamoto discusses grief, cultural nuance, and the quiet strength of Aiko—revealing how compassion, identity, and connection shape Hikari’s moving new drama.
- ['Wicked: For Good' Editor Myron Kerstein on Building Tension](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/wicked-for-good-editor-myron-kerstein-on-building-tension/) - Academy Award-nominated editor Myron Kerstein sits down with Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss for a sprawling conversation about Jon Chu's "Wicked: For Good"
- [2025 Astra Creative Arts Awards:  'Sinners,'  'Wicked: For Good' and 'Frankenstein' Lead Film Nominations; 'Stranger Things' and 'Severance' Top TV](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/2025-astra-creative-arts-awards-sinners-wicked-for-good-and-frankenstein-lead-film-nominations-stranger-things-and-severance-top-tv/) - ChatGPT said: The Hollywood Creative Alliance has announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra Creative Arts Awards, honoring the artisans behind film and television’s most exceptional work. Leading the film nominees are Sinners, Wicked: For Good, and Frankenstein, while Stranger Things and Severance top the list of acclaimed television contenders.
- [Luke Greenfield on Filming Playdate with No Prep and a Rushed Schedule](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/luke-greenfield-on-filming-playdate-with-no-prep-and-a-rushed-schedule/) - Filmmaker Luke Greenfield opened up about directing Playdate, an absurd action-packed adventure starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson.
- [A Community in Full Bloom: The Critics Choice Association’s 4th Annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television Unites Artists and Advocates](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/a-community-in-full-bloom-the-critics-choice-associations-4th-annual-celebration-of-aapi-cinema-television-unites-artists-and-advocates/) - The Critics Choice Association’s AAPI Celebration brought together artists across film and television for a night that felt less like an awards show and more like a reunion. The event highlighted the growing power and permanence of AAPI storytelling across Hollywood.
- ['The Lowdown' Production Designer Brandon Tonner-Connolly on Building Tulsa’s Dust Bowl Noir](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/the-lowdown-production-designer-brandon-tonner-connolly-on-building-tulsas-dust-bowl-noir/) - Production designer Brandon Tonner-Connolly explains how The Lowdown captures Tulsa’s heat, texture, and history through meticulous design. From hand-selecting 5,000 books for Hoot Owl Books to collaborating with local artists on murals, Tonner-Connolly brings Sterlin Harjo’s Dust Bowl noir to life with authenticity and community at its core.
- [Costume Designer Nicky Smith on Dressing the Ordinary in 'The Chair Company'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/costume-designer-nicky-smith-on-dressing-the-ordinary-in-the-chair-company/) - In even the most outrageous comedies, it’s the grounding in realism that makes the laughs hit harder. For HBO’s new workplace satire "The Chair Company", co-creators Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their signature absurdist wit to suburban Ohio, capturing the idiosyncrasies and frustrations of office life. Costume designer Nicky Smith was tasked with visually
- [The Peabody Awards Returns to Los Angeles May 31 as It Celebrates 86 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Impactful Storytelling](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-peabody-awards-returns-to-los-angeles-may-31-as-it-celebrates-86-years-of-recognizing-excellence-in-impactful-storytelling/) - The Peabody Awards will return to Los Angeles on May 31, 2026, celebrating 86 years of honoring stories that champion public interest and expand our understanding of the world. The ceremony will recognize excellence across entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth, immersive media, and public service programming.
- [Netflix Showcases 'The Diplomat' and 'The Beast in Me' at FYSEE Weekend Events](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/netflix-showcases-the-diplomat-and-the-beast-in-me-at-fysee-weekend-events/) - Netflix celebrated the weekend with FYSEE events for “The Diplomat” and “The Beast in Me,” featuring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and their ensembles. The screenings and panels offered humor, intrigue, and first-look moments for guests, highlighting two of Netflix’s most anticipated dramas leading into the fall awards season.
- [‘Stumble’: Jeff and Liz Astrof on Bringing a Cheer Mockumentary to NBC](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/stumble-jeff-and-liz-astrof-on-bringing-a-cheer-mockumentary-to-nbc/) - Sibling comedy writers Jeff and Liz Astrof discuss creating Stumble, NBC’s mockumentary about the competitive, high-stakes world of junior college cheerleading.
- ['Kiss of the Spider Woman' Costume Designers Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella on Their Lavish Designs](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-costume-designers-colleen-atwood-and-christine-cantella-on-their-lavish-designs/) - In "Kiss of the Spider Woman", writer-director Bill Condon was clear from the start that the wardrobe had to express the film’s central duality, its shifting balance between fantasy and confinement. To bring that idea to the screen, Condon turned to four-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, whose work has shaped some of modern
- [The Cast of 'Freakier Friday' Reunites in Los Angeles to Celebrate the Film’s Digital Release](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/the-cast-of-freakier-friday-reunites-in-los-angeles-to-celebrate-the-films-digital-release/) - The cast and filmmakers behind Disney’s “Freakier Friday” reunited at Break Room 86 in Los Angeles to celebrate the film’s home entertainment release. The night featured live music, props from the movie, and an exclusive Awards Focus clip highlighting the importance of filming in LA.
- [Tracy Letts on Finding Home and Character in 'The Lowdown'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/tracy-letts-on-finding-home-and-character-in-the-lowdown/) - Tracy Letts discusses his work on Sterlin Harjo’s “The Lowdown,” the growing filmmaking community in Tulsa, and how returning to his home state shaped his experience on the series.
- ['Hedda' Production Designer Cara Brower on Building a House of Secrets](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/hedda-production-designer-cara-brower-on-building-a-house-of-secrets/) - Production Designer Cara Brower discusses location scouting, collaborating with Nia DaCosta, and crafting the moody, mid-century interiors in "Hedda".
- [Michael Shannon on 'Death by Lightning' and Reexamining the Role of a President](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/michael-shannon-on-death-by-lightning-and-reexamining-the-role-of-a-president/) - Michael Shannon speaks with Awards Focus about portraying President James Garfield in Netflix’s "Death by Lightning", working opposite Matthew Macfadyen, and approaching the performance without archival recordings. The four-episode limited series explores leadership, responsibility, and the human cost behind a pivotal moment in American history.
- [Sydney Sweeney and the Cast of 'Christy' on Honoring a Fighter’s True Story](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/sydney-sweeney-and-the-cast-of-christy-on-honoring-a-fighters-true-story/) - “Christy” brings forward the untold story behind boxing icon Christy Martin. Director David Michôd, Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, and Katy O’Brian discuss portraying real lives, navigating the physical and emotional demands of the film, and honoring Christy’s voice and history both inside and outside the ring.
- [Hollywood Music in Media Awards Announce 2025 Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/hollywood-music-in-media-awards-announce-2025-nominations/) - The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) announced the 2025 nominees for scores and songs in film and other visual media categories.
- [Film Review: 'Frankenstein' | A Beautiful, Tragic Creation](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-frankenstein-a-beautiful-tragic-creation/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Frankenstein," directed by Guillermo del Toro, in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Inside MGM +'s New 'Robin Hood' Series: How the Cast Brings Fresh Depth to a Familiar Legend](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/inside-mgm-s-new-robin-hood-series-how-the-cast-brings-fresh-depth-to-a-familiar-legend/) - Set after the Norman invasion of England, “Robin Hood” rebuilds the familiar legend through grounded performances and layered storytelling. Jack Patten, Connie Nielsen, Sean Bean, Lauren McQueen, and Lydia Peckham bring new depth to iconic roles, creating a version of the timeless tale that feels both human and refreshingly real.
- [Film Review: 'Train Dreams' | One of the Most Moving Films of the Year](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-train-dreams-one-of-the-most-moving-films-of-the-year/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Train Dreams" starring Joel Edgerton in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [SBIFF Announces 2026 Virtuoso Award Honorees](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/sbiff-announces-2026-virtuoso-award-honorees/) - The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has named Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti, Amy Madigan, Wagner Moura, Renate Reinsve, Sydney Sweeney, Teyana Taylor, and Jeremy Allen White as recipients of the 2026 Virtuosos Award, honoring outstanding performances of the year. The celebration will take place February 8 during SBIFF’s 41st edition.
- [Film Review: 'Hedda' | Nia DaCosta's Bold New Film](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-hedda-nia-dacostas-bold-new-film/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Hedda" starring Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Ken Leung, Sky Yang, and Radhika Apte Reflect on Justin Lin’s Compassionate Vision for 'Last Days'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/ken-leung-sky-yang-and-radhika-apte-reflect-on-justin-lins-compassionate-vision-for-last-days/) - Justin Lin’s "Last Days" reexamines the story of John Chau through empathy, not judgment. Cast members Ken Leung, Sky Yang, and Radhika Apte discuss the humanity at the heart of Lin’s return to indie filmmaking.
- [Film Review: 'Die My Love' | Jennifer Lawrence Unleashed](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-die-my-love-jennifer-lawrence-unleashed/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Die My Love" starring Jennifer Lawrence in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Gus Van Sant Returns to the Big Screen with 'Dead Man’s Wire' Premiere at AFI Fest](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/gus-van-sant-returns-to-the-big-screen-with-dead-mans-wire-premiere-at-afi-fest/) - Gus Van Sant returned with the world premiere of his latest film, "Dead Man’s Wire", at the AFI Film Festival in Hollywood.
- [AFI FEST 2025 Announces Award Winners](https://awardsfocus.com/news/afi-fest-2025-announces-award-winners/) - The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the Grand Jury Prize winners and Special Mentions for AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva.
- [Shioli Kutsuna Bridges Worlds in Apple TV+’s 'Invasion'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/shioli-kutsuna-bridges-worlds-in-apple-tvs-invasion/) - Shioli Kutsuna reflects on Mitsuki’s transformation in Apple TV+’s “Invasion,” exploring how loss and determination shape her character’s connection to the alien threat. As the third season finale approaches, Kutsuna discusses finding humanity within science fiction and the emotional cost of bridging two worlds.
- [Film Review: 'A House of Dynamite'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-a-house-of-dynamite-ambitious-swing-from-oscar-winner-kathryn-bigelow/) - Kathryn Bigelow returns to the geopolitical thriller territory that earned her an Oscar for "The Hurt Locker" with "A House of Dynamite." The Netflix film is a departure from Bigelow's traditional narrative storytelling, assembling an impressive ensemble cast for this Oscar hopeful. Noah Oppenheim ("Jackie") wrote a script that manages to cover a lot of
- [Film Review: 'Is Thing Thing On?' Sees Writer-Director Bradley Cooper Tee Up Longtime Friend For Awards Consideration](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-is-thing-thing-on-sees-writer-director-bradley-cooper-tee-up-longtime-friend-for-awards-consideration/) - Bradley Cooper's third directorial effort marks a significant departure from the operatic sweep of "A Star Is Born" and "Maestro," trading biographical grandeur for intimate character study while maintaining his signature visual intensity. "Is This Thing On?" premiered on the closing night selection of the New York Film Festival, with Cooper racing to finalize post
- [Designing 'Chief of War': Jean-François Campeau Brings Hawaiian History to Life in Jason Momoa Epic](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/designing-chief-of-war-jean-francois-campeau-brings-hawaiian-history-to-life-in-jason-momoa-epic/) - Production designer Jean-François Campeau brings Hawai‘i’s past to life in Apple TV+’s “Chief of War.” Collaborating with Jason Momoa and a predominantly Polynesian cast, Campeau blends cultural authenticity with cinematic scale, constructing temples, canoes, and landscapes that honor Hawaiian craftsmanship while capturing the epic scope of the islands’ unification.
- [Derek Cianfrance on Roofman: Rebuilding Toys “R” Us and the Wild True Story Behind It](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/derek-cianfrance-on-roofman-rebuilding-toys-r-us-and-the-wild-true-story-behind-it/) - Derek Cianfrance discusses recreating a Toys “R” Us for Roofman and bringing the unbelievable true story of Jeffrey Manchester to the screen.
- ['John Candy: I Like Me'— Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks Reveal Editing Challenges](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/john-candy-i-like-me-ryan-reynolds-and-colin-hanks-reveal-editing-challenges/) - Director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds discussed some of the challenges that came in shaping John Candy: I Like Me during the edit.
- [Film Review: 'The Alabama Solution' | Inside a Broken Prison System](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-alabama-solution-inside-a-broken-prison-system/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "The Alabama Solution," airing on HBO.
- [Film Review: 'After The Hunt' | Truth, Power and Consequences](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-after-the-hunt-truth-power-and-consequences/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "After the Hunt" starring Julia Roberts in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: 'Anemone' | A Beautiful, Overwrought Mess](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-anemone-a-beautiful-overwrought-mess/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Anemone" starring Daniel Day-Lewis in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- ['The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue'—Barry Avrich and Noam Tibon Discuss the Film](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-road-between-us-the-ultimate-rescue-barry-avrich-and-noam-tibon-discuss-the-film/) - Barry Avrich and IDF Maj. Gen. (Res.) Noam Tibon discuss 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue'—a film about courage, family, and survival on October 7.
- [AFI Fest 2025 Presented by Canva Announces Full Lineup](https://awardsfocus.com/news/afi-fest-2025-presented-by-canva-announces-full-lineup/) - American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled the full lineup of 161 films screening at this year’s AFI FEST presented by Canva, taking place from October 22-26.
- [Film Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' Stakes Its Claim in the Oscar Race](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-paul-thomas-andersons-one-battle-after-another-stakes-its-claim-in-the-oscar-race/) - Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is a sweeping yet intimate drama anchored by Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, and breakout Chase Infiniti. With frenetic cinematography, a driving Jonny Greenwood score, and one of the most memorable car chases in years, the Warner Bros. release is already shaping awards conversations.
- [Costume Designers Guild Awards Announce Date, Time, and Location for 28th CDGA](https://awardsfocus.com/news/costume-designers-guild-awards-announce-date-time-and-location-for-28th-cdga/) - The Costume Designers Guild announced the awards date, timeline, and location for the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA).
- [Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees for 5th Annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television](https://awardsfocus.com/news/critics-choice-association-announces-honorees-for-5th-annual-celebration-of-latino-cinema-television/) - The Critics Choice Association recently announced the full slate of honorees for the upcoming 5th Annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television.
- [Apple TV+ Celebrates Its Emmy Wins](https://awardsfocus.com/news/apple-tv-celebrates-its-emmy-wins/) - Following the Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony, Apple TV+'s Emmy winning talent celebrated the momentous and historical feat at the Ysabel in Los Angeles.
- [Netflix Celebrates Emmy Winners and Nominees](https://awardsfocus.com/news/netflix-celebrates-emmy-winners-and-nominees/) - Following the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 14, Netflix hosted a star-studded after party at NYA Studios West in Hollywood.
- [Costume Designer P.C. Williams on Dressing Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in 'The Roses'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/costume-designer-p-c-williams-on-dressing-olivia-colman-and-benedict-cumberbatch-in-the-roses/) - Costume designer P.C. Williams brings vibrancy and nuance to Searchlight’s The Roses, dressing Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as a British couple unraveling on the California coast. Williams spoke with Awards Focus about her path into narrative work, balancing character with story, and using color as a storytelling tool.
- [Film Review: Star Power Can’t Save 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' From Its Own Contrivances](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-star-power-cant-save-a-big-bold-beautiful-journey-from-its-own-contrivances/) - Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell headline “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss. Despite its star power, the film struggles to find coherence, relying on whimsy and metaphor without delivering earned emotion. Promising magic but offering muddle, it falls short of its potential.
- [Film Review: 'Bugonia' Primed For Oscar Gold As Yorgos Lanthimos Crafts Timely Psychological Dramedy With 3 Oscar Worthy Performances](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-bugonia-primed-for-oscar-gold-as-yorgos-lanthimos-crafts-timely-psychological-dramedy-with-3-oscar-worthy-performances/) - Going into "Bugonia" I was a completely blank canvas. Having avoided all trailers, social media, and only knowing the cast -- I was excited to Yorgos Lanthimos's latest piece of art with his frequent collaborators Emma Stone (also a producer on the film) and Jesse Plemons. The film, as it turns out, is a remarkable
- [Costume Design Secrets of Ari Aster’s 'Eddington' with Anna Terrazas](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/costume-design-secrets-of-ari-asters-eddington-with-anna-terrazas/) - 'Eddington' Costume Designer Anna Terrazas spoke with Awards Focus about crafting a lived-in world, and the subtle transformations tracing emotional progression
- [Merritt Wever on her Emmy-Winning Turn in Apple TV+'s 'Severance'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/severance-interview-merritt-wever-on-building-a-creative-language/) - Merritt Wever reflects on Gretchen in Severance, the art of guest acting, and her creative collaboration on the series.
- [Film Review: 'Twinless'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-twinless/) - James Sweeney's second feature following "Straight Up" represents a significant step forward for the writer-director, demonstrating his ability to navigate tonal complexity while tackling profound themes of grief and identity. "Twinless" premiered at Sundance to strong reception, positioning Sweeney as an emerging voice capable of balancing dark humor with genuine emotional depth. The film benefits
- [Film Review: 'The Roses'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-roses/) - Jay Roach's reimagining of "The War of the Roses" represents a frustrating case of A-list talent and solid source material undermined by tonal confusion and directorial miscalculation. Despite boasting Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in the lead roles, along with supporting turns from Allison Janney, Kate McKinnon, and Andy Samberg, "The Roses" never decides whether
- [Film Review: 'Honey Don't'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-honey-dont/) - Ethan Coen's second solo venture continues his planned lesbian B-movie trilogy with diminishing returns, proving that the Coen Brothers' legendary filmmaking chemistry was indeed a partnership that shouldn't have been dissolved. Despite assembling Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Charlie Day, and strong below-the-line talent including cinematographer Ari Wegner and composer Carter Burwell, "Honey Don't!"
- [Film Review: 'The Naked Gun'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-naked-gun/) - After three decades since the last entry in the franchise, Paramount has wisely handed over the keys to "The Naked Gun" reboot to Akiva Schaffer, the "Lonely Island" alumnus who proved his comedy chops with "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping." Rather than attempting to recapture lightning in a bottle by copying the Zucker-Abrams-Zucker formula beat-for-beat,
- [Film Review: 'Sketch'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-sketch/) - In an era where family films have become animated franchises versus fresh original ideas, we're gifted with writer-director Seth Worley's "Sketch." This film emerges as a refreshingly personal and honest exploration of childhood grief with the accompanying emotions. This intimate fantasy proves that independent filmmaking can still deliver the kind of meaningful family entertainment that
- [Film Review: 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Delivers Thrilling Score, Direction, & Production Design Amid Flawed Script](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-fantastic-four-first-steps-delivers-thrilling-score-direction-production-design-amid-flawed-script/) - After decades of false starts and franchise misfires, Marvel's First Family receives its finest treatment to date under the guidance of Matt Shakman, the "WandaVision" architect who brings his keen understanding of retro-futuristic aesthetics and family dynamics to the MCU along with the long awaited debut of legendary comic villain Galactus. The film's greatest strengths
- [Brian Badie on Capturing Sofia Falcone’s Arc Through Hair in 'The Penguin'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/brian-badie-on-capturing-sofia-falcones-arc-through-hair-in-the-penguin/) - Emmy-nominated hairstylist Brian Badie breaks down the creative process behind Cristin Milioti’s transformation as Sofia Falcone in HBO’s "The Penguin." From the party-perfect waves to her jagged, self-inflicted wolf cut, Badie’s designs gave the character a visual fingerprint, shaping her descent from daughter to mob boss with striking precision.
- [Emmy-Nominated Designer Kalina Ivanov on Building Gotham for HBO’s 'The Penguin'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-designer-kalina-ivanov-on-building-gotham-for-hbos-the-penguin/) - Emmy-winning production designer Kalina Ivanov brings a new vision of Gotham to HBO’s "The Penguin," the most nominated show in HBO Max history with 24 Emmy nods. From Crown Point to Arkham, Ivanov’s designs shape the series’ gritty identity and earned her a nomination for Outstanding Production Design.
- [Emmy-Nominated Erin Doherty Breaks Down the Therapy Session at the Heart of 'Adolescence'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-erin-doherty-breaks-down-the-therapy-session-at-the-heart-of-adolescence/) - Emmy-nominated Erin Doherty discusses her pivotal role in Netflix’s “Adolescence.” In Episode Three, Doherty portrays clinical psychologist Briony Ariston opposite Owen Cooper in his debut performance. Their tense, real-time therapy session has become the centerpiece of the series, a landmark hour that has drawn critical acclaim and 13 Emmy nominations.
- [Michael Urie Reflects on His First Emmy Nom for 'Shrinking' Season 2 and Broadway Life](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/michael-urie-reflects-on-his-first-emmy-nom-for-shrinking-season-2-and-broadway-life/) - Michael Urie is buzzing with excitement over his first Emmy nomination for season 2 of Shrinking, where Brian’s story featured an emotional arc.
- [Rob Tokarz on Emmy-Nominated Production Design for 'Hacks' Season 4](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/rob-tokarz-on-emmy-nominated-production-design-for-hacks-season-4/) - Emmy-nominated production designer Rob Tokarz discusses his journey on Hacks, the challenges of season 4, and the resilience of his design team.
- [Questlove Reflects on Music Direction for 'SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/questlove-reflects-on-music-direction-for-snl-50-the-homecoming-concert/) - Questlove discusses his Emmy nod for SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert and how The Tonight Show experience prepared him to lead the music for the historic event.
- [Dominic Lewis on Scoring 'Your Friends & Neighbors' and His Emmy-Nominated Theme](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/dominic-lewis-on-scoring-your-friends-neighbors-and-his-emmy-nominated-theme/) - Composer Dominic Lewis discusses the creative process behind his Emmy-nominated main title theme for Your Friends & Neighbors and his musical influences.
- [Harper Steele on 'Will & Harper,' Emmy Nominations, and Friendship with Will Ferrell](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/harper-steele-on-will-harper-emmy-nominations-and-friendship-with-will-ferrell/) - Harper Steele opens up about Will & Harper, the documentary's Emmy nominations, friendship with Will Ferrell, and the joy of trans life in this conversation.
- [Emmy Nominee Sonja Wajih Brings Stunt Work Into the Spotlight with "The Rookie"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominee-sonja-wajih-brings-stunt-work-into-the-spotlight-with-the-rookie/) - Emmy nominee Sonja Wahji delivers a standout stunt performance in "The Rookie," turning danger into discipline. With a mix of athleticism, precision, and storytelling, Wahji represents the growing recognition of stunt performers at the Emmys, bringing visibility to a craft long essential to television’s most gripping moments.
- [Emmy-Nominated Chloë Sevigny on Redefining Kitty Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-chloe-sevigny-on-redefining-kitty-menendez-in-ryan-murphys-monsters/) - Emmy-nominated Chloë Sevigny delivers one of her most daring performances as Kitty Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s "Monsters." Known for embracing complicated roles, Sevigny told Awards Focus she aimed to give Kitty “a modicum of decency and respect,” while exposing the despair and volatility that defined the controversial figure.
- [Emmy-Nominated Cooper Koch Discusses Portraying Erik Menendez With Compassion](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-cooper-koch-discusses-portraying-erik-menendez-with-compassion/) - Emmy-nominated Cooper Koch delivers a breakout performance as Erik Menendez in Netflix’s "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." Koch captures Erik’s fragility and shame with rare empathy, grounding the role in humanity rather than sensationalism. His work in "The Hurt Man" marks him as one of television’s rising actors.
- [‘Butterfly’ Review: Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty Anchor Amazon’s Asian-Led Spy Thriller](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/butterfly-review-daniel-dae-kim-and-reina-hardesty-anchor-amazons-asian-led-spy-thriller/) - Amazon’s “Butterfly” marks a cultural milestone, with Daniel Dae Kim finally stepping into his first romantic lead after thirty years in Hollywood. The spy thriller blends Korean and American influences, highlighted by Reina Hardesty’s breakout role and appearances from Kim Tae-hee, Kim Ji-hoon, and “Squid Game” star Park Hae-soo.
- [Emmy-Nominated 'Adolescence' Director Philip Barantini on Building Tension One Take at a Time](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-adolescence-director-philip-barantini-on-building-tension-one-take-at-a-time/) - 'Adolescence' director Philip Barantini spoke with Awards Focus about the challenges of working with both seasoned performers and newcomers.
- [Director Kate Beecroft on the Brilliant Chaos of 'East of Wall'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/director-kate-beecroft-on-the-brilliant-chaos-of-east-of-wall/) - Ahead of 'East of Wall's theatrical release, Awards Focus spoke with writer and director Kate Beecroft about working with a cast of first-time actors.
- [Film Review: 'Weapons' | A Sharp, Twisted, and Occasionally Flawed Knockout](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-weapons-a-sharp-twisted-and-occasionally-flawed-knockout/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Weapons" starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: 'East of Wall' | the Grit That Holds It All Together](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-east-of-wall-the-grit-that-holds-it-all-together/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "East of Wall" directed by Kate Beecroft in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- ['Platonic': Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco Discuss Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/platonic-nicholas-stoller-and-francesca-delbanco-discuss-season-2/) - Platonic co-creators Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco talk season 2, their creative process, and getting to enjoy the show’s release without a strike.
- [TIFF Announces First Four Tribute Honorees for TIFF50](https://awardsfocus.com/news/tiff-announces-first-four-tribute-honorees-for-tiff50/) - TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey announced the first group of honorees of the seventh annual TIFF Tribute Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to cinema.
- [DGA Announces 78th Annual DGA Awards Schedule, Categories](https://awardsfocus.com/news/dga-announces-78th-annual-dga-awards-schedule-categories/) - The Directors Guild of America has announced key dates and awards categories for the 78th Annual DGA Awards, taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- [Michael C. Hall Revives a Familiar Darkness in 'Dexter: Resurrection'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/michael-c-hall-revives-a-familiar-darkness-in-dexter-resurrection/) - In this review of “Dexter: Resurrection,” the long-running series returns to familiar ground with a sharper focus and a welcome tone reset. Michael C. Hall slips back into the role seamlessly, and by the second episode, the show finds its footing—bringing Dexter’s code and darkness back into view.
- [Netflix’s 'Dept. Q' Is a Slow Burn Worth Watching](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/netflixs-dept-q-is-a-slow-burn-worth-watching/) - “Dept. Q” arrives as a welcome addition to Netflix’s crime slate, anchored by a stripped-down performance from Matthew Goode and a standout turn by Alexej Manvelov. The mystery wobbles, but the show’s real strength is its character work and restraint. There’s plenty here worth continuing into future seasons.
- [Emmy Nominee Spotlight: Christophe Nuyens on Crafting the Cinematic Scope of "Andor" Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominee-spotlight-christophe-nuyens-on-crafting-the-cinematic-scope-of-andor-season-2/) - "Andor" earned 14 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Cinematography for Christophe Nuyens’ powerful work on “Harvest.” From Ghorman’s unrest to Mon Mothma’s haunting reception, Nuyens captures a grounded, resonant visual language that elevates the Star Wars universe into something more urgent, human, and politically potent.
- [Film Review: 'Oh, Hi' | A Rom-Com Meltdown For The Books](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-oh-hi-a-rom-com-meltdown-for-the-books/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Oh, Hi" starring Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Emmy Nominations 2025: Live Updates of the Nominees' Reactions](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominations-2025-live-updates-of-the-nominees-reactions/) - The Television Academy revealed the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Here are the reactions from the nominees. Updating Live!
- [Film Review: 'The Old Guard 2' Struggles To Match Original's Richness in Characters As It Expands Lore](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-old-guard-2-struggles-to-match-originals-richness-in-characters-as-it-expands-lore/) - After director Gina Prince-Bythewood delivered one of Netflix's most surprisingly effective original action films in 2020 with "The Old Guard," the streaming giant has done what it does best—churn out a sequel with alarming haste that lacks any understanding of what made its predecessor work. Before further punishment of the immortal beings continues, let's check
- [Film Review: 'Superman' Flies High on Anticipation But Uneven Script Is Kryptonite For The Newest Man of Steel](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-superman-flies-high-on-anticipation-but-uneven-script-is-kryptonite-for-the-newest-man-of-steel/) - After years of DC's cinematic missteps and tonal confusion, new DC Studios Head James Gunn steps into the writer-director role with total creative freedom. With the new DCU, Gunn faces the monumental task of launching an entirely new cinematic universe while honoring nearly a century of Superman mythology and the expectations of fans for their
- [Film Review: Director Dean Deblois Delivers With Live Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Film Based On His Hit Animation Trilogy](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-director-dean-deblois-delivers-with-live-action-how-to-train-your-dragon-film-based-on-his-hit-animation-trilogy/) - The live-action remakes have fallen short in recent years, however Dreamworks is breaking that spell by entrusting a familiar face with the live action "How to Train Your Dragon" remake. This adaptation has the stewardship of Dean DeBlois, who co-directed the original with Chris Sanders and directed both sequels on his own. DeBlois returns to
- [Film Review: 'F1' Crosses Finish Line in Style thanks to Pitt & His Crew](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-f1-crosses-finish-line-in-style-thanks-to-pitt-his-crew/) - In an era where most racing films rely heavily on green screens and digitally drawn details, director Joseph Kosinski ("Top Gun Maverick") and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer have crafted something genuinely unprecedented with "F1." This Formula One thriller that embeds itself within the actual racing circuit for an entire season, putting real actors in real
- [Film Review: 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' | Big Dinosaurs, Bigger Stakes](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-jurassic-world-rebirth-big-dinosaurs-bigger-stakes/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Jurassic World: Rebirth" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Laurent Bouzereau Explores Spielberg’s Legacy in Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/laurent-bouzereau-explores-spielbergs-legacy-in-jaws-50-the-definitive-inside-story/) - Laurent Bouzereau dives into Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, exploring Steven Spielberg’s fears, rare footage, and the film’s enduring cultural impact.
- [Wendy Benchley on Jaws @ 50, Shark Conservation, and Honoring Peter Benchley’s Legacy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/wendy-benchley-on-jaws-50-shark-conservation-and-honoring-peter-benchleys-legacy/) - Wendy Benchley reflects on Jaws’ lasting impact, shark conservation, and the new documentary celebrating 50 years of the iconic film and its ocean legacy.
- [Jessica Green on Bringing the Magic to The Librarians: The Next Chapter](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jessica-green-on-bringing-the-magic-to-the-librarians-the-next-chapter/) - Jessica Green shares how she prepared to play Charlie in The Librarians: The Next Chapter, why she loves stunt work, and what drew her to the role.
- [Jason Keller on Creating Stick, Golf Authenticity, and Honoring His Father’s Legacy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/jason-keller-on-creating-stick-golf-authenticity-and-honoring-his-fathers-legacy/) - Jason Keller shares how his father’s baseball past inspired Stick and discusses the show’s commitment to authentic golf scenes and emotional storytelling.
- [Film Review: 'The Materialists' | Celine Song Takes Aim at Love and Superficiality — But Misses the Heart](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-materialists-celine-song-takes-aim-at-love-and-superficiality-but-misses-the-heart/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "The Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: '40 Acres' | Danielle Deadwyler Powers a Brutal Survival Thriller](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-40-acres-danielle-deadwyler-powers-a-brutal-survival-thriller/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "40 Acres" starring Danielle Deadwyler in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Asif Ali on Comedy, Culture, and Chaos in FX’s 'Deli Boys'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/asif-ali-on-comedy-culture-and-chaos-in-fxs-deli-boys/) - Few comedies this year have landed with the kind of tonal confidence and cultural swagger as "Deli Boys," the FX and Onyx Collective series now streaming on Hulu. Created by Abdullah Saeed and developed with Jenni Konner and Nora Silver, the ten-episode series follows two pampered Pakistani American brothers who are thrust into their late
- [Paul William Davies on Turning the White House Into a Murder Mystery Playground in 'The Residence'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/paul-william-davies-on-twisting-tradition-crafting-cordelia-cupp-and-turning-the-white-house-into-a-murder-mystery-playground/) - 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 hearing buried on YouTube. “I was watching a C-SPAN video of White House staff testifying about moving boxes during the Clinton administration,” Davies tells
- [Lee Jung-jae Breaks Down Gi-hun’s Season Two Shift and the Global Message of 'Squid Game'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/lee-jung-jae-breaks-down-gi-huns-season-two-shift-and-the-global-message-of-squid-game/) - In an interview, Lee Jiung-jae of 'Squid Game' discusses the physical and emotional preparation for returning to Gi-hun, the lingering impact of a particularly explosive scene with Gong Yoo, and why the show continues to resonate so deeply with Western audiences.
- [The Evolution of Jennifer Love Hewitt: Why Maddie Buckley and '9-1-1' Arrived at the Right Time](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jlh-911/) - For many viewers who grew up watching Jennifer Love Hewitt in "Party of Five," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," and "Ghost Whisperer," her current role on "9-1-1" represents something more personal. Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke with Awards Focus about Maddie’s growth, navigating some of the show’s most emotional episodes, and what the role has revealed to her about herself.
- [The Quiet Fire of Bix Caleen: Adria Arjona on Her Defining Role in 'Andor' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-quiet-fire-of-bix-caleen-adria-arjona-on-her-defining-role-in-andor-season-2/) - Adriana Arjona spoke with Awards Focus about stepping into Bix Caleen’s expanded arc in "Andor" season two, navigating its most painful scenes, and what it meant to portray resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma.
- [Inside the One-Shot World of ‘Adolescence’: Production Designer Adam Tomlinson Breaks It Down](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/inside-the-one-shot-world-of-adolescence-production-designer-adam-tomlinson-breaks-it-down/) - Adam Tomlinson, the Production Designer for the hit show "Adolescence" spoke with Awards Focus about designing for the oner format, navigating technical hurdles, and why sometimes the best production design is the kind you don’t notice until it hits you in the gut.
- [Charlie Brooker Breaks Down 'Black Mirror' Season 7: Memory, Misinformation, and the Cost of Connection](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/charlie-brooker-breaks-down-black-mirror-season-7-memory-misinformation-and-the-cost-of-connection/) - Now in its seventh season, Charlie Brooker’s “Black Mirror” returns to Netflix with six new standalone episodes, each offering a distinct take on technology, memory, and human behavior. Charlie Brooker spoke to Awards Focus about the making of Season 7, his reflections on AI and misinformation, the emotional roots of “Eulogy,” the challenge of surprising longtime fans, and the rare pleasure of returning to one of the show’s most iconic stories.
- [Jung Jae-il on Balancing Horror, Hope, and Humanity in 'Squid Game' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/9815/) - From the opening chords of "Pink Soldiers" to the haunting fusion of baroque classical music and violent imagery, Jung’s compositions became synonymous with "Squid Game." Jung spoke with Awards Focus about his musical approach to "Squid Game" Season 2, how he reworked iconic motifs for a darker emotional journey, and why imperfection remains a powerful tool in his sonic palette.
- [Min-ha Kim on Carrying the Heart of Apple TV's "Pachinko" Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/min-ha-kim-on-carrying-the-heart-of-apple-tvs-pachinko-season-2/) - Pachinko's Min-ha Kim spoke with the United By Rice podcast and Awards Focus about the emotional challenges of Season Two, her evolving connection to the character of Sunja, the responsibility of portraying a woman who must constantly fight for her family, and the personal growth that has come from being at the center of such an important and underrepresented story.
- [From Stage to Arena: Kang Ae-sim Reflects on Her “Squid Game” Season 2 Journey](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/from-stage-to-arena-kang-ae-sim-reflects-on-her-squid-game-season-2-journey/) - Kang Ae-sim brings quiet intensity to "Squid Game" Season 2 as Jang Geum-ja, a mother navigating impossible choices. The acclaimed stage and screen actress spoke with Awards Focus about her emotional connection to the role, joining a global phenomenon, and what may lie ahead in Season 3.
- [Dakota Fanning Embraces the Dark Side in 'The Perfect Couple'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/dakota-fanning-embraces-the-dark-side-in-the-perfect-couple/) - Since her breakout performance in "I Am Sam" and her unforgettable turn opposite Denzel Washington in Tony Scott’s "Man on Fire," Dakota Fanning has long been part of the cinematic conversation. Her early work showcased a naturalistic poise and intensity far beyond her years, and yet somehow, it feels like her most fascinating performances may
- [Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P.) on Playing Thanos, the Wildcard Force in 'Squid Game' Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/choi-seung-hyun-t-o-p-on-playing-thanos-the-wildcard-force-in-squid-game-season-2/) - Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P.) returns to acting as Thanos, the unpredictable and unforgettable newcomer in "Squid Game" Season Two. He speaks with Awards Focus about building a chaotic but layered character, confronting his past, and finding meaning through one of the most talked-about roles of the season.
- [Park Sung-hoon on Portraying a Transgender Icon in 'Squid Game' Season Two](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/park-sung-hoon-on-portraying-a-transgender-icon-in-squid-game-season-two/) - Park Sung-hoon joins "Squid Game" Season Two with a breakout performance as Hyun Joo, a fearless and empathetic new player. He speaks to Awards Focus about challenging expectations, portraying a transgender character with care, and how the role reshaped both his career and public perception.
- [SNL50: Director Liz Patrick and Production Designer Keith Raywood on Live TV Chaos, Creative Legacy, and Family Vibes](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/snl50-director-liz-patrick-and-production-designer-keith-raywood-on-live-tv-chaos-creative-legacy-and-family-vibes/) - SNL director Liz Patrick and production designer Keith Raywood discuss SNL50, fast-paced production, and the close-knit family behind the scenes.
- [Inside the Front Man: Lee Byung-hun Reshapes ‘Squid Game’ Season Two](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/inside-the-front-man-lee-byung-hun-reshapes-squid-game-season-two/) - Few characters in “Squid Game” have lingered in the audience’s imagination quite like the Front Man, and in Season Two, that masked figure finally steps out of the shadows. In this interview with Awards Focus, Lee discusses his initial surprise at being brought more fully into the show, the creative freedom he was given in shaping the character, and the evolution of Korean drama on the world stage.
- [From Broadway to Netflix's 'The Four Seasons': Erika Henningsen Expands Her Range](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/from-broadway-to-netflixs-the-four-seasons-erika-henningsen-expands-her-range/) - Erika Henningsen first turned heads on Broadway as Cady Heron in "Mean Girls," and her background in musical theater has long been a calling card. Henningsen spoke with Awards Focus about auditioning for the role, building chemistry with Steve Carell without a screen test, navigating the tonal mix of comedy and drama, and how her Broadway instincts helped shape one of the season’s most unexpectedly affecting performances.
- [Inside the Casting of “Severance”: Rachel Tenner Breaks Down Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/inside-the-casting-of-severance-rachel-tenner-breaks-down-season-2/) - "Severance" has emerged as one of television’s most compelling and enigmatic series, carving out a space all its own. In this wide ranging conversation with Awards Focus, she reflects on auditioning young talent, working with Stiller and Erickson, and why sometimes the best casting decisions come from a gut feeling and a memory that never left you.
- [Shrinking Editors James Renfroe and Sarah Lucky Talk Balancing Comedy and Emotion](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/shrinking-editors-james-renfroe-and-sarah-lucky-talk-balancing-comedy-and-emotion/) - 'Shrinking' editors James Renfroe and Sarah Lucky reveal how they balance comedy and emotion while editing' season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ series.
- [Tom Howe on Shrinking Season 2 and Scoring Emotion Over Comedy](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/tom-howe-on-shrinking-season-2-and-scoring-emotion-over-comedy/) - Emmy-nominated composer Tom Howe brings emotional depth to the score of 'Shrinking' in its second season on Apple TV+.
- [John Brawley Talks Shrinking Season 2 and Visual Storytelling](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/john-brawley-talks-shrinking-season-2-and-visual-storytelling/) - For John Brawley, working on 'Shrinking' wasn’t just another job—it was a cathartic, deeply personal experience that resonated far beyond the lens.
- [Michael Wilkinson Breaks Down Costume Design for Andor’s Key Characters](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/michael-wilkinson-breaks-down-costume-design-for-andors-key-characters/) - Oscar-nominated costume designer Michael Wilkinson reveals how tradition, rebellion, and duality inspired his costume designs for Andor Season 2.
- [Amanda Peet on Playing a Fierce, Flawed Woman in 'Your Friends & Neighbors'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/amanda-peet-on-playing-a-fierce-flawed-woman-in-your-friends-neighbors/) - It wasn’t the wealth or the drama that drew Amanda Peet to 'Your Friends & Neighbors'—it was series creator Jonathan Tropper's writing.
- [Jonathan Tropper on 'Your Friends & Neighbors' and Working with Shawn Levy on 'Star Wars: Starfighter'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/jonathan-tropper-on-your-friends-neighbors-and-working-with-shawn-levy-on-star-wars-starfighter/) - Jonathan Tropper drew on his life in Westchester to craft 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' a darkly comic look at the secrets simmering beneath suburban affluence.
- [The Devil’s in the Details: Editor Stephanie Filo on 'Daredevil: Born Again'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-devils-in-the-details-editor-stephanie-filo-on-daredevil-born-again/) - After months of delays related to its release date and a troubled development cycle, "Daredevil: Born Again" arrived on Disney+ with both enormous expectations and a heavy burden of legacy. Stephanie Filo spoke with Awards Focus about navigating the show’s reboot, crafting some of the season’s most memorable moments, and the responsibility of shaping story through the lens of representation.
- [Christina Ricci Delves into Emmy-Nominated Turn in "Yellowjackets" & Tim Burton's "Wednesday"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/christina-ricci-delves-into-emmy-nominated-turn-in-yellowjackets-tim-burtons-wednesday/) - Few actors have navigated the transition from child star to acclaimed adult performer with the grace and artistic integrity of Christina Ricci. The actress, who first captured audiences' attention as the delightfully macabre Wednesday Addams in Barry Sonnenfeld's "The Addams Family" (1991) and "Addams Family Values" (1993), has spent the last three decades showcasing her
- [Director Lesli Linka Glatter on Navigating “Zero Day,” Directing Icons, and Defending the Soul of Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/director-lesli-linka-glatter-on-navigating-zero-day-directing-icons-and-defending-the-soul-of-hollywood/) - With a cast packed with prestige icons and a premise that feels eerily ripped from tomorrow’s headlines, Netflix’s limited series “Zero Day” has quickly become one of the most talked-about political thrillers of the season. The six-episode series follows a bipartisan investigation into a coordinated cyberattack that paralyzes key U.S. industries, triggering national panic and
- [Inside 'The Daily Show': How Stewart, Klepper, Chieng and the Team Keep Satire Sharp](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/inside-the-daily-show-how-stewart-klepper-chieng-and-the-team-keep-satire-sharp/) - Few television series have shaped the political conversation and endured its constant turbulence quite like "The Daily Show." Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng take Awards Focus behind the scenes of America's best news show!
- [FYC Cinematographer Panel: Revealing The Craft And Collaboration Behind TV’s Best Moments This Year](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/fyc-cinematographer-panel-revealing-the-craft-and-collaboration-behind-tvs-best-moments-this-year/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss sat with Cinematographers Johanna Coelho ("The Pitt"), Hillary Spera ("Daredevil: Born Again"), and Chris Teague ("The Acolyte")
- [Ali Larter: The Female Force Electrifying 'Landman' Season 1](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/ali-larter-the-female-force-electrifying-landman-season-1/) - From NBC's "Heroes" to hit films like "Varsity Blues" and "Final Destination," actress Ali Larter has connected with audiences in a career that spans genres and generations. With the explosion of Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ universe, the Oscar-nominated writer/director has crafted some of the most compelling female characters in all of streaming television. Larter saw immense
- [The Visual Architects of 'Squid Game': Chae Kyoung-sun, Nam Na-young, and Kim Ji-yong on Season 2’s Expanding Scope](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-visual-architects-of-squid-game-chae-kyoung-sun-nam-na-young-and-kim-ji-yong-on-season-2s-expanding-scope/) - Few television series have reshaped the cultural zeitgeist as dramatically as Netflix's "Squid Game." Much of that impact can be credited not only to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk but also to the work of production designer Chae Kyoung-sun, editor Nam Na-young, and cinematographer Kim Ji-yong. In conversations with Awards Focus, all three artisans shared insights into their creative contributions to Season 2
- [Allison Tolman on ‘St. Denis Medical,’ Second City Roots, and Finding the Right Role at the Right Time](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/allison-tolman-on-st-denis-medical-second-city-roots-and-finding-the-right-role-at-the-right-time/) - When Allison Tolman received the script for St. Denis Medical, she hadn’t planned on doing a network sitcom — but life had other plans.
- [Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer on 'St. Denis Medical' and How Other Shows Shaped the Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/eric-ledgin-and-justin-spitzer-on-st-denis-medical-and-how-other-shows-shaped-the-series/) - Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer developed 'St. Denis Medical' while still working on 'American Auto,' drawn to a grounded mockumentary format.
- [Ramón Rodríguez on Directing 'Will Trent' and the Emotional Fallout of Episode Eleven](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/ramon-rodriguez-on-directing-will-trent-and-the-emotional-fallout-of-episode-eleven/) - 'Will Trent' star Ramón Rodriguez spoke to Awards Focus about the unique task of directing himself and why silence sometimes says more than dialogue.
- [Wendi McLendon-Covey Reflects on St. Denis Medical and Her Improv Roots](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/wendi-mclendon-covey-reflects-on-st-denis-medical-and-her-improv-roots/) - Wendi McLendon-Covey followed up her ten-season role on 'The Goldbergs' by joining the cast of the new NBC mockumentary comedy 'St. Denis Medical.'
- ['The Pitt' Star Patrick Ball on His Breakthrough Role as Dr. Langdon](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/the-pitt-star-patrick-ball-on-his-breakthrough-role-as-dr-langdon/) - Max's 'The Pitt' star Patrick Ball spoke with Awards Focus about portraying a trauma surgeon and his time at “boot camp” with real ER doctors.
- [How Shaheen Baig Cast ‘Adolescence’ One of the Year’s Most Unflinching Dramas](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/how-shaheen-baig-cast-adolescence-one-of-the-years-most-unflinching-dramas/) - Shaheen Baig spoke to "Awards Focus" about the process of casting "Adolescence", the search for Owen Cooper, and what it takes to make space for young actors to shine under extraordinary pressure.
- [Paul Giamatti on His Haunting Turn in 'Black Mirror’s' 'Eulogy' and Why It Hit Home](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/paul-giamatti-on-his-haunting-turn-in-black-mirrors-eulogy-and-why-it-hit-home/) - Across a remarkable career filled with nuance and emotional precision, Paul Giamatti has long stood as one of Hollywood’s most quietly commanding performers. Paul Giamatti spoke with Awards Focus about his connection to the role, the technical and emotional demands of filming “Eulogy,” and why this quietly devastating episode left such a personal mark.
- [A Symphony of Dystopia: Daniel Pemberton on Crafting the Sound of 'Black Mirror'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/a-symphony-of-dystopia-daniel-pemberton-on-crafting-the-sound-of-black-mirror/) - Composer Daniel Pemberton has long built a reputation on musical risk-taking. Daniel Pemberton spoke to Awards Focus about reuniting with the “Callister” team, convincing Charlie Brooker to let him score “Bête Noire” on one organ, and how he views the rising influence of AI on the future of creative originality.
- [FYC Editors Panel: Revealing the Craft and Collaboration Behind TV’s Best Moments This Year](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/fyc-editors-panel-revealing-the-craft-and-collaboration-behind-tvs-best-moments-this-year/) - Awards Focus Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss sits down with four of television’s accomplished editors to discuss their Emmy-submitted episodes.
- [From Studio to String Quartet: Finneas Reinvents His Sound for 'Disclaimer'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/from-studio-to-string-quartet-finneas-reinvents-his-sound-for-disclaimer/) - Known primarily for his chart-topping collaborations with his sister Billie Eilish, Finneas enters new territory here as the sole composer for a full television season. Finneas spoke to "Awards Focus" about his collaboration with Alfonso Cuarón, the creative freedom and challenges of scoring "Disclaimer," and how the experience has already influenced his latest musical work.
- [Olivia Munn to Receive Trailblazer Award at The HCA's 2025 Astra TV Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/olivia-munn-to-receive-trailblazer-award-at-the-hcas-2025-astra-tv-awards/) - Olivia Munn to Receive Trailblazer Award at The HCA's 2025 Astra TV Awards.
- [Debora Cahn talks 'The Diplomat', Reuniting with Allison Janney](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/debora-cahn-talks-the-diplomat-reuniting-with-allison-janney/) - Debora Cahn brought 'The Diplomat' — set in London — to the small screen nearly two decades after working on 'The West Wing.'
- [Iliza Schlesinger on 'A Different Animal' and Shaping Comedy Special](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/iliza-schlesinger-on-a-different-animal-and-shaping-comedy-special/) - Iliza Schlesinger changed streaming services for her new comedy special, 'Iliza Schlesinger: A Different Animal,' but everything else remains the same.
- [Patrick Schwarzenegger On The Spiritual Reckoning Of Saxon In 'The White Lotus'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/patrick-schwarzenegger-on-the-heart-of-saxon-in-the-white-lotus/) - 'The White Lotus' star Patrick Schwarzenegger on stepping into a phenomenon and how Mike White’s actor-first sensibility helped shape on-screen moments.
- [Inside the Sets of “Black Mirror”: Miranda Jones Breaks Down Her Work on Season 7](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/inside-the-sets-of-black-mirror-miranda-jones-breaks-down-her-work-on-season-7/) - Season 7 of Netflix’s “Black Mirror” continues to explore the unsettling intersections of technology and human nature, delivering a collection of episodes that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. The intricate and immersive sets of both episodes are the work of veteran production designer Miranda Jones. Miranda Jones spoke with Awards Focus about crafting two of the season’s most visually ambitious episodes, the balance between genre homage and grounded storytelling, and how thoughtful design can support both performance and narrative.
- [Jacob Anderson on the Emotional Toll and Creative Rewards of 'Interview With the Vampire' Season Two](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/jacob-anderson-on-the-emotional-toll-and-creative-rewards-of-interview-with-the-vampire-season-two/) - 'Interview with the Vampire' star Jacob Anderson on the relatability of fantasy and separating himself from Louis at the end of the day in season two.
- [Why Gabriel Luna’s Tommy Is the Heart of "The Last of Us" Season Two](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/why-gabriel-lunas-tommy-is-the-heart-of-the-last-of-us-season-two/) - 'The Last of Us' star Gabriel Luna spoke with Awards Focus about calibrating Tommy for the season’s five-year time jump and the weight of holding Joel’s secret.
- [From Polaroids to Starships: James MacLachlan’s VFX Journey Through “Black Mirror” Season 7](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/from-polaroids-to-starships-james-maclachlans-vfx-journey-through-black-mirror-season-7/) - Now in its seventh season, “Black Mirror” continues to evolve as one of television’s most thought-provoking and visually daring anthologies. MacLachlan enthusiastically walks Awards Focus through the technical and creative challenges of Season 7
- ['The Pitt' Star Taylor Dearden on the Physical Toll of High-Stakes Realism](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/the-pitt-star-taylor-dearden-on-the-physical-toll-of-high-stakes-realism/) - 'The Pitt' star Taylor Dearden on her pride in portraying a neurodivergent character without compromise and realism extended beyond the movements.
- [Stephanie Laing on Directing 'Your Friends & Neighbors' and 'Tow'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/stephanie-laing-on-directing-your-friends-neighbors-and-tow/) - Stephanie Laing opened up about directing first season episodes of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' while also working on the Tribeca-premiering 'Tow.'
- [Delainey Hayles on Stepping into the Fire as Claudia in AMC’s ‘Interview with the Vampire'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/delainey-hayles-on-stepping-into-the-fire-as-claudia-in-amcs-interview-with-the-vampire/) - 'Interview with the Vampire' star Delainey Hayles spoke with Awards Focus about the rapid casting process and the personal impact of playing a beloved character
- [Director Kate Herron on Intimacy and Horror in Episode 4 of 'The Last of Us' Season Two](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/director-kate-herron-on-intimacy-and-horror-in-episode-4-of-the-last-of-us-season-two/) - Awards Focus spoke with director Kate Herron on directing the fourth episode of “The Last of Us” season two and working with Bella Ramsey and Isabel Merced.
- [David Stassen talks 'Running Point'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/david-stassen-talks-running-point/) - 'Running Point' showrunner David Stassen recently returned to the writers' room following the show's success and a Netflix renewal for season 2.
- [Thom Zimny talks 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/thom-zimny-talks-road-diary-bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-street-band/) - Thom Zimny took a fly-on-the-wall approach to his most recent collaboration with Bruce Springsteen, 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.'
- [Callum McGowan, Bluey Robinson Bring Magic to 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/callum-mcgowan-bluey-robinson-bring-magic-to-the-librarians-the-next-chapter/) - Actors Callum McGowan and Bluey Robinson were battling jetlag as they discussed their work on 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter.'
- [Dean Devlin Brings Magic with 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/dean-devlin-brings-magic-with-the-librarians-the-next-chapter/) - After a few years away, showrunner and co-creator Dean Devlin is playing in the magical sandbox again with 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter.'
- [How Donna Lynne Champlin Tackled One of 'Law & Order: SVU’s' Most Complex Survivors](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/how-donna-lynne-champlin-tackled-one-of-law-order-svus-most-complex-survivors/) - Awards Focus spoke with "Law & Order: SVU" guest star Donna Lynne Champlin about the note that reshaped her performance and the lasting impact of Megan Wallace.
- [YouTube Celebrates Emmy Contenders at FYC Event](https://awardsfocus.com/news/youtube-celebrates-emmy-contenders-at-fyc-event/) - YouTube hosted its FYC event at the Pacific Design Center Theatre, spotlighting its Emmy contenders and celebrating the impact of its creator-led programming.
- [‘Adolescence’ Composers Aaron May and David Ridley on the Power of Stripping Back](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/adolescence-composers-aaron-may-and-david-ridley-on-the-power-of-stripping-back/) - 'Adolescence' composers Aaron May and David Ridley spoke with Awards Focus about scoring from the inside out and crafting pivotal musical moments.
- [Aldis Hodge Talks 'Cross', Producing, and Performing with Purpose](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/aldis-hodge-talks-cross-producing-and-performing-with-purpose/) - Aldis Hodge spoke with Awards Focus to reflect on the scene in “Cross” that challenged him most and why audience engagement drives his work.
- ['Shrinking': Cast Surprises Apple TV+ FYC Event](https://awardsfocus.com/news/shrinking-cast-surprises-apple-tv-fyc-event/) - The cast of 'Shrinking' made a surprise appearance during the Post-Production Editing Panel at the Think Apple TV+ Emmy House.
- ['Andor': Disney Shares Season 2 Clips](https://awardsfocus.com/news/andor-disney-shares-season-2-clips/) - As 'Andor' Season 2 came to an end, Stephen Colbert moderated a conversation with creator Tony Gilroy and star Diego Luna.
- [Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with 'The Studio'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/production-designer-julie-berghoff-shapes-a-contender-with-the-studio/) - Julie Berghoff spoke to Awards Focus about the architectural inspirations that shaped the look of "The Studio", the joy of designing across such a wide tonal palette, and how collaborating with Rogen and Goldberg made this project one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of her career.
- [Finding the Pulse: Antonio Sánchez on Evolving from ‘Birdman’ to ‘The Studio’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/finding-the-pulse-antonio-sanchez-on-evolving-from-birdman-to-the-studio/) - When composer Antonio Sánchez first broke through with his visceral, all-percussion score for "Birdman," it marked a defining moment for both his career and modern film scoring. The jazz drummer turned composer brought a kinetic, improvisational energy to Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s 2014 film, earning a Grammy Award and international acclaim. But in the years since,
- [Film Review: 'Fight or Flight'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-fight-or-flight/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Fight or Flight" starring Josh Hartnett in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Independent Spirit Awards Moving in 2026](https://awardsfocus.com/news/film-independent-spirit-awards-moving-in-2026/) - Film Independent announced that the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Hollywood Palladium.
- [25th Annual Golden Trailer Awards Nominees Announced](https://awardsfocus.com/news/25th-annual-golden-trailer-awards-nominees-announced/) - The nominees were announced for the 25th Golden Trailer Awards, honoring the best movie trailers, commercials, and posters worldwide.
- [Film Review: 'On Swift Horses'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-on-swift-horses/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "On Swift Horses" starring Jacob Elordi in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Natasha Rothwell on Returning to 'The White Lotus' and Coming Into Her Power](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/natasha-rothwell-on-returning-to-the-white-lotus-and-coming-into-her-power/) - Natasha Rothwell spoke with Awards Focus about the wisdom she shared with her castmates and returning to 'The White Lotus'
- [Quinta Brunson To Dedicate Mural and Receive Philadelphia’s Key to the City](https://awardsfocus.com/news/quinta-brunson-to-dedicate-mural-and-receive-philadelphias-key-to-the-city/) - ABC, Mural Arts Philadelphia and The City of Philadelphia announced Quinta Brunson will headline the dedication of an original mural to Andrew Hamilton School.
- ['The Studio': Apple TV+ Renews Hit Comedy Series for Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/news/the-studio-apple-tv-renews-hit-comedy-series-for-season-2/) - Following the widely celebrated premiere of 'The Studio,' Apple TV+ announced the critically acclaimed, star-studded hit series has been renewed for season two.
- [Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig Deliver Slam Dunk with Docuseries 'Celtics City' on MAX](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/lauren-stowell-and-gabe-honig-deliver-slam-dunk-with-docuseries-celtics-city-on-max/) - Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig discussed the timeline and the process that went into bringing Celtics City, the new Boston Celtics documentary series, to life.
- [Film Review: 'The Accountant 2'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-accountant-2/) - "The Accountant 2" made its world premiere at SXSW 2025, playing to a packed crowd at Austin’s historic Paramount Theatre. Its mix of bone-crunching action and unexpected humor clearly resonated, taking home the Audience Award in the Headliner category. See our full review here.
- [Hur Jin-ho Crafts a Chilling Domestic Noir in 'A Normal Family'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/hur-jin-ho-crafts-a-chilling-domestic-noir-in-a-normal-family/) - Director Hur Jin-ho returns to theaters with “A Normal Family,” a simmering moral drama inspired by Herman Koch’s internationally best-selling novel “The Dinner.” Hur Jin-ho spoke to Awards Focus about the creative path behind “A Normal Family,” from his approach to casting and directing young actors to the cultural shifts introduced in this adaptation.
- [Film Review: 'Sinners' Delivers with Genre-Elevating Masterpiece](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-sinners-delivers-with-genre-elevating-2/) - After deliver two "Black Panther" films for Marvel and netting the studio its first Best Picture Oscar nomination, Ryan Coogler is hanging his hat at Warner Bros. with "Sinners." The filmmaking on display is a mesmerizing triumph of ambitions plotting, camera work, and production design as well delve into a richly textured Southern Gothic experience.
- [Film Review: 'Thunderbolts' Lacks Lightning Despite A Flawless Florence Pugh](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-thunderbolts-lacks-lightning-as-florence-pugh-shines/) - Marvel had a landmark 2024 at the cinema, grossing over a billion dollars at the box office from a single film that combined Fox's Marvel X-Men characters with the Disney-owned MCU. The film, "Deadpool and Wolverine," pleased fans and critics with an incredibly funny script, immensely human performances, and amazing cameos that ignited theaters with
- [Film Review: 'Warfare'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-warfare/) - After collaborating with acclaimed director Alex Garland ("Ex Machina," "Annihilation") on 2024's "Civil War," military veteran and film advisor Ray Mendoza built a creative partnership that would evolve into a co-director effort in "Warfare." The film delivers one of the most visceral and authentic war films in recent memory, based on Mendoza's actual experiences as
- [Film Review: 'The King of Kings'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-king-of-kings/) - In "The King of Kings," Korean visual effects master Seong-ho Jang makes his directorial debut with an animated feature distributed by Christianity-centered Angel Studios. Loosely inspired by Charles Dickens' "The Life of Our Lord," this film functions as both entertainment and spiritual instruction, much like the source material that Dickens originally created as bedtime stories
- [Inside the Sound of 'Andor' Season 2: Brandon Roberts on Crafting a Score That Hits Like a Revolution](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/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.
- [‘Shifting Gears’ and ‘Deli Boys’ Showrunner Michelle Nader on Laughing at the Hard Stuff](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/shifting-gears-and-deli-boys-showrunner-michelle-nader-on-laughing-at-the-hard-stuff/) - "Shifting Gears" and "Deli Boys" Showrunner Michelle Nader on writing for Poorna Jagannathan and how trusting the audience is key to avoiding tokenism. "Shifting Gears" and "Deli Boys" Showrunner Michelle Nader on writing for Poorna Jagannathan’ and how trusting the audience is key to avoiding tokenism.
- ['Hit Man' Review: Glen Powell Cements His Star Power in Richard Linklater’s Stylish Crime Comedy](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/hit-man-review-glen-powell-cements-his-star-power-in-richard-linklaters-stylish-crime-comedy/) - It’s becoming increasingly clear: we’re just living in Glen Powell’s Hollywood. After winning audiences over in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Anyone But You," Powell continues his ascent with "Hit Man," a stylish, darkly funny collaboration with director Richard Linklater. The film, which debuted to strong buzz at the Venice Film Festival before landing a release
- ['The Boy and the Heron' Review: Miyazaki’s Final Film Is a Dreamlike Farewell to a Legendary Career](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/the-boy-and-the-heron-review-miyazakis-final-film-is-a-dreamlike-farewell-to-a-legendary-career/) - It’s no exaggeration to say that Hayao Miyazaki’s body of work stands as one of the most influential in the history of animation. His films shaped generations of storytellers and audiences alike, including my own love for imaginative, emotionally rich storytelling. From "My Neighbor Totoro" to "Spirited Away," Miyazaki created entire worlds where wonder and
- ['Joy Ride' Pushes Boundaries With Heart, Humor, and a Few Stumbles](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/joy-ride-pushes-boundaries-with-heart-humor-and-a-few-stumbles/) - After the breakthroughs of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "Turning Red," another important step for Asian American representation arrives with "Joy Ride," directed by Adele Lim, the co-writer of "Crazy Rich Asians." The film follows four childhood friends—Audrey (Ashley Park), Lolo (Sherry Cola), Kat (Stephanie Hsu), and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu)—who embark on a business
- [Cinematographer Pedro Gómez Millán on Grounding 'Daredevil: Born Again' in Grit, Texture, and Cinematic Realism](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/cinematographer-pedro-gomez-millan-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](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/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.
- [Hollywood Turns Out for the “Oscars of Science” at 2025 Breakthrough Prize](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/hollywood-turns-out-for-the-oscars-of-science-at-2025-breakthrough-prize/) - On the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2025, the eleventh annual Breakthrough Prize Awards lit up Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, fusing red carpet glamor with groundbreaking science. Widely known as “the Oscars of Science,” the black-tie gala honored some of the world’s most influential scientists with $18.75 million in prizes, drawing a crowd that included A-list entertainers, global tech leaders, and research pioneers.
- ['Holland' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/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](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/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](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/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](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/the-assessment-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss review "The Assessment" starring Elizabeth Olsen in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.
- [Film Review: Dìdi](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-didi/) - There’s a moment in Sean Wang’s "Dìdi" that stopped me cold: Chris Wang, a Taiwanese American teen in Fremont, California, quietly questioning where he fits—torn between the comfort of his Asian friends and the appeal of the white skater kids he hopes will see him as “cool.” That push-pull, that calculation of identity in real
- [Film Review: Sing Sing](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/film-review-sing-sing/) - Some films demand your attention with spectacle. "Sing Sing" earns it with honesty. Directed by Greg Kwedar ("Transpecos") and distributed by A24, "Sing Sing" is based on the real-life arts rehabilitation program inside New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility. It follows a group of incarcerated men who form a theater troupe through the Rehabilitation Through
- [Gillian McKercher's 'Lucky Star' Brings an Authentic Asian-Canadian Story to SBIFF](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/gillian-mckerchers-lucky-star-brings-an-authentic-asian-canadian-story-to-sbiff/) - The 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival has once again proven to be a hub for groundbreaking cinema, and among this year’s standout selections is “Lucky Star”, a gripping drama that offers a fresh perspective on the Asian-Canadian experience. Following their successful premiere screening, Writer and Director Gillian McKercher and actors Olivia Cheng and Conni Miu sat down with Awards Focus for an exclusive interview. McKercher, Cheng, and Miu spoke candidly about the inspirations behind the film, their journeys navigating the industry as Asian artists, and the exciting projects on their horizons.
- [Film Review: Past Lives](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/past-lives-a-hauntingly-beautiful-meditation-on-love-fate-and-identity/) - As we head into the Oscars, "Past Lives" is my pick for Best Picture—even though it’s unlikely to win. Months after watching it, the film still lingers in my mind. It’s the kind of movie that doesn’t just end when the credits roll. It stays with you, creeping into quiet moments of reflection, making you
- ['Everything Everywhere All at Once' – The Wildest, Most Emotional Multiverse Film Yet](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-the-wildest-most-emotional-multiverse-film-yet/) - As an Asian American, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" wasn’t just a movie for me—it was an experience. The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) have made a film that defies genre, blending sci-fi, absurdist comedy, action, and heartfelt drama into something that feels completely unique. It’s a movie that’s chaotic and ridiculous one moment,
- [Film Review: 'Opus'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-opus/) - Writer-Director Mark Anthony Green makes his feature directorial debut with "Opus," a psychological thriller starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Young Mazino, and Stephanie Suganami. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to mixed reviews before the A24 theatrical release on March 14, 2025. Let's refresh with
- ['Snow White' (2025) Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/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.
- [Film Review: 'Black Bag'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-black-bag/) - Steven Soderbergh's "Black Bag" brings this tense narrative to life with his signature fast-tempo editing and soft-focus cinematography, creating a powerful atmosphere of danger from intense settings to even the dinner table. The film updates mixes Cold War-era spy thriller elements with modern surveillance technology and drone warfare. Writer David Koepp, in his third collaboration
- [Film Review: 'Love Hurts'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-love-hurts/) - After being a stunt director on many films, including Bryan Singer's first "X-Men" film, Oscar winning actor Ke Huy Quan enters the leading man category as an action star with "Love Hurts" from the team behind the hit low budget action film "Nobody." Let's have a look at the trailer and dive in... Marvin Gable
- [Film Review: 'Last Breath'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-last-breath/) - "Last Breath" delivers a modern survival thriller at the bottom of the ocean which is a setting rarely explored outside the bulk of James Cameron's film. The fresh layer to this story is that it's inspired by actual events. It's an intense underwater rescue mission that chronicles saturation diver Chris Lemons' (Finn Cole) harrowing ordeal
- [Réi on ‘Shutter Bird,’ Personal Loss, and Finding Catharsis Through Film](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/justin-rei-ching-on-shutter-bird-personal-loss-and-finding-catharsis-through-film/) - The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has long been a showcase for emerging filmmakers, and this year, Justin Réi Ching, who more commonly goes by just “Réi” brought his deeply personal short film, "Shutter Bird," to the festival’s lineup. Réi spoke about the cathartic process of filmmaking, his approach to visual storytelling, and working with actors like Dallas Liu and Isabella Ferreira.
- [SXSW Breakout: How Jing Ai Ng’s 'Forge' Blends Crime, Art, and Family](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/sxsw-breakout-how-jing-ai-ngs-forge-blends-crime-art-and-family/) - Debuting at SXSW, Jing Ai Ng’s "Forge" is a visually striking crime thriller that signals the arrival of a bold new voice in filmmaking. In an interview with Awards Focus, Ng discusses her inspirations for the story behind Forge, working with the talented cast and the reaction to the film that has meant the most.
- [Shirley Chen and Amy Wang Deliver SXSW Winner   with Satirical, Genre-Bending Thriller Film 'Slanted'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/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.
- [Laura Karpman Discusses Scoring ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and Crafting a New Musical Identity for Sam Wilson](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/laura-karpman-discusses-scoring-captain-america-brave-new-world-and-crafting-a-new-musical-identity-for-sam-wilson/) - Emmy and Grammy-winning composer Laura Karpman has been a transformative force in the world of film and television scoring. In an insightful conversation with Awards Focus, Laura Karpman delved into the creative process behind scoring “Brave New World,” her innovative fusion of symphonic and electronic elements to craft its unique soundscape, and her overall love of the Marvel universe she’s playing a large role in orchestrating.
- [Director Kat Coiro Talks Sustainability and Storytelling in 'Matlock' and 'Spiderwick Chronicles'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/directors/director-kat-coiro-talks-sustainability-and-storytelling-in-matlock-and-spiderwick-chronicles/) - 'Matlock' and 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' director Kat Coiro spoke with Awards Focus about her unique approach to directing pilots and integrating sustainable initiatives on set. 'Matlock' and 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' director Kat Coiro spoke with Awards Focus about her unique approach to directing pilots and integrating sustainable initiatives on set.
- ['Paddle Out': Sebi Lee Honors Melissa Pappageorgas’ Unstoppable Spirit in Surf and Film](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/paddle-out-sebi-lee-honors-melissa-pappageorgas-unstoppable-spirit-in-surf-and-film/) - "Paddle Out" is more than just a film—it’s a tribute to the power of the human spirit, the bonds of friendship, and the way communities can lift each other up. Sebi Lee sat down with Awards Focus for an intimate and exclusive interview, sharing the challenges of making the film, the impact of Melissa’s story, and how a promise to a friend turned into something much bigger than she ever imagined.
- ['Mickey 17' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/mickey-17-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss discusses Bong Joon-Ho's action comedy 'Mickey 17' on the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'
- ['Novocaine' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/novocaine-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss dives into the action comedy 'Novocaine' on the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'
- [Oscar-Winning Producer Alex Coco Talks 'Anora'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/anora-producer-alex-coco-on-dga-pga-wins/) - Note: This interview was originally conducted before the Academy Awards. We're reposting it to celebrate Anora's Oscar wins. It’s been an incredible few days for the team behind Anora, the scrappy, widely beloved indie film that could. Last weekend, the movie won the top prizes at the Directors’ Guild Awards, the Producers’ Guild Awards, and
- [Oscar-Winning ‘Anora’ Producer Samantha Quan on Awards Season Success](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/anora-producer-samantha-quan-on-awards-season-success/) - Note: This interview was originally conducted before the Academy Awards. We're reposting it to celebrate Anora's Oscar wins. Anora has had an incredible journey over the course of the past year, from winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival following its first public screening to its recent big wins at the Writers', Directors',
- [2025 Oscar Predictions: One Last Look at the Nominees](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/2025-academy-award-prediction-one-last-look-at-the-nominees/) - Awards Focus Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss and Senior Staff Writer Ben Lei take one last look at the 2025 Oscar nominations and share their picks on who will win. Awards Focus Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss and Senior Staff Writer Ben Lei take one last look at the 2025 Oscar nominations and share their picks on who will win.
- [A Night of Resilience and Celebration at the 6th Annual Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/a-night-of-resilience-and-celebration-at-the-6th-annual-society-of-composers-and-lyricists-awards/) - The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) handed out trophies for their 6th Annual SCL Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in the wake of the devastating and deadly Los Angeles wildfires. Awards struck a powerful chord last night, opening with a stirring performance of "Lean on Me" by host Colin Hay, the Grammy winning
- [Michael Tolajian Tackles The Underdog Perspective For 'We Beat the Dream Team'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/michael-tolajian-tackles-the-underdog-perspective-for-we-beat-the-dream-team/) - Documentary filmmaker Michael Tolajian travels back in time for his newest film about a basketball game that became an urban legend in We Beat the Dream Team.
- [SAG Awards 2025 Live: Celebrating the Best in Film & Television](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/sag-awards-2025-live-celebrating-the-best-in-film-television/) - Tonight, the excitement is palpable as the Screen Acrtors Guild (SAG) Awards stream exclusively on Netflix starting at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. The event is set to be hosted by the ever-engaging Kristen Bell, whose wit and charm are sure to keep viewers entertained throughout the night. Kristen’s warm hosting style, combined with dazzling
- ['The Monkey' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/the-monkey-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Osgood Perkins 'The Monkey' on "The Wandering Screen"
- ['Flow' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/flow-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Best Animated Feature nominee 'Flow' on "The Wandering Screen"
- [Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Hollywood’s Rising Forces Shine at SBIFF’s Virtuosos Award Celebration](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/ariana-grande-selena-gomez-and-hollywoods-rising-forces-shine-at-sbiffs-virtuosos-award-celebration/) - Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and a dynamic group of rising stars took center stage at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos Award. Honoring performances that shaped this year’s cinematic landscape, the event celebrated actors whose transformative work continues to captivate as awards season reaches its peak.
- [Film Review: 'Flight Risk'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-flight-risk/) - There was a time when Mel Gibson was a box office guarantee, enthralling audiences in front of the camera in the 1980s and 1990s with hit after hit — while slowly building his pedigree as an auteur director. In between “Lethal Weapon” sequels, he took home a slew of awards including Best Picture and Best
- [Film Review: 'Nosferatu'](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-nosferatu/) - Focus Features continues their collaboration with auteur writer-director Robert Eggers with Nosferatu. The film is one of many adaptations of Bram Stoker’s 127-year-old novel. The film immediate transfixes audiences with an incredible (and lengthy) one shot where Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen rises from the bed. The sequence shows where she pledges herself to the dormant, undead
- [Academy Award Nominees Tim Fehlbaum & Moritz Binder Talk The Physicality of Television With 'September 5'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/academy-award-nominees-tim-fehlbaum-moritz-binder-talk-the-physicality-of-television-with-september-5/) - Oscar Nominees Tim Fehlbaum and Moritz Binder discussed how they came to focus on the ABC Sports perspective and how production influenced the screenplay.
- ['The White Lotus' Season 3 Preview – A Journey into Spirituality, Chaos, and Identity](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/the-white-lotus-season-3-preview-a-journey-into-spirituality-chaos-and-identity/) - The press conference for Season 3 took place on February 10 at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel, with much of the main cast in attendance. An unannounced appearance by White set the stage for an engaging discussion about the new season’s ambitious themes and creative direction.
- ['Captain America: Brave New World' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/captain-america-brave-new-world-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Marvel's latest, 'Captain America: Brave New World,' on "The Wandering Screen"
- ['Plainclothes' Sundance 2025 Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/plainclothes-sundance-2025-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Sundance drama 'Plainclothes' starring Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey on "The Wandering Screen."
- ['Atropia' Sundance 2025 Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/atropia-sundance-2025-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Sundance Jury winner 'Atropia' on "The Wandering Screen."
- [Inside the Minds of International Filmmakers: A Conversation at SBIFF 2025](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/inside-the-minds-of-international-filmmakers-a-conversation-at-sbiff-2025/) - The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)'s International Features Panel and a thought-provoking look at the world of international filmmaking.
- ['A Complete Unknown' Sound Team on Building a Concert Through Sound Design](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/a-complete-unknown-sound-team-on-building-a-concert-through-sound-design/) - The Oscar-nominated sound team for "A Complete Unknown" broke down some of the key sequences in the film as well as working with James Mangold. Ted Caplan (Supervising Music Editor), Paul Massey (Re-Recording Mixer), and Donald Sylvester (Supervising Sound Editor) all previously worked with the filmmaker. Only Tod Maitland (Sound Mixer) is the newcomer to
- [Dorian Film Awards: 'The Substance’ and Film’s Star Demi Moore Score Big with LGBTQ Critics](https://awardsfocus.com/news/dorian-film-awards-the-substance-and-films-star-demi-moore-score-big-with-lgbtq-critics/) - GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of its 2025 Dorian Film Awards.
- [Academy Award-Nominated 'Sugarcane' Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie On the Power of Testimony](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/academy-award-nominated-sugarcane-directors-julian-brave-noisecat-and-emily-kassie-on-the-power-of-testimony/) - Academy Award Nominated 'Sugarcane' directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie discuss bringing a profoundly personal story to life.
- [Academy Award Nominated Songwriters Camille & Clément Ducol on Interweaving Musical Genres in 'Emilia Perez'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/academy-award-nominated-songwriters-camille-clement-ducol-on-interweaving-musical-genres-in-emilia-perez/) - Songwriters Camille and Clément Ducol of 'Emilia Perez' sat down with Awards Focus to discuss the compositional threads connecting the film’s soundtrack.
- [6th Annual SCL Awards Winners Announced](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/6th-annual-scl-awards-winners-announced/) - The Society of Lyricists and Composers presented the 6th Annual SCL Awards on February 12 in Los Angeles ceremony hosted by singer-songwriter Colin Hay.
- [Academy Award Nominated Director Chris Sanders on Animating with Dimension on 'The Wild Robot'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/academy-award-nominated-director-chris-sanders-on-animating-with-dimension-on-the-wild-robot/) - The Wild Robot's Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Chris Sanders, discussed the film's storytelling approach--its emotional depth and narrative--and creative process.
- [Inside the Oscar-Nominated "I Am Ready, Warden" with Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/inside-the-oscar-nominated-i-am-ready-warden-with-smriti-mundhra-and-maya-gnyp/) - The Academy Award-nominated short documentary “I Am Ready, Warden” offers an intimate look at justice, redemption, and forgiveness in the final days of a man on death row. Awards Focus sat down with Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp to discuss the film’s journey, the challenge of exploring such a complex subject, and the artistic choices that shaped its emotional tone.
- [Writers Jesse Eisenberg, Mona Fastvold, and More Share Insight Into Oscar-Nominated Films at SBIFF '25 Writer's Panel](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/writers-jesse-eisenberg-mona-fastvold-and-more-share-insight-into-oscar-nominated-films-at-sbiff-25-writers-panel/) - Writers Jesse Eisenberg, Mona Fastvold, Joslyn Barnes, Peter Straughan ,and more talk craft and story at SBIFF '25 Writers Jesse Eisenberg, Mona Fastvold, Joslyn Barnes, Peter Straughan ,and more talk craft and story at SBIFF '25
- [Academy Award Nominees Cindy Lee and Darwin Shaw On The Far-Reaching Impact Of Their Short Film 'The Last Ranger'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-last-ranger-director-cindy-lee-and-producer-writer-darwin-shaw-on-their-academy-award-nominated-short-film/) - Producer and Writer Darwin Shaw and Director Cindy Lee spoke with Awards Focus about their Oscar-nominated short "The Last Ranger".
- [A Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling: FX's ‘Shōgun’ Celebrated at Disney FYC Event](https://awardsfocus.com/news/a-masterclass-in-authentic-storytelling-fxs-shogun-celebrated-at-disney-fyc-event/) - Awards Focus was able to speak to the cast and creators of FX's Shōgun at the red carpet event in Los Angeles on June, 6th 2024
- ['I'm Still Here' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/im-still-here-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Walter Salles's astounding political drama "I'm Still Here" on "The Wandering Screen."
- ['September 5' Production Designer Julian Wagner On Replicating For Emotional Connection](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/september-5-production-designer-julian-wagner-on-replicating-for-emotional-connection/) - Production Designer Julian Wagner spoke with Awards Focus about creating false perspectives in Tim Felhbaum's historical drama 'September 5'
- ['The Wild Robot' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/the-wild-robot-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Chris Sander's Academy Award-nominated animation 'The Wild Robot' on "The Wandering Screen."
- [Academy Award Nominee Mikey Madison Talks Role in Sean Baker's 'Anora'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/mikey-madison-talks-role-in-sean-bakers-anora/) - Mikey Madison sits down with Awards Focus to discuss her critically acclaimed performance in Sean Baker's new film, Anora. The actress discusses her character and she never quite felt naked while filming scenes. She also talks about her preparation process and if it evolved in general through working on Anora. Madison also discusses music and
- [What ‘A Complete Unknown’ Academy Award Nominated Costume Designer Arianne Phillips Must Have During Costume Fittings](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/what-a-complete-unknown-costume-designer-arianne-phillips-must-have-during-costume-fittings/) - In an interview with Awards Focus, 'A Complete Unknown' Costume Designer Arianne Phillips reveals the one thing she must have during a costume fitting.
- [Academy Award Nominee James Mangold Discusses Bob Dylan's Transformative Journey in 'A Complete Unknown'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/a-complete-unknown-james-mangolds-cinematic-ode-to-bob-dylans-formative-years/) - 'A Complete Unknown' Director Mangold spoke with Awards Focus about the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with emotional storytelling.
- [Academy Award Nominee Eric Barba Breaks Down the VFX of 'Alien Romulus'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/crafting-terror-eric-barba-breaks-down-the-vfx-of-alien-romulus/) - In an interview with Awards Focus, Eric Barba discussed the challenges of blending analog and digital techniques, the legacy of practical effects in the "Alien" franchise, and the remarkable effort it took to balance artistry and technical precision.
- [Academy Award Nominated Editor Myron Kerstein on Rhythmic Experimentation with 'Wicked'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/editor-myron-kerstein-on-rhythmic-experimentation-with-wicked/) - Wicked editor Myron Kerstein is no strangers to editing musicals, having previously worked on 'In the Heights' and 'tick, tick...BOOM!'
- [From 'Emilia Pérez' to 'Wicked': Key Takeaways from the 97th Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/from-emilia-perez-to-wicked-key-takeaways-from-the-97th-oscar-nominations/) - Against the backdrop of Los Angeles’s recovery from the ongoing and devastating wildfires, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the highly anticipated nominations for the 97th Oscars® today.
- ['A Complete Unknown' Editors Andrew Buckland, Scott Morris on Shaping Live Performances](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/a-complete-unknown-editors-andrew-buckland-scott-morris-on-shaping-live-performances/) - Cutting live performances and incorporating different takes that challenged the continuity of the concerts in James Mangold's "A Complete Unknown" created a unique challenge for film editors Andrew Buckland and Scott Morris while shaping the film into its final runtime. "It’s very complex to cut [live performances] because every take is different, and the looks
- [Sound Designer Craig Henighan on the Challenge of Pacing Comedy in  'Deadpool & Wolverine'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/sound-designer-craig-henighan-on-the-challenge-of-pacing-comedy-in-deadpool-wolverine/) - Oscar-nominated sound editor Craig Henighan on working with Shawn Levy on 2024's Marvel Hit Film "Deadpool & Wolverine"
- [The Peabody Awards Returns to Los Angeles for its 85th Anniversary Celebration](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-peabody-awards-returns-to-los-angeles-for-its-85th-anniversary-celebration/) - The Peabody Awards will return to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles on June 1, 2025, marking 85 years of honoring powerful storytelling that reflects social issues and amplifies emerging voices. Nominees will be announced in April, with winners revealed in May.
- ['Wolf Man' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/wolf-man-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Leigh Whannell's Universal creature feature, 'Wolf Man' on "The Wandering Screen."
- ['September 5' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/september-5-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews 'September 5' starring Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro on "The Wandering Screen."
- [Nominations Announced for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/nominations-announced-for-the-31st-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards/) - The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® (SAG Awards) nominations have been announced, recognizing excellence in both television and film performances. See our coverage for a complete list of this year’s nominees.
- ['Babygirl' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/babygirl-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Halina Reijn's 'Babygirl' starring Nicole Kidman on "The Wandering Screen."
- [Lorenz Dangel on Composing September 5 Score](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/lorenz-dangel-on-composing-september-5-score/) - Lorenz Dangel reunited with director Tim Fehlbaum to compose the score for the recently released September 5. One of the first things that Dangel did after signing onto compose the score was have a discussion with Fehlbaum and editor Hansjörg Weißbrich about not adding a temp score. Unfortunately for the composer, Weißbrich said he couldn't
- [Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy on New Season of ‘Goosebumps’](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jayden-bartels-and-sam-mccarthy-on-new-season-of-goosebumps/) - “Goosebumps” is back. The horror anthology series, which is loosely adapted from the wildly popular kids’ lit series of the same name by R.L. Stine, returns to Hulu and Disney+ for a new season on January 10 entitled “Goosebumps: The Vanishing” that promises to be a spooky, scary good time. Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy
- [Scribe Zach Baylin Talks the Disturbing Real-Life Events Behind ‘The Order’](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/scribe-zach-baylin-talks-the-disturbing-real-life-events-behind-the-order/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews the brilliant and immersive 'Nickel Boys' directed by RaMell Ross on "The Wandering Screen."
- ['Nickel Boys' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/nickel-boys-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews the brilliant and immersive 'Nickel Boys' directed by RaMell Ross on "The Wandering Screen."
- [The Last Republican: Steve Pink, Adam Kinzinger Discuss Doc](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-last-republican-steve-pink-adam-kinzinger-discuss-doc/) - Filmmaker Steve Pink and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger discussed the new documentary, The Last Republican. Given their political differences, Pink is probably the last filmmaker one would expect to make a documentary about Kinzinger. And yet, their comedic banter is what helped shape the film during the editing process. The film also serves as proof
- [Production Designer Stephen Phelps Discusses the World of ‘Anora'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/production-designer-stephen-phelps-discusses-the-world-of-anora/) - How do you make the dimly lit space of a strip club feel like an exciting location on film? How do you decorate a mansion so that it conveys a sense of wealth and yet looks under-furnished enough to be the home of a twenty-something young man? How do you find locations in Brooklyn that
- [Soo Hugh Reflects On Apple TV+'s Pachinko Season 2 And The Road Ahead](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/soo-hugh-reflects-on-apple-tvs-pachinko-season-2-and-the-road-ahead/) - Soo Hugh has established herself as a skilled storyteller, transitioning from the suspenseful worlds of The Terror and Under the Dome to the deeply personal, multi-generational drama of Pachinko. Soo Hugh recently spoke with Awards Focus about her approach to casting the multi-generational characters, the challenges of adapting Min Jin Lee’s expansive novel, and the significance of particular scenes that deeply resonated with her during production.
- ['Better Man' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/better-man-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews 'Better Man", a musical biopic about British pop icon Robbie Williams, on "The Wandering Screen."
- ['Emilia Pérez' Executive Music Producer Pierre-Marie Dru on Shaping Netflix's Musical and Finding Karla Sofia Garcón](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emilia-perez-executive-music-producer-pierre-marie-dru-on-shaping-netflixs-musical-and-finding-karla-sofa-garcon/) - Pierre-Marie Dru spoke with Awards Focus about working with Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard to shape the music in Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez'.
- ['Shrinking' Star Jessica Williams on Bringing Warmth and Physicality to Gaby](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/jessica-williams-on-shrinking-playing-gaby/) - Jessica Williams discussed her role of Gaby and returning for a second season of Apple TV+'s comedy series, Shrinking. Williams didn't have much time to celebrate her earlier Emmy nomination in 2023 because of the SAG and WGA strikes. But after the strikes ended, she told Awards Focus that it took her a day to
- ['Shrinking' Co-Creator and Star Brett Goldstein on Finding Release in Forgiveness and Teases Season Three](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/brett-goldstein-on-shrinking-playing-louis/) - Shrinking co-creator and Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein discusses playing Louis during the Apple TV+ comedy's second season. Goldstein already has a heavy load on his plate but this didn't stop him from recurring on the series. Despite whatever limitations that Goldstein had in taking on the role, both co-creators Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel
- [SCL Awards Nominations Announced](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/scl-awards-nominations-announced/) - The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) announced the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. The 6th annual awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on February 12, 2025 and hosted by singer-songwriter Colin Hay (Men at Work, Ringo Starr). Clément Ducol and Camille, composers and songwriters
- [Úna Ní Dhonghaíle on Editing Young Woman and the Sea](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/una-ni-dhonghaile-on-editing-young-woman-and-the-sea/) - Úna Ní Dhonghaíle, ACE, had never heard of Trudy Ederle before signing onto edit Young Woman and the Sea. The editor worked remotely from Dublin while director Joachim Rønning and the cast were filming in Bulgaria. It was her first time working with Rønning and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. As such, she was quick to work
- [Unforgettable Gala 2024: A Celebration of AAPI Voices in Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/unforgettable-gala-2024-a-celebration-of-aapi-voices-in-hollywood/) - On Saturday night, leaders in the Asian American film and television industry descended on the Beverly Hilton to celebrate the Unforgettable Gala, produced by Character Media. The evening began with a vibrant red carpet event, where actors, content creators, and influential movers and shakers greeted the press, many of whom were Asian American correspondents including Ben Lei from Awards Focus.
- ['The Last Showgirl' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/the-last-showgirl-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Gia Coppola's 'The Last Showgirl' starring Pamela Anderson on "The Wandering Screen".
- [‘Shrinking’ and ‘Nickle Boys’ Star Luke Tennie on Forward Steps Becoming Larger](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/shrinking-and-nickle-boys-star-luke-tennie-on-forward-steps-becoming-larger/) - 'Shrinking' and 'Nickle Boys' star Luke Tennie spoke with Awards Focus about sharing more scenes with Harrison Ford and working with director RaMell Ross on 'Nickle Boys'.
- ['A Complete Unknown' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/a-complete-unknown-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet, in the latest episode of The Wandering Screen.
- [Honoring The Past, Forging The Future: Wes Ball’s Vision For 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/honoring-the-past-forging-the-future-wes-balls-vision-for-kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/) - Director Wes Ball spoke with Awards Focus about his creative process, the challenges of directing a legacy franchise, and how he sought to expand the emotional and visual landscape of the Apes universe. He delved into the film’s exploration of power dynamics, the evolving definition of civilization, and the personal stakes embedded in the characters’ arcs.
- [Legendary Actress Joan Chen's Journey: Embracing Motherhood And Identity In "Dìdi"](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/legendary-actress-joan-chens-journey-embracing-motherhood-and-identity-in-didi/) - In her interview with Awards Focus, Chen reflects on her journey and emphasizes the importance of stories like "Dìdi" in today’s landscape.
- [Blending Culture And Heart: Pat Boonnitipat’s ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Explores Love And Legacy](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/blending-culture-and-heart-pat-boonnitipats-how-to-make-millions-before-grandma-dies-explores-love-and-legacy/) - In his feature directorial debut, Pat Boonnitipat introduces himself as a filmmaker with a keen eye for emotional depth in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. In a conversation with Awards Focus, Pat Boonnitipat delves into the origins of the film, the artistic challenges of adapting such a personal story, and his perspective on the transition from television to feature filmmaking.
- [A Short Film With A Big Splash: Rashida Jones Directs "A Swim Lesson"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/a-short-film-with-a-big-splash-rashida-jones-directs-a-swim-lesson/) - In just 21 captivating minutes, A Swim Lesson, the latest project from Grammy winner and Emmy nominee Rashida Jones, proves that big things can come in small packages. In an interview with Awards Focus, Rashida shares insights about her personal connection to Bill Marsh's legacy, the challenges of directing a short documentary, and the collaborative process that shaped the film’s final cut.
- [The Astra Film and TV Awards Winners](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-astra-film-and-tv-awards-winners/) - The Hollywood Creative Alliance has announced the winners for the 2024 Astra Film Awards, the Astra Creative Arts Awards, and the Astra TV Awards. The organization hosted two ceremonies - a luncheon and dinner - on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. Actor, Comedian and Writer Peter Kim hosted the
- [Ted McGinley Talks Playing Derek in Shrinking](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/ted-mcginley-talks-playing-derek-in-shrinking/) - Ted McGinley steals the show in his portrayal of Derek in the second season of Apple TV+'s hit comedy series, Shrinking. Prior to the second season, McGinley got a much-deserved promotion as a series regular. Shrinking started as a comedy series where a grieving therapist, Jimmy (Jason Segel) breaks the rules and tells the blunt
- ['Nightbitch' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/nightbitch-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, in the latest episode of The Wandering Screen.
- ['Maria' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/maria-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews Pablo Larrain's Maria in the latest episode of The Wandering Screen.
- ['My Old Ass' Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/my-old-ass-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss dives into the Aubrey Plaza starring 'My Old Ass' in the latest episode of The Wandering Screen.
- [15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) Winners](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/15th-annual-hollywood-music-in-media-awards-hmma-winners/) - The 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) were awarded during a ceremony at The Avalon on November 20, 2024. The winners of the 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) were awarded today in a star-studded ceremony held Nov. 20 at The Avalon in Hollywood, CA. The HMMAs showcase and honor the most memorable film and TV music moments of the year with tributes
- [AFI AWARDS 2024 Honorees Announced](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/afi-awards-2024-honorees-announced/) - The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2024 ahead of a private luncheon in January 2025. AFI AWARDS honorees include 10 outstanding motion pictures and 10 outstanding TV programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. An additional honoree was
- [How ‘Better Man’ Director Michael Gracey and Pop Icon Robbie Williams Crafted a Unique Biopic Starring a CGI Monkey](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/how-better-man-director-michael-gracey-and-pop-icon-robbie-williams-crafted-a-unique-biopic-starring-a-cgi-monkey/) - Better Man Director Michael Gracey and Musician Robbie Williams spoke with Awards Focus about the challenges of revisiting the past.
- [Showrunner Laura Eason Discusses Vulnerability, Intimacy, And Power in Starz’ ‘Three Women’](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/showrunner-laura-eason-discusses-vulnerability-intimacy-and-power-in-starz-three-women/) - Laura Eason has built a formidable career blending her talents as a playwright and screenwriter into captivating television narratives. Her latest endeavor as the showrunner for Three Women, a series now streaming on Starz, represents a significant new chapter in her career, allowing her to dive deep into the raw, emotionally charged terrain of female desire and resilience.
- [‘Nightbitch’ director Marielle Heller on Processing Parenthood and Working with Amy Adams](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/nightbitch-director-marielle-heller-on-processing-parenthood-and-working-with-amy-adams/) - Nightbitch director Marielle Heller spoke to Awards Focus about the vulnerability involved in opening Pandora’s box of emotions and working with Amy Adams.
- [Behind The Scenes Of “The Penguin”: Cristin Milioti, Lauren LeFranc, And Cast Discuss Gotham’s Gritty Underworld at NYCC](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/behind-the-scenes-of-the-penguin-cristin-milioti-lauren-lefranc-and-cast-discuss-gothams-gritty-underworld-at-nycc/) - Just before the premiere of the fifth episode, the cast and creative mind behind The Penguin gathered for a press room at New York Comic Con (NYCC), offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show and reflecting on their characters’ journeys.
- ['Shōgun' Director Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. On Living in Japan And His Experience Directing In Fluent Japanese](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/shogun-director-emmanuel-osei-kuffour-jr-on-living-in-japan-and-his-experience-directing-in-fluent-japanese/) - FX’s "Shōgun" has captivated both critics and audiences with its richly detailed portrayal of complex characters in feudal Japan. Actors Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Cosmo Jarvis lead the ensemble drama series which has already been renewed for seasons two and three. The eighth episode of the first season, “The Abyss of Life,” is directed
- [Maya Erskine On Learning to Kick Ass in Mr. and Mrs. Smith](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/maya-erskine-on-learning-to-kick-ass-in-mr-and-mrs-smith/) - In a star making role, Maya Erskine plays the titular character Jane Smith, opposite Donald Glover in Amazon Prime’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” reimagining of the 2005 film that created the “Brangelina” pop culture phenomenon. In this fresh take created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, we see a very different portrayal of John and
- [Emmy Nominated VFX Supervisor Richard Bluff On Bringing Beloved Characters To Life In Disney+'s 'Ahsoka'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-vfx-supervisor-richard-bluff-on-bringing-beloved-characters-to-life-in-disneys-ahsoka/) - Richard Bluff spoke to Awards Focus about the complexities of adapting beloved animated characters for live-action in Disney+'s 'Ahsoka'.
- [Emmy-Nominated 'X-Men '97' Director Emi/Emmett Yonemura on Capturing The Essence Of The Original](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-x-men-97-director-emi-emmett-yonemura-on-capturing-the-essence-of-the-original/) - Emi/Emmett Yonemura, who directed several episodes of the first season including the penultimate Episode 5, “Remember It”, spoke to Award Focus about her work on the series.
- [Emmy Nominated VFX Supervisor Christopher Townsend On Special Effects Wizadry With Disney+'s 'Loki'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-vfx-supervisor-christopher-townsend-on-special-effects-wizadry-with-disneys-loki/) - MCU veteran Christopher Townsend oversaw the visual effects of mind-bending time travel sequences in Loki's second season on Disney+
- ["Only Murders in the Building" Season 4 Premiere: A Star-Studded Event on the Iconic Paramount Lot](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/only-murders-in-the-building-season-4-premiere-a-star-studded-event-on-the-iconic-paramount-lot/) - The highly anticipated Season 4 red carpet premiere of “Only Murders in the Building” took place on August 22 at the historic Paramount Studios lot, a location that makes a cameo during the first episode of the new season. The event was a glamorous affair, attended by the series' main stars—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—along with other cast members like the legendary Meryl Streep, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon, D’avine Joy Randolph and Zach Galifianakis.
- [Desi Lydic Discusses ‘Foxsplains’ And Her Notable Role On Emmy-Winning ‘The Daily Show’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/desi-lydic-rides-her-sharp-satirical-takes-to-emmy-nods-for-the-daily-show-and-foxsplains/) - Desi Lydic is making waves in late-night television, earning an Emmy nod for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy for ‘Foxsplains’ and for Outstanding Talk Series for her collective work on ‘The Daily Show.
- [Apple TV+ Debuts 'Shrinking' Season 2: Cast And Creators Talk Grief, Forgiveness, And Fresh Surprises](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/apple-tv-debuts-shrinking-season-2-cast-and-creators-talk-grief-forgiveness-and-fresh-surprises/) - Last night, the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood buzzed with glamour and excitement as Apple TV+ hosted the world premiere of the highly anticipated second season of “Shrinking”. The event featured a lively red carpet where the talented cast and creators mingled and discussed what's in store for the hit show's second season.
- [How Jac Schaeffer And Kristen And Robert Lopez Made “Agatha All Along” A Marvelous Musical Masterpiece](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/how-jac-schaeffer-and-kristen-and-robert-lopez-made-agatha-all-along-a-marvelous-musical-masterpiece/) - In separate interviews with AwardsFocus, series creator Jac Schaeffer and Kristen and Robert Lopez shared the creative journey behind “Agatha All Along”
- [Amazon Prime's 'Cross': Ben Watkins And The Cast Share Insights At NYCC Ahead Of Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/amazon-primes-cross-ben-watkins-and-the-cast-share-insights-at-nycc-ahead-of-premiere/) - Amazon Prime’s newest detective series, Cross, premieres on November 14th and seems poised to become the next hit adaptation of a popular book series featuring a strong male lead who one way or another, stops the bad guys. Following in the footsteps of Jack Ryan and Reacher, Cross feels like a sure bet to attract viewers - it has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its debut. During a press carpet at New York Comic Con on October 18th, Awards Focus spoke with writer/showrunner Ben Watkins, Aldis Hodge—who takes on the titular role—and co-stars Ryan Eggold, Isaiah Mustafa, and Samantha Walkes.
- [Production Designer Ruth Ammon Talks Cultural Accuracy in ‘Pachinko’ Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/production-designer-ruth-ammon-talks-cultural-accuracy-in-pachinko-season-2/) - In her latest endeavor, production designer Ruth Ammon brings a vivid authenticity to Pachinko Season 2 (both seasons streaming on Apple TV+), transforming historical settings into immersive storytelling. Based on Min Jin Lee's novel, the series explores intertwined Korean and Japanese histories, mostly through the lens of Koreans struggling to be seen as equals since World War II. Ammon, enlisted by showrunner Soo Hugh, embraced the complexity of designing for multiple eras, locations and socioeconomic status, crafting a world that feels both expansive and intimate. Despite the formidable challenges, Ammon describes the experience as one of the most creatively fulfilling of her career.
- [Amelia Warner on Scoring 'Young Woman and the Sea'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/amelia-warner-on-scoring-young-woman-and-the-sea/) - Amelia Warner sat down with Awards Focus in mid-November to discuss the score for Disney's Young Woman and the Sea starring Daisy Ridley. Before joining Young Woman and the Sea, Amelia Warner had never heard of Trudy Ederle (Daisy Ridley) and her inspirational life story. Warner tells Awards Focus about her initial meeting on the
- [David Tedeschi, Margaret Bodde on Beatles '64](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/david-tedeschi-margaret-bodde-on-beatles-64/) - Three years ago, we had the epic Disney+ documentary series, The Beatles: Get Back. Last year, it was a new song, "Now and Then," from The Beatles coming to life thanks to old John Lennon recordings. This year, a restoration of Let It Be and now, Beatles '64, a documentary revisiting the first U.S. visit
- [The Astras Announce Hosts and Special Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/the-astras-announce-hosts-and-special-awards/) - The Hollywood Creative Alliance recently announced that The Astras--Astra Film & TV Awards and the Astra Creative Arts Awards--will take place during two ceremonies on December 8, 2024. A luncheon and dinner gala, respectively, will be held at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles and will be recorded and streamed on KNEKT.tv and YouTube. Nominations
- ["The Sex Lives of College Girls" Season 3: A Glimpse Into The New Semester At Vulture Fest](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/the-sex-lives-of-college-girls-season-3-a-glimpse-into-the-new-semester-at-vulture-fest/) - During Vulture Fest, held November 16-17, showrunner Justin Noble and cast members Alyah Chanelle Scott, Renika Williams, and Ilia Isorelýs Paulino teased Season 3 of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" during a playful pajama-themed panel.
- [‘Saturday Night’ Star Gabriel Labelle on Being Loose and Present](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/saturday-night-star-gabriel-labelle-on-being-loose-and-present/) - Awards Focus spoke with Saturday Night star Gabriel Labelle about the challenges of portraying a real-life figure like Lorne Michaels.
- [Wicked Part I Movie Review](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/wicked-part-i-movie-review/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss dives into the world of Oz with his review of Jon Chu's 'Wicked: Part I' in the latest episode of The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss
- [Sam Spruell Finds the Humanity in Fargo’s Otherworldly Killer](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/sam-spruell-finds-the-humanity-in-fargos-otherworldly-killer/) - FX’s crime-thriller anthology “Fargo” is known for reinventing itself every season with new stories and new characters, but its critically acclaimed fifth season provides one of its sharpest and most intriguing left turns to date. That’s largely thanks to the presence of one character in particular: the otherworldly “Ole Munch,” played by British actor Sam
- [‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Production Designer Matthew Flood Ferguson Never Lets His Guard Down](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/monsters-the-lyle-and-erik-menendez-story-production-designer-matthew-flood-ferguson-never-lets-his-guard-down/) - 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' Production Designer Matthew flood Ferguson talks with Awards Focus about recreating the finer details.
- ['Gladiator II' Movie Review: Is Ridley Scott's Epic Worth The Hype?](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/gladiator-ii-movie-review-is-ridley-scotts-epic-worth-the-hype/) - Awards Focus Deputy Awards editor Matthew Koss reviews Ridley Scott's latest action-packed extravaganza Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal.
- [Film Review: "Emilia Pérez" Dazzles](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-emilia-perez-dazzles/) - Director and writer Jacques Audiard enters the awards race with a daring musical that's part operatic and part indie character drama. Netflix bet big on Audiard's film which features an incredible team, with stylized dance routines by Damien Jalet in the musical segments. Jalet's work is as breathtaking and fresh as anything I've seen on
- [Writer & Director Jacques Audiard Discusses Emilia Pérez](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/writer-director-jacques-audiard-discusses-emilia-perez/) - One day after the Los Angeles premiere of Jacques Audiard's film, Emilia Pérez, the French filmmaker sat down with a round table for a roughly forty minute discussion. Audiard, who spoke through his translator, opened up about about the inspiration for his film, building the characters, collaborating with his songwriting partners, and utilizing the musical
- [Film Review: Jurassic World: Dominion](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-jurassic-world-dominion/) - There is a lot going on with Jurassic World: Dominion and yet so little is happening, at least from an intellectual standpoint. This feels like three different movies slammed together with lackluster subplots all competing for screen time. The concept of a world where humans are forced to co-exist with dinosaurs is a genuinely exciting
- ['Small Things Like These' Director Tim Mielants Explores the Dark Side of 1980s Ireland With Cillian Murphy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/small-things-like-these-director-tim-mielants-explores-the-dark-side-of-1980s-ireland-with-cillian-murphy/) - When Cillian Murphy won the Oscar for Best Actor this past March for his work in “Oppenheimer,” it felt like the culmination of a long journey: he had gone from a respected character actor to an A-list star capable of anchoring a blockbuster movie. Any film lover had to wonder: what would Murphy’s next move
- [Film Review: Small Things Like These](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-small-things-like-these/) - Director Tim Mielants poignantly adapts this well-respected novel by Claire Keegan with longtime friend and collaborator Cillian Murphy. The indelibly Irish tale is a passion project of Murphy's, one which he introduced Matt Damon to on the set of Oppenheimer. The film is produced Damon, Ben Affleck, and Drew Vinton at Artist's Equity, alongside Murphy
- [‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Director Joachim Rønning On The Ocean As An Antagonist](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/young-woman-and-the-sea-director-joachim-ronning-on-the-films-real-villain/) - Young Woman and the Sea director Joachim Rønning spoke with Awards Focus about Rønning spoke with Awards Focus about viewing the ocean as an antagonist.
- ['Heretic' Movie Review: A Dark Dive Into Faith, Fear, and the Unknown](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/heretic-movie-review-a-dark-dive-into-faith-fear-and-the-unknown/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss reviews Heretic starring Hugh Grant on his YouTube series, The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss.
- [My Old Ass: Megan Park, Maisy Stella talk Comedy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/my-old-ass-megan-park-maisy-stella-talk-comedy/) - Writer-director Megan Park and actress Maisy Stella discussed the Sundance-premiering comedy My Old Ass, now streaming on Prime Video. After Park's feature directorial debut, The Fallout, premiered during the virtual SXSW Film Festival--now the SXSW Film & TV Festival--in 2021, the filmmaker savored the experience at Sundance when she premiered sophomore film My Old Ass
- [Alex Edelman talks Alex Edelman: Just for Us, Antisemitism](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/alex-edelman-talks-just-for-us-antisemitism/) - Alex Edelman discussed releasing his HBO-Max comedy special, Alex Edelman: Just for Us, during the worst levels of antisemitism in decades. His comments were made during HBO and Max's Stand Up for Comedy week of press conferences in mid-October. Mandy Moore moderated the press conference in question. The special--taped August 15-16, 2023 at The Hudson
- [Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain Is The MOST CHARMING Movie Of 2024](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/jesse-eisenbergs-a-real-pain-is-the-most-charming-movie-of-2024/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss reviews Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain on his YouTube series, The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss.
- [Laurent Bouzereau talks Music by John Williams](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/laurent-bouzereau-talks-music-by-john-williams/) - Documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau sat down with Awards Focus to discuss the new Disney+ film, Music by John Williams. This film was a long time in the making. It was only a matter of time before the Oscar-winning composer would consent to having a documentary made about him. As Bouzereau tells Awards Focus, Williams was
- [Angelina Jolie Joins Pablo Larraín for a Red Carpet Screening of 'Maria' at AFI Fest](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/angelina-jolie-joins-pablo-larrain-for-a-red-carpet-screening-of-maria-at-afi-fest/) - Pablo Larraín and Angelina Jolie attended the AFI Fest Premiere of Maria at the Iconic Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.
- ['Woman Of the Hour' Review: Anna Kendrick's Brilliant And Chilling Directorial Debut](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/woman-of-the-hour-review-anna-kendricks-brilliant-and-chilling-directorial-debut/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss reviews Netflix's thriller Woman Of The Hour on his YouTube series, The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss.
- ['Music By John Williams' Premieres Opening Night at the 2024 AFI Fest in Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/music-by-john-williams-premieres-opening-night-at-the-2024-afi-fest-in-hollywood/) - AFI Fest 2024 kicked off opening night at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood with the world premiere of “Music By John Williams.”
- ['Killer Heat' Review: Prime Video's Modern Greek Tragedy Starring Shailene Woodley](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/killer-heat-review-prime-videos-modern-greek-tragedy-starring-shailene-woodley/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss reviews Prime Video's Killer Heat on his YouTube series, The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss.
- ['Anora' Review: 'Anora' Proves Romantic Comedies Can Still Be Original and FUN!](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/anora-review-anora-proves-romantic-comedies-can-still-be-original-and-fun/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss reviews Sean Baker's Anora on his YouTube series, The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss.
- ['Killer Heat' Cinematographer Andrew Dunn on The Camera Being A Character](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/killer-heat-cinematographer-andrew-dunn-on-the-camera-being-a-character/) - BAFTA Winning Cinematographer Andrew Dunn shares insights from his collaboration with actors on the choreography of the climactic scene in Killer Heat.
- [Rob Huebel talks All Happy Families, Comedy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/rob-huebel-talks-all-happy-families-comedy/) - Rob Huebel sat down to discuss his new role in Haroula Rose's sophomore film, All Happy Families, ahead of its digital release. Before diving into the film itself, Huebel took some time to remember his co-star, the late John Ashton. Ashton, who recently passed away, portrays Huebel's character's father. He also discusses his character, Will,
- ['The Outrun' Director Nora Fingscheidt Delves Into the Delicate Responsibility of Adapting a Memoir With Saoirse Ronan](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-outrun-director-nora-fingscheidt-delves-into-the-delicate-responsibility-of-adapting-a-memoir-with-saoirse-ronan/) - Award-winning German writer-director Nora Fingscheidt (‘System Crasher’, ‘The Unforgivable’) returns to the Oscar race with another story about a woman fighting her inner demons. Her critically acclaimed fiction début ‘System Crasher’ was Germany´s entry for the Oscars in 2020, winning a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film in 2019. Fingscheidt joined ‘The Outrun’ production
- [Film Review: Megalopolis](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-megalopolis/) - Director Francis Ford Coppola has found himself at the center numerous news articles and social media posts since the announcement that he would personally be financing his 100 million dollar epic, Megalopolis. It's not the first time that the Oscar winning director has bet on himself with his own money, but the landscape of theatrical
- [Film Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-beetlejuice-beetlejuice/) - Following Tim Burton's lackluster experience on Disney's Dumbo (2019), the acclaimed director has admitted to feeling a creative low point, both with his relationship with Disney (swearing off future mouse house collaborations) and the industry at large where he started as an animator. It was a chance submission to Burton from Smallville writer-producer-creators Al Gough
- [Film Review: Blink Twice](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-blink-twice/) - Actress Zoë Kravitz has shot to the forefront of the conversation regarding our industry's finest young directors with her directorial debut in Blink Twice. With more than a decade of experience in front of the camera, Kravitz proves her career evolution into a multi-hyphenate artist is long overdue. In 2022, Kravitz stole every scene in
- [Film Review: Alien Romulus](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-alien-romulus/) - Director Fede Alvarez (Don't Breathe) proves to be a wise hire by 20th Century for the studio's continuation of its long-running sci-fi horror franchise. Director Ridley Scott launched the property with 1979's critically acclaimed Alien, earning enough at the box office to warrant three sequels. The legendary director returned to mostly dormant property (we don't
- [White Bird Filmmakers Marc Forster and Renée Wolfe Discuss Film](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/white-bird-filmmakers-marc-forster-and-renee-wolfe-discuss-film/) - White Bird: A Wonder Story director Marc Forster and executive producer Renée Wolfe spoke with Awards Focus ahead of the release. Forster directs the White Bird from a script by Mark Bomback. The script is an adaptation of R.J. Palacio's graphic novel. The Mandeville Films team of David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman were immediately on
- [Film Review: Deadpool & Wolverine](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-deadpool-wolverine/) - Director Shawn Levy reunites with fellow Canadian star Ryan Reynolds for a third time, after their two critically applauded collaborations (one of them being a box office smash) in Free Guy (2021) and The Adam Project (2022). Having previous roots with X-Men icon Hugh Jackman -- 2011's Real Steel, Levy seemed like the perfect ingredient
- [The Substance Movie Review | What Makes 'The Substance' So Addictive](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/the-substance-movie-review-what-makes-the-substance-so-addictive/) - Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss reviews The Substance on his YouTube series, The Wandering Screen with Matt Koss.
- [Film Review: Twisters](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-twisters/) - Director Lee Issac Chung leans on his two very capable leads for a charming slow-burn courtship amid a disaster film that serves as a breezy watch for mainstream audiences. The film is a noble effort to relaunch a nearly 30 year old I.P. and it succeeds many ways, particularly in adding more nuance to the
- [AFI Fest: Studios Aim to Build Momentum](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/afi-fest-studios-aim-to-build-momentum/) - AFI Fest announced two additional films in the Red Carpet Premieres section and a number of Special Screening selections. The full AFI Fest lineup will be announced on October 1. AFI FEST presented by Canva will take place October 23–27 at the TCL Chinese Theatres. The fest will feature a curated selection of over 100 films screening
- ['Sing Sing' Costume Designer Desira Pesta and Production Designer Ruta Kiskyte On Crafting Authenticity.](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/sing-sing-costume-designer-desira-pesta-and-production-designer-ruta-kiskyte-on-crafting-authenticity/) - Sing Sing Costume Designer Desira Pesta and Production Designer Ruta Kiskyte spoke with Awards Focus about what they took away from the experience of working on the film.
- [We Will Dance Again: Surviving October 7](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/we-will-dance-again-surviving-october-7/) - We Will Dance Again, like other October 7 documentaries, is emotionally heavy viewing as survivors recount the Nova Festival massacre. As the documentary launches in the U.S. on Paramount+, it is the first October 7 documentary to get a release on a U.S. streamer. Despite no shortage of campaigns across Jewish social media, neither #NOVA
- [Emmy-Winning "Shōgun" Editors Aika Miyake And Maria Gonzales On Crafting The Emotional Season Finale](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominated-shogun-editors-aika-miyake-and-maria-gonzales-on-crafting-the-emotional-season-finale/) - Awards Focus spoke with Shōgun editors Gonzales and Miyake about the moment their approach to incorporating subtitles without disrupting flow.
- [‘Fancy Dance’ Costume Designer Amy Higdon On Styling Androgyny And The Richness of Powwow Regalia](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/fancy-dance-costume-designer-amy-higdon-on-styling-androgyny-and-the-richness-of-powwow-regalia/) - Costume Designer Amy Higdon spoke with Awards Focus about the infusing swagger into Jax's style in Erica Tremblay's 'Fancy Dance' on Apple TV+.
- [Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer Christina Flannery On Going Ridiculous with Max's 'The Righteous Gemstones'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominated-costume-designer-christina-flannery-on-going-ridiculous-with-maxs-the-righteous-gemstones/) - The Righteous Gemstones Costume Designer Christina Flannery spoke to Awards Focus about joining production in Charleston and following TikTok pastors.
- [Jeff Probst On Support For "Survivor" Players, Enduring Playfulness and Teasing Season 47](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/jeff-probst-on-support-for-survivor-players-enduring-playfulness-and-teasing-season-47/) - 'Survivor' Host Jeff Probst spoke with Awards Focus about the series being a timestamp for culture and looking ahead at Season 47.
- [Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer Armando Salas Put His Own Stamp On Netflix's 'Griselda'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominated-cinematographer-armando-salas-put-his-own-stamp-on-netflixs-griselda/) - Armando Salas spoke to Awards Focus about creating Miami in Los Angeles and working with Sofia Vergara for Netflix's limited series Griselda.
- [Emmy-Nominated Music Supervisor Catherine Grieves On Lifting Darker Moments In Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominated-music-supervisor-catherine-grieves-on-lifting-darker-moments-in-netflixs-baby-reindeer/) - Catherine Grieves spoke with Awards Focus about approached Richard Gadd on the music for Netflix's Limited Series 'Baby Reindeer'
- [Emmy-Nominee Kaitlin Olson On Embracing the Messy in Max's Hit Comedy Series "Hacks"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-kaitlin-olson-on-embracing-the-messy-in-maxs-hit-comedy-series-hacks/) - Kaitlin Olson spoke to Awards Focus about DJ's growth in the third season of Hacks and how DJ's relationship evolves with Deborah in the Max series.
- [Costume Designer Mekel Bailey On Infusing Character Through Costumes with Netflix's "Baby Reindeer"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/costume-designer-mekel-bailey-on-infusing-character-through-costumes-with-netflixs-baby-reindeer/) - Mekel Bailey spoke with Awards Focus about dressing Jessica Gunning and the origins of Donny's wig in Netflix's "Baby Reindeer."
- [Emmy Nominations 2024: See the Nominees' Reactions (Updating Live)](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominations-2024-see-the-nominees-reactions-updating-live/) - Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the 2024 Emmy nominees for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday morning, and we're giving you the reactions from the nominees live.
- ["Girls5Eva" Star Sara Bareilles On The Personal Lyrics of Emmy-Nominated Song 'Medium Time'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/girls5eva-star-sara-bareilles-on-the-personal-lyrics-of-emmy-nominated-song-medium-time/) - Girls5Eva star Bareilles spoke to Awards Focus about her Emmy-nominated song and what success means after so many years in the spotlight.
- [Emmy Nominated "Baby Reindeer" Editor Peter Oliver On Editing To Help Others](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/emmy-nominated-baby-reindeer-editor-peter-oliver-on-editing-to-help-others/) - Awards Focus spoke with Baby Reindeer editor Peter Oliver balancing humor and trauma to help others in Netflix's Limited Series.
- [Graham Yost Takes Us Deep Into the Mysteries of Apple TV+'s "Silo"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/graham-yost-takes-us-deep-into-the-mysteries-of-apple-tvs-silo/) - If you’ve kept up on prestige television during the last decade and a half, there’s a good chance that at some point your favorite series had Graham Yost’s name in the credits. Since 2010, Yost has served as a writer and/or producer for such acclaimed shows as "The Pacific," "Masters of the Air," "Slow Horses,"
- [Film Review: The Bikeriders](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-bikeriders/) - Writer and director Jeff Nichols came to international awareness thanks to back-to-back brilliantly crafted indie films. I'm speaking of the Michael Shannon-led Take Shelter (2011) and one of the best films of Matthew McConaughey's "McConaissance" era -- Mud (2012). Nichols' scifi-infused reteaming with Michael Shannon, 2016's Midnight Special, failed to reach the heights of his
- [Film Review: Young Woman and the Sea](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-young-woman-and-the-sea/) - Director Joachim Rønning puts Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley in her best role to date, although the mechanics of Jeff Nathanson's script fail to enthrall audiences until far too late in the film. Based on the 2009 book by Glenn Stout, it chronicles the true story of Gertrude Ederle, an American competitive swimmer who became
- [Film Review: Civil War](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-civil-war/) - Alex Garland is one of the most inventive creatives to emerge in the 21st Century, following the tremendous genius of 2015's Ex Machina. Having failed to reach the same level of critical praise, he's continually worked at a high level in the business with major theatrical releases. With 2024's Civil War, Garland is tackling a
- [Film Review: A Quiet Place Day One](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-a-quiet-place-day-one/) - Director Michael Sarnoski takes the reigns on A Quiet Place Day One after making waves in Hollywood with his 2021 indie drama, Pig. That film saw critical praise for lead actor Nicholas Cage, playing a once renowned chef now living as a hermit off the grid where he collects truffles with his trusty truffle pig.
- [Film Review: MaXXXine](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-maxxxine/) - Following the praise and commercial success of X and its prequel Pearl, writer and director Ti West had become the new type of horror world builder, akin to the James Cameron of the 1980s. Like Linda Hamilton or Sigourney Weaver, West has the incredible good fortune of having a power house performing in Mia Goth
- [Film Review: Challengers](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-challengers/) - Director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) deliver his latest sexually charged drama with Challengers, a film that shifts through time as a love triangle in explored between high level athletes; specifically engaging are the power dynamics that exist between a veteran player-turned-coach and her young male proteges as they rise the ranks of
- [Film Review: Horizon An American Saga](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-horizon-an-american-saga/) - Director Kevin Costner has left his acclaimed Paramount+ series, Yellowstone, in order to pursue a passion project. Costner returns to the director's chair in Horizon: An American Saga, which is an ambitious, sprawling multi-part western film franchise. Ambition is probably the most pertinent word, as he's taken the Lord of the Rings blueprint of committing
- [Film Review: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-ghostbusters-frozen-empire/) - Director Jason Reitman delivered one of the most engaging and heartfelt reboots of the past decade with 2021's Ghostbusters Afterlife. Unlike the underwhelming Star Wars sequels, Reitman perfectly merged the original 1984 Ghostbusters cast, who were coincidentally directed in that film by his father (Ivan Reitman), with the new cast of characters led by Paul
- [Film Review: Love Lies Bleeding](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-love-lies-bleeding/) - Kristen Stewart returns to her indie stomping grounds as a gym manager named Lou, showcasing a very lackluster life servicing a clogged toilet in our unvarnished introduction to her latest character. Director Ross Glass follows up her brilliant debut, Saint Maud, with this brutal character-driven exploration of sexuality, love, violence, and familial conflict in small
- [Film Review: Inside Out 2](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-inside-out-2/) - Few directorial debuts have the high stakes surrounding Pixar's latest outing, Inside Out 2. After a string of less than stellar box office outings, Pixar is returning to the groundbreaking world that it launched with 2015's hit animated feature, Inside Out. The original film followed Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) as a preteen Midwestern girl thrust into
- [Film Review: Furiosa](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-furiosa/) - Director George Miller (Mad Max, Happy Feet) blew audiences and critics away with his return to his gritty, Australian set Mad Max franchise with the 2015 reboot, Mad Max: Fury Road. That film once again followed protagonist Max Rockatansky (now played by Tom Hardy in a post Mel Gibson tenure), the last survivor of his
- ['Unprisoned' Star Jee Young Han on Seeking Identity in Hulu Comedy's Second Season](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/unprisoned-star-jee-young-han-on-seeking-identity-in-hulu-comedys-second-season/) - Awards Focus had the opportunity to talk to Jee Young Han, upgraded to a full cast member for Season 2, about how her character, Esti Nelson, evolves in her second season, the joys of working with acting legends Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington, and why getting to tell her the stories in ‘Unprisoned’ is so important.
- ['Fargo' Star Joe Keery on Feeling Outside His Own Body in FX's Fifth Season](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/fargo-star-joe-keery-on-feeling-outside-his-own-body-in-fxs-fifth-season/) - Keery spoke to Awards Focus about bonding with the cast during production, and his takeaways from the experience of working on Fargo's fifth season.
- [Celebrated Costume Designer Danny Glicker on the Historic Scale and Intimacy of ‘The Sympathizer’](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/celebrated-costume-designer-danny-glicker-on-the-historic-scale-and-intimacy-of-the-sympathizer/) - The Sympathizer Costume Designer Danny Glicker spoke to Awards Focus about the photo he kept above his desk throughout production.
- [Eden Espinosa's Emotional Performance in "Lempicka" Earns Her First Tony Nomination](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/eden-espinosas-emotional-performance-in-lempicka-earns-her-first-tony-nomination/) - With an impressive array of credits spanning Broadway, television, and film, including standout roles in the Broadway productions of "Rent" and "Wicked," Eden Espinosa has consistently mesmerized audiences with her versatility and powerful voice. Yet, it is her portrayal of Tamara de Lempicka in the musical "Lempicka" that has truly allowed her artistic brilliance to
- [‘3 Body Problem’ Cinematographer Jonathan Freeman on Creating Complex Lighting Environments](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/3-body-problem-cinematographer-jonathan-freeman-on-creating-complex-lighting-environments/) - Liu Cixin’s successful Chinese novel series Remembrance of Earth’s Past features various timelines across multiple worlds, creating challenges for 3 Body Problem cinematographer Jonathan Freeman .
- [Creators and Stars Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer on Protecting the Silly with 'Colin From Accounts'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/creators-and-stars-patrick-brammall-and-harriet-dyer-on-protecting-the-silly-with-colin-from-accounts/) - 'Colin From Accounts' creators Dyer and Brammall had a lively discussion with Awards Focus about their busy week and keeping perspective of the finer details of the series.
- [Production Designer David Gropman on the Crescendo and the Quiet in Netflix's 'Ripley'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/production-designer-david-gropman-on-the-crescendo-and-the-quiet-in-netflixs-ripley/) - Gropman spoke with Awards Focus about accessing Tom Ripley to inform the production design and how he creates a visual throughline for the Netflix series.
- [Why Season Two of ABC's 'Will Trent' Felt Like a Homecoming for Star Ramón Rodríguez](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/actors/why-season-two-of-abcs-will-trent-felt-like-a-homecoming-for-star-ramon-rodriguez/) - His character may don a three-piece suit and talk in a southern drawl, but Will Trent star Ramon Rodriguez is relaxed talking about the explosive second season of ABC's hit series.
- [June 14: Walt Disney Concert Hall to Honor the Art of Bob Peak With Live Performances of the Music From Superman, Star Trek](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/music-producer-robert-townson-and-composer-michael-abels-discuss-the-innovative-concert-pictures-at-an-exhibition-the-paintings-of-bob-peak/) - For Robert Townson, the upcoming concert Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak is a labor of love he’s been dreaming about for several decades. “It was about 25 years ago that I had the first inspiration for the idea of what this concert is,” Townson explains, “thinking how cool it could be
- [Conan O'Brien Delivers Laughs With Nick Offerman At The World Premiere Of "Conan O'Brien Must Go"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/conan-obrien-delivers-laughs-with-nick-offerman-after-world-premiere-of-conan-obrien-must-go/) - On Tuesday night, Conan O’Brien took over the Avalon Hollywood theater to premiere his new travel series, "Conan O’Brien Must Go." The Max series premiere drew critics, TV Academy members, and almost the entire crew from the show to celebrate with O'Brien. The famously tall star came out to great applause following the premiere, participating
- [How Production Designer Martyn John Recreated the Aristocratic Lifestyle for Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/how-production-designer-martyn-john-recreated-the-aristocratic-lifestyle-for-netflixs-the-gentlemen/) - Production designer Martyn John has been a frequent collaborator with director Guy Ritchie, rejoining forces for Netflix's 8-episode spin-off series The Gentlemen
- [Why '3 Body Problem' Editor Michael Ruscio Recommends Editors Take an Acting Class](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/why-3-body-problem-editor-michael-ruscio-recommends-editors-take-an-acting-class/) - The fifth episode of Netflix's sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, "Judgement Day," includes a harrowing sequence and editor Michael Ruscio joined the production to bring the episode to life.
- [Composer Atli Örvarsson Gives Apple TV+ Series Silo Its Musical Soul](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/composer-atli-orvarsson-gives-apple-tv-series-silo-its-musical-soul/) - If you’re the composer for a show as idiosyncratic as Silo — a sci-fi thriller that’s, by turns, riveting, disturbing, mysterious, and humane — where do you go for inspiration? If you’re Atli Örvarsson, you look to the show’s setting: a massive bunker where humanity has sheltered in isolation for decades or potentially centuries. Even
- [Common Explores New Ground With Career Best Performance in Apple TV+'s "Silo"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/common-explores-new-ground-with-career-best-work-in-apple-tvs-silo/) - When it comes to multi-hyphenate artists, Common is doing his part to craft a legacy across music, film, and television. Since making his big-screen debut in the 2006 thriller Smokin’ Aces, Common has consistently challenged himself with projects as diverse as the action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 2, the wildly outrageous comedy Girls’ Trip, and
- [Actor and Musician Tadanobu Asano On Taking Lessons From Yabushige in FX's 'Shōgun'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/actor-and-musician-tadanobu-asano-on-taking-lessons-from-yabushige-in-fxs-shogun/) - Tadanobu Asano's latest role in FX's blockbuster series Shōgun gave the chameleon star and Emmy favorite a chance to reflect on his choices.
- ['Ripley' Composer Jeff Russo Wouldn't Let Tom Off the Hook In Netflix's Limited Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/ripley-composer-jeff-russo-wouldnt-let-tom-off-the-hook-in-netflixs-limited-series/) - Two-time Grammy nominee Jeff Russo is at the top of his game with his haunting and sumptuous score for Netflix's noir thriller Ripley.
- [Loulou Bontemps on Bringing Heightened British Country Fashion to Guy Ritchie's ‘The Gentlemen‘](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/loulou-bontemps-on-bringing-heightened-british-country-fashion-to-the-aristo-criminal-world-of-the-gentlemen/) - With bespoke suits and expensive watches, French-British Costume Designer Loulou Bontemps is no stranger to director Guy Ritchie’s cinematic universe
- [How Aria Mia Loberti’s Life Changed With Netflix’s All the Light We Cannot See](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/how-aria-mia-lobertis-life-changed-with-netflixs-all-the-light-we-cannot-see/) - Aria Mia Loberti shines in Netflix’s adaptation of Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See.
- [Capote and the Swans Attend Disney's Feud FYC Event in West Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/capote-and-the-swans-attend-disneys-feud-fyc-event-in-west-hollywood/) - The all-star cast of Ryan Murphy's 'Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans', attended the Disney FYC event at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.
- ['Hacks' Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins Knows It's Not All Glitter](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/hacks-star-carl-clemons-hopkins-knows-its-not-all-glitter/) - Carl Clemons-Hopkins knew the 18-month interval between Hacks season two and three of the Emmy award-winning Max series would be worth the wait.
- [Matthew Lopez on Love Sparking Imagination with 'Red, White and Royal Blue' Directorial Debut](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/matthew-lopez-on-love-sparking-imagination-with-red-white-and-royal-blue-directorial-debut/) - Matthew Lopez directs a vibrant and romantic adaptation of Casey McQuiston's New York Times best-selling novel Red, White, and Royal Blue.
- ['One Day' Star Ambika Mod on Setting the Tone in Netflix's Romantic Hit Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/one-days-ambika-mod-on-setting-the-tone-in-netflixs-romantic-hit-series/) - Comedian and rising star Ambika Mod shines in Netflix's series adaptation of David Nicholl's best-selling novel, One Day.
- ['Elsbeth' Star Carrie Preston on Bringing Fresh Air to 'The Good Wife' Spin-off Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/elsbeth-star-carrie-preston-on-bringing-fresh-air-to-the-good-wife-spin-off-series/) - As the kooky attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, Carrie Preston still feels like part of an ensemble in the new CBS spin-off series to The Good Wife, Elsbeth.
- [Composer Sherri Chung on Working in Animation and Incorporating Chinese Opera on 'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/composer-sherri-chung-gremlins-secrets-of-the-mogwai/) - 1984’s Gremlins features a timeless score from iconic composer Jerry Goldsmith, so the composer for Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai – the hit animated prequel series streaming now on Max – was always going to have big shoes to fill. Fortunately, Mogwai composer Sherri Chung is one of the most acclaimed musicians and composers working
- ['Glisten and the Merry Mission' Composers Meiro Stamm and Antonio Naranjo Discuss Collaboration and Scoring for Animation](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/glisten-and-the-merry-mission-composers-meiro-stamm-antonio-naranjo/) - Glisten and the Merry Mission is not your ordinary Christmas movie. The animated film manages to capture the spirit of the Build-A-Bear universe and marry that with the perennial magic of the Christmas season. The secret ingredient in that charming recipe is the film’s score, from composers and frequent collaborators Meiro Stamm and Antonio Naranjo.
- [Editor Yvette M. Amirian, ACE on Cutting Across Genres and Uplifting Armenian Voices](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/editor-yvette-m-amirian-ace-on-cutting-across-genres-and-uplifting-armenian-voices/) - Acclaimed editor Yvette M. Amirian, ACE refuses to let genre restrict or define her. “I think there’s often too much focus on whether or not an editor is ‘capable’ of cutting a specific genre,” says Amirian. “To me, editing is editing. I can cut comedy as efficiently as I can cut horror or drama, but
- [Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer Dominique Martinez on Her Journey from Children's TV to Neo-Noir](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/dominique-martinez-cinematographer-waffles-mochi-restaurant/) - Cinematographer Dominique Martinez’s next film is a dynamic short called Black Apple. It’s a stylish neo-noir set in a high school, and Martinez serves as both co-director and cinematographer on the film. The Miami native’s journey towards creating this darkly atmospheric tale includes an unexpected visit to the world of children’s TV, not to mention
- ['Lies of P' Composer Yeakun Yoo on Using Melody to Create a Gloomy Version of Pinocchio](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/lies-of-p-composer-yeakun-yoo-gloomy-pinocchio/) - The first thing players will likely notice about the acclaimed video game Lies of P is its difficulty. The second thing, however, is the game’s mesmerizing score, courtesy of Yeakun Yoo, one of the most exciting young composers working today. Yoo’s incredible compositions inject this gothic take on the Pinnochio fairytale with a unique dose
- [Lighting Designer Cory Pattak on Adapting 'The Great Gatsby' for Broadway](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/lighting-designer-cory-pattak-on-adapting-the-great-gatsby-for-broadway/) - 2024 is poised to be quite the year for lighting designer Cory Pattak, one of the most exciting young creatives in the world of theatre. Pattak already made his Broadway debut with Spamalot at the St. James Theatre in late 2023, and now his rightfully opulent work on The Great Gatsby will impress audiences at
- [Film Review: Dune Part 2](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-dune-part-2/) - Director Denis Villeneuve returns to Arrakis to direct Dune Part 2 from a screenplay that he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts. Adapted from Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel, the story is acutely accurate to the novel and well-paced despite its two hour and forty-six minute runtime. Villeneuve recruited many of his previous Oscar-nominated collaborators, including Oscar-winning director
- [Costume Designer Olga Mill on her collaborations  with filmmakers William Oldroyd on "Eileen" & Rose Glass on A24's "Love Lies Bleeding"](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/costume-designer-olga-mill-on-her-collaborations-with-filmmakers-william-oldroyd-on-eileen-rose-glass-on-a24s-love-lies-bleeding/) - Costume Designer Olga Mill has worked on some of the most exciting independent films of the 21st century. Her credits include Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Paul Schrader’s First Reformed, and Eliza Hittman’s Never Rarely Sometimes Always. Her latest film, Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding, releases in theaters on March 8th, 2024. But it is her previous
- [Film Review: American Fiction](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-american-fiction/) - Writer and Director Cord Jefferson delivers a rich social commentary that leaves no one unscathes with the brilliant, inflammatory, and insightful tale of American Fiction. Adapted from "Erasure", the 2001 by Percival Everett, Jefferson shows a real talent in his directorial debut. The film follows a middle class English professor and struggling writer Thelonious “Monk”
- [Film Review: Oppenheimer](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-oppenheimer/) - Oscar nominated writer and director Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk) once again reaches into the annals history to entertain audiences with his take on the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer, the film, is a modern cinematic achievement from the standpoint of practice effects, production design, cinematography, and hair and makeup. Nolan's script, which weaves multiple
- [Film Review: Argyle](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-argyle/) - Director Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, Layer Cake) is in uncharted territory as he enters Argyle. The British writer, producer, and director has spent years deftly navigating Hollywood, avoiding franchise misses like X-Men: The Last Stand and while circling back five years later and to deliver one of the best character driven genre films with X-Men First
- [Film Review: Drive-Away Dolls](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-drive-away-dolls/) - Drive-Away Dolls is the first movie directed soley by Ethan Coen (sans his brother), and the first thing that is apparent is the tonal familiarity with previous Coen Brother films, specificaly like Burn After Reading and Hail, Caesar! While one of the aforementioned films was riveting and the other was... less so, Drive-Away Dolls finds
- [Film Review: Blue Jean](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-blue-jean/) - Director Georgia Oakley transports us back to 1988 and the unfortunatley repressive nature of life in the U.K. (which cannot be overstated how bleak the time was). Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is preparing to pass a law stigmatizing gay and lesbian citizens, further ostracizing them from the normal life of "family-oriented" heterosexuals. This puts Jean
- [Film Review: Rustin](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-rustin/) - Bayard Rustin is a name that every American should know, garnering the same level of awareness as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks in the classroom. As a gay African American activist and organizer, Rustin faced even more unimaginable bigotry than his peers as he set about organizing the unparalleled demonstration that was
- [Film Review: Anatomy of a Fall](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-anatomy-of-a-fall/) - After relocating to the French Alps with her son Daniel (Milo Machado Graner) and husband Samuel (Samuel Theis), celebrated German author Sandra Voyter (Sandra Hüller) finds herself at the center of an investigation into the unusual falling death of her husband. Throughout the film, we slowly learn of the turmoil between the married couple which
- [Film Review: Godzilla Minus One](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-godzilla-minus-one/) - After a decade of entries in the Godzilla and King Kong shared film universe from Warner Brothers and Legendary, audiences finally get a thoughtful, emotional, and character-driven take on the world's most famous fire-breathing Kaiju with Godzilla Minus One. Unlike the WB franchise entries, which rely on endless (and poorly executed) CGI creatures amassing city-wide
- [Film Review: Barbie](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-barbie/) - Director Greta Gerwig (Little Women, Lady Bird) delivers an impressive, nuanced work of art which is a guaranteed best picture Oscar contender with Barbie. Warner Brothers wisely trusted in Gerwig's vision as director and co-writer, tackling this iconic Mattel property alongside star and producer Margot Robbie. Noah Baumbach, Gerwig's partner, joined her in co-writing the
- [Stefan L. Smith Enters Annie Awards With Iconic Score to 1920s Gotham City in "Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham"](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/stefan-l-smith-enters-annie-awards-with-iconic-score-to-1920s-gotham-city-in-batman-the-doom-that-came-to-gotham/) - When Stefan L. Smith joined Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham as the film’s lead composer, he knew that this was his chance to put his stamp on the musical legacy of the Dark Knight. Few composers have had the privilege to craft scores for Batman in his live action and animated adventures. Shirley
- [Joe Brewster & Michèle Stephenson on Oscar Shortlisted Projects "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project" & "Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games"](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/joe-brewster-michele-stephenson-on-oscar-shortlisted-projects-going-to-mars-the-nikki-giovanni-project-black-girls-play-the-story-of-hand-games/) - Documentarians Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson have never settled for a conventional approach in their storytelling. Whether following their son over the course of thirteen years in American Promise, or merging both poetry and biography with Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, the married filmmakers have always looked for a new or surprising angle
- [Acclaimed Sound designer Peter Albrechtsen on "Evil Dead Rise" and his process in honoring the iconic franchise while breaking new sonic ground](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/acclaimed-sound-designer-peter-albrechtsen-on-evil-dead-rise-and-his-process-in-honoring-the-iconic-franchise-while-breaking-new-sonic-ground/) - Sound designer Peter Albrechtsen had the distinct honor of being nominated for the MPSE Golden Reel Award for his work on National Geographic's documentary, The Territory. It's his seventh nomination for the Golden Reel Awards, havinb been nominated six previous times for his meticulous work. Albrechtsen's recent film, Evil Dead Rise, features one of the
- [Dave Merlino & Dustin Sweet on the Journey and Inspiration Behind "Apache Blues: Welcome Home"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/dave-merlino-dustin-sweet-on-the-journey-and-inspiration-behind-apache-blues-welcome-home/) - Following their collaborations on The Lucky Ones and Bloodlines, Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet have once again teamed up for the documentary film, APACHE BLUES: Welcome Home. Merlino left his career as a federal law enforcement officer and Sweet his career as a computer animator to pursue filmmaking with incredible success. After finishing in the
- [Marvel Animation's "X-Men 97" to Stream on Disney+ Beginning March 20th](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/animation/marvel-animations-x-men-97-to-stream-on-disney-beginning-march-20th/) - A trailer and teaser poster are now available to celebrate the upcoming Disney+ debut of Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ’97.” The all-new series, which features 10 episodes, begins streaming March 20. “X-Men’97” revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that
- [All Eyes on Authenticity and Incredible Scope at the LA Premiere of “Shogun”](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/all-eyes-on-authenticity-and-incredible-scope-at-the-la-premiere-of-shogun/) - Two weeks before “Shōgun” transports audiences back four hundred years to historic Japan, the FX series made a stop in Los Angeles for its official premiere. The ten-episode limited series will debut on Hulu and FX on Tuesday, February 27th with its first two episodes. Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell which was
- [Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Winners Include Ludwig Göransson and Nicholas Britell](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/society-of-composers-and-lyricists-award-winners-include-ludwig-goransson-and-nicholas-britell/) - The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) handed out trophies for their 5th Annual SCL Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center earlier today, February 13th. Ludwig Göransson took home the award for Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film for Oppenheimer, while John Powell was awarded Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film for Still:
- [Sound Designer Jeremy S. Bloom Captivates with his Sonic-Shaping of Documentary & Scripted Worlds](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/sound-designer-jeremy-s-bloom-on-his-sonic-shaping-of-beyond-utopia/) - Sound designer Jeremy S. Bloom has worked steadily across a variety of genres, accumulating a resume of very exciting projects with extremely unique demands. His credits range from James Gray’s Armageddon Time, Neil Burger’s The Marsh King’s Daughter, and the Jennifer Lawrence comedy vehicle No Hard Feelings. Bloom has also edited sound for several high-profile
- [Editor Brett W. Bachman on Collaborating with Mike Flanagan For "The Fall of the House of Usher"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/editor-brett-w-bachman-on-collaborating-with-mike-flanagan-for-the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher/) - Film and television editor Brett W. Bachman is no stranger to onscreen carnage. After all, Bachman served as editor on Panos Cosmatos’ psychedelic bloodbath Mandy, starring Nic Cage and Andrea Riseborough. It is therefore no surprise that horror director Mike Flanagan decided to message Bachman on Twitter as he searched for a single editor to
- [Italian-American composer, songwriter & conductor Fabrizio Mancinelli on His Two SCL Award Nominations for "Mushka" & "The Land of Dreams"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/italian-american-composer-songwriter-conductor-fabrizio-mancinelli-on-his-two-scl-award-nominations-for-mushka-the-land-of-dreams/) - Fabrizio Mancinelli has composed memorable original scores for countless films throughout his career, including features Coyote Lake, The Snow Queen 4: Mirrorlands, and documentary Growing Up with Nine Old Men. And yet, there is a sense that the Italian-American composer is just getting started. Mancinelli’s peers within the Society of Composers and Lyricists would certainly
- [Songwriter and Composer Mark Sonnenblick on His Fantastic Work for Searchlights' "Theater Camp"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/songwriter-and-composer-mark-sonnenblick-on-his-fantastic-work-for-searchlights-theater-camp/) - Having spent seven years at a non-theater sleep-away camp before transitioning to working as a camp counselor, Mark Sonnenblick was an ideal candidate to write the catchy-and-comedic songs of Searchlight Pictures' Theater Camp. Sonnenblick's camp nickname was Renegade, and there's no better moniker for someone with aspirations to break highly competitive world of film and
- [Patricia Clarkson Enters the Oscar Race with A Career-Crowning Turn in IFC Film's "Monica"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/patricia-clarkson-enters-the-oscar-race-with-a-career-crowning-turn-in-ifc-films-monica/) - Patricia Clarkson is back in the awards race with her courageously vulnerable performance as Eugenia in IFC FIlms' Monica. In the film, Clarkson plays the terminally ill matriarch of a family whose daughter, who is transgender, fled her childhood home during her teenage years. The mother and daughter, Eugenia (Clarkson) and Monica (Trace Lysette), must
- ['Killers of the Flower Moon' Costume Designer and Osage Consultant on the Language of Clothing](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/killers-of-the-flower-moon-costume-designer-and-osage-consultant-on-the-language-of-clothing/) - Osage consultant Julie O'Keefe and costume designer Jacqueline West talk local artisans and research teams for Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.
- [Netflix's The Crown Premieres Sixth and Final Season In Los Angeles](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/netflixs-the-crown-premieres-sixth-and-final-season-in-la/) - Netflix's award-winning drama The Crown premiered its final season at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood on Sunday evening
- [A Deep Dive Into Boom Box Post:  Diversity and Distinction in Animation Sound Design](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/a-deep-dive-into-boom-box-post-diversity-and-distinction-in-animation-sound-design/) - Boom Box Post is a high-end animation specific sound studio with a passion for sound design led by co-owners Kate Finan and Jeff Shiffman. Boom Box Post has a litany of credits that include DuckTales, Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus, Ask the StoryBots, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures and Muppet Babies.
- [AFI Fest Screens Australian Director Noora Niasari's Remarkable Debut Shayda ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/afi-fest-screens-australian-director-noora-niasaris-remarkable-debut-shayda/) - Noora Niasari spoke with Awards Focus about Shayda being selected as Australia's submission to the Oscars and drawing on her mother's memoir.
- [Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Premieres at AFI FEST to a Standing Ovation](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/maxines-baby-the-tyler-perry-story-premieres-at-afi-fest-to-a-standing-ovation/) - Pioneering filmmaker Tyler Perry gets the documentary treatment with Amazon MGM Studios Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story. The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater on Friday night during AFI FEST to a rapturous audience.
- [Bradley Cooper's Maestro Closes AFI FEST 2023  ](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/bradley-coopers-moving-netflix-film-maestro-closes-afi-fest-2023/) - Bradley Cooper's Maestro screened the closing night of AFI Fest 2023 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood to a captivated audience.
- [Composer & Songwriter Mark Evitts On Apple TV+'s "Frog And Toad" Animated Adaptation & His Musical Heritage](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/composer-songwriter-mark-evitts-on-apple-tvs-frog-and-toad-animated-adaptation-his-musical-heritage/) - Mark Evitts is an accomplished American composer, songwriter, and musician hailing from the riverboat town of Paducah, Kentucky. "It’s almost halfway between Chicago and New Orleans, so my musical heritage is of jazz and Dixieland," shares Evitts. "Kentucky is also the home of bluegrass music and Appalachian folk songs... there’s a rich history of folk
- [Composer-Songwriter Alex Geringas on Scoring DC's "Batwheels" & Writing "My Kind of Monster"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/composer-songwriter-alex-geringas-on-batwheels-writing-theme-songs-scoring-a-scene-with-adam-wests-voice/) - Grammy winner Alex Geringas is a multi-hyphenate composer, songwriter, mixer, and producer with multiple Emmy, Annie, and HMMA nominations. In addition to working in film and television, Geringas has penned sixteen number one songs and is an accomplished cellist, pianist, guitarist, bassist, and singer. Geringas' songs have been recorded and performed by Snoop Dogg, Jessie
- [Songwriters Doug Rockwell & Tova Litvin Delve Into Career Origins, Inspirations, & Writing For Story](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/songwriters-doug-rockwell-tova-litvin-delve-into-career-origins-inspirations-writing-for-story/) - Emmy nominated songwriters Doug Rockwell and Tova Litvin are a Los Angeles based songwriting and production team with a long list of notable credits that include Disney's "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," Netflix’s "Julie & the Phantoms," Disney+’s live action musical Sneakerella, and writing the breakout song from Zombies 2, “Flesh and Bone.”
- [“Jury Duty” EP Nicholas Hatton On Its 4 Emmy Nominations & Capturing Gold With Ronald Gladden](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/jury-duty-executive-producer-nicholas-hatton-delves-into-the-process-of-making-the-hit-reality-meets-scripted-series-its-4-emmy-nominations-the-gift-of-ronald-gladden/) - From creators Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, Amazon Freevee’s “Jury Duty” is the surprise critical and commercial hit of this awards season. This scripted-meets-reality series is shaking up the Emmy comedy categories with nominations for comedy series, writing, and supporting actor Jams Marsden. The cast is comprised of mostly unknown actors and brilliant first-timers like
- [EMMY NOMINEE JAZZY COLLINS ON CASTING PEACOCK'S "THE TRAITORS" & LAUNCHING HER COMPANY "FORCED PERSPECTIVE"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-jazzy-collins-on-casting-peacocks-the-traitors-launching-her-company-forced-perspective/) - An Emmy nominee for casting Peacock's deceptively engaging reality competition series, "The Traitors," Casting Director Jazzy Collins (CSA) has the rare distinction being the first African American two-time Emmy nominee in the Outstanding Reality Casting category. "The most important part of selecting an ensemble cast is creating a balance. Celebrities like Cody and Rachel from
- [JP Rende & Kat Raio-Rende On Scoring, Songwriting, & Collaborating In Marriage](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/jp-rende-kat-raio-rende-on-scoring-songwriting-collaborating-in-marriage/) - Earworm Studios is led by Emmy-winning married composers JP Rende and Kat Raio-Rende, who are operating at the top of their game. The duo have an infectious pop sound that is irreverent and yet filled with heart. Their songs and scores can be heard across several hit series, including “Sesame Street” on HBO Max /
- [Songwriter, Producer, & Writer Hannah Friedman Brings Muppet Magic Back With "Muppets Mayhem"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/songwriter-producer-writer-hannah-friedman-brings-muppet-magic-back-with-her-work-on-muppets-mayhem/) - Hannah Friedman is versatile veteran when it comes to television, with writing and producing credits on "Obi-Wan," "Willow," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Roadies," "About A Boy," and "Super Fun Night" (Rebel Wilson). Currently, Friedman is a Co Executive Producer, writer, and songwriter on Disney+’s Muppets revival, "Muppets Mayhem." The series stars Lilly Singh, Tahj Mowry,
- [Editor Malinda Zehner Guerra Lands 4th Emmy Nomination for "A Black Lady Sketch Show" As The Series Defends Its Consecutive Editing Wins](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/editor-malinda-zehner-guerra-lands-4th-emmy-nomination-for-a-black-lady-sketch-show-as-the-series-defends-its-consecutive-editing-wins/) - Editor Malinda Zehner Guerra has earned her fourth Emmy nomination alongside Emmy winners Stephanie Filo (ACE) and Taylor Joy Mason (ACE) for their work on "A Black Lady Sketch Show. " "A Black Lady Sketch Show" has the rare distinction of winning the category of “Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming” for two consecutive years.
- ["Welcome to Wrexham" Surges With An Underdog Story As Its Editors Discuss Their Emmy Nominated Work on Episode "Do or Die"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/welcome-to-wrexham-surges-with-an-underdog-story-as-its-editors-discuss-their-emmy-nominated-work-on-episode-do-or-die/) - "Welcome to Wrexham" is enjoying the underdog surge as final Emmy voting commences. The FX series follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, two Hollywood comedy icons who teamed up to buy a 5th tier Red Dragons soccer club in the hopes of inspiring a surge to the top of football hierarchy. With its eighteen episode
- [Rupaul's Emmy Nominated Sound Mixing Team on Constructing "Wigloose: The Rusical!"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/rupauls-emmy-nominated-sound-mixing-team-on-constructing-wigloose-the-rusical/) - Rupaul Sound Mixing team's features an array of diverse talents, with all four of its members being veterans of multiple “Rusicals” for Rupaul's multiple Emmy winning series, "Drag Race." This year, the team is nominated for “Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera)” Nominees Erik Valenzuela (Re-Recording Mixer), Sal Ojeda, (Re-Recording Mixer),
- [2023 Emmy Nominee Alex Borstein on Maisel’s Final Bow And Stand-up Special Corsets & Clown Suits](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/emmy-winner-alex-borstein-on-maisels-final-bow-and-stand-up-special-corsets-clown-suits/) - Two-time Emmy winner Alex Borstein showcases her stand-up prowess with a her new Prime Video comedy special Corsets & Clown Suits.
- [From Transformers to Swarm: 2023 Emmy Nominee Dominique Fishback On Her Meteoric Rise](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/from-transformers-to-swarm-emmy-contender-dominique-fishback-on-her-meteoric-rise/) - Breakout star Dominique Fishback headlines Donald Glover's new Amazon series “Swarm” with a quietly savage performance that is turning heads as Emmy season begins.
- [Outfest Los Angeles 2023 Highlights Corey Sherman's Achingly Beautiful Debut "Big Boys"](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/outfest-los-angeles-2023-highlights-corey-shermans-achingly-beautiful-debut-big-boys/) - With his stunning debut feature, writer-director Corey Sherman cements himself as a director to watch with his heartwarming film Big Boys, which has its West Coast premiere at Outfest Los Angeles.
- [Emmys 2023 - Ali Wong, Storm Reid, Brett Goldstein, and More React to Their Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys-2023-ali-wong-storm-reid-brett-goldstein-and-more-react-to-their-nominations/) - The 75th Annual Primetime Emmy nominations were announced early on Wednesday morning, and the reactions from nominees have started to pour in.
- [Composer Ariel Marx On Her First Emmy Nomination & Scoring Nat Geo's "A Small Light"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/composer-ariel-marx-delivers-emotional-nat-geos-a-small-light/) - "I am extremely moved and humbled by this nomination, and send so much gratitude to the music branch and the TV Academy for this absolute honor," says Ariel Marx. "Writing the score for 'A Small Light' was deeply personal, and I couldn't be more grateful to Tony Phalen, Joan Rater, Susanna Fogel and the entire
- [Emmy & BAFTA Winner Dearbhla Walsh On Latest Emmy Nomination for Directing "Bad Sisters"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-bafta-winner-dearbhla-walsh-on-bad-sisters-best-drama-win-and-directing-episode-3/) - Emmy winning director Dearbhla Walsh ("Little Dorrit," "Fargo") is riding an impressive wave of momentum following today's Emmy nominations. Apple TV+'s "Bad Sisters" picked up four nominations for its first season, including Outstanding Casting, Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for actress-writer-producer Sharon Horgan, and Outstanding Directing for A Drama Series for
- ["Live for Liberty" Charity Concert Lights Up the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles](https://awardsfocus.com/charity/live-for-liberty-charity-concert-lights-up-the-youtube-theater-in-los-angeles/) - The stars and dignitaries gathered Sunday night in Los Angeles to support the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran. This important cause strives to create international awareness and champions womens' rights, gender equality, and basic human rights for all people of Iran. Inglewood's Youtube Theater hosted a once-in-a-lifetime concert and fundraiser to bring attention and
- [Daniel Wu On Reinventing the Monkey King In “'American Born Chinese”](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/daniel-wu-on-reinventing-the-monkey-king-in-american-born-chinese/) - “It really is why I'm doing this (series) now,” shares actor Daniel Wu. “As we’ve talked about the importance of representation, it’s the next generation of actors that are going to get the chance to represent our stories to the kids of tomorrow.” In “American Born Chinese”, Wu takes on the legendary character Sun Wukong,
- [Editor Richard Schwadel on Cultivating The Dry Wit of "Lucky Hank"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/editor-richard-schwadel-on-cultivating-the-dry-wit-of-lucky-hank/) - Editor Richard Schwadel was tasked with the daunting task of setting the highly specific tone for his latest series, "Lucky Hank," starring AMC veteran Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) as Professor Hank Devereaux. Devereaux is the chairman of the English department at a quaint, underfunded Pennsylvania university. As Hank bounces between crisis and meltdowns with
- [Composer Federico Jusid on His Outstanding Score for Emily Blunt's "The English"](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/composers/composer-federico-jusid-on-his-outstanding-score-for-emily-blunts-the-english/) - Having grown up with storytelling in his blood, composer Federico Jusid was drawn to music at the age of five. "With my dad being a filmmaker and mom an actress, storytelling per se was up in the air in my home," shares Jusid. The composer delivers an Emmy-worthy score to Amazon Studios' "The English." The series is
- [Composer Ronen Landa on Scoring Peacock's "Paul T. Goldman" & Writing Its Phenomenal Main Theme](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/composers/composer-ronen-landa-on-scoring-peacocks-paul-t-goldman-writing-its-phenomenal-main-theme/) - Arriving in New York City as an aspiring rock guitarist at age seventeen, composer Ronen Landa was enthralled by classical and experimental music which led to writing songs and chamber works. This Emmy season, Landa composed the main theme and original music for Jason Woliner’s wildly-entertaining docuseries, "Paul T. Goldman." From scoring David Marmor’s Netflix
- [Composers Anže Rozman and Kara Talve Score Life in the Mesozoic Era With "Prehistoric Planet" Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/composers/composers-anze-rozman-and-kara-talve-score-life-in-the-mesozoic-era-with-fossil-instruments-in-prehistoric-planet-season-2/) - Slovenian composer Anže Rozman and composer Kara Talve ("The Simpsons") return to the Emmy race with Apple TV+’s "Prehistoric Planet" season two. Narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Jon Favreau in conjunction with BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit, the series gives an in-depth look at the life forms flourishing in the Mesozoic Era in
- [Award Winning Cinematographer Wes Cardino on Shooting Netflix's "Florida Man"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/award-winning-cinematographer-wes-cardino-on-shooting-netflixs-florida-man/) - A graduate of the American Film Institute, cinematographer Wes Cardino has the distinction of receiving a write up in the American Cinematographer Magazine for his award winning work on the film “Best Man Wins.” Cardino enters the Emmy race in 2023 with latest narrative series, “Florida Man.” Ceator Donald Todd enlists actor Edgar Ramírez to
- [Composer Tangelene Bolton Scores Big Wins With "Unseen", "Warrior Nun," & "Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens" in 2023](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/composers/composer-tangelene-bolton-scores-big-wins-with-unseen-warrior-nun-awkwafina-is-nora-from-queens-in-2023/) - From making short films as a teenager armed with a camcorder, Tangelene Bolton found inspiration from the likes of Jon Brion, Thomas Newman, and Rachel Portman. After college, she interned for two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer (Dune, The Lion King) and was later hired to work for the composer. Bolton has since built her own
- [Zach Robinson & Leo Birenberg On Scoring "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story"](https://awardsfocus.com/news/zach-robinson-leo-birenberg-on-scoring-weird-the-al-yankovic-story/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [Elizabeth Debicki Captivates As Princess Diana in the Penultimate Season of  "The Crown"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/elizabeth-debicki-captivates-as-princess-diana-in-the-penultimate-season-of-the-crown/) - Actress Elizabeth Debicki is making waves across film and television thanks to her string of high profile collaborations with Oscar nominated director Christopher Nolan (Tenet), writer/director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Emmy winning "The Crown" writer Peter Morgan. Currently, Debicki is in the trenches with Morgan as he brings his landmark Netflix series
- [Actress Linda Cardellini Discusses "Dead to Me" Finale & Motion Capture In "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/actress-linda-cardellini-discusses-dead-to-me-finale-motion-capture-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3/) - Actress Linda Cardellini is having quite the year, from her acclaimed work in the final season of Netflix's "Dead to Me" to reuniting with writer/director James Gunn for her role as Lylla the otter in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." With "Dead to Me," series leads Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate, both Emmy nominated
- [School Spirits Star Peyton List on the Life-Changing Paramount+ Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/school-spirits-star-peyton-list-on-the-life-changing-paramount-series/) - Rising star Peyton List for her turn as a high-school senior who wakes up in the afterlife in the Paramount+ original series School Spirits.
- [Indie Spirit Nominee Gbemisola Ikumelo on Prime Video's A League of Their Own](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/indie-spirit-nominee-gbemisola-ikumelo-on-prime-videos-a-league-of-their-own/) - Gbemisola Ikumelo’s warmly comedic and heartfelt performance in Prime Video’s remake of Penny Marshall’s A League of Their Own catapults her into the awards conversation.
- [James Marsden Conquers 2023: From "Jury Duty" to "Party Down" & Dual Roles in "Dead To Me"](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/james-marsden-conquers-2023-from-jury-duty-to-party-down-dual-roles-in-death-to-me/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [Raindance Film Festival Nominee Liisi Rohumäe makes Hollywood Fringe debut. ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/raindance-film-festival-nominee-liisi-rohumae-makes-hollywood-fringe-debut/) - “The most important thing about the play and why I love it is the trying. These characters never give up.” Los Angeles-based Estonian writer-director Liisi Rohumäe, best known for the 2019 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Nominee Chasing Unicorns, makes her writing and directorial debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival with We’ll Come Back to
- [Chace Crawford Reflects on His Journey as The Deep Across 3 Seasons of "The Boys"](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/chace-crawford-reflects-on-his-journey-as-the-deep-across-3-seasons-of-the-boys/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [Jensen Ackles Breaks Down "The Boys" Season 3 & His Journey to Landing Soldier Boy](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/actors/jensen-ackles-breaks-down-the-boys-season-3-his-journey-to-landing-soldier-boy/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [The White Lotus star Haley Lu Richardson on Season Two and Portia’s Fate](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/the-white-lotus-star-haley-lu-richardson-on-season-2-and-portias-fate/) - Haley Lu Richardson features prominently in the Emmy conversation as The White Lotus moves into the Drama Series category, bringing the frazzled and polarizing Portia to life
- [Emmy Contender Bel Powley Shines as Miep Gies in Nat Geo’s “A Small Light”](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/emmy-contender-bel-powley-shines-as-miep-gies-in-nat-geos-a-small-light/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Star Reid Scott on Prime Video’s Final Season](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-star-reid-scott-on-prime-videos-final-season/) - Reid Scott spoke with Awards Focus about being nervous about joining the ensemble cast of Maisel, his illuminating conversation with late-night host Stephen Colbert, and the influence the Prime Video series has had on his career.
- [Apple TV+'s "Platonic" Premiere Takes Over Regal LA Live with Stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/apple-tvs-platonic-premiere-takes-over-regal-la-live-with-stars-rose-byrne-and-seth-rogen/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [Apple TV+'s Schmigadoon FYC Event Hits A High Note With Packed Audience At The TV Academy's Saban Media Center](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/apple-tv-schmigadoon-fyc-event-hits-high-note-at-the-tv-academy/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [Will Trent Star Ramón Rodríguez on ABC’s Hit Series & Emmy Buzz](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/will-trent-star-ramon-rodriguez-on-abcs-hit-series-emmy-buzz/) - Freshman drama “Will Trent” has become one of ABC’s most promising — and top-rated — series thanks to producer and star Ramon Rodriguez.
- [13th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Light up the Stage at The Wiltern](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/13th-annual-guild-of-music-supervisors-awards-light-up-the-stage-at-the-wiltern/) - The Guild of Music Supervisors held its star-studded 13th annual award ceremony this evening at The Wiltern Theatre, celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of Music Supervision in film, television, documentaries, games, advertising, and trailers.
- [Stars March out Oscar Weekend to Honor Veterans at the 15th Annual Suzanne DeLaurentiis Foundation Gala](https://awardsfocus.com/news/stars-march-out-oscar-weekend-to-honor-veterans-at-the-15th-annual-suzanne-delaurentiis-foundation-gala/) - The stars and sponsors came out Friday March 10th to honor and support veterans at the 15th Annual Suzanne DeLaurentiis Foundation pre-Oscar Gala at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles. A luncheon, fashion show and gifting suite were held to celebrate the courageous men and women of the United States military who fought for the
- [TV Review: Harlem, Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/tv-review-harlem-season-2/) - The Amazon Prime series, created by Girl's Trip scribe Tracy Oliver, follows a quartet of tight-knit Black women searching for stability and happiness in dating, work, and their changing city.
- [Raven-Symone and Unique Woman's Coalition Honored at Better Brothers LA 9th Annual Truth Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/philanthropy/raven-symone-and-unique-womans-coalition-honored-at-better-brothers-la-9th-annual-truth-awards/) - Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) taped the 9th Annual Truth Awards co-presented by Emmy Award-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, The DIVA Foundation.
- [Academy Awards 2023: Full List of Winners](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/academy-awards-2023-full-list-of-winners/) - A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once finished its awards campaign with the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 95th Oscars ceremony last weekend.
- [Variety Announces 10 Producers to Watch at Sun Valley Film Festival](https://awardsfocus.com/news/variety-announces-10-producers-to-watch-at-sun-valley-film-festival/) - The 10 Producers to Watch will join previously announced Creative Impact in Producing Award recipient to Nina Yang Bongiov, who will participate in a Coffee Talk at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31.
- [Film Review: Creed III](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-creed-iii/) - Director and Star of Creed III Michael B. Jordan confidently takes the franchise to new heights, with terrific performances by Jonathan Majors and Tessa Thompson.
- [Complete Winners List for the 13th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/complete-winners-list-for-the-13th-annual-guild-of-music-supervisors-awards-2023/) - The Guild of Music Supervisors held its star-studded 13th annual award ceremony this evening at The Wiltern Theatre, celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of Music Supervision in film, television, documentaries, games, advertising, and trailers.
- [Mel Brooks Surprises Cast at Hulu's History Of The World Part II Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/mel-brooks-surprises-cast-at-hulus-history-of-the-world-part-ii-premiere/) - The red carpet was filled with stars, but none were bigger than Mel Brooks who made a surprise appearance on the stage of the Legion Theater.
- [Film Review: Blonde](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-blonde/) - Director and writer Andrew Dominik's fictional examination of Marilyn Monroe's life, "Blonde," is based on the Joyce Carol Oates' novel of the same name.
- [Florian Zeller’s The Son Starring Hugh Jackman Premieres at AFI Fest](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/florian-zeller-the-son-afi-fest-tcl-chinese-theater-laura-dern-vanessa-kirby/) - Following the success of Florian Zeller’s The Father (2021), the auteur returns to cinemas this fall with its highly anticipated spiritual successor, The Son. The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater on Saturday afternoon during AFI Fest, with stars Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby on the red carpet.
- [Universal’s She Said Premieres at AFI Fest to a Rapturous Crowd](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/carey-mulligan-patricia-clarkson-she-said-premiere-red-carpet-afi-fest/) - Stars Carey Mulligan and Patricia Clarkson arrived at the TCL Chinese Theater red carpet for the high-energy AFI Fest premiere of She Said on Friday evening.
- [Netflix’s “The Recruit” Takes Over The Grove in LA For Global Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/netflixs-the-recruit-takes-over-the-grove-in-la-for-global-premiere/) - The cast and creative team behind Noah Centineo’s “The Recruit” assembled at The Grove on Thursday December 8th for the Hollywood premiere of Netflix’s CIA series.
- [Film Review: The Banshees of Inisherin](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-banshees-of-inisherin/) - Having won an Oscar for his 2004 short film "Six Shooter" (2004), Martin McDonagh has long been on the Academy's radar.
- [FX's Kindred Adaptation Thrills Audiences At Hollywood Premiere ](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/fxs-kindred-adaptation-thrills-audiences-at-hollywood-premiere/) - The stars and creatives of FX’s “Kindred” arrived at the Avalon Theatre on Monday for the show’s global premiere in the heart of Hollywood. The FX series, which premieres Tuesday December 13th on Hulu, is the first adaption of Hugo Award-winning author Octavia Butler’s work.
- [13 Lives Production Designer Molly Hughes on Ron Howard, Harry Potter and the Power of Collaboration](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/13-lives-production-designer-molly-hughes-on-ron-howard-harry-potter-and-the-power-of-collaboration/) - Recreating Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave in the middle of a pandemic in Australia may seem impossible to most, but production designer Molly Hughes proved that she was more than up to the task with her brilliant work on Ron Howard’s awards caliber film, Thirteen Lives. The film recounts the incredible true story of the global rescue response to a Thai soccer team who were trapped in
- [Film Review: Argentina, 1985](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-argentina-1985/) - Director Santiago Mitre delivers a powerful film with "Argentina, 1985," from a script by Mariano Llinas.
- [Film Review: Corsage](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-corsage/) - Actress Vicky Krieps ("The Phantom Thread") commands the screen in "Corsage" with her portrayal of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
- ['Spirited' Songwriter's FYC Panel for Apple TV+](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/spirited-songwriters-fyc-panel-for-apple-tv/) - Apple TV+ is bringing charm back to the holiday season with their newest musical, Spirited. The film offers a fresh perspective on the classic Christmas Carol story by Charles Dickens, with stars Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell teaming with writer/director Sean Anders and co-writer John Morris.
- ['Babylon' Hair and Makeup Team on Bringing Timelessness to 1920s and Being Inspired by Mugshots](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/babylon-hair-and-makeup-team-on-bringing-timelessness-to-1920s-and-being-inspired-by-mugshots/) - Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle returns to the Oscar race with a meticulously researched love letter to filmmaking in the decades-spanning original epic Babylon. For both Makeup Department Head Heba Thorisdottir (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Don’t Worry Darling) and Hair Department Head Jaime Leigh McIntosh (Blonde, Don’t Worry Darling), the film’s unvarnished look was exactly the reason they wanted to be involved with this project.
- [Film Review: Empire of Light](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-empire-of-light/) - With Empire of Light, director Sam Mendes delivers a powerful period drama that juggles mental health and the magic of cinema in what may very well be the finest film of this awards season.
- [Film Review: Living](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-living/) - The most impactful thread of the film is the blossoming relationship between Mr. Williams and his co-worker Margaret Harris (Aimee Lou Wood).
- [French Composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch On "Living"](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/awards-focus-editor-byron-burton-talks-with-living-composer-emilie-levienaise-farrouch/) - Composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch talks with Awards Focus about her work on the acclaimed film 'Living' starring Bill Nighy
- [Critics Choice Nominated Gaslit Creator/Writer Robert Pickering](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/critics-choice-nominated-gaslit-creator-writer-robert-pickering/) - Oscar and BAFTA winning filmmaker and Award Focus founder John Ottman speaks with Critics Choice Nominee and Gaslit creator, writer, showrunner, and producer Robbie Pickering in a wide ranging conversation about his STARZ Original Limited Series “Gaslit.” The series is based on Slate’s “Slow Burn” podcast, a modern take on the Watergate scandal through the
- [UBU Project Founder David Simmons and Brother JK Simmons to Hold Concert for Suicide-Prevention Nonprofit at Desert Stages Theater January 28](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/ubu-project-founder-david-simmons-and-brother-jk-simmons-to-hold-concert-for-suicide-prevention-nonprofit-at-desert-stages-theater-january-28/) - On Saturday January 28 at 7:30 p.m., UBU Project Founder and recording artist David Simmons and his brother, Academy Award Winner & Broadway Star JK Simmons (Spiderman, Whiplash, Juno), will headline the second annual UBU Benefit Concert: “Light Your Corner of the World” at Desert Stages Theater.
- [Film Review: Tár](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-tar/) - Writer/director Todd Field (Oscar nominated for “Little Children”) returns to theaters after his nearly two-decade hiatus with two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine,” “The Aviator”) portraying Lydia Tár.
- [Film Review: The Whale](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-whale/) - "The Whale" is deeply empathetic and Aronofsky’s character study is carried by Fraser's performance as Charlie, a gay and morbidly obese English teacher who keeps his camera off as he instructs his students via some version of zoom.
- [Film Review: Decision To Leave](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-decision-to-leave/) - With his latest endeavor, "Decision to Leave," the director delivers another genre-weaving classic as he merges romance with a classic film noir detective story.
- ["Wednesday" Production Designer Mark Scruton On Blood Rain in Romania](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/wednesday-production-designer-mark-scruton-on-blood-rain-in-romania/) - The veteran designer reveled with the opportunity to work with legendary Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Batman) and writers Al Gough and Miles Millar (“Smallville”) in the heart of Romania.
- [Film Review: Plane](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-plane/) - The performances are largely limited by the script’s dialogue and incessant set pieces, although there are moments where Colter exceeds the material.
- [Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-guillermo-del-toros-pinocchio/) - After struggling to watch Disney's CGI-meets-live-action "Pinocchio" adaptation with Tom Hanks, "Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio" is a palate cleanser that's incredibly thought provoking and emotionally moving.
- [Film Review: M3GAN](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-m3gan/) - With January in the books, "M3GAN" is the surprise hit for Blumhouse and Universal, earning approximately 160 million globally to date.
- [Film Review: Knock At The Cabin](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-knock-at-the-cabin/) - Universal Pictures continues its longtime relationship with Oscar nominated writer/director M. Night Shyamalan returns to cinemas with "Knock At The Cabin," continuing his longtime partnership with Universal Pictures and with another tale in the suspense genre that brought him to global fame.
- [Netflix's Final "OZARK" Panel Highlights SAG Nominees Jason Bateman & Julia Garner Alongside WGA Nominee Chris Mundy](https://awardsfocus.com/news/netflixs-final-ozark-panel-highlights-sag-nominees-jason-bateman-julia-garner-alongside-wga-nominee-chris-mundy/) - February 17th marks the end of an era as Netflix held a special screening and panel conversation for their multiple Emmy winning series, "Ozark." Netflix screened the series finale for to a packed audience of colleagues, press, and SAG members.
- [Film Review: All Quiet On The Western Front](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/film-review-all-quiet-on-the-western-front/) - Collecting an impressive seven BAFTA wins, including Best Film and Best Film Not in the English Language, Netflix's "All Quiet on the Western Front" is peaking at just the right time with final Oscar voting around the corner.
- [Sunshine Kids & The UBU Project Partner to Highlight Music's Power in Cancer Fight](https://awardsfocus.com/news/sunshine-kids-the-ubu-project-partner-to-highlight-musics-power-in-cancer-fight/) - It’s an exciting new chapter for the Sunshine Kids Foundation as the nonprofit, which focuses on providing quality group activities to children with cancer, joins forces with The UBU Project and Raleigh Studios.
- [Film Review: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-ant-man-the-wasp-quantumania/) - Marvel Studios may be emerging from its slump as it delivers its most enjoyable film since "Spider-Man: No Way Home" with "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
- [FX's "Snowfall" Celebrates the Late John Singleton at the Final Season Premiere in Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/fxs-snowfall-celebrates-the-late-john-singleton-at-the-final-season-premiere-in-hollywood/) - The stars and creatives of FX’s “Snowfall” shined on the red carpet at the Academy Museum on Wednesday evening to celebrate the longevity and legacy of the series created by the late John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood, Four Brothers.)
- [Director Sara Dosa on the Tectonic Love Triangle in  Oscar Nominee Fire of Love](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/director-sara-dosa-on-the-tectonic-love-triangle-in-oscar-nominee-fire-of-love/) - Director Sara Dosa explores the Krafft's love story and legacy through archival footage in her expressive and delicate National Geographic documentary Fire of Love.
- [Oscar Nominated Makeup Artist Heike Merker and Actor Albrecht Schuch on "All Quiet On The Western Front"](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/oscar-nominated-makeup-artist-heike-merker-and-actor-albrecht-schuch-on-all-quiet-on-the-western-front/) - Actor Albrecht Schuch, who portrays the seasoned and disillusioned soldier Kat in the film, recently sat down with Oscar nominated makeup artist Heike Merker for an in-depth conversation about their experiences on the BAFTA-sweeping film.
- [BAFTA Winners Volker Bertelmann & Markus Stemler On The Score & Sound of  "All Quiet On The Western Front"](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/bafta-winners-volker-bertelmann-markus-stemler-on-the-score-sound-of-all-quiet-on-the-western-front/) - Awards Focus had the pleasure of speaking with BAFTA winners Volker Bertelmann and Markus Stemler for their wins for Original Score and Sound, respectively. The duo dissected their work and the collaboration with director Edward Berger on the acclaimed film.
- [Two-Time BAFTA Winning Producer Malte Grunert on his experience making "All Quiet On The Western Front"](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/two-time-bafta-winning-producer-malte-grunert-on-his-experience-making-all-quiet-on-the-western-front/) - During a recent virtual press day, Awards Focus spoke to two-time BAFTA winning “All Quiet On The Western Front” producer Malte Grunert. The conversation ranged from his experiences on the film to his plans for a future collaboration with BAFTA winning director Edward Berger.
- [Diane Warren, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' and 'The White Lotus' Among Winners at 2023 SCL Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/diane-warren-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-and-the-white-lotus-among-winners-at-2023-scl-awards/) - The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) presented two Oscar hopefuls, Son Lux and Diane Warren, awards at the fourth annual SCL Awards
- [2023 Academy Award Nominee Justin Hurwitz Talks "Babylon" Score & Golden Globe Win](https://awardsfocus.com/uncategorized/justin-hurwitz-talks-babylon-score-golden-globe-win/) - Composer Justin Hurwitz is back in familiar territory following his Best Original Score win at last week’s Golden Globes. The Oscar winning composer is now three for three at Globes, winning the award for his scores to La La Land, First Man, and now Babylon. During that same week, the Society of Composers & Lyricists
- [2023 Academy Award Nominee Son Lux on Creating the Score for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/son-lux-on-creating-music-for-hot-dog-hands-in-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/) - The multiverse to end all multiverses, this summer’s biggest indie hit Everything Everywhere All at Once lives up to its title in every possible way with the experimental band Son Lux, the trio of Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia and Ian Chang, scoring almost a hundred original music cues and two hours of original music for the film.
- [2023 Academy Award Nominees Sound Designer Al Nelson and Re-recording Mixer Chris Burdon on Top Gun: Maverick](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/sound-designer-al-nelson-and-re-recording-mixer-chris-burdon-on-top-gun-maverick/) - Top Gun: Maverick, the much-anticipated sequel to the original 1986 Top Gun, has been a box-office smashing success. Lead Sound Designer Al Nelson from Skywalker Sound and re-recording mixer Chris Burdon rose to the challenge by creating high-adrenaline soundscapes that transported audiences directly into the cockpit of the F/A-18 jets.
- [2023 Academy Award Nominee Editor Eddie Hamilton on Grounding 'Top Gun: Maverick'](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/2023-academy-award-nominee-editor-eddie-hamilton-on-grounding-top-gun-maverick/) - Top Gun: Maverick, the undisputed box office champion of 2022, reignited movie theatres in a way few believed was possible anymore. Editor Eddie Hamilton sifted through hundreds of hours of footage to find the best shots and likened working on the project to climbing a mountain.
- [Cinematographer Claudio Miranda On Getting His Pilot License for Top Gun: Maverick](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/top-gun-maverick-cinematographer-claudio-miranda-joseph-kosinski-collaborator/) - Last year's highest-grossing hit, Top Gun: Maverick, marks Oscar-winner Claudio Miranda’s fifth feature film collaboration with director Joseph Kosinski, having previously worked on the Tom Cruise starring Oblivion and Netflix’s Spiderhead together.
- [Hacks’ Emmy Nominated Cast Astounds Audience With Table Read at Avalon Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/hacks-emmy-nominated-cast-astounds-audience-with-table-read-at-avalon-hollywood/) - HBO Max and Universal Television took over the Avalon Hollywood on Friday for a star-studded table read of “Hacks” season two finale, “The One, The Only.” As audience members entered the Avalon Hollywood, they were immediately immersed into the world of famous comedian Deborah Vance, played brilliantly by Emmy winner Jean Smart. Smart, who recently
- [Film Review: X](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-x/) - X aims for a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe and docu-drama aesthetic. It's set in 1979 and follows a ragtag film crew trying to make "a good dirty movie." They've rented a guest house in the middle of nowhere Texas as their film site. The site is a farm property owned by an octogenarian couple that
- [Film Review: The Batman](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-batman/) - Gotham City is on the verge of a new mayoral election, and it’s also facing a first of its kind killing spree. A masked man with glasses identifying himself as the Riddler (Paul Dano) is targeting the elites of Gotham city with Riddles and twisted-Hallmark-style cards that are addressed to “The Batman.” After each kill,
- [Film Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/) - Multiverses are very good for business these days, offering cameos that drive box office and fan fervor through the ceiling. Everything Everywhere All at Once is a multiverse film that is personal and specific, exploring all the paths that its protagonist (Michelle Yeoth as Evelyn Wang) never took. In one of the best jokes early
- [Film Review: The Lost City](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-lost-city/) - A clear offspring of the Romancing the Stone variety, there's a lot of fun in to be had in this Paramount film from directors Adam Nee and Aaron Nee. The Lost City mostly succeeds thanks to the winning chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Bullock is Loretta Sage, a self-loathing romance author who is
- [Film Review: Morbius](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-morbius/) - Sony pictures released Morbius on April 1 for some unintended irony, holding the film for almost two years past its original release date in the hopes for a big box office result. Academy Award winner Jared Leto was somehow convinced that a superhero vampire film was the right palate cleanser after his unfavorably reviewed performance
- [Film Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-sonic-the-hedgehog-2/) - While not as enjoyable as its predecessor, Sony's Sonic the Hedgehog 2 fulfills what audiences are looking for with this speedster-sequel. We follow our signature alien speedster as he meets two of the other famous faces in this well-known SEGA video game franchise. The first is his friendly sidekick from the games, aptly named Tails
- [Film Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore/) - Nearly four years have passed since Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald hit cinemas, and its sequel picks up right after the closing moments. The Secrets of Dumbledore opening scene does little to excite the audience for what’s to come, and maybe that’s for the best. Despite having two additional Fantastic Beasts films on the WB slate,
- [Film Review: The Bad Guys](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-bad-guys/) - Even though it's based on a popular series of children's books, if you've seen Disney's Zootopia (2016), you've seen the better version of The Bad Guys. As far as entertainment for children, it's nothing to avoid and it's likely young audiences will latch onto the fun characters and well-cast voices. It's a brisk and silly
- [Film Review: The Northman](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-northman/) - Consider writer/director Robert Eggers' bloody Viking revenge movie as a companion piece to 2021's The Green Knight. Both movies take mythical, supernatural-aided tales of heroics and medieval masculinity and feed into the spectacle while also cleaving the legend to make way for a sense of humanity. The film follows Amleth (Alexander Skatsgard) who is a
- [Film Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness/) - It’s been almost ten years since Sam Raimi directed a movie and Multiverse of Madness is at its best when it feels most like a Raimi picture. The director's beginnings in low-budget horror comedy are visibly evident in this Marvel sequel. The campy elements certainly entertain in Multiverse of Madness, but they also go completely
- [Film Review: Men](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-men/) - Men portrays everyday life as a woman as a living horror movie. It’s a highly metaphorical and atmospheric movie, which will undoubtedly turn of many of its viewers, but it's core story is about the danger, discomfort, and indignities that women endure on a near daily basis dealing with men. Each of the men that
- [Film Review: Downton Abbey: A New Era](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-downton-abbey-a-new-era/) - The first Downton Abbey movie served as an epilogue for the series, providing extra resolution to several characters and coupling up others to provide a happy ending. Then it was wildly successful to the tune of $200 million worldwide, and thus demanding a follow up film. Creator/writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) produces yet another epilogue,
- [Film Review: Top Gun Maverick](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-top-gun-maverick/) - After finishing second in his Top Gun fighter pilot class some thirty-years ago (the valedictorian being Val Kilmer’s “Ice Man” Kazansky), Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) has bounced from assignment to assignment, angering superiors while successfully executing his country’s most difficult missions. It seems Maverick’s penchant for burning bridges has left him very few options
- [Film Review: Crimes of the Future](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-crimes-of-the-future/) - Versatile drector David Cronenberg returns to his body horror roots after two decades with Crimes of the Future alongside longtime collaborator Viggo Mortensen. Crimes of the Future is certainly a gross movie filled with discomfort and bizarre sexual analogies. However, outside the shock value the film lacks an interesting core to keep one's mind from
- [Film Review: Spiderhead](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-spiderhead/) - The story follows Jeff (Miles Teller), a prisoner who is undergoing experimental drug trials for a lighter sentence. Chris Hemsworth is miscast as the sunny, smarmy head of the drug trials, mostly featuring a drug that induces extreme feelings of desire and love and attachment. The movie is simply too predictable once you acknowledge the
- [Film Review: Elvis](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-elvis/) - Elvis the movie you expect from stylized director Baz Luhrmann, which is an experience that no one else can provide -- a messy, chaotic, crazy, sometimes tin-eared yet audacious and immersive kaleidoscope of sight and sound that feels like a theme park ride. The best reason to go see the film is Austin Butler (Once
- [Film Review: The Black Phone](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-black-phone/) - This is the movie that director Scott Derrickson made after departing Marvel over "creative differences" with the Doctor Strange sequel. After witnessing that disaster of a sequel, there was no question that The Black Phone was the wiser choice for Derrickson. Based upon Joe Hill's short story, The Black Phone is a return to Derrickson's
- [Film Review: The Princess](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-princess/) - The Princess shares more in common with The Raid than anything by the Grimms. The script by Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton follows the model of a video game; every new floor is a literal new level with a new boss or new objective to be achieved to advance to the next level. The simplicity
- [Film Review: Thor: Love and Thunder](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-thor-love-and-thunder/) - Thor: Love and Thunder is a backwards step for Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, much like Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 was for James Gunn's space traveling franchise. When Thor: Ragnarok was released, it was an irreverent blast and a breath of fresh air for a franchise that didn’t really know what to do
- [Film Review: Jerry & Marge Go Large](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-jerry-marge-go-large/) - Jerry & Marge Go Large is inspired by a true story of a retired couple who figured out a flaw in their local lottery and brought in the whole town to make an eventual windfall of over $27 million large. The draw of the movie is its cast, including Bryan Cranston and Annette Benning as
- [Film Review: The Gray Man](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-the-gray-man/) - The Gray Man is an expensive movie for Netflix, in the range of $200 million, and it's reminiscent of 2019’s Six Underground, a $200 million collaboration between Netflix and Michael Bay where Bay had creative freedom to make the most bombastic, hyper masculine, and tedious movie of his career. If you’re going to devote a
- [Film Review: Nope](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-nope/) - Within two movies, Oscar winning writer and director Jordan Peele has catapulted himself into the best-known brand in the world of horror. He's the first auteur to reach this cinematic altitude since M. Night Shyamalan delivered The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable in the late 1990s. Peele is proving himself more and more as a major
- [Film Review: Luck](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-luck/) - Luck is Skydance's first foray into animation, and it seems the production company is still finding its sea legs after two viewings. The production company hired former Pixar head John Lasseter as chief creative executive for its animation division. In some ways, Luck feels reminiscent of Pixar's early movies, exploring a “secret life" or "behind
- [Film Review: Bullet Train](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-bullet-train/) - Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is an unlucky assassin who's recently sought to make some changes in his life. These changes have led Ladybug to attempt to do his job peacefully this time. After replacing another "colleague" at the last minute, Ladybug finds that the job onboard the bullet train is far more complicated than he could've
- [Film Review: Samaritan](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-samaritan/) - On its surface, Samaritan could be Amazon Prime's ground superhero drama equivalent of Marvel's Logan or even M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable. Sylvester Stallone plays a garbage man who likes to fix items that he finds in the trash, seemingly retired from the superhero game and living life as a loner. Through voice over narration, the
- [Film Review: Three Thousand Years of Longing](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-three-thousand-years-of-longing/) - Three Thousand Years of Longing is George Miller’s follow-up project to 2015’s Academy Award nominated film, Mad Max: Fury Road. This is a story centered on storytelling, the allure and escapism of storytelling, how we are storytelling creatures who better shape our understanding of the world and one another through the fables and lessons we
- [Film Review: Prey](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-prey/) - Prey is the first Predator sequel to come close to the magic of the original John McTernan film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 1719, we follow a tribe of Comanche in the Northern Great Plains. Naru (Amber Midthunder) dreams of being a respected warrior like her big brother, Taabe (Dakota Beavers), and feels her time is
- [Film Review: Beast](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-beast/) - Beast hails from Icelandic director Baltasar Kormakur (Adrift, 2 Guns) with cinematographer Philippe Roousselot capturing this tale of a rogue animal terrorizing a family. With a ninety minute runtime, you may consider taking a chance on Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley facing off against a menacing lion. Be warned, Beast is a genre B-movie that
- [Film Review: Pinocchio](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-pinocchio/) - It's not perplexing why Disney wants to continually mine its back catalogue, having seen the box office success of "The Lion King" and "The Jungle Book." The more interesting feat in is finding a new story through character reinvention. Case in point: Emma Stone's brilliant "Cruella" adaptation. Despite the above, Academy Award winner Robert Zemeckis
- [Film Review: Barbarian](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-barbarian/) - Equal parts beguiling and horrific, Barbarian is best experienced without spoilers from the fans and critics who are raving about this film. The basic premise is that a woman named Tess (Georgina Campbell) arrives a day early in Detroit for a big job interview. Upon arriving at her Air B&B, she finds that it's in
- [Film Review: Clerks III](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-clerks-iii/) - In many ways, "Clerks III" is like a remake of "Clerks" with the characters of "Clerks" making their own version of "Clerks" only thirty years removed from the actual scenes of "Clerks" (1994). There’s a bit of a snake eating its own tail feeling; many scenes are re-creations of moments from the original with the
- [Film Review: "Safe Place" is a Powerful Offering From Croatia for Best International Film](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-safe-place-is-a-powerful-offering-from-croatia-for-best-international-film/) - Writing about one’s own experiences can be therapeutic, potentially a cathartic endeavor that’s part of the healing process. For Croatian writer, director, and actor Juraj Lerotić, he found the process of making his film Safe Place to be the opposite… a “re-traumatization,” in the director’s words.
- [Emmy Nominee Mark Mylod Behind Succession’s Season 2 Finale “This Is Not For Tears”](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/mark-mylod-succession-interview/) - Outside of Succession creator, producer, showrunner Jesse Armstrong, no one has had a greater impact on Succession than Emmy nominated director and producer Mark Mylod. The veteran director has helmed eight of the series’ twenty episodes and is nominated for his brilliant work on the season two finale. In season two, the Roy family rallies
- [Emmy Nominee Brian Cox — Dissecting Logan Roy’s Trials in Succession’s Second Season](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/brian-cox-succession-interview/) - Exclusive interview with Emmy nominated actor, Brian Cox, on HBO's SUCCESSION.
- [Emmy Nominee Jeff Goldblum on His Hit Disney+ Series](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-jeff-goldblum-on-his-hit-disney-series/) - Rarely does a person connect with an audience to the degree that they transcend the screen. One of the few examples of that phenomenon is Emmy nominated host, actor, and musician Jeff Goldblum.
- [Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales Floors Audiences at World Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/streaming/hulus-welcome-to-chippendales-floors-audiences-at-world-premiere/) - A night club themed red carpet welcomed the stars and creatives behind Hulu’s “Welcome To Chippendales” on Tuesday night. The series held its world premiere event at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, taking over two floors with period accurate displays and decorations. The real-life inspired series hails from Emmy nominated writer/producer Robert Siegel, who shot to
- [Cast of FOX’s "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test" Get Tactical At Hollywood Press Junket ](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/stars-of-foxs-special-forces-worlds-toughest-test-red-carpet-20th-century-studios/) - The stars of FOX's "Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test" spent an afternoon on the red carpet at 20th Century Studios discussing the physical and emotional challenges of living in the Jordanian desert for their Fox series.
- [Our Academy Award Predictions 2023](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/our-academy-award-predictions-2023/) - Awards Focus Editor Byron Burton and Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss offer their predictions as Oscar voting commences.
- [SCL Award Nominated Composer Mark Smythe on Scoring Sharks And His Awards Season Ride](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/composer-mark-smythe-speaks-with-awards-focus-editor-byron-burton-about-his-score-for-the-reef-stalked/) - Composer Mark Smythe speaks with Awards Focus editor Byron Burton about his score for The Reef: Stalked
- ["Thirteen Lives" Editor James D. Wilcox FYC Panel](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/thirteen-lives-editor-james-d-wilcox-fyc-panel/) - In this exclusive interview, Byron Burton talks with editor James D. Wilcox on his newest film, Thirteen Lives.
- [The Society of Composers & Lyricists' Announces Nominees for 4th Annual SCL Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/the-society-of-composers-lyricists-announces-nominees-for-4th-annual-scl-awards/) - TO BE HELD AT SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER ON FEBRUARY 15TH 2023 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED WITH MUSIC FROM FILMS INCLUDING GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO, NOPE, THE BATMAN, DON’T WORRY DARLING, AND THE WHALE along with SONG NOMINATIONS FOR TAYLOR SWIFT, DIANE WARREN, LADY GAGA, RIHANNA, TRENT REZNOR & ATTICUS ROSS, ALEXANDRE DESPLAT, AND BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL Event hosted
- [Get Lit - Words Ignite to Honor Award-Winning Musician H.E.R. and Celebrate the Creation of a New Spoken Word Poetry Grammy Award at the 2022 Annual Gala](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/get-lit-words-ignite-to-honor-award-winning-musician-h-e-r-and-celebrate-the-creation-of-a-new-spoken-word-poetry-grammy-award-at-the-2022-annual-gala/) - Get Lit- Words Ignite, the Los Angeles-based education nonprofit whose mission is to increase literacy, empower youth, and energize communities through poetry and visual media, will be honoring prestigious musician and poet, H.E.R
- [Actor Diego Calva on Leading Damien Chazelle's Babylon](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/actor-diego-calva-on-leading-damien-chazelles-babylon/) - When writer/director Damien Chazelle set out to make the decadent tale of Babylon, he needed an actor capable of portraying the whirlwind ride of a rags-to-riches Hollywood story. Through a rigorous casting process amid COVID lockdown, Chazelle found Mexican actor Diego Calva.
- [“EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE” AND “TOP GUN: MAVERICK” LEAD THE HOLLYWOOD CRITICS ASSOCIATION’S CREATIVE ARTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-and-top-gun-maverick-lead-the-hollywood-critics-associations-creative-arts-awards-nominations/) - LOS ANGELES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 -- The Hollywood Critics Association has announced the full list of nominees for their inaugural HCA Creative Arts Awards. The winners of the HCA Creative Arts Awards will be revealed at their ceremony, scheduled to take place on Friday, February 17, 2023. A24’s Everything Everywhere All At Once tied with Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun: Maverick with a total of
- [Netflix Celebrates 2022 API stars with The Hollywood Reporter and Gold House](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/netflix-celebrates-2022-api-stars-with-the-hollywood-reporter-and-gold-house/) - Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter, and Gold House took over Casita in Los Angeles on Thursday night to celebrate Netflix’s impressive roster of Asian and Pacific-Islanders (API) talent in 2022.
- [Women Talking Costume Designer Quita Alfred Finds Creativity Within Parameters of the Mennonite Plain Dress](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/women-talking-costume-designer-quita-alfred-finds-creativity-within-parameters-of-the-mennonite-plain-dress/) - Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. These are the choices put in front of the women in Sarah Polley’s long-awaited return to directing. Based on Miriam Toew’s bestselling novel of the same name, the film boasts a stunning cast lead by Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, and Oscar winner Frances McDormand, and reunited
- [Emmy Nominated Cinematographer Mark Doering-Powell on Grown-ish & Back-to-Back Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-cinematographer-mark-doering-powell-on-grown-ish-back-to-back-nominations/) - Emmy nominated cinematographer Mark Doering-Powellhas on again impressed his TV Academy peers with his work on Freeform’s Grown-ish, the hit spin-off from ABC’s Emmy nominated Black-ish starring Yara Shahidi. Doering-Powell has earned back-to-back Emmy nominations for his season three and season four episodes of Grown-ish, both helmed by director Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry. “Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, who is also one of our Executive Producers, deserves a lot
- [13th Annual HMMA Awards Highlights Oscar-Winning Talent on The Avalon’s Stage with Star Performances and Big Wins for Diversity in Music](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/13th-annual-hmma-awards-highlights-oscar-winning-talent-on-the-avalons-stage-with-star-performances-and-big-wins-for-diversity-in-music/) - The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) presented their 13th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Avalon on Wednesday, November 16th, to a crowd of journalists and HMMA nominees comprised of previous Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy award winners. The ceremony came to life with legendary songwriter Charles Fox performing a medley of his TV theme songs including
- [Angela Bassett, Rian Johnson, and the Cast and Crew of RRR to be Honored at the 6th Annual Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/angela-bassett-rian-johnson-and-the-cast-and-crew-of-rrr-to-be-honored-at-the-6th-annual-hollywood-critics-association-film-awards/) - LOS ANGELES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022 -- The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) announced today that Angela Bassett will receive the HCA Acting Achievement Award, Rian Johnson will receive the HCA Filmmaking Achievement Award, and the cast and crew of RRR will be presented with HCA Spotlight Award at the 6th Annual HCA Film Awards. The prestigious event, which will celebrate the best of films from 2022, will
- [Apple’s “Black Bird” soars at Global Premiere in West Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/apples-black-bird-soars-at-global-premiere-in-west-hollywood/) - The inmates were on the loose Wednesday night in Los Angeles as Apple TV+’s new prison drama “Black Bird” took over the Regency Bruin Westwood Village Theatre. The global premiere had fans flocking to see its Golden Globe winning star Taron Egerton (Rocketman, Kingsman), who once again portrays the real life story of a fascinating individual. Having excelled at
- [Director Marius Markevicius on Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/director-marius-markevicius-talks-thug-rose-mixed-martial-artist/) - Lithuanian-American director Marius Markevicius has a strong connection with his subjects and a deep sense of pride for the country and culture they often share, whether it's through his narrative work or documentary films. In 2012, the first generation Lithuanian-American filmmaker's documentary, The Other Dream Team, made its debut at Sundance. Since that career milestone, Markevicius has
- [AFI Fest Premiere of Miles Warren’s Bruiser Highlights Exciting New Talent](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/afi-fest-premiere-of-miles-warrens-bruiser-highlights-exciting-new-talent/) - In his piercing feature debut, director and writer Miles Warren asserts himself as a talent on the rise with his resonant and introspective feature, Bruiser, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
- [Mythic Quest Season 3 Premiere: It's Christmas Time in the Office](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/streaming/mythic-quest-season-3-premiere-red-carpet/) - Apple TV+ celebrated the season 3 premiere of “Mythic Quest” at The Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday with a festive blue carpet.
- [Film Review: Amsterdam](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-amsterdam/) - From 20th Century Studios and New Regency, “Amsterdam” is billed as an original romantic crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. If that sounds a bit like a hodgepodge of a film, you’ll find the final product even more
- [Voodoo Highway Music Group Discuss Inspiration, Collaboration, And Writing 80+ Songs A Season](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/voodoo-highway-music-group-discuss-inspiration-collaboration-and-writing-80-songs-a-season/) - Founded in 2000, Voodoo Highway Music Group has become one of the most in-demand music composition teams in North America. At the heart of the company are award-winning composers Brian Pickett, Graeme Cornies, and James Chapple. Experience and friendship has afforded the trio a comfort in collaboration that makes them a uniquely cohesive team, responsible
- [Composer Natalie Holt On Making Marvel History with Her 2X Emmy Nominated Loki Score + Obi-Wan](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/composer-natalie-holt-on-making-marvel-history-with-her-2x-emmy-nominated-loki-score-obi-wan-batgirl/) - In May, Marvel boss Kevin Feige announced that Loki was the most streamed Marvel series of all time. It’s an impressive feat for the God of Mischief’s television debut, and there’s no question that Natalie Holt’s inventive score played a significant role in boosting that statistic. Series lead Tom Hiddleston played cues from Holt’s score on set,
- [AppleTV+’s 5 Days At Memorial Enthralls Crowd at Global Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/appletvs-5-days-at-memorial-enthralls-crowd-at-global-premiere/) - The stars and creative team behind Apple TV+’s “Five Days at Memorial” arrived at the Director’s Guild of America on Monday night for the series’ global premiere. The scorching LA heat wasn’t enough to deter fans who hoping for an encounter with the A list cast and their guests. “Five Days at Memorial” is a
- [Film Review: Lightyear](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-lightyear/) - Finally freed from the purgatory of exclusively streaming Disney +, Pixar returns to cinemas in the hopes of cashing in on one of its original characters from the company's first theatrical venture, Toy Story (1995). It's explained that the film Lightyear was Andy’s favorite movie and the reason that he was so excited to bring
- [Apple TV+’s Los Angeles Premiere of “Sidney” Draws Hollywood Royalty to Celebrate the Life of Screen Icon Sidney Poitier](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/apple-tvs-los-angeles-premiere-of-sidney-draws-hollywood-royalty-to-celebrate-the-life-of-screen-icon-sidney-poitier/) - The prestigious Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was buzzing Wednesday night for the Los Angeles premiere of the hotly anticipated Apple Original Films Documentary “Sidney.”
- [Emmy Winner Patricia Clarkson On Her Brilliant Turn In AMC+’s State of the Union](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominee-patricia-clarkson-on-her-brilliant-turn-in-amcs-state-of-the-union/) - Actress Patricia Clarkson has enjoyed an incredible run of complex characters throughout her career, from her Emmy winning turn as Aunt Sarah in Six Feet Under to her Emmy nominated work as Adora Crellin in HBO’s Sharp Objects. Well, Clarkson just added another Emmy as she won Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. Clarkson portrayal
- [The Cast of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale Discuss What to Expect in Season Five](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-handmaids-tale-season-five-cast-discuss-the-new-season-after-a-devastating-season-4-finale/) - Hulu’s award-winning dystopian drama, The Handmaid’s Tale, returns with the season five premiere this week. Before the new season, Awards Focus spoke to the team behind the show and its actors for a spoiler-free conversation on season four’s close and the grand machinations for season five.
- [Film Review: Beavis and Butthead Do the Universe](https://awardsfocus.com/reviews/film-review-beavis-and-butthead-do-the-universe/) - It's hard to imagine a large audience demanding a sequel to the 1996 animated Beavis and Butthead film. Within minutes of the Paramount + original, Mike Judge's talents are on full display with many laughs from the start. The realm of this movie is completely in the aburdist comedy genre, and yet you have to
- [Composer Philip White On His HMMA Nomination For The Loud House Movie’s Score](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/composer-philip-white-on-his-hmma-nomination-for-the-loud-house-movies-score/) - Composer Philip White has a built an impressive body of work over recent years, with his latest entry being The Loud House Movie. White’s score for the film earned the composer a 2021 HMMA nomination for Best Original Score for an Animated Film. White co-scored the film with Emmy nominated The Boys composer Christopher Lennertz. In the film, the Loud Family goes
- [Emmy Nominated Cinematographer Eric Koretz on Ozark’s Finale](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-cinematographer-eric-koretz-on-ozarks-finale/) - Emmy nominated cinematographer Eric Koretz had the immense challenge and privilege of brining Netflix’s Emmy nominated and multiple award winning series to a close with the finale, “A Hard Way To Go.” Koretz, who is Emmy nominated himself for the finale, joins many of his colleagues as Ozark’s final season earned a total of 13 nominations. Koretz is
- [Soulstice Casting’s Jazzy Collins & Kaymie Mattison on Emmy Nomination](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/soulstice-castings-jazzy-collins-kaymie-mattison-on-emmy-nomination/) - Soulstice Casting Co-Founders Jazzy Collins (CSA) and Kaymie Mattison are spearheading a movement to champion diversity and inclusion within the unscripted and commercial casting spaces. They have over a decade of experience bringing marginalized voices to the forefront of some of television’s most beloved reality shows, including America’s Got Talent, The Bachelor, and The Bachelorette franchises, Love Island, The Circle,
- [Below Deck Mediterranean’s Mark Cronin On Its Emmy Nomination](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/below-deck-mediterraneans-mark-cronin-on-its-emmy-nomination/) - Like many reality television producers, veteran Executive Producer and creator Mark Cronin is all about finding the right setting to insert larger-than-life personalities and draw in massive audiences. One of his most successful shows, the franchise Below Deck, and its Emmy-nominated spinoff Below Deck Mediterranean, does precisely that. Below Deck Mediterranean follows a yachting crew, colloquially called “yachties,” as they
- [Composer Tyler Strickland on His Cat People Emmy Win & Scoring Edge of the Earth](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/composer-tyler-strickland-on-his-cat-people-emmy-win-scoring-edge-of-the-earth/) - A 2022 Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition, composer Tyler Strickland is feeling immensely grateful at this career milestone. His score for Cat People, Netflix’s limited documentary series that follows different peoples’ special bonds with cats, clearly connected with viewers and academy voters. The limited series was also nominated for Outstanding Directing Team for
- [Rupert Friend Reflects on Obi-Wan’s Grand Inquisitor & Netflix’s Anatomy of a Scandal](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/rupert-friend-reflects-on-obi-wans-grand-inquisitor-netflixs-anatomy-of-a-scandal/) - With roles in Netflix’s political thriller Anatomy of a Scandal and Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, British actor Rupert Friend is showcasing his versatility amid two very devious characters. Previously nominated for an Emmy for his role on Showtime’s hit Homeland, Friend has been busy working on a variety of exciting upcoming projects. To the envy of many, the multiple SAG
- [Emmy Nominated Costume Designer Michelle R. Cole on Black-ish & 9th Career Nomination](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-costume-designer-michelle-r-cole-on-black-ish-9th-career-nomination/) - After getting her start in commercials for Coca-Cola, Honda, and Nike's "Bo Knows" Campaign with Bo Jackson & Bo Diddley, African-American Costume Designer Michelle R. Cole broke into the TV world with In Living Color, the iconic sketch comedy show from the 1990s that helped launch the careers of Jim Carrey, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, and
- [Apple TV+ & Skydance Animation’s Global Premiere of Luck](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/animation/apple-tv-skydance-animations-global-premiere-of-luck/) - Apple TV+ and Skydance Animation invited several lucky young fans to attend Saturday morning’s global premiere of “Luck” alongside the film’s stars at the Regency theater in Westwood. The green carpet saw a majority of the cast engage with the press, including stars Eva Noblezada, Colin O’Donoghue, Adelynn Spoon, and voice acting icon John Ratzenberger. Missing from the carpet were
- [Emmy Nominated Stranger Things Production Designer Chris Trujillo on the Challenges of Seasons 4](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominated-stranger-things-production-designer-chris-trujillo-on-the-challenges-of-seasons-4/) - Netflix’s award-winning sci-fi mega hit Stranger Things returns to the Emmy Awards in full force, receiving a total of 13 nominations which includes the coveted outstanding drama series. After his very first Emmy nomination for season one, production designer Chris Trujillo is especially thrilled to be returning to the race this year with the show’s fourth season, as it
- [Emmy Nominee Sarah Hindsgaul on Stranger Things’ Revolutionary Wigs](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-nominee-sarah-hindsgaul-on-stranger-things-revolutionary-wigs/) - Two-time Emmy nominated Department Head Hairstylist Sarah Hindsgaul faced a variety of challenges while working on season four of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. For starters, the COVID pandemic required masks and extra barriers to her usual workflow system, which ultimately didn’t stop the show from having numerous production shut downs due to infection. The lengthy two year
- [Emmy Nominated Bridgerton Costume Designer Sofie Canale](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominated-bridgerton-costume-designer-sofie-canale/) - When it comes to the scope and scale of one’s profession, Emmy nominated costume designer Sofie Canale is perhaps the most adept at handling the immense and challenging workload of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton. The steamy 19th Century period piece started season two with a team of 120 people in house, which included cutters, milliners, teams
- [Henry Jackman on The Gray Man Suite & Score](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/henry-jackman-on-the-gray-man-suite-score/) - Composer Henry Jackman has one of the most versatile resumes in film scoring, having the ability to mix classical scoring techniques with his experience as a record producer and electronic music creator. His versatility can be traced to his time studying classical music at Oxford, while simultaneously singing in the St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir and working in
- [Director Hiro Murai on his Dual Emmy Nominations for Atlanta and Station Eleven ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/hbo-max-station-eleven-hiro-murai-fx-atlanta-dual-emmy-nominations/) - From the post-apocalyptic HBO Max series Station Eleven, filmed in Chicago before the pandemic before shifting production to Toronto, to the critically acclaimed Donald Glover created FX series Atlanta, director Hiro Murai has had a busy few years.
- [Emmy Nominee Himesh Patel on Station Eleven & Keeping Jeevan Alive ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/hbo-max-station-eleven-emmy-nominee-himesh-patel/) - British actor Himesh Patel, best known for his lead performance in Danny Boyle's inventive Beatles celebration Yesterday, secured a spot in the competitive Emmy race for Lead Actor in a Limited Series for his nuanced and sensitive portrayal of good samaritan Jeevan Chaudhary in HBO Max's dystopian saga Station Eleven. After starring in the British soap opera Eastenders for
- [Christopher McDonald on Hacks, his Emmy Nomination, & Marvel’s Secret Invasion](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/christopher-mcdonald-hacks-emmy-nomination-marvel-secret-invasion/) - Veteran actor Christopher McDonald is enjoying a busy year amid Marvel and HBO productions and now awards consideration. His performance as Marty, the complexly layered hotel owner in HBO Max's award-winning comedy series Hacks, has earned the actor his first Emmy nomination.
- [Ted Lasso Cast on its 20 Emmy Nominations for Season 2](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/apple-tvs-ted-lasso-cast-on-its-emmy-nominations/) - The cast and creatives of Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning comedy series Ted Lasso assembled on Monday evening to celebrate its historic second season. The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills hosted the outdoor event, which featured a panel discussion with the cast, followed by an outdoor tailgate experience for TV Academy members.
- [2022 Emmy Nominee Actor Park Hae-Soo on Coming Full Circle with Squid Game](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/actor-park-hae-soo-on-coming-full-circle-with-squid-game/) - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Emmy nominee Park Hae-soo is just one of the 14 nominations Netflix's Squid Game received this week, with the Korean series becoming the first-ever non-English language show to be nominated for Outstanding Drama Series. Hae-soo, who earned an Emmy acting nod alongside co-stars Lee Jung-jae, who is nominated
- [Emmy’s 2022 - Patricia Arquette, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton and More React to Their Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/emmys-2022-patricia-arquette-andrew-garfield-connie-britton-and-more-react-to-their-nominations/) - The 2022 Emmy Nominations were announced early Tuesday morning and the reactions from nominees have started to pour in.
- [2022 Emmy Nominee Lee Jung-Jae Talks Squid Games and Emmy Consideration](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/squid-game-actor-lee-jung-jae-talks-sag-award-win-and-emmy-consideration/) - Actor Lee Jung-Jae is having an incredible year as we move into the final stretch of Emmy season. Following the massive success of Squid Game following Netflix’s acquisition, Jung-Jae made history as the first performer from a non-English language program to win Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Having just visited Los Angeles with his costars for their first ever For Your
- [2022 Emmy Nominee Alex Borstein Talks Season 4 of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/three-time-emmy-winner-alex-borstein-on-season-4/) - A two-time Emmy winner for portraying the equally dynamic and petulant Susie Meyerson, actress Alex Borstein soars to new heights in the fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
- [FX's Under the Banner of Heaven Premieres in Hollywood Fashion](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/fxs-under-the-banner-of-heaven-premieres-in-hollywood-fashion/) - FX Networks took over the Hollywood Athletic Club on Wednesday night for the star-studded premiere of its limited series, Under the Banner of Heaven. Premiering exclusively on Hulu, the gritty seriesis inspired by Jon Krakauer’s true crime bestselling novel which details the events that led to the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her baby
- [Netflix FYSEE Ozark Finale Event](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/netflix-fysee-ozark-finale-event/) - Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel greeted a packed audience of Television Academy members at Raleigh Studios on Sunday June 5th in Los Angeles. The Ozark FYSEE event screened the series’ finale ahead of a near hour long panel with the cast and creative team behind Netflix’s multiple Emmy nominated drama. Lead actor, producer, and director
- [Apple TV+ Tackles Fraud at The Big Conn Global Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/apple-tv-tackles-fraud-at-the-big-conn-global-premiere/) - Apple TV+ celebrated the world premiere of its documentary series “The Big Conn” at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. The four-part documentary series tells the unbelievable true story of larger-than-life attorney Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government and taxpayers over half a billion dollars in the largest Social Security fraud case
- [The Girl From Plainville Special Screening at the TV Academy](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/the-girl-from-plainville-special-screening-at-the-tv-academy/) - Hulu took over the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center on Thursday night for the special screening and conversation with the stars and showrunnner of The Girl From Plainview. The limited series is inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter’s unprecedented “Texting-suicide” case in Plainville, Massachusetts. Writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner Liz Hannah tactfully examines the relationship
- [John Cena on HBO Max’s Hit Peacemaker & Inspiring James Gunn through Piano](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/john-cena-on-hbo-maxs-hit-peacemaker-inspiring-james-gunn-through-piano/) - Following less than stellar reviews for 2016’s Suicide Squad (outside the brilliant portrayal of Harley Quinn by Margot Robbie), fans were concerned the property was tainted beyond repair. Jump ahead five years to 2021’s The Suicide Squad, a sequel that thrives thanks to the writing and directing of James Gunn. The two-time Marvel hit maker (Guardians
- [Jenna Ortega on HBO Max's The Fallout & Tim Burton's Addam's Family](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/jenna-ortega-on-hbo-maxs-the-fallout-tim-burtons-addams-family/) - Ortega is back in the press for HBO Max’s acclaimed indie drama, The Fallout, which had its premiere at South by Southwest in 2021.
- [FX's The Bear Premiere Brings Stars and a Full-Service Kitchen](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/fxs-the-bear-premiere-brings-stars-and-a-full-service-kitchen/) - A culinary twist came to Goya Studios in Hollywood, California on Monday night as its outdoor carpet was transformed into a bustling, full-service working restaurant. The theme of cuisine was tied to the evening’s main event, the premiere of FX’s new drama series, The Bear.
- [Kris Bowers Serenades TV Academy with Music of Bridgerton ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/kris-bowers-serenades-tv-academy-with-music-of-bridgerton/) - Emmy award-winning composer Kris Bowers has become one of the most in-demand musicians in his field, and it’s his work on Netflix’s regency drama Bridgerton that has once again placed Bowers into the Emmy conversation.
- [Emmy Front Runner Judd Apatow Astounds Viewers with George Carlin's American Dream.](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmy-front-runner-judd-apatow-astounds-viewers-with-george-carlins-american-dream/) - Apatow is currently promoting his phenomenal two-part HBO docu-series on comedian George Carlin, entitled George Carlin’s American Dream.
- [Director Kate Herron Reflects on Loki’s Success & Emmy Consideration](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/director-kate-herron-reflects-on-lokis-success-emmy-consideration/) - Whether it’s a galaxy far far away, the crime-riddled streets of some derelict city, or (in this case) the multiverse-guarding headquarters of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), one can find no safer hands for a beloved franchise than those of Kate Herron. The British director has delivered Disney+ its most watched Marvel series to date with Loki. Like WandaVision,
- [Director Mark Mylod on Game-Changing Succession Finale](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/director-mark-mylod-on-game-changing-succession-finale/) - For the last three seasons of HBO’s Emmy-winning drama series, director and executive producer Mark Mylod has been responsible for the grand visual scope of the series. Having cut his teeth directing episodes of The Affair, Game of Thrones, and Shameless, Mylod continues to engage audiences by maintaining the rough edges that an otherwise esteemed
- [Stephen Merchant and Elgin James on Discovering Unlikely Heroes in Amazon Prime's The Outlaws](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/stephen-merchant-and-elgin-james-on-discovering-unlikely-heroes-in-amazon-primes-the-outlaws/) - The Office co-creator Stephen Merchant and Mayans M.C. co-creator Elgin James strike gold with a charming ensemble cast in Amazon Prime’s The Outlaws, and a second season is already on its way.
- [For You, Paige’s Directors Maria Goulamhoussen & Emily Maltby On Perfecting the Balance Between Theatre and TikTok](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/for-you-paiges-directors-maria-goulamhoussen-emily-maltby-on-perfecting-the-balance-between-theatre-and-tiktok/) - Directing duo Maria Goulamhoussen and Emily Maltby came together for the acclaimed TikTok musical, For You, Paige. The production marks the first commissioned musical for the fast-growing social media platform and it’s setting the precedent for what can be done with this new format. Maria Goulamhoussen is a New York City writer and director who’s known for directing projects for Disney, Marvel, Spotify, PBS, and Balenciaga. Also based in
- [Makeup Artist Jeremy Dell on The Wonder Years](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/makeup-artist-jeremy-dell-on-the-wonder-years/) - As a makeup designer and department head, Jeremy Dell’s work has been lauded by his peers over his fourteen year career. Currently working on ABC’s reboot of The Wonder Years, Dell a versatile history which includes titles such as Black Lightning, Young Rock, Star, and Saints & Sinners. Dell’s work on this new incarnation The Wonder Years helped propel the show into the public
- [Music Supervisor Jennifer Smith on Why Women Kill](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/music-supervisor-jennifer-smith-on-why-women-kill/) - From Sync to Music Supervision, Jennifer Smith has a rich understanding of the various way music coalesces with film and television. As the founder and music supervisor of her own company, Rat Dance Party, Smith has been solely responsibility for overseeing the success of her career. In terms of her community, Smith is a Board Member with the Guild Of Music Supervisors, as well as
- [Composers Anže Rozman & Kara Talve Dig Deep For Prehistoric Planet Score](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/composers-anze-rozman-kara-talve-dig-deep-for-prehistoric-planet-score/) - Anže Rozman and Kara Talve have had an incredible few years as they’ve distinguished themselves as standouts in the world of film, television, and commercial scoring. Their work garnered the attention of Oscar winningcomposer Hans Zimmer (Dune, The Dark Knight) and they work as full-time composers at Bleeding Fingers Music, a collective of film and television composers co-founded by Zimmer and CEO Russell Emanuel. Rozman, Talve, and Zimmer recently undertook the gargantuan project
- [Editor Eric Litman’s Journey in to The Hot Zone: Anthrax](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/editor-eric-litmans-journey-in-to-the-hot-zone-anthrax/) - A Philadelphia native and American Film Institute Conservatory alumnus, Eric Litman began his career as an assistant editor working with some incredibly talented directors, including Michael Bay, Paul Haggis, and Curtis Hanson. Litman has worked on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, as well as cult favorite shows such as Charmed, Black Sails, and Magnum P.I. While the world was experiencing the
- [Behind the Comedic Cuts of A Black Lady Sketch Show with Talented Editing Team; S. Robyn Wilson, Bradinn French, Taylor Mason, & Stephanie Filo](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/behind-the-comedic-cuts-of-a-black-lady-sketch-show-with-talented-editing-team-s-robyn-wilson-bradinn-french-taylor-mason-stephanie-filo/) - Four unique editors make up the extremely talented team who brought their expertise to the award-winning comedy, A Black Lady Sketch Show. The show recently had the third season premiere in April 2022, showcasing each of these individuals' top-tier work. Stephanie Filo, S. Robyn Wilson, Taylor Mason and Bradinn French each have their own prolific editing
- [Writer/Director James Gunn Talks Music, Loss, and Drawing Inspiration From John Cena for HBO Max’s Peacemaker](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/writer-director-james-gunn-talks-music-loss-and-drawing-inspiration-from-john-cena-for-hbo-maxs-peacemaker/) - When a film and its accompanying soundtrack both rise to global success, it’s considered one of the rarest feats in cinema. Well, at least that was once the case… until James Gunn entered the conversation. The auteur writer/director stepped into the superhero realm with 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 and its charming storyline drew heavily on
- [Park Young-Sick on Squid Game’s Stunt Work](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/park-young-sick-on-squid-games-stunt-work/) - In the violent, competition-driven world of Hwang Dong Hyuk’s Squid Game, great performances are a combination of a talented cast and a skilled stunt team. The series’ premise highlights the animalistic nature of mankind in the face of survival-at-any-cost, and that violent nature is portrayed realistically with the guidance of talented stunt coordinator Park Young-Sick.
- [Composer Jung Jae-il on Squid Game Secrets](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/composer-jung-jae-il-on-squid-game-secrets/) - A meteoric rise isn’t easy, but once in a while a Robert Downey Jr. type story arrives in the zeitgeist. While this story doesn’t superheroes or 200 million dollar budgets, it does contain a strikingly endearing narrative of a young prodigy studying among his adult peers as he finds his way to scoring cinema.
- [Spencer Creaghan on Irish Influencers & The House Sound of Surrealestate ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/spencer-creaghan-on-irish-influencers-the-house-sound-of-surrealestate/) - For Syfy’s original horror series SurrealEstate, composer Spencer Creaghan delivers everything from Irish jigs to jump scares with his versatile score. Creaghan is a JUNO nominated and multi-SOCAN-award-winning film and modern-media composer pushing new boundaries in his chosen field. SurrealEstate is best described as a “supernatural, horror, comedy, drama,” which gives Creaghan a wide range sonically to play with —
- [TikTok Creator Daniel Mertzlufft on For You, Paige ](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/tiktok-creator-daniel-mertzlufft-on-for-you-paige/) - Composer-writer-producer Daniel Mertzlufft is having a banner year in entertainment. The well-known TikTok creator has just launched his latest musical, For You, Paige. The project is Mertzlufft’s follow-up to his work on the beloved viral sensation Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, which raised over one million dollars for the Actors Fund. For You, Paige is inspired by the real TikTok community,
- [Composer Pat Irwin Enters Emmy Race with Dexter: New Blood ](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/composer-pat-irwin-enters-emmy-race-with-dexter-new-blood/) - American composer Pat Irwin has one of the most varied and interesting careers in his field. Spanning decades in the entertainment industry, Irwin has gone from animation like Rocko’s Modern Life to Nurse Jackie and Feed the Beast. Irwin recently took on the challenge of Dexter: New Blood, the limited series that picks up years after the original series. Originally set in
- [SNL'S Chris Redd on Kenan's Cancellation, That Will Smith Sketch, & Peacock's Bust Down](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/snls-chris-redd-on-kenans-cancellation-that-will-smith-sketch-peacocks-bust-down/) - "Sometimes you have to know when the scene that you wrote is enough, but I'm always ready to play. I'm the one guy you have to tell to shut up,” shares Chris Redd. Like many of his Saturday Night Live co-stars, Chris Redd has been cutting his teeth on scripted series alongside his commitment to the Emmy-winning
- [Apple TV+ Brings THE AFTERPARTY to Hollywood's Legion Theater](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/apple-tv-brings-the-afterparty-to-hollywoods-legion-theater-2022/) - The Oscar winning duo of Chris Miller and Phil Lord arrived at the Hollywood Legion Theater on Saturday to celebrate their live action comedy series, AppleTV+’s The Afterparty.
- [John Lithgow: Perry Mason, Writing, and the Indelible Mark of Shakespeare](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/john-lithgow-interview-perry-mason-hbo/) - In season one of HBO’s Perry Mason, John Lithgow is magnetic as E.B. Jonathan, the lawyer and mentor to Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys). The six-time Emmy winner morphs into the role to great critical acclaim, showcasing a fragility in the declining attorney as we learn the “unsettling” details of his life.
- [Emmy Nominee Hugh Grant on Managing Truth in HBO’s The Undoing](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/emmy-nominee-hugh-grant-on-managing-truth-in-hbos-the-undoing/) - While Emmy-nominee Hugh Grant is best known for playing the romantic lead in hit comedies such as Love, Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral, his latest role as the narcissistic, and possibly psychotic, Jonathan Fraser, in HBO’s The Undoing is his most versatile and intriguing to date.
- [Matthew Rhys on Building Perry Mason in the HBO series.](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/matthew-rhys-on-building-perry-mason-in-the-hbo-series/) - Following his Emmy-award winning turn as a KGB spy in FX’s The Americans, Matthew Rhys has found himself on the other-side of the law with his masterful turn as the fictional private eye turned attorney Perry Mason.
- [Emmy-Nominee Carlos Rafael Rivera on Storytelling with Music in The Queen’s Gambit](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/emmy-nominee-carlos-rafael-rivera-on-storytelling-with-music-in-the-queens-gambit/) - In Netflix’s acclaimed series The Queen’s Gambit, music plays an important role in accessing the internal, emotional core of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), and Emmy-winner Carlos Rafaeal Rivera rose to the challenge of displaying her growth through music.
- [2022 Oscar Nominees Composer Nicholas Britell and Editor Hank Corwin on Netflix's Don't Look Up](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/nicholas-britell-hank-corwin-interview-dont-look-up/) - Adam McKay’s new Netflix film Don’t Look Up marks the third collaboration between two Academy Award nominated artists; composer Nicholas Britell, and editor Hank Corwin.
- [Will Sharpe on Uncovering the Electricity in Louis Wain’s Life](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/will-sharpe-on-uncovering-the-electricity-in-louis-wains-life/) - In "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain," director Will Sharpe finds a kinetic energy to tenderly and empathically visualize the experience of an odd yet brilliant artist.
- [Cheryl Hines on Feeling at Home Improvising on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/cheryl-hines-interview-curb-your-enthusiasm/) - Celebrating 21 years on air has made Curb Your Enthusiasm HBO’s longest running scripted series, and star Cheryl Hines has been witness to every step.
- [Jeff Schaffer On Tackling Season 11 of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jeff-schaffer-interview-curb-your-enthusiasm/) - HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm continues to be an hilarious observation of the times in its eleventh season, but the road to the screen was more chaotic for showrunner Jeff Schaffer than ever.
- [Jeymes Samuel's Musical Prowess Takes Center-Stage in "The Harder They Fall"](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/jeymes-samuels-interview-the-harder-they-fall/) - Director-Producer-Screenwriter Jeymes Samuel has never had a problem wearing multiple hats. The multi-hyphenate creative tackled an astonishing five positions for his feature film debut, The Harder They Fall.
- [Oscar-Nominated DP Ari Wegner On Sacrificing for The Power of the Dog](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/ari-wegner-interview-the-power-of-the-dog/) - Coming off her Critics Choice win, Australian cinematographer Ari Wegner is arguably the front-runner for her Oscar nominated work as director of photography on Netflix’s The Power of the Dog.
- [Daniel Goldfarb & Chris Keyser on The Recipe For HBO Max’s Julia](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/daniel-goldfarb-chris-keyser-on-the-recipe-for-hbo-maxs-julia/) - HBO Max's new series Julia, inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and career, was a perfect opportunity for creator Daniel Goldfarb to re-team with his friend and former collaborator Chris Keyser.
- [Actress Jen Tullock On Apple TV+'s Hit Severance](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/actress-jen-tullock-on-apple-tvs-hit-severance/) - Jen Tullock, who stars in Apple TV+’s stirring sci-fi series Severance, is having a landmark year in her career.
- [Graham Moore, Zoey Deutch Shine at LA Debut of Focus Features 'The Outfit'](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/graham-moore-zoey-deutch-shine-at-la-debut-of-focus-features-the-outfit/) - Bringing a new look to gangster movies, Focus Features unrolled the red carpet at a special Los Angeles screening of "The Outfit" at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, along with its stars and director. The film is Graham Moore's directorial debut from a screenplay by Moore and Johnathan McClain. Moore, who is no stranger to accolades, is
- [THEY CALL ME MAGIC World Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/they-call-me-magic-premiere-2022/) - Following stellar reviews from the SXSW film festival, Apple TV+ took over the Regency Village Theater in Westwood Thursday night for the Los Angeles premiere of its four part docuseries THEY CALL ME MAGIC.
- [Apple TV+ Floors DGA Audience with SEVERANCE Finale](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/apple-tv-floors-dga-audience-with-severance-finale-2022/) - The Directors Guild of America rolled out the green carpet on Friday night for the landmark season finale of Apple TV+’s Severance. Hot off their Academy Award for best picture, Apple TV+ is betting heavily on its freshman series from director, executive producer, and Emmy winner Ben Stiller.
- [BETTER CALL SAUL’s Final Hollywood Premiere](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/better-call-saul-final-hollywood-premiere-2022/) - The Emmy nominated stars and creators of AMC’s Better Call Saul arrived at the Hollywood Legion Theater for Thursday night’s premiere. The energetic, outdoor affair was the perfect way to safely ring in the final season of the multiple Emmy nominated drama series.
- [2022 Best Editing Oscar Nominee Myron Kerstein on Netflix's Tick Tick Boom](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/myron-kerstein-interview-editor-in-the-heights-tick-tick-boom/) - It’s an incredibly rare distinction to have two films released in the same year, and yet that’s what editor Myron Kerstein has delivered in 2021 with Warner Brothers’ In The Heights and Netflix’s Tick, Tick… Boom!
- [2022 Oscar Nominated Editor Peter Sciberras on Netflix Favorite The Power of the Dog](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/editor-peter-sciberras-interview-the-power-of-the-dog/) - Editor Peter Sciberras, whose previous work includes David Michôd's The Rover and War Machine, is already receiving considerable attention for his tension-filled editing on Jane Campion's Netflix Western The Power of the Dog.
- [2022 Oscar Best Screenplay Nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal on Finding Space in The Lost Daughter](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/maggie-gyllenhaal-on-finding-space-for-ambiguity-in-the-lost-daughter/) - Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut with The Lost Daughter, which she adapted from Elena Ferrante’s novel, is an assured and poetic reflection on secrets spoken out loud.
- [2022 Best Supporting Actor Nominee JK Simmons Shines in Sorkin’s Being the Ricardos](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/jk-simmons-interview-being-the-ricardos/) - With Being the Ricardos, Academy award winner JK Simmons resoundingly returns to the supporting actor Oscar race.
- [Steel Media’s The Big Game Celebrations Highlight Super Bowl Weekend](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/steel-media-the-big-game-celebrations-highlight-super-bowl-weekend/) - Luis Rodriguez and his Steel Media team took over Tatel in Beverly Hills for back-to-back Super Bowl events. The open air gathering was packed with NFL legends as well as famous artists, influencers, and performers celebrating the Rams vs. Bengals matchup.
- [2022 Oscar Nominee Diane Warren, William Shatner, and John Ottman on their Spoken-Word Collaboration](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/diane-warren-william-shatner-john-ottman-interview-spoken-word-collaboration/) - Diane Warren, William Shatner, and John Ottman discuss their spoken-word collaboration, "Somehow You Do," from the film FOUR GOOD DAYS.
- [Billie Eilish Doc Director R.J. Cutler on Capturing the Artist](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/rj-cutler-interview-billie-eilish-director/) - make when he met with global superstar Billie Eilish and her family at their home in Highland Park, California. He wanted to direct a documentary on Billie's rise to stardom and adulthood in the style of vérité, a candid realism technique used in his award-winning docu-series American High.
- [Emmy Winner Georgia Pritchett on “The Shrink Next Door”](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/emmy-winner-georgia-pritchett-on-the-shrink-next-door/) - Four-time Emmy-winning producer and writer Georgia Pritchett has delivered some of her finest work during the pressurized atmosphere of the pandemic. Coming off the Best Drama Emmy win for Succession in 2020, Pritchett, who also produced the long-running HBO comedy series Veep, penned her now critically acclaimed book, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life: Adventures in Anxiety.
- [Michael Showalter Helms Podcast Sensation "The Shrink Next Door" for Apple TV+](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/michael-showalter-interview-the-shrink-next-door/) - Writer and Director Michael Showalter, best known for the satirical comedy Wet Hot American Summer, continues his renaissance of dramatic retellings of stories based on real people with Apple TV+'s The Shrink Next Door.
- [Awards Season Spotlight — The SCL’s Laura Jackman](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/interview-the-scls-laura-jackman/) - Over the past twenty-five years, audiences have become unknowingly familiar with the impeccable work of renowned vocalist Laura Jackman. The talented singer has amassed over a hundred credits across film, television, and album recordings. A selection of Jackman’s notable film credits include The Lion King (2019), Amistad (1997), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016),
- [The National's Aaron Dessner and Carin Besser on Mixing Baroque with Modernity in CYRANO](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/aaron-dessner-carin-besser-interview-cyrano/) - Awards Focus spoke to lyricist Carin Besser and composer/songwriter Aaron Dessner about their incredible journey on this project and the challenges of making Cyrano amid the pandemic.
- [John Hoffman on Finding Truth in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/john-hoffman-showrunner-interview-only-murders-in-the-building/) - Only Murders in the Building Showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman drew upon his own investigative impulses while creating Hulu’s most watched comedy ever after experiencing a true crime mystery within his own life.
- [Andrew L. Jones: The Production Design & Technological Feats of 'The Mandalorian'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/the-mandalorian-andrew-l-jones-interview-production-design/) - Production Designer Andrew L. Jones shares the influence of 'Star Wars: A New Hope' on 'The Mandalorian' and himself as an adolescent, as well as crafting the aesthetic with virtual backgrounds and the interdepartmental collaborations that made it a reality.
- [Janet McTeer on Playing Ozark’s Ice Queen, Exploring Her Family Dynamics, & The Brilliance of Showrunner Chris Mundy](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/janet-mcteer-interview-ozark/) - Awards Focus spoke to actress Janet McTeer about Helen Pierce’s arc in season three, the incredible global reach of OZARK, and what the incredible ratings might mean for 2020’s Emmy ceremony.
- [Leslie Iwerks Discusses Her Disney Legacy & The Making of  “The Imagineering Story”](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/leslie-iwerks-interview-disney-legacy-the-imagineering-story/) - We spoke to producer and director of THE IMAGINEERING STORY, Leslie Iwerks, ahead of Emmy nominations, discussing the expansive process of building the well-reviewed series that was originally envisioned as a ninety minute film.
- [Emmy Nominee Mark Duplass on Chip Black & The Morning Show](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-mark-duplass-on-chip-black-the-morning-show/) - Emmy nominated actor Mark Duplass has been a staple of the film and television business for over a decade, producing and acting in projects such as Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, HBO’s Room 104 and Colin Trevorrow’s grounded sci-fi masterpiece Safety Not Guaranteed. His latest project, Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, is a masterclass in
- [Kevin Bacon Reflects on City on a Hill Season 2 & Apollo 13](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/kevin-bacon-interview-city-on-a-hill-apollo-13/) - With the season two premiere of Showtime’s crime drama series City on a Hill, audiences find FBI agent Jackie Rohr (Kevin Bacon) dumping an overdosing lover, who is the assistant U.S. attorney no less, at a hospital. This callous action of leaving her for dead is not altogether surprisingly for the troubled FBI Veteran.
- [Emmy Nominee Christopher Hargadon on Designing The Umbrella Academy’s Costumes](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/christopher-hargadon-interview-designing-the-umbrella-academys-costumes/) - Costume designer Chris Hargadon is having a standout year, hot off his first Emmy nomination for his work on Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy. The hit adaptation of the popular Dark Horse Comic centers around seven-super-powered-siblings. The gifted children, adopted by wealthy eccentric Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore), were specifically trained to use their powers to save the world.
- [Emmy Nominee Paapa Essiedu on the Edges of Tolerance Levels with HBO’s I May Destroy You](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/paapa-essiedu-interview-hbo-i-may-destroy-you/) - Paapa Essiedu plays Kwame, Arabella’s close friend who helps her recollect the events of the night before, in HBO's I WILL DESTROY YOU.
- [Emmy nominee Lauren Ambrose Delves into Season 2 of Apple’s 'Servant'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/lauren-ambrose-interview-servant/) - Interview with Tony and Emmy nominated actress Lauren Ambrose about her role as Dorothy Turner, the grieving and delusional mother in M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant.
- [Emmy Nominee Jurnee Smollett on Finding Joy in Purpose](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jurnee-smollett-interview-lovecraft-country-hbo/) - “With Lovecraft Country, the exhaustion was there yet I felt energized everyday too,” Jurnee Smollett explains. “That’s just the artist’s brain, that we’re wired to be in that cycle. One feeds the other; the exhaustion feeds the energy.”
- [Emmy Nominee Jonathan Majors on Finding His Voice in Lovecraft Country](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jonathan-majors-interview-lovecraft-country-hbo/) - Jonathan Majors has burst into the limelight with projects ranging from Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods to the Indie film sensation The Last Black Man in San Francisco, but it’s his quiet and forceful turn in HBO’s supernatural series Lovecraft Country, that has garnered him significant attention. Based on Matt Ruff’s novel of the same
- [Emmy Nominee Max Minghella on Going Method in The Handmaid’s Tale](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/max-minghella-interview-hulu-the-handmaids-tale/) - Actor, writer and director Max Minghella carries an enormous weight in Hulu’s esteemed series The Handmaid’s Tale, providing a rare comfort in a show that seldom sits in moments of tenderness.
- [Emmy Nominee Jessica Brunetto on Editing Hacks](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/emmy-nominee-jessica-brunetto-on-editing-hacks/) - Emmy nominated for her work on HBO Max’s Hacks, editor Jessica Brunetto set the tone for the multiple Emmy nominated Jean Smart series.
- [Costume Designer Dayna Pink on Lovecraft Country](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/costume-designer-dayna-pink-on-lovecraft-country/) - With each new project, a costume designer hopes that the material will provide a versatile landscape to showcase a variety of looks for the characters as they evolve through the series.
- [Emmy Nominated Casting Directors on Their Process For The Flight Attendant](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/emmy-nominated-casting-directors-on-their-process-for-the-flight-attendant/) - HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant became a massive success for the nascent streaming service, racking up views and now numerous Emmy nominations. The Emmy-nominated casting directors —John Papsidera, Kim Miscia, and Beth Bowling — delivered an amazing cast that earned two individual acting nominations (lead Kaley Cuoco and supporting actress Rosie Perez).
- [Stephanie Filo, Jessica Hernandez, Daysha Broadway on Emmy Nominations for ABLSS Editing](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/stephanie-filo-jessica-hernandez-daysha-broadway-on-interview-a-black-lady-sketch-show-hbo/) - If you’ve seen HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, you’re keenly away of the versatility and talent of the performers on screen. What you may not know from reading the credits is that the series’ groundbreaking editing team is made up of all women of color: Stephanie Filo, Jessica Hernández, and Daysha Broadway
- [Emmy nominated Main Title Songwriters Marcus Mumford and Tom Howe on Ted Lasso](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/emmy-nominated-main-title-songwriters-tom-howe-and-marcus-mumford-on-ted-lasso/) - This year's Emmys includes nominations for TED LASSO composers Tome Howe (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon) and Marcus Mumford, who are Emmy nominated for their Main Titles theme, “Heaven Knows I Tried.”
- [Emmy Nominee Robert Sterne on Casting The Crown](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/emmy-nominee-robert-sterne-on-casting-the-crown/) - It’s no surprise that four-time Emmy winning Casting Director Robert Sterne has once again been recognized for his guiding hand in Netflix’s prestige drama series The Crown.
- [Superheroes Speed Into Emmy Song Race](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/the-boys-never-truly-vanish-chris-lennertz/) - The song, “Never Truly Vanish,” written by Chris Lennertz and performed by Starlight actress Erin Moriarty for Amazon's THE BOYS, is in contention for an Emmy nomination.
- [Stephen Glickman’s The Moving Company Conquers TikTok with Covers](https://awardsfocus.com/news/stephen-glickmans-the-moving-company-conquer-tiktok-with-covers/) - From the Kids Choice Award winning series Big Time Rush, actor and singer Stephen K. Glickman is rushing onto the music scene with his album, The Moving Company. The album of covers (released August 4th) features tracks from Billie Eilish, Radiohead, The Beatles, Post Malone, Soul Asylum, Green Day, and Bob Dylan among others. Glickman
- [Emmy Nominee Gary Yost on Inside COVID 19](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/gary-yost-interview-inside-covid-19/) - For Emmy nominee Gary Yost, that was far from the case as he crafted his fascinating documentary, Inside COVID19. With its immersive 3D animation — captured through an Oculus VR headset — Inside COVID19 chronicles the erratic journey of the COVID19 pandemic.
- [Kelly Valentine Hendry on Casting Bridgerton](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/kelly-valentine-hendry-interview-casting-bridgerton/) - When it came to casting Bridgerton, Kelly Valentine Hendry brought together an incredibly diverse and inclusive ensemble. “It’s time for us to tell our stories in a way that’s accessible to everybody,” Hendry says.
- [Emmy Winner Gavin Thurston on Framing Sir David Attenborough](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/gavin-thurston-interview-david-attenborough-documentary/) - Emmy award winning cinematographer Gavin Thurston has worked alongside legendary natural historian David Attenborough for over 30 years. Their latest collaboration, Netflix’s David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, is Thurston’s most important project to date.
- [Emmy Winner Ellen Lewis Casting The Queen’s Gambit](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/ellen-lewis-interview-casting-the-queens-gambit/) - Receiving her 7th nomination for The Queen’s Gambit, casting director Ellen Lewis refuses to fall into comfortable patterns.
- [Bridgerton Creator Chris Van Dusen on Adapting the Hit Series](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/bridgerton-creator-chris-van-dusen-interview-netflix/) - Working closely with Shonda Rhimes for the last 17 years, Emmy-nominee Chris Van Dusen has had a hand in writing landmark Shondaland series like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. With Bridgerton, Van Dusen took the reigns as the creator and showrunner of the Emmy nominated Netflix series.
- [Emmy Nominated Director Steve James on Capturing Chicago in Nat Geo’s City So Real](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/director-steve-james-interview-city-so-real/) - With National Geographic’s City So Real, filmmaker Steve James deftly highlights the voices of a variety of Chicagoans with the vast array of candidates in the 2019 Chicago mayoral race.
- [Series Creator Austin Winsberg and Choreographer Mandy Moore on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/creator-austin-winsberg-choreographer-mandy-moore-interview-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist/) - Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist has excelled in a very competitive space with its creativity and technical mastery — thanks in no small part to creator Austin Winsberg and Emmy winning choreographer Mandy Moore.
- [Kate Mara on Lessons from A Teacher](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/kate-mara-interview-a-teacher-fx/) - Kate Mara's newest project, FX’s A Teacher, delves into the complexities of a teacher who initiates a sex-ual relationship with her student Eric Walker (Nick Robinson). Created by Hannah Fiddell, the series is based on her Sundance winning independent film of the same name.
- [Jane Levy’s Extraordinary Moment Is Just Beginning](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jane-levy-interview-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist/) - “I don’t think anyone really knew what the show was going to be when we started,” Jane Levy shares as we sit down at Hugo’s in West Hollywood for an afternoon coffee.
- [Hunter Schafer on the Catharsis of Co-writing Euphoria Special Part 2: Jules](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/hunter-schafer-interview-euphoria-jules/) - With season one of HBO’s hit drama Euphoria, actress Hunter Schafer has catapulted into the Emmy conversation with her magnetic and nuanced performance as Jules.
- [Nasim Pedrad on Her Incredible Transformation to Becoming Chad](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/nasim-pedrad-interview-chad-tbs/) - Actress Nasim Pedrad is no stranger to playing outlandish characters, having cut her teeth on Saturday Night Live from 2009 to 2014 as a regular cast member. However, it’s her latest turn as an awkward 14-year-old boy in Chad that has critics and audiences raving.
- [Netflix’s Over The Moon Songwriters on Their Magical Collaboration](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/netflix-over-the-moon-songwriters-interview/) - Songwriters Marjorie Duffield, Helen Park, and Christopher Curtis used their musical theater insights to create intuitive, emotional songs for Netflix's Over the Moon. The film, written by the late Audrey Wells, is a love letter to her husband and daughter. The animated feature follows the deeply personal journey of a young Chinese girl who deals with
- [Hunter Doohan Shines in Showtime’s Your Honor](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/hunter-doohan-interview-your-honor/) - Interview with Hunter Doohan who stars in the Showtime series YOUR HONOR with Bryan Cranston.
- [Scene-Stealer Mary Holland on Writing & Acting in HULU’s Happiest Season](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/mary-holland-interview-hulu-happiest-season/) - Actress, comedian, and writer Mary Holland has spent years building the momentum that’s yielded a rather spectacular 2020, despite the industry’s shuttering from the ongoing pandemic. Currently starring in Comedy Central’s Robbie opposite Rory Scovel, recurring in the second season of Amazon Prime’s Homecoming, and stealing scenes in Hulu’s holiday romantic comedy Happiest Season, Holland
- [Costume Designers Lou Eyrich & Sarah Evelyn On Their Emmy Nomination for Netflix’s 'Hollywood'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/costume-designers-lou-eyrich-sarah-evelyn-interview-netflixs-hollywood/) - Five-time Emmy winner Lou Eyrich and first-time Emmy nominated costumer designer Sarah Evelyn are nominated for their impressive work on HOLLYWOOD, Ryan Murphy’s latest Netflix series.
- [Emmy Nominee Kevin O’Leary on Shark Tank & A Post-COVID Economy](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-kevin-oleary-shark-tank-interview/) - Emmy nominated entrepreneur and television host Kevin O’Leary has enjoyed over a decade at the helm of ABC’s hit series. During his tenure, Shark Tank has amassed 17 Emmy nominations and four wins.
- [Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec Answers  Leadership Questions](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/shark-tanks-robert-herjavec-answers-user-submitted-leadership-questions/) - Robert Herjavec along with his other Shark Tank co-hosts have been nominated for their first hosting Emmy in the first year they have pushed for the nomination in that category. ABC’s Shark Tank has seen an incredible amount of success, having been nominated 17 times accumulating 4 wins.
- [Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/chris-mundy-discusses-ozark-final-season/) - The recipe for a cultural phenomenon is not an easy one to replicate, requiring near universal critical acclaim and colossal viewership. Thanks to the dedicated work of Chris Mundy and company, Ozark’s third season has cemented its status in the global zeitgeist. The Nielsen ratings for the season three premiere tripled Netflix’s previous runaway hit Tiger King, and
- [Emmy Nominee Billy Crudup — Crafting Television’s Most Captivating Character](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-billy-crudup-crafting-televisions-most-captivating-character/) - When it comes to versatility in acting, Emmy nominated actor Billy Crudup has built a resume worthy of chameleon status. He’s a Tony winner with three additional nominations for his work in the theater, a character actor who’s done everything from the Mission Impossible franchise to acclaimed indies like 20th Century Women, and now Crudup
- [Emmy Nominee Betty Gilpin on 'Glow' Season 3](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominee-betty-gilpin-on-glow-season-3/) - For three seasons, Emmy nominated actress Betty Gilpin has brilliantly portrayed actress, producer, and wrestler Debbie Egan / Liberty Belle on Netflix’s GLOW.
- [Emmy Nominated Music Supervisors Jen Malone & Adam Leber Discuss HBO's 'Euphoria'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/emmy-nominated-music-supervisors-jen-malone-adam-leber-discuss-hbos-euphoria/) - Director, writer, and creator Sam Levinson has put his heart and soul into HBO’s Euphoria, the gritty teen drama starring Zendaya. The young actress and singer excelled in the role of Rue, bringing humanity to the character as she navigated adolescence experiences dealing with trauma, identity, relationships, and her drug addiction. A major factor in
- [3 Time Emmy Winner Michael Cheeseman on Life Below Zero & His Latest Nomination](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys/3-time-emmy-winner-michael-cheeseman-on-life-below-zero-his-latest-nomination/) - Cinematographer Michael Cheeseman has become accustomed to two things in recent years: the minus-thirty-degree temperatures of the Alaskan wilderness and the warm glow of the red carpet on Emmy night. Cheeseman, a three time Emmy winner, is nominated for the fifth straight year for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program. Born in the Appalachian Mountains
- [Multi-Emmy Nominated Composer Nathan Barr on 'Carnival Row' and 'Hollywood'](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/multi-emmy-nominated-composer-nathan-barr-on-carnival-row-and-hollywood/) - When it comes to versatility in score and sound, Emmy nominated composer Nathan Barr is at the leading-edge of today’s sonic landscape. “I always think, ‘How can I push a sound into a place where no one's heard it before?’” says Barr of his work on Amazon’s Carnival Row. The composer is up for three
- [Emmy Winner Giancarlo Esposito On Gus Fring’s Enduring Fascinations](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/giancarlo-esposito-interview-better-call-saul/) - Exclusive interview with actor Giancarlo Esposito, Gustavo "Gus" Fring on AMC's "Better Call Saul." Part of "Better Call Saul Week" from Awards Focus.
- [Emmy Nominee Dylan McDermott: Avoiding Clichés as a Pimp on Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/dylan-mcdermott-interview-ryan-murphy-hollywood/) - Award-winning actor Dylan McDermott spoke to Awards Focus about his long-standing relationship with Ryan Murphy, his character’s custom-made underwear, and the line that shaped his entire performance.
- [Emmy Winner Peter Gould on Writing & Directing Saul’s Harrowing Season Five Finale](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/showrunner-director-peter-gould-interview-better-call-saul/) - Better Call Saul's busy showrunner, Peter Gould, took time away from the season six writers room to participate in Awards Focus’ Better Call Saul week, discussing some of the season’s biggest moments, the return of fan favorites, and what we can look forward to in the sixth and final season.
- [Michael Mando: An Open Conversation On Personal Loss, On Set Inspiration, & Nacho’s Future On Better Call Saul](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/michael-mando-interview-better-call-saul/) - In season five of Better Call Saul, Michael Mando has once again raised the bar with his performance as Nacho Varga, the conflicted cartel associate who’s doing all he can to keep his father alive. Part of our Better Call Saul Week series of interviews.
- [Emmy Nominee Tom Schnauz for Better Call Saul's "Bad Choice Road"](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/writer-director-tom-schnauz-interview-better-call-saul/) - Better Call Saul writer and director, Tom Schnauz, spoke to Award Focus about the daunting aspects of filming the climax of “Bad Choice Road,” what he hopes to achieve with season six, and how Taxi Driver inspired one of Jimmy’s lines.
- [Adam Conover Reflects on the Final Season of 'Adam Ruins Everything' and His Grassroots Emmy Campaign](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/adam-conover-interview-adam-ruins-everything/) - Adam Conover spoke to Awards Focus about his DIY Emmy campaign, the evolving process of Adam Ruins Everything, and how they accomplished what no other TV show has done before them.
- [Tom Pelphrey: The Breakout Ozark Star on the Complexities of Conveying Mental Illness & On Set Discoveries](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/tom-pelphrey-interview-ozark/) - “Every now and then you get writing that you just can’t wait to say,” says actor Tom Pelphrey of Netflix’s Emmy nominated drama. “The writing in Ozark doesn’t feel like you have to muscle it, it doesn’t feel like you have to build or add to it. You show up prepared and then you play with it.”
- [Jessica Frances Dukes: Can Marty Byrde Corrupt FBI Agent Maya Miller?](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jessica-frances-dukes-interview-ozark/) - We spoke with Jessica Frances Dukes about her process as an actor, her surprising love of guest star REO Speedwagon, and whether she thinks her virtuous character might crack in Ozark’s upcoming final season.
- [Giancarlo Esposito: Wielding the Dark Saber in The Mandalorian Season 2, Facing Homelander in The Boys in Season 2, and the Timely Message of Godfather of Harlem](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/giancarlo-esposito-interview-the-mandalorian-the-boys-godfather-of-harlem/) - Part two of our exclusive interview with two-time Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito who discusses his brilliant work in three series currently in Emmy contention: Disney +’s 'The Mandalorian,' Amazon’s 'The Boys,' and EPIX’s 'Godfather of Harlem.'
- [Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/julia-garner-intreview-ozark/) - We spoke to Emmy-winning 'Ozark' actress Julia Garner about exploring Ruth’s vulnerabilities, the unscripted moment that made it into season three, and what’s driving Ruth as she joins Darlene Snell.
- [Emmys 2020: Hollywood Reacts to Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/emmys-2020-hollywood-reacts-to-nominations/) - Nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, gathering incredible excitement and reactions from nominees and stars throughout Hollywood.
- [Tony Winner Daveed Diggs on TNT's 'Snowpiercer'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/daveed-diggs-interview-tnt-snowpiercer/) - We spoke with HAMILTON Tony and Grammy winner, Daveed Diggs, about tackling the TNT sci-fi series, SNOWPIERCER, the challenges of filming the violent scenes, and how he’s keeping productive during the pandemic.
- [Labrinth: Breaking New Ground on HBO's 'Euphoria'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/labrinth-interview-breaking-new-ground-on-hbo-euphoria/) - We spoke to multiplatinum-selling singer, songwriter, and producer, Labrinth, about his evolving process post season one of HBO's EUPHORIA, what he’s looking forward to in the second season, and the highest compliment you can give him as an artist.
- [Chris Sullivan on 'This is Us' & His Songwriting Inspirations](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/chris-sullivan-interview-this-is-us/) - THIS IS US actor Chris Sullivan spoke to us about his work on the series, playing in his band Joseph the Spouse, and how he reacted to his first Emmy nomination.
- [Cinematographer Shasta Spahn on 'Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/cinematographer-shasta-spahn-on-zoeys-extraordinary-playlist/) - ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST cinematographer Shasta Spahn spoke to us about the challenges of filming the finale, choosing the lenses to capture then choreographed movements, and the future of film post COVID-19.
- [Lior Rosner & Scott Icenogle on 'Will & Grace' And Crafting The Musical Tribute to 'I Love Lucy'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/lior-rosner-scott-icenogle-interview-will-and-grace-i-love-lucy/) - We spoke with composers Lior Rosner and Scott Icenogle about the joys and challenges of scoring the "I Love Lucy" tribute episode of WILL AND GRACE, the lost sheet music for the original show, and their favorite sketches.
- [Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli On Crafting The Songs & Score for The Witcher](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/sonya-belousova-giona-ostinelli-interview-composing-for-the-witcher/) - We spoke to composers Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli about all things Witcher; detailing their creative process and how fans can win signed copies of The Witcher’s vinyl album.
- [Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/alexa-l-fogel-interview-ozark-casting-director/) - We spoke with OZARK Casting Director, Alexa L. Fogel, about her relationship with Chris Mundy and Jason Bateman, discovering Julia Garner and Tom Pelphrey, and her process deciding on scenes for auditions.
- [Chris Lennertz: Finding the Rhythm for The Boys](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/composer-chris-lennertz-interview-the-boys/) - Our interview with 'The Boys' composer Chris Lennertz includes excerpts from his Society of Lyricists and Composers panel with series writer, producer, and showrunner Eric Kripke.
- [Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/ozark-editor-cindy-mollo-interview/) - We had the pleasure of speaking with editor Cindy Mollo about her process editing Ozark, working with Jason Bateman as a director, and capturing unscripted moments to bring humanity to her scenes.
- [Lior Rosner: Writing Songs With RuPaul & Scoring 'AJ and the Queen'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/lior-rosner-interview-scoring-aj-and-the-queen-rupaul/) - In this interview with AJ AND THE QUEEN composer, Lior Rosner, we delve into his history with RuPaul, building the sound and themes for series, and recording the finale in Los Angeles.
- [Netflix Grants Ozark 14 Episode Final Season Ahead of Emmy Voting](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/netflix-grants-ozark-14-episode-final-season-ahead-of-emmy-voting/) - Showrunner Chris Mundy will shepherd the fourth and final season of OZARK, with fourteen episodes being split into two batches of seven episodes.
- [Patrick Fabian: From Lord Vader to Fan Favorite](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/patrick-fabian-better-call-saul-interview/) - Exclusive interview with actor Patrick Fabian, Howard Hamlin on AMC's "Better Call Saul." Part of "Better Call Saul Week" from Awards Focus.
- [Rhea Seehorn: Who is Kim Wexler?](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/rhea-seehorn-better-call-saul-interview/) - Exclusive interview with actress Rhea Seehorn, Kim Wexler on AMC's "Better Call Saul." Part of "Better Call Saul Week" from Awards Focus.
- [Bob Odenkirk on Naiveté, PTSD, and Kim’s Downfall](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/better-call-saul-bob-odenkirk-interview/) - Exclusive interview with actor, writer, and producer Bob Odenkirk (Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman) of AMC's "Better Call Saul." Part of "Better Call Saul Week" from Awards Focus.
- [Tony Dalton: What Makes Lalo Salamanca Tick?](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/tony-dalton-better-call-saul-interview/) - Exclusive interview with actor Tony Dalton (Lalo Salamanca) of AMC's "Better Call Saul." Part of "Better Call Saul Week" from Awards Focus.
- [Jonathan Banks: On Set Concussions, Grueling Desert Shoots, and His Hopes for Mike in Season Six](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jonathan-banks-interview-better-call-saul/) - Exclusive interview with actor Jonathan Banks, Mike Ehrmantraut on AMC's "Better Call Saul." Part of "Better Call Saul Week" from Awards Focus.
- [Jeffrey Wright on the Westworld Finale and Saying Bond-Voyage to Felix Leiter](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/jeffrey-wright-westworld-james-bond-interview/) - Exclusive interview with "Westworld" and "No Time to Die" award-winning actor, Jeffrey Wright.
- [Topher Grace on Black Mirror and “Minor Adventures”](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/topher-grace-black-mirror-interview/) - Exclusive interview with actor Topher Grace on "Black Mirror" and his new podcast.
- [Natalie Dormer: Juggling Roles on Showtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of Angels](https://awardsfocus.com/interviews/natalie-dormer-penny-dreadful-interview/) - In this exclusive interview, Natalie Dormer spoke to Awards Focus about the complexities of her four characters, counter culture in 1930s Los Angeles, and the scene in Penny Dreadful that surprised her most.
- [Michael Keaton in Talks to Reprise Batman Role in 'The Flash'](https://awardsfocus.com/news/michael-keaton-in-talks-to-reprise-batman-role-in-the-flash/) - Michael Keaton is securing a multi-picture deal to reprise his role of Bruce Wayne / Batman in future Warner Bros D.C. properties, including Andy Muschietti's 'The Flash' (2022).
- [Dave Porter: The Musical Architect of Walter White and Saul Goodman](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/dave-porter-the-musical-architect-of-walter-white-and-saul-goodman/) - Vince Gilligan's ability to hire the right person for the right job has never been more evident than when he chose composer Dave Porter to score 'Breaking Bad', and now, 'Better Call Saul.' Enjoy this exclusive interview as part of #BetterCallSaulWeek at AwardsFocus.com.
- [Interview with Oscar Winning 'Joker' Costume Designer Mark Bridges](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/interview-with-oscar-winning-joker-costume-designer-mark-bridges/) - Two Time Oscar Winning Costumer Designer Mark Bridges Shares the Challenges in Creating DC’s Billon Dollar 'Joker,' Both Creative and Legal.
- [Star Trek: Picard Composer Jeff Russo Discusses Season One Finale and Guest Stars for Picard’s Second Season](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/television/star-trek-picard-composer-jeff-russo-discusses-season-one-finale-and-guest-stars-for-picards-second-season/) - Star Trek: Discovery Composer Jeff Russo Discusses Switching Gears for Star Trek: Picard, The Pressure of the Season One Finale, and Guest Stars for Picard’s Second Season “It was important for me to acknowledge where we’ve been musically.” Emmy Winning Composer Jeff Russo delves into his growing slate of Star Trek projects, his love of
- [Jennifer Connelly on 'Top Gun: Maverick' and starring in TNT’s 'Snowpiercer'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/jennifer-connelly-interview-top-gun-maverick-snowpiercer/) - Connelly spoke to Awards Focus about Snowpiercer’s journey to TNT, as well as her role opposite Tom Cruise in the long-awaited Top Gun sequel.
- [Interview with Oscar Nominated 'Joker' Sound Mixers Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/interview-with-oscar-nominated-joker-sound-mixers-tom-ozanich-dean-zupancic/) - Oscar Nominated Sound Mixers Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic Discuss Their Work With Director Todd Phillips on DC’s R-Rated Joker and The Social Commentary at the Heart of The Film Receiving a Record Eleven Oscar Nominations.
- [Interview with Oscar Nominated Joker Editor Jeff Groth](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/interview-with-oscar-nominated-joker-editor-jeff-groth/) - Oscar Nominated Editor Jeff Groth Discusses the Two Mouse Approach When Editing with Director Todd Phillips, Joaquin’s Decision to Reshoot Several Scenes as Arthur Fleck Evolved, and the Thomas Wayne Confrontation Dilemma in Joker
- [Interview with 'Joker' Oscar Nominated Sound Designer Alan Murray](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/interview-with-joker-oscar-nominated-sound-designer-alan-murray/) - Oscar Nominated Sound Designer Alan Murray on the Potential for a Joker Sequel, the Media Frenzy Surrounding the Film’s Premiere, and Its Ultimate Triumph at the Box Office and Record Setting Eleven Academy Award Nominations as a Comic Book Film.
- [Oscar Nominee Diane Warren on Making Oscar History](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/oscar-nominee-songwriter-diane-warren-chrissy-metz-making-oscar-history/) - Eleven-Time Oscar Nominee Diane Warren Opens Up on Breakthrough Star Chrissy Metz Winning Her Approval, Making Oscar History as a Female, and the Steven Tyler Moment That Made Her Cry.
- [Oscar Nominated Production Designer Bob Shaw on Scorsese's 'The Irishman'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/oscar-nominated-production-designer-bob-shaw-on-scorsese-the-irishman/) - Oscar Nominated Production Designer Bob Shaw on His Ongoing Partnership with Martin Scorsese, the Pressures of Shooting Three Locations a Day, and How Standing Up to Producers Scored Big with Scorsese
- [Interview with Joker Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir on her Historic Golden Globes Win](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/interview-with-joker-composer-hildur-gudnadottir/) - Hildur Guðnadóttir on Potentially Reteaming with Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix, Her Historic Golden Globes Win, and Why She Will Never Have a Team of Composers Working for Her.
- [Oscar Nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman Discusses Working with Martin Scorsese on 'The Irishman'](https://awardsfocus.com/genre/film/oscar-nominated-visual-effects-supervisor-pablo-helman-discusses-working-with-martin-scorsese-the-irishman/) - Three Time Oscar Nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman Discusses His Pioneering Work with Martin Scorsese on The Irishman, The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Visual Effects, and What He Learned From George Lucas When He Earned His First Oscar Nomination.
- [JK Simmons and Brother David Simmons to Host Benefit Concert for The UBU Project](https://awardsfocus.com/events/jk-simmons-david-simmons-the-ubu-project-benefit-concert/) - Musician David Simmons and his brother, Academy Award-winning actor JK Simmons, will host a benefit concert on March 2nd to benefit The UBU Project.
- [Brothers David and JK Simmons Seek to Eliminate Youth Suicide, Addiction, and Bullying Through the Arts](https://awardsfocus.com/feature/jk-simmons-david-simmons-ubu-project-benefit-concert/) - David Simmons and his brother, Academy Award-winning actor JK Simmons, performed as part of a benefit concert to support The UBU Project's mission to end youth suicide, addiction, and bullying through the arts.
- [Songwriters Hall of Fame Honors Oscar Nominees Diane Warren, Bernie Taupin & More](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/songwriters-hall-of-fame-honors-oscar-nominees-diane-warren-bernie-taupin-robert-lopez-and-more/) - On Tuesday, January 28th, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) returned to the LA Film School to honor this year’s Oscar nominated songwriters ahead of the February 9th ceremony.
- [Directing Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/directing-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Directing: Bong Joon Ho Parasite Sam Mendes 1917 Todd Phillips Joker Martin Scorsese The Irishman Quentin Tarantino Once Upon a Time in Hollywood The 91st Academy Awards will be held February 9,
- [Costume Design Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/costume-design-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Costume Design: Mark Bridges Joker Jacqueline Durran Little Women Arianne Phillips Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sandy Powell and Christopher Peterson The Irishman Mayes C. Rubeo Jojo Rabbit The 91st Academy
- [Cinematography Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/cinematography-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Cinematography: Jarin Blaschke The Lighthouse Roger Deakins 1917 Rodrigo Prieto The Irishman Robert Richardson Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Lawrence Sher Joker The 91st Academy Awards will be held February 9,
- [Animated Feature Film Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/animated-feature-film-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Animated Feature Film: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Dean DeBlois, Bradford Lewis and Bonnie Arnold I Lost My Body Jérémy Clapin and Marc du Pontavice Klaus Sergio Pablos, Jinko
- [Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/actress-in-a-supporting-role-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Actress in a Supporting Role: Kathy Bates Richard Jewell Laura Dern Marriage Story Scarlett Johansson Jojo Rabbit Florence Pugh Little Women Margot Robbie Bombshell The 91st Academy Awards will be held February
- [Actress in a Leading Role Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/actress-in-a-leading-role-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Actress in a Leading Role: Cynthia Erivo Harriet Scarlett Johansson Marriage Story Saoirse Ronan Little Women Charlize Theron Bombshell Renee Zellweger Judy The 91st Academy Awards will be held February 9, 2020,
- [Actor in a Leading Role Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/actor-in-a-leading-role-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Actor in a Leading Role: Antonio Banderas Pain and Glory Leonardo DiCaprio Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Adam Driver Marriage Story Joaquin Phoenix Joker Jonathan Pryce The Two Popes The 91st
- [Best Picture Oscar Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/awards/oscars/best-picture-oscar-nominees-2020/) - The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Monday, January 13th. Here are the Oscar nominees this year in the category of Best Picture: 1917 Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Jayne-Ann Tenggren and Callum McDougall, Producers Ford v Ferrari Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and James Mangold, Producers The Irishman Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jane
- [The Godfather of DC Films Discusses His History with The Joker](https://awardsfocus.com/editorial/batman-producer-michael-uslan-history-with-joker/) - There are a handful of few people who can be credited with launching the modern superhero era of dramatic, character-driven storytelling. The first name on that list is Michael E. Uslan.
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- [Sound Design](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/sound-design/)
- [Music](https://awardsfocus.com/category/genre/music/)
- [Costume Designers](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/costume-design/)
- [News](https://awardsfocus.com/category/news/)
- [Events](https://awardsfocus.com/category/events/)
- [Charity](https://awardsfocus.com/category/charity/)
- [Philanthropy](https://awardsfocus.com/category/philanthropy/)
- [Television FYC](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/)
- [Casting](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/casting/)
- [Producers](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/producers/)
- [Documentaries](https://awardsfocus.com/category/genre/documentaries/)
- [Emmys 2020](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/emmys/emmys-2020/)
- [Choreographers](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/choreographers/)
- [Creators](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/creators/)
- [Emmys 2021](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/emmys/emmys-2021/)
- [Emmys 2022](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/emmys/emmys-2022/)
- [Predictions](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/predictions/)
- [Emmys 2024](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/emmys/emmys-2024/)
- [Emmys 2025](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/emmys/emmys-2025/)
- [Oscars 2025](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/oscars/oscars-2025/)
- [The Penguin](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/the-penguin/)
- [The Beast In Me](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/the-beast-in-me/)
- [Pluribus](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/pluribus/)
- [The Diplomat](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/the-diplomat/)
- [The White Lotus](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/the-white-lotus/)
- [Adolescence](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/adolescence/)
- [The Pitt](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/the-pitt/)
- [Oscars 2026](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/oscars/oscars-2026/)
- [Beef](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/beef/)
- [Emmys 2026](https://awardsfocus.com/category/awards/emmys/emmys-2026/)
- [Makeup Design](https://awardsfocus.com/category/interviews/makeup-design/)
- [Widow's Bay](https://awardsfocus.com/category/television-fyc/widows-bay/)

## Tags

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- [Best Picture](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/best-picture/)
- [1917](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/1917/)
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- [The Irishman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-irishman/)
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- [Once Upon a Time in Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood/)
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- [Oscars 2020](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/oscars-2020/)
- [Actor in a Leading Role](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/actor-in-a-leading-role/)
- [Antonio Banderas](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/antonio-banderas/)
- [Leonardo diCaprio](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/leonardo-dicaprio/)
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- [Joaquin Phoenix](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/joaquin-phoenix/)
- [Jonathan Pryce](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jonathan-pryce/)
- [Actress in a Leading Role](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/actress-in-a-leading-role/)
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- [Charlize Theron](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/charlize-theron/)
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- [Animated Feature Film](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/animated-feature-film/)
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- [Klaus](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/klaus/)
- [Missing Link](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/missing-link/)
- [Toy Story 4](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/toy-story-4/)
- [Cinematography](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/cinematography/)
- [Roger Deakins](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/roger-deakins/)
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- [Robert Richardson](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/robert-richardson/)
- [Lawrence Sher](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/lawrence-sher/)
- [Jarin Blaschke](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jarin-blaschke/)
- [Costume Design](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/costume-design/)
- [Mark Bridges](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mark-bridges/)
- [Jacqueline Durran](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jacqueline-durran/)
- [Arianne Phillips](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/arianne-phillips/)
- [Sandy Powell](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sandy-powell/)
- [Christopher Peterson](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/christopher-peterson/)
- [Mayes C Rubeo](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mayes-c-rubeo/)
- [Directing](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/directing/)
- [Martin Scorsese](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/martin-scorsese/)
- [Sam Mendes](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sam-mendes/)
- [Bong Joon Ho](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/bong-joon-ho/)
- [Todd Phillips](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/todd-phillips/)
- [Quentin Tarantino](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/quentin-tarantino/)
- [Michael Uslan](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/michael-uslan/)
- [Diane Warren](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/diane-warren/)
- [Chrissy Metz](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/chrissy-metz/)
- [Music](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/music/)
- [Composers](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/composers/)
- [Steven Tyler](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/steven-tyler/)
- [Lady Gaga](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/lady-gaga/)
- [Oscar Nomines 2020](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/oscar-nomines-2020/)
- [Batman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/batman/)
- [DC](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/dc/)
- [Comic Books](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/comic-books/)
- [The Dark Knight](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-dark-knight/)
- [Christopher Nolan](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/christopher-nolan/)
- [Jeff Groth](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jeff-groth/)
- [Film Scoring](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/film-scoring/)
- [Hildur Gudnadottir](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hildur-gudnadottir/)
- [Production Design](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/production-design/)
- [Bob Shaw](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/bob-shaw/)
- [Sound Design](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sound-design/)
- [Alan Murray](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/alan-murray/)
- [Visual Effects](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/visual-effects/)
- [Pablo Helman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/pablo-helman/)
- [Robert De Niro](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/robert-de-niro/)
- [Tom Ozanich](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tom-ozanich/)
- [Dean Zupancic](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/dean-zupancic/)
- [Sound Mixing](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sound-mixing/)
- [Songwriters Hall of Fame](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/songwriters-hall-of-fame/)
- [LA Film School](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/la-film-school/)
- [SHOF](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/shof/)
- [Ray Costa](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/ray-costa/)
- [Paul Williams](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/paul-williams/)
- [Jon Burlingame](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jon-burlingame/)
- [Robert Lopez](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/robert-lopez/)
- [Kristen Anderson-Lopez](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/kristen-anderson-lopez/)
- [Frozen 2](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/frozen-2/)
- [Bernie Taupin](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/bernie-taupin/)
- [Rocketman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/rocketman/)
- [Randy Newman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/randy-newman/)
- [Breakthrough](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/breakthrough/)
- [Tod Maitland](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tod-maitland/)
- [Nicki Ledermann](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/nicki-ledermann/)
- [Netflix](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/netflix/)
- [Animation](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/animation/)
- [Guild of Music Supervisors Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/guild-of-music-supervisors-awards/)
- [Academy Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/academy-awards/)
- [ViacomCBS](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/viacomcbs/)
- [Paramount](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/paramount/)
- [Television](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/television/)
- [HBO Max](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hbo-max/)
- [JK Simmons](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jk-simmons/)
- [Michael Keaton](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/michael-keaton/)
- [charity](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/charity/)
- [Star Trek Picard](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/star-trek-picard/)
- [Black-ish](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/black-ish/)
- [Alicia Keys](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/alicia-keys/)
- [The Walt Disney Company](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-walt-disney-company/)
- [The UBU Project](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-ubu-project/)
- [Disney](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/disney/)
- [Marvel](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/marvel/)
- [David Simmons](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/david-simmons/)
- [Showtime](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/showtime/)
- [Jeff Goldblum](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jeff-goldblum/)
- [American Horror Story](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/american-horror-story/)
- [FX](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/fx/)
- [NBC](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/nbc/)
- [CBS](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/cbs/)
- [CBS All Access](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/cbs-all-access/)
- [RuPaul](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/rupaul/)
- [Amazon](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/amazon/)
- [Phil Lord](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/phil-lord/)
- [Christopher Miller](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/christopher-miller/)
- [The Daily Show](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-daily-show/)
- [Comedy Central](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/comedy-central/)
- [Apple](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/apple/)
- [Streaming](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/streaming/)
- [The Mandalorian](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-mandalorian/)
- [Star Wars](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/star-wars/)
- [Star Trek](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/star-trek/)
- [Documentary](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/documentary/)
- [The Beatles](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-beatles/)
- [Jeff Russo](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jeff-russo/)
- [TBS](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tbs/)
- [ABC](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/abc/)
- [YouTube](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/youtube/)
- [Tyler Perry](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tyler-perry/)
- [Jennifer Connelly](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jennifer-connelly/)
- [Top Gun Maverick](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/top-gun-maverick/)
- [Snowpiercer](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/snowpiercer/)
- [Tom Cruise](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tom-cruise/)
- [TNT](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tnt/)
- [Graeme Mason](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/graeme-mason/)
- [Daveed Diggs](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/daveed-diggs/)
- [Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/awards/)
- [Emmys](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/emmys/)
- [Better Call Saul](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/better-call-saul/)
- [Better Call Saul Week](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/better-call-saul-week/)
- [Jonathan Banks](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jonathan-banks/)
- [Breaking Bad](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/breaking-bad/)
- [Rhea Seehorn](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/rhea-seehorn/)
- [Tony Dalton](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tony-dalton/)
- [Bob Odenkirk](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/bob-odenkirk/)
- [AMC](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/amc/)
- [Jeffrey Wright](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jeffrey-wright/)
- [Westworld](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/westworld/)
- [James Bond](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/james-bond/)
- [Casino Royale](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/casino-royale/)
- [No Time to Die](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/no-time-to-die/)
- [Topher Grace](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/topher-grace/)
- [Black Mirror](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/black-mirror/)
- [Minor Adventures with Topher Grace](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/minor-adventures-with-topher-grace/)
- [The Twilight Zone](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-twilight-zone/)
- [Natalie Dormer](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/natalie-dormer/)
- [Penny Dreadful](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/penny-dreadful/)
- [Patrick Fabian](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/patrick-fabian/)
- [The Flash](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-flash/)
- [Andy Muschietti](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/andy-muschietti/)
- [Dave Porter](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/dave-porter/)
- [Giancarlo Esposito](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/giancarlo-esposito/)
- [Andrew L Jones](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/andrew-l-jones/)
- [Disney Plus](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/disney-plus/)
- [The Boys](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-boys/)
- [Godfather of Harlem](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/godfather-of-harlem/)
- [Michael Mando](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/michael-mando/)
- [Peter Gould](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/peter-gould/)
- [Tom Schnauz](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tom-schnauz/)
- [Adam Conover](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/adam-conover/)
- [Adam Ruins Everything](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/adam-ruins-everything/)
- [Dylan McDermott](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/dylan-mcdermott/)
- [Hollywood](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hollywood/)
- [The Practice](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-practice/)
- [Ryan Murphy](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/ryan-murphy/)
- [Janet McTeer](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/janet-mcteer/)
- [Ozark](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/ozark/)
- [Ozark Week](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/ozark-week/)
- [Chris Mundy](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/chris-mundy/)
- [Tom Pelphrey](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tom-pelphrey/)
- [Jason Bateman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jason-bateman/)
- [Julia Garner](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/julia-garner/)
- [Laura Linney](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/laura-linney/)
- [Jessica Frances Dukes](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jessica-frances-dukes/)
- [Chris Lennertz](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/chris-lennertz/)
- [Eric Kripke](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/eric-kripke/)
- [Alexa L Fogel](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/alexa-l-fogel/)
- [MTV](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mtv/)
- [Leslie Iwerks](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/leslie-iwerks/)
- [Imagineering](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/imagineering/)
- [The Imagineering Story](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-imagineering-story/)
- [Mark Catalina](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mark-catalina/)
- [Marty Sklar](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/marty-sklar/)
- [Cindy Mollo](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/cindy-mollo/)
- [HULU](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hulu/)
- [Sonya Belousova](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sonya-belousova/)
- [Giona Ostinelli](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/giona-ostinelli/)
- [The Witcher](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-witcher/)
- [Lior Rosner](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/lior-rosner/)
- [Scott Icenogle](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/scott-icenogle/)
- [Will and Grace](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/will-and-grace/)
- [I Love Lucy](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/i-love-lucy/)
- [AJ and the Queen](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/aj-and-the-queen/)
- [Shasta Spahn](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/shasta-spahn/)
- [Zoeys Extraordinary Playlist](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist/)
- [Jon Turteltaub](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jon-turteltaub/)
- [Chris Sullivan](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/chris-sullivan/)
- [This Is Us](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/this-is-us/)
- [Joseph the Spouse](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/joseph-the-spouse/)
- [Hamilton](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hamilton/)
- [Labrinth](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/labrinth/)
- [HBO](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hbo/)
- [Euphoria](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/euphoria/)
- [Nominations](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/nominations/)
- [Emmys 2020](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/emmys-2020/)
- [National Geographic](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/national-geographic/)
- [Brian Cox](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/brian-cox/)
- [Succession](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/succession/)
- [Mark Mylod](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mark-mylod/)
- [Michael Cheeseman](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/michael-cheeseman/)
- [Life Below Zero](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/life-below-zero/)
- [Billy Crudup](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/billy-crudup/)
- [Almost famous](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/almost-famous/)
- [The Morning Show](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-morning-show/)
- [Apple TV+](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/apple-tv/)
- [Nathan Barr](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/nathan-barr/)
- [Carnival Row](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/carnival-row/)
- [Jen Malone](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jen-malone/)
- [Zendaya](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/zendaya/)
- [Jennifer Aniston](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jennifer-aniston/)
- [Mark Duplass](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mark-duplass/)
- [Adam Leber](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/adam-leber/)
- [Betty Gilpin](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/betty-gilpin/)
- [Glow](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/glow/)
- [The World According to Jeff Goldblum](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-world-according-to-jeff-goldblum/)
- [Kevin OLeary](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/kevin-oleary/)
- [Shark Tank](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/shark-tank/)
- [Robert Herjavec](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/robert-herjavec/)
- [Lou Eyrich](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/lou-eyrich/)
- [Sarah Evelyn](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sarah-evelyn/)
- [Katy Perry](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/katy-perry/)
- [Meryl Streep](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/meryl-streep/)
- [Jennifer Lopez](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jennifer-lopez/)
- [Mary Holland](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mary-holland/)
- [Robbie](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/robbie/)
- [Homecoming](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/homecoming/)
- [Happiest Season](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/happiest-season/)
- [Lauren Ambrose](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/lauren-ambrose/)
- [Hunter Doohan](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hunter-doohan/)
- [Your Honor](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/your-honor/)
- [Bryan Cranston](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/bryan-cranston/)
- [Over the Moon](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/over-the-moon/)
- [Marjorie Duffield](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/marjorie-duffield/)
- [Helen Park](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/helen-park/)
- [Christopher Curtis](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/christopher-curtis/)
- [Glen Keane](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/glen-keane/)
- [Golden Globes](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/golden-globes/)
- [SAG Awards](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/sag-awards/)
- [Critics Choice Association](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/critics-choice-association/)
- [Paramount+](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/paramount-2/)
- [Amy Poehler](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/amy-poehler/)
- [Tina Fey](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/tina-fey/)
- [The Crown](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-crown/)
- [The Queen's Gambit](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/the-queens-gambit/)
- [Billie Eilish](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/billie-eilish/)
- [Nasim Pedrad](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/nasim-pedrad/)
- [Saturday Night Live](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/saturday-night-live/)
- [Chad](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/chad/)
- [Steve James](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/steve-james/)
- [City So Real](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/city-so-real/)
- [Hunter Schafer](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/hunter-schafer/)
- [Kate Mara](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/kate-mara/)
- [A Teacher](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/a-teacher/)
- [Jane Levy](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/jane-levy/)
- [Erin Moriarty](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/erin-moriarty/)
- [Seth Rogen](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/seth-rogen/)
- [Mandy Moore (Choreographer)](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/mandy-moore-choreographer/)
- [Austin Winsberg](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/austin-winsberg/)
- [Kevin Bacon](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/kevin-bacon/)
- [City on a Hill](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/city-on-a-hill/)
- [Apollo 13](https://awardsfocus.com/topic/apollo-13/)
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