The New Yorker Radio Hour

Richard Brody Presents the 2026 Brody Awards

February 17, 2026·14 min·2-min readroundtableculture
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In this annual tradition on The New Yorker Radio Hour, David Remnick hosts critics Alexandra Schwartz and Richard Brody for the "Brody Awards," a playful, idiosyncratic take on the year in film that highlights underappreciated performances, directors, and movies—often diverging sharply

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Richard Brody

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Richard BrodyAlexandra SchwartzDavid RemnickMichael B. JordanTessa ThompsonKelly ReichardtRyan CooglerDakota Johnson

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The Front Rowby Richard Brody

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Artificial IntelligenceFilm CriticismInequalityMoviesPop CultureRacial JusticeUs Politics

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