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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 11h

The Grabber is back in Black Phone 2, which is basically now A Nightmare on Elm Street. Ethan Hawke is again unsettling and Scott Derrickson gets pretty creative with the form. Nothing to go crazy over, but a solid horror flick for spooky season.

Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 14h

Now Watching: Black Phone 2

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Metsmerized Online @metsmerized.bsky.social · 14h

Mets Hire Jeff Albert as Hitting Coach, Kai Correa as Bench Coach

The Mets have filled two of their coaching positions: Jeff Albert as hitting coach and Kai Correa as bench coach. Jeff Albert to Lead Hitting Program Jeff Albert, who has been serving as the director of hitting development since 2023, will be in charge of the major league team’s hitting program next season. As was […] The post Mets Hire Jeff Albert as Hitting Coach, Kai Correa as Bench Coach appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 17h

I spoke once again to both Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater, this time about their latest collaboration in Blue Moon. I love the film, love these guys, and loved the conversation. Give it a look at Awards Radar or on our YouTube channel:

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Interview: 'Blue Moon' Star Ethan Hawke and Director Richard Linklater Chat About Their Wonderful New Film - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 18h

Here’s my weekly Home Movies column at Awards Radar. It’s a great slate, led by Weapons. Check it out:

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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of October 13th – 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Duke it Out with 'Weapons' - Awards Radar

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SimpsonsQOTD @simpsonsqotd.bsky.social · 1d

"Ooh! Look at me. I'm making people happy.
I'm the magical man from Happy Land
In a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane."

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 1d

Also, trust me, the movie is phenomenal, regardless of if you love Bruce Springsteen like I do. See it!

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 1d

It has been incredibly surreal seeing my quote for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere in so many places. Literally have found it in the wild at subway stations, in addition to during playoff baseball and nationally televised football games. Just, wow.

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 1d

I had a great time talking John Candy: I Like Me with director Colin Hanks, as well as John’s children Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan. I’m me, so Brewster’s Millions, Rookie of the Year, and Yellowbelly come up. Give it a look at Awards Radar or on YouTube:

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Interview: Talking 'John Candy: I Like Me' with Director Colin Hanks Alongside Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan - Awards Radar

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SimpsonsQOTD @simpsonsqotd.bsky.social · 2d

"Homer, I'm afraid you'll have to undergo
a coronary bypass operation."

"Say it in english, doc."

"You're going to need open-heart surgery."

"Spare me your medical mumbo-jumbo."

"We're going to cut you open and tinker with your ticker."

"Could you dumb it down a shade?"

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 2d

For this week’s Sunday Scaries, I looked at some of the remaining horror films for 2025. Take a gander at Awards Radar:

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Sunday Scaries: Which Horror Movies Are Left to See in 2025? - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 3d

Bradley Cooper tries his hand at a romantic comedy of sorts with Is This Thing On? It takes a while to get going, but once it settles in, I found it fairly enjoyable. My final NYFF review at Awards Radar has the details:

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NYFF Review: 'Is This Thing On?' is a Smaller Scale Divorce Dramedy from Bradley Cooper - Awards Radar

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SimpsonsQOTD @simpsonsqotd.bsky.social · 4d

"You got to give me back my floor.
My customers are walking around on the pipes!"

"Hey, next time, pay your bills."

"But I don't want to."

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 4d

I really enjoyed Mr. Scorsese, which spends five hours giving you a complete look at the life and work of Martin Scorsese. Rebecca Miller did a great job here. My NYFF review at Awards Radar has more:

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NYFF Review: 'Mr. Scorsese' is a Comprehensive Look at One of Our Great Filmmakers - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s my NYFF review of Cover-Up, a portrait of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. It’s up at Awards Radar:

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NYFF Review: 'Cover-Up' is a Documentary Thriller About Investigative Reporter Seymour Hersh - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 4d

Is This Thing On? is a small film from Bradley Cooper, mixing divorce dramedy with stand up. Handheld and intimate, it ultimately follows a familiar path, though Will Arnett and Laura Dern are a winning duo. The middle has the most fun to offer.

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 4d

Now Watching: Is This Thing On?

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast. Myles and I discuss spooky season viewings, as well as new releases like Good Boy and The Smashing Machine. Give it a listen and enjoy:

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Awards Radar Podcast #260: Joey and Myles Get Into Spooky Season Viewings Before Discussing 'Good Boy' and 'The Smashing Machine' - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 5d

Ben Stiller crafts a touching portrait of his parents with Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost. My NYFF review at Awards Radar has the details:

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NYFF Review: 'Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost' is a Touching Tribute by Ben Stiller to His Parents - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 5d

Harris Dickinson makes a promising filmmaking debut with Urchin. My review at Awards Radar has more:

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Film Review: 'Urchin' is a Promising Filmmaking Debut From Harris Dickinson - Awards Radar

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 5d

#OnThisDay October 9, 1994, "Sideshow Bob Roberts" (S06E05) first aired on the Fox network. Dir: Mark Kirkland. Wr: @thatbilloakley.com & Josh Weinstein. EP: @davidmirkin.bsky.social. Guest-starring @kelseygrammer.bsky.social as Sideshow Bob. #TheSimpsons

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 6d

Off to a Netflix event to celebrate KPop Demon Hunters. Korean BBQ? Yes please!

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 6d

33 years ago today, Flanders saved Homer from a house fire. "Homer the Heretic," first aired October 8, 1992.

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 6d

Jennifer Lopez is very good in Kiss of the Spider Woman, which is at its best when leaning into its Old Hollywood vibes. My review at Awards Radar has more:

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Film Review: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' is an Old Hollywood Tribute of a Musical with a Stirring Turn from Jennifer Lopez - Awards Radar

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 6d

Talking to Colin Hanks this afternoon about John Candy: I Like Me, alongside Chris Candy and Jennfier Candy-Sullivan. Will this just me telling them that Yellowbelly is the funniest thing in history? It’s decidedly possible…