Joey Magidson
@joeymagidson.bsky.social
Editor and Owner: Awards Radar, Q&A Moderator, Awards Analyst/Prognosticator, Critics Choice member, Rotten Tomatoes certified critic
For this week’s Sunday Scaries I put forth the notion once again that Heart Eyes is going to be a Valentine’s Day classic. More at Awards Radar:
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Sunday Scaries: I Still Think 'Heart Eyes' is Destined to Become a Valentine's Day Classic - Awards Radar
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February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
For this week’s Sunday Scaries I put forth the notion once again that Heart Eyes is going to be a Valentine’s Day classic. More at Awards Radar:
awardsradar.com/2026/02/15/s...
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"Mrs. Krabappel and principal Skinner
were in the closet making babies.
And I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me."
were in the closet making babies.
And I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me."
February 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"Mrs. Krabappel and principal Skinner
were in the closet making babies.
And I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me."
were in the closet making babies.
And I saw one of the babies
and the baby looked at me."
I had a lovely chat with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas about Sentimental Value and her first Oscar nomination. Give our conversation a listen at Awards Radar:
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Interview: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas Discusses 'Sentimental Value' and Her First Oscar Nomination - Awards Radar
Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general
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February 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I had a lovely chat with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas about Sentimental Value and her first Oscar nomination. Give our conversation a listen at Awards Radar:
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"What do you say to a boy to let
him know you're not interested?"
"Let me handle this, Marge. I've heard them all.
I like you as a friend.
I think we should see other people
I no speak english.
I'm married to the sea.
I don't want to kill you, but I will..."
him know you're not interested?"
"Let me handle this, Marge. I've heard them all.
I like you as a friend.
I think we should see other people
I no speak english.
I'm married to the sea.
I don't want to kill you, but I will..."
February 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"What do you say to a boy to let
him know you're not interested?"
"Let me handle this, Marge. I've heard them all.
I like you as a friend.
I think we should see other people
I no speak english.
I'm married to the sea.
I don't want to kill you, but I will..."
him know you're not interested?"
"Let me handle this, Marge. I've heard them all.
I like you as a friend.
I think we should see other people
I no speak english.
I'm married to the sea.
I don't want to kill you, but I will..."
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We are watching TOMBSTONE. Dick Van Dyke and Wyatt Earp were alive at the same time.
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
We are watching TOMBSTONE. Dick Van Dyke and Wyatt Earp were alive at the same time.
I spoke to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol about Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, basically asking them: how the hell did they do this and how in the world did they get away with it? Their answers are at Awards Radar or our YouTube channel:
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Interview: Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol Unpack the Insanity of 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' - Awards Radar
Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general
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February 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I spoke to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol about Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, basically asking them: how the hell did they do this and how in the world did they get away with it? Their answers are at Awards Radar or our YouTube channel:
awardsradar.com/2026/02/13/i...
awardsradar.com/2026/02/13/i...
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"Do you want to see my new
chain saw and hockey mask?!"
chain saw and hockey mask?!"
February 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"Do you want to see my new
chain saw and hockey mask?!"
chain saw and hockey mask?!"
Talking to Stellan Skarsgård this afternoon. Our next Best Supporting Actor winner? He’s certainly good enough in Sentimental Value. Look for our chat next week at Awards Radar…
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February 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Talking to Stellan Skarsgård this afternoon. Our next Best Supporting Actor winner? He’s certainly good enough in Sentimental Value. Look for our chat next week at Awards Radar…
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A few years ago I went to Bruce Springsteen’s house for an interview. If you’ve ever met me in person there’s a good chance you’ve heard me tell a very animated version of “my Bruce Springsteen story.” I have now written this story for you
Here's My Story About Going To Bruce Springsteen’s House
In 2019 I went to Bruce Springsteen's house for an interview when he was promoting a film he co-directed, Western Stars. I wrote about this back then for Uproxx, but that story has been deleted. I'm n...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
A few years ago I went to Bruce Springsteen’s house for an interview. If you’ve ever met me in person there’s a good chance you’ve heard me tell a very animated version of “my Bruce Springsteen story.” I have now written this story for you
Here’s the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast. Myles and I have an impromptu discussion of the Back to the Future trilogy, talk Valentine’s Day films, and play a game. Listen in and enjoy:
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Awards Radar Podcast #278: Joey and Myles Get Romantic as They Discuss Valentine's Day Films Alongside the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy - Awards Radar
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February 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Here’s the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast. Myles and I have an impromptu discussion of the Back to the Future trilogy, talk Valentine’s Day films, and play a game. Listen in and enjoy:
awardsradar.com/2026/02/12/a...
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"So I says, 'Yeah? If you want that money
come and find it 'cause I don't know
where it is, you baloney.
You make me want to retch.'
come and find it 'cause I don't know
where it is, you baloney.
You make me want to retch.'
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
"So I says, 'Yeah? If you want that money
come and find it 'cause I don't know
where it is, you baloney.
You make me want to retch.'
come and find it 'cause I don't know
where it is, you baloney.
You make me want to retch.'
I had a lovely time chatting with Haley Lu Richardson about Goo Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. Give out conversation a look at Awards Radar or the site’s YouTube channel:
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Interview: Haley Lu Richardon Chats About Acting Opportunities and 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' - Awards Radar
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February 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I had a lovely time chatting with Haley Lu Richardson about Goo Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. Give out conversation a look at Awards Radar or the site’s YouTube channel:
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I wrote about some things I think you should know about NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, which is a movie I love that I’m afraid you’re not going to see
Here Are Some Things I Think You Should Know About 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’
Out of curiosity, I visited the official website of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie to see how the people in charge of promoting this film are describing the plot. Here is what the official websi...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I wrote about some things I think you should know about NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, which is a movie I love that I’m afraid you’re not going to see
Here’s my conversation with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die director Gore Verbinski. You can see us discuss the craziness of the film at Awards Radar or on YouTube:
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Interview: Discussing the Craziness of 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' with Director Gore Verbinski - Awards Radar
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February 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Here’s my conversation with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die director Gore Verbinski. You can see us discuss the craziness of the film at Awards Radar or on YouTube:
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I updated my Margot Robbie ranking to include Wuthering Heights. Take a look at Awards Radar:
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances So Far From Margot Robbie - Awards Radar
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February 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I updated my Margot Robbie ranking to include Wuthering Heights. Take a look at Awards Radar:
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"Sorry I'm late, everyone.
Somebody tampered with my brakes."
"Then, you should have been early."
Somebody tampered with my brakes."
"Then, you should have been early."
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"Sorry I'm late, everyone.
Somebody tampered with my brakes."
"Then, you should have been early."
Somebody tampered with my brakes."
"Then, you should have been early."
This afternoon features interviews with The Perfect Neighbor director Geeta Gandbir as well as Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie filmmakers/stars Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. Talk about tonal whiplash, but a pair of good conversations to come!
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February 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This afternoon features interviews with The Perfect Neighbor director Geeta Gandbir as well as Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie filmmakers/stars Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. Talk about tonal whiplash, but a pair of good conversations to come!
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"Moe, this is L.S. Calling for H.S."
"Just gimme the bet, Lisa."
"Just gimme the bet, Lisa."
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
"Moe, this is L.S. Calling for H.S."
"Just gimme the bet, Lisa."
"Just gimme the bet, Lisa."
I absolutely loved Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie and can not believe it exists. I’ve been evangelical about getting people to go into this one almost blind, but if you need more, my rave review is up at Awards Radar:
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Film Review: 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' is an Insane Achievement - Awards Radar
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February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I absolutely loved Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie and can not believe it exists. I’ve been evangelical about getting people to go into this one almost blind, but if you need more, my rave review is up at Awards Radar:
awardsradar.com/2026/02/10/f...
awardsradar.com/2026/02/10/f...
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Flash Gordon, New York Jets.
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Flash Gordon, New York Jets.
Talking Sentimental Value later on today with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. The first of several interviews this week, all of which should be very interesting. Stay tuned!
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February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Talking Sentimental Value later on today with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. The first of several interviews this week, all of which should be very interesting. Stay tuned!
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"More testicles mean more iron."
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
"More testicles mean more iron."
Despite being a big fan of Saltburn and thinking Promising Young Woman is the best film of 2020, I was stunned how much I liked Emerald Fennell’s take on Wuthering Heights. It’s a winner! Details in my review at Awards Radar:
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Film Review: 'Wuthering Heights' is a Sumptuous Look at Desire and Longing From Emerald Fennell As Only She Can Do It - Awards Radar
Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general
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February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Despite being a big fan of Saltburn and thinking Promising Young Woman is the best film of 2020, I was stunned how much I liked Emerald Fennell’s take on Wuthering Heights. It’s a winner! Details in my review at Awards Radar:
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Though too long, there’s a lot of fun and weirdness to be found in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. My review at Awards Radar has more:
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Film Review: 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' is a Big Science Fiction Swing from Gore Verbinski - Awards Radar
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February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Though too long, there’s a lot of fun and weirdness to be found in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. My review at Awards Radar has more:
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