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75th Emmys Roundup: A Delayed Celebration Delivered Awards Show Perfection

During a normal Emmys season, this is the part where I get heated. Whether it’s strange wins, poor show construction, or weird advertisements, every Emmys broadcast is filled with controversial creative choices. The good and the bad. The snubs and the surprises.

But this was no normal Emmys season. For the first time in 23 years, the Emmys was televised after its usual end-of-summer date due to delays caused by the writers’ and actors’ strikes. For its 75th year, the Emmys aired with a clearer
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The Writers' Strike is Revealing the Cracks in the Emmys Season Status Quo

The start of summer in Los Angeles is not that first 80-degree day. It’s not when the massive tourist wave comes in. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the solstice or any celestial bodies. No, summer in Los Angeles starts when that first “For Your Consideration” billboard springs up for Emmy voters.

If you live outside of an entertainment industry hub, you may be unaware of the ubiquity of award season culture across certain cities. For Your Consideration (or FYC) campaigns are advertisi
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'Top Chef: World All-Stars' Serves Its “Restaurant Wars” Menu Again to Celebrate 20 Seasons

After 20 seasons, Top Chef is as much a cooking staple as salt and pepper. In Top Chef: World All- Stars, the hit Bravo TV series brought together champions from across the globe to re-compete in new and familiar challenges. As the first main season filmed entirely internationally, Top Chef: World All-Stars acts as a testament to the show’s impact and success.

But it wouldn’t be a Top Chef season without its iconic “Restaurant Wars” episode. The chefs usually create a restaurant from scratch an
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‘John Mulaney: Baby J’: An innovative performance poised for Emmy liftoff

Baby J is back on the streets! Five years after the immense success of his special “Kid Gorgeous,” John Mulaney returned with his third Netflix comedy special “John Mulaney: Baby J” on April 25. Previously titled “From Scratch” during his comedy tour, the show provides insight into Mulaney’s high-profile, scandal-laden year. A public stint in rehab, a divorce announcement, and a surprise baby turned the comedy star into a tabloid talking point.

The 80-minute special provides further evidence of
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Emmy spotlight: Will HBO Max’s ‘The Other Two’ Season 3 finally generate some Emmy love?

Fellow Chase Dreamers, rejoice! On May 4, “The Other Two” returns for Season 3. The HBO Max original comedy series about aspiring artist siblings Cary (Drew Tarver) and Brooke (Heléne Yorke) struggling with their lives in the wake of their 13 year-old brother becoming a viral tween superstar has been beloved by its niche audience since 2019. But will Season 3 finally be “The Other Two’s” turn to break through in awards season? (Note: the show did land a pair of Critics Choice Awards noms last ye
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The 21st AARP Movies for Grownups Awards Highlights and Winners List

At the 21st AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards, every table was the adults table. Awards Radar had a seat to watch the whole ceremony, from host Alan Cumming’s musical interjections to a touching Career Achievement tribute for Jamie Lee Curtis. The greatest embodiment of the mood for the evening was one woman who organized a film group for her fellow grownups. Through AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime program, she was invited to fulfill her dream of attending an award show (and received a st
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2022 Emmys Roundup: The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre

TV is back baby! At least that was the energy in the air at the 2022 Emmy Awards. After a jointly in-person and virtual 2021 ceremony and a completely virtual one in 2020, 2022 saw the return of a proper Emmys. The categories were stacked, the Fiji water bottles in plain view, and the room was filled with hundreds of dazzling smiles (save for Bill Hader, the only visible person who wore a mask).

But every awards show is not without its highs and lows, and this year’s Emmys were no different. Th
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The Best and Worst of the 2021 Emmys

The 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards have come and gone, a mostly expected night of winners that saw the show moving back to a live format after last year’s virtual “Pandemmys.” The CBS presentation clocked in at almost three and a half hours, and there were a few things that could have helped with that lag (as discussed below). One of the most major changes this year though was that the Emmys were available to live stream via Paramount+ — just another indication of how much streaming has taken
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Educating workplaces about AI will lead to better outcomes, say business leaders

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Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere now. Companies are recognizing that they need to adopt the technology in their businesses, but given all the possibilities it offers, it's hard to know where to start.

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AI has entered the workplace. 3 industry leaders discuss how businesses can embrace it.

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Artificial intelligence has become a centerpiece of conversation in almost every industry. As the new technology accelerates in skill and ubiquity, business leaders are racing to figure out what the relationship between workers and AI will look like in years to come.

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Interview: The Cast and Showrunner of 'Carnival Row' Discuss the Show’s Dramatic Conclusion

After nearly 4 years off the air, Prime Video’s original series Carnival Row has returned for its second and final season. Created by Travis Beachum and René Echevarria, the steampunk-inspired fantasy detective drama starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne has been a dark and magical ride. Awards Radar had the chance to speak to Bloom, Delevingne, Caroline Ford (Sophie Longerbane), Arty Fraushan (Jonah Breakspear) and Season Two showrunner Erik Oleson about the making of Season 2 and crafting
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Interview: 'Women Talking' Costume Designer Quita Alfred Discusses Her Most Collaborative Project Yet

Leave or fight? That’s the question at the heart of Women Talking, Sarah’s Polley’s fourth feature as a director. The film tells the story of a group of women in an isolated Mennonite community who must decide what to do in the wake of decades of horrific violence against them. Adapted from Miriam Toews’ 2018 novel, the film discusses trauma, faith, and how those who have been silent can finally use their voice. Women Talking’s ensemble cast includes Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand
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Interview: Composer Jeff Beal Explores the Possibilities of Jazz in 'Raymond & Ray' - %

How can you bury what’s left unresolved? That’s the question at the heart of Raymond & Ray, Apple TV+’s new film tells the story of brothers Raymond (Ewan McGregor) and Ray (Ethan Hawke) who must dig the grave of their deceased estranged father. Written and directed by Rodrigo García, Raymond & Ray is a dark, funny, and intimate look at the strange way relationships grow and tangle.

The film also offers a realm of familiar and new possibilities for Jeff Beal. The prolific composer (most well kn
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Interview: 'The Menu' Composer Colin Stetson On Creating a Score Unlike Any Other

One of the most delightful film surprises of the year was The Menu. The dark comedy horror satire is an exquisitely crafted send-up of the fine dining scene. Directed by Mark Mylod and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, and Nicholas Hoult, The Menu cut through a crowded theatrical market to become a well-deserved critical and box office hit.

But the whole meal is tied together by composer Colin Stetson’s (Hereditary) genre-defying score. A refined but chaotic exploration of a high class w
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Puppetry Steals the Show in Eric, So Why Aren’t Puppets in More Media for Adults?

It is a truth that must be universally acknowledged: people love puppets. Puppetry is one of the most endearing artforms in human existence. An artform of overwhelming fondness. They invite us to play pretend, to accept a felted reality and talk to a creature rather than acknowledge a hand.

Most of our collective love of puppets comes from childhood. Especially in the United States, puppetry is a staple of children’s TV. Many people alive today grew up watching puppets in some form, whether it
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Every Poker Face Episode, Ranked

Remember when TV shows had individual episodes that told contained stories? While still common on primetime, it’s a foreign phenomenon in the streaming era. That’s what makes Poker Face such a breath of fresh air. The howcatchem mystery show created by Rian Johnson features a case of the week format that gives each episode a tiny glimpse into the complex lives of a whole new group of people in a new place. Nastasha Lyonne shines as a dirtbag Columbo bouncing between odd jobs while utilizing her...
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The 15 Best CW Shows, Ranked

No network has a reputation quite like that of The CW. The broadcast channel was formed in 2006 as a merger between entertainment giants CBS (now Paramount Global) and Warner Bros. following UPN and The WB ceasing operations. Together, the two companies created The CW, which featured a new slate of original shows.

The network started with clear goals: to appeal to an under-served viewer. It aimed for a younger audience, originally tapping into the teenage demographic, specifically teen girls. I
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Where to Stream Every Season of Rick and Morty Online

Only two things are certain in every universe: chaos and a never-ending stream of new “Rick and Morty” seasons. After nearly 10 years on the air and six seasons, “Rick and Morty” has come a long way from edgy “Back to the Future” parody to cultural juggernaut. The animated series has permanently impacted internet and TV culture, whether through the absurdity of Pickle Rick or causing a nationwide rush to McDonalds to obtain a singular packet of Szechuan sauce.

“Rick and Morty” is a sci-fi comed
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How to Watch the After Movies in Order

The “After” series has had a long journey. Starting as a One Direction Harry Styles fan fiction published on Wattpad by Anna Todd, the story was later reformatted to become an original novel series detailing the tumultuous relationship between college student Tessa Young and tortured bad boy Hardin Scott. Five years after the novel was published, the first book was turned into the film “After” starring Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Tessa and Hardin.

Since 2019 there have been fo
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‘Succession’ Season 4: Some predictions on the eve of the final faceoff

“Succession” has experienced a long journey from under-the-radar HBO drama to buzzy 13-time Emmy winner. And now that the upcoming fourth season (launching Sunday on HBO and HBO Max) has been announced as the last, there’s only 10 more episodes left to wrap up everything that the show has been building toward. With such a large ensemble and abundant supporting players, there are a lot of ways it might all come to an end. But I think I’ve got things figured out. So ahead of tonight’s Season 4 pre
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Every Poker Face Episode, Ranked

Remember when TV shows had individual episodes that told contained stories? While still common on primetime, it’s a foreign phenomenon in the streaming era. That’s what makes Poker Face such a breath of fresh air. The howcatchem mystery show created by Rian Johnson features a case of the week format that gives each episode a tiny glimpse into the complex lives of a whole new group of people in a new place. Nastasha Lyonne shines as a dirtbag Columbo bouncing between odd jobs while utilizing her
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The 10 Creepiest Twilight Zone Episodes for a Halloween Marathon

[Note: for maximum entertainment and enchantment, please read the following introduction in Rod Serling’s voice with appropriate dramatic pauses.]

It’s getting late. You’re trying to start a Halloween marathon. You’ve exhausted all your streaming services, flipped through pages upon pages of movies. Nothing feels right. But then a bright, bold idea pops into your brain to take a dip into the world of television. The series of choice? Rod Serling’s horror classic The Twilight Zone. Maybe it’s yo
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The Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials on Netflix Right Now

While the past decade has brought an exponential rise in streaming services, none compare to Netflix’s catalog of stand-up specials. The streamer has become the go-to destination for the most popular comedians in the world. Its ubiquity has made watching stand-up easier than ever and helped launch comedy stars like John Mulaney, Hannah Gadsby and Ali Wong with high-profile specials. But like the rest of its content, it can be hard navigating the field with so many great offerings. So if you’re i