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Friday, February 7, 2020

Thank goodness ‘Frozen 2’ wasn’t nominated for best animated feature film

Walt Disney Animation Studios/Courtesy

At least “Toy Story 4” has a mildly acceptable plot, whereas the storytelling choices in “Frozen 2” leave much to be desired.
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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Illustrated collage of scenes and characters from the 42nd Academy Awards Best Picture nominees

Who will, could and should win the 2020 Academy Awards

This year’s Oscar nominations showcase some of the year’s best films, and, as usual, shower praise on some of the worst.
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