Movies
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'Les Misérables' gets contemporary update in France's passionate Oscar nominee
Jan 17, 2020 5:00 am - “Les Misérables” — ★ ★ ★ ½ First-time feature filmmaker Ladj Ly makes a galvanizing debut with “Les Misérables,” France's entry to the Academy Awards that was nomin...
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Beyoncé snubbed at Oscars; Elton John, Randy Newman get nodsJan 17, 2020 5:00 am - NEW YORK - Beyoncé's "Spirit" from "The Lion King" didn't roar loud enough for the Academy Awards: The song didn't earn a nomination for best original song, though Randy...
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AMC unveils theater upgrades in RosemontJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - AMC has unveiled upgrades to its movie theater in Rosemont's entertainment district following a four-month renovation project. Now branded AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12, the t...
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Animated 'Weathering With You' sets love story against climate change backdrop
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'Bad Boys for Life': Whatcha gonna do when a franchise falls flat?Jan 16, 2020 5:00 am - “Bad Boys for Life” — ★ ★ The third edition of the “Bad Boys” franchise starts as it must do: With a gleaming Porsche swerving at impossible speeds through Miami t...
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Dialed-down Downey fumbles as iconic animal doc in ailing 'Dolittle'Jan 16, 2020 5:00 am - "Dolittle" - ★ ½ Snarky Tony Stark a bore? Impossible! And yet, in Stephen Gaghan's feckless, CGI/live-action fantasy "Dolittle," Robert Downey Jr. wrestles with a mishm...
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Oscars in the age of streaming: When you can watch 7 of the 9 nominees at homeJan 15, 2020 10:00 pm - Hollywood's old guard may not like the streaming age, but it has only benefited its audience. The 91st Academy Awards air Feb. 9 - less than a month from now - and film ...
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Normandy documentary to be screened Feb. 6 in Arlington HeightsJan 14, 2020 10:00 pm - World War II veterans and Gold Star and Blue Star families will be honored next month in Arlington Heights before screenings of a new documentary about the citizens of N...
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Gail Borden Public Library to host film screenings, discussions this winterJan 14, 2020 10:00 pm - This winter, Gail Borden Public Library invites movie fans to screenings of documentaries, a silent film, popular films and more. For information on upcoming programs or...
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A box-office breakdown of the Oscar best picture nominees
Jan 13, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - A list of the domestic box office totals for the best picture nominees for the 92nd annual Academy Awards that were announced Monday by the Academy of...