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The underrated, under-celebrated film ‘Steve Jobs’

In 2015, Oscar winners Danny Boyle and Aaron Sorkin partnered with Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender for a biopic about the tech giant Steve Jobs. The talent behind “Steve Jobs” seemed like a dream team. Yet, despite rather good reviews, the film failed financially. At the end of its theatrical run,
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2017 Oscar Predictions

Some of the most fun during the Oscars season comes in the predictions phase. With records tied and broken during nominations morning, the slate of films and talent up for Oscars is as fascinating as it’s been in years. While there is a long wait from the January announcement until
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Oscar Nominations Recap

The Oscar nominations for the films of 2016 were announced this past Tuesday, and there’s a lot to talk about in regard to the field of nominees. After a slow start, 2016 quickly turned into a phenomenal year of film. Independent films displayed why that sphere is still home to
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Film & Television

Film noir classic ‘The Third Man’ returns to screen

“The Third Man” is a classic black-and-white film that suggests that not everything is black and white. Its allure lies in its exploration of human uncertainty and the ambiguous nature of human motive. First released in 1949, the esteemed British film-noir movie earned a series of accolades, including the 1949
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