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Movies: Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?
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Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?

A fine coming-of-age film, yes, but surely oversold by critics.

Movies: Refighting World War II
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Refighting World War II

‘Dunkirk' and 'Darkest Hour' bring back Churchill, Fortress Britain and big movie themes.

Movies: No, I Didn’t Kneecap Nancy
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No, I Didn’t Kneecap Nancy

“I Tonya” is a gripping, blackly comic bio of infamous ice skater Tonya Harding.

Movies: Who Will Win The Oscars?
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Who Will Win The Oscars?

Our reviews may help you choose which nominees should win.

Movies: The Silence Surrounding “Silence”
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The Silence Surrounding “Silence”

No one is talking about Martin Scorsese’s ambitious film. Should they be?

Movies: Why Oscar Overlooked ‘Loving’
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Why Oscar Overlooked ‘Loving’

And why the total snub for 'Love & Friendship’?

Movies: Two Films With Emotional Power
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Two Films With Emotional Power

‘Lion’ and ‘Moonlight’ are two of year’s best films.

Movies: The Oscars and Women
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The Oscars and Women

Three movies with strong women roles were mostly overlooked. Why?

Movies: “Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph
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“Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph

Despite Best Actor nod for Affleck, “Manchester By the Sea” is director Kenneth Lonergan’s movie.

Movies: ‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances
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‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances

As good as Denzel Washington is, Viola Davis is even better.

Movies: ‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities
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‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities

But the feel-good, smash hit about black women NASA specialists has strong moments.

Movies: Meryl’s Metaphor For Our Times
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Meryl’s Metaphor For Our Times

Oscar nominated turn in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins' a funny echo of Trump's rise.