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2015 Oscar nominations: The snubs & the worth-the-hubbubs

Here's our take on the Oscar nominees for best picture and their chances of winning the statuette.

By Cynthia Dickison

January 15, 2015 at 7:05PM

Snubs?

  • "Into the Woods"
    • "Foxcatcher"
      • "Unbroken"
        • "A Most Violent Year"
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          Cynthia Dickison

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          Cynthia Dickison is a features designer. She is a St. Paul native and graduate of the University of Minnesota. She has worked at the Star Tribune since 1978, starting on the copy desk. Dickison has worked in every department — news, sports, features, even a short stint on the business cover.

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