Sean Stangland
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Widescreen: Building the perfect Batman movieMar 03, 2022 5:00 am - The cinematic legacy of America's favorite costumed hero is born anew with this weekend's theatrical release of “The Batman,” director Matt Reeves' nearly three-hour cri...
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Oscar nominee 'CODA' screens for free this weekend at Deer Park theaterFeb 24, 2022 5:00 am - Complimentary tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday screenings of "CODA," one of this year's 10 Best Picture nominees. Just one theater in the Chicago ar...
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Widescreen: A rare misstep for Criterion Collection, Coen brothersFeb 18, 2022 5:00 am - The 19-year-old DVD copy of “Miller's Crossing” on the bookshelf behind me says the Coen brothers' Prohibition-era epic about warring mobsters runs 115 minutes. The new ...
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Snubs aside, Oscars have a Best Picture category with something for everyoneFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - This week's Academy Award nominations prompted some of the usual online outrage, particularly over some perceived snubs. Surely, Denis Villeneuve deserved a mention in t...
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Widescreen: If you've been bored with 'Boba Fett,' this week's episode is the one to watchJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - Much of the excitement of 2020's second season of “The Mandalorian” - the huge phenomenon featuring tiny green Grogu - was owed to its guest stars from other branches of...
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3 reasons why Microsoft buying Activision is a big deal (besides the dollar amount)Jan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Microsoft on Tuesday announced the largest acquisition in the history of the video game industry, a $68.7 billion, all-cash deal for Activision Blizzard. If regulators a...
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Widescreen: Director of Nicolas Cage's unique 'Pig' will next visit 'A Quiet Place'Jan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - A director's path from small independent production to blockbuster franchise has gotten very short in recent years, with producers like Marvel czar Kevin Feige inviting ...
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Widescreen: The best new movies, shows you can watch at home in JanuaryJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The snow has arrived, the holidays are over, and our unwelcome viral friend still won't leave. Luckily, there are plenty of new offerings coming to our televisions and m...
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Little roles, big impact: Supporting players who made a difference on screen in 2021Dec 30, 2021 5:00 am - On the silver screen and the black mirror, 2021 was a year of bravura performances from big-name actors. A slithering, scary Benedict Cumberbatch in “The Power of the Do...
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Holiday counterprogramming as you hunker down for ChristmasDec 23, 2021 5:00 am - If you're stuck at home (again) for the holiday and not particularly feeling the Christmas spirit, here are some counterprogramming choices for you this weekend: Bey...