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Oscar Films: ‘Vice’ Is Short on Virtues
Oscar Films

‘Vice’ Is Short on Virtues

Great makeup artistry, but not comic enough to be comedy or deep enough for drama.

Movies: ‘Airplane!’ Creator Returns for Fundraiser
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‘Airplane!’ Creator Returns for Fundraiser

Shorewood native David Zucker will be joined by actor Robert Hays, who starred in movie.

Movies: Who Will Win the Oscars?
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Who Will Win the Oscars?

A rundown with reviews of top movies.

Movies: ‘Wonder’ Is Not So Wondrous
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‘Wonder’ Is Not So Wondrous

Story about child with deformed face depends on stereotypes — and Julia Roberts.

Movies: Could Horror Film Grab Oscars?
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Could Horror Film Grab Oscars?

Jordan Peele’s 'Get Out’ is a horror thriller with sly commentary on racial relations.

Movies: The Western That Wanted Oscars
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The Western That Wanted Oscars

‘Hostiles” was touted as “best western since ‘Unforgiven.’” Dead wrong.

Movies: ‘Molly’s Game’ Is a Fast-Paced Romp
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‘Molly’s Game’ Is a Fast-Paced Romp

Director-writer Aaron Sorkin, actress Jessica Chastain propel high-stakes poker world.

Movies: Day-Lewis Haunting in ‘Phantom Thread’
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Day-Lewis Haunting in ‘Phantom Thread’

And writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson is his brilliantly perverse accomplice.

Movies: An Art Film for Today’s Generation
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An Art Film for Today’s Generation

‘Call Me By Your Name’ is slow, idyllic, humane, and Oscar-nominated.

Movies: The Newspaper Publisher As Heroine
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The Newspaper Publisher As Heroine

Spielberg’s 'The Post’ is timed to today, and Meryl Streep’s Katherine Graham sells it.

Movies: McDormand Oscar-Worthy in ‘Three Billboards’
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McDormand Oscar-Worthy in ‘Three Billboards’

Role of ferocious mother dominates grim, funny film by Irish playwright.

Movies: ‘The Shape Of Water’ Is Stunning
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‘The Shape Of Water’ Is Stunning

Director’s distinctive style creates a beauty-and-beast romance in a dark fascist world.