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Oscar Re-Do: 2004

As I have the last four years, I’ll look at the Oscars from a decade ago and see if the Academy really got it right (spoiler alert: usually not). Winners are in bold. BEST PICTURE The Aviator Finding Neverland Million … Continue reading

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The Weekender: ‘Freedom’ 90

IN THEATERS: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty* (PG) Starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott Written for the screen by Steve Conrad Directed by Ben Stiller Thoroughly entertaining and occasionally inspiring, the film would have been better served to … Continue reading

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The Weekender: The ‘Great’ Escape

IN THEATERS: The Great Gatsby (PG-13) Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire Written for the screen by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce Directed by Baz Luhrmann I’m really mad for Baz Luhrmann’s films because they’re so go-for-broke, Old Hollywood … Continue reading

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