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March 4, 2016
Tony Dyson is shown with his creation, R2-D2, in the early days of "Star Wars."

Creator of 'Star Wars' droid R2-D2 dies at 68

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March 3, 2016
The new "Ghostbusters" film stars, from left, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Leslie Jones.

Who you gonna call? All-female 'Ghostbusters' debut in reboot's first trailer

Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Paul Feig's all-female reboot of "Ghostbusters," and it's a scream in more ways than one.
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February 28, 2016

James Lileks: A few nagging questions from the Oscars red carpet

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February 28, 2016

Live: 2016 Oscars from red carpet to winners' circle

Follow along with a crew of reporters and editors at the Star Tribune as we watch and react to the 2016 Academy Awards.
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February 28, 2016

Graphic: Whitewashing the Oscars

Since 2002, only 41 people of color have been nominees, out of 300 available spots. Only nine actors of color have won.
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February 27, 2016
This photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in "Creed." Stallone was nominated for an Oscar award for best s

Home video review: Sylvester Stallone gives a knockout performance in 'Creed'

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February 27, 2016

New album, video releases: M. Ward, Polica; 'Creed,' 'Room'

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February 27, 2016

Movies opening March 4

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February 26, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio, nominated for best actor, stars in "The Revenant."

There's still time to watch the Oscars' best-picture nominees

Here's how to catch this year's top contenders
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February 25, 2016
Michelle Yeoh in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny."

Michelle Yeoh returns to action in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny'

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February 23, 2016
Pacific Division forward John Scott, center, is named most valuable player after the NHL hockey All-Star championship game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in N

Ex-Wild player John Scott's path from goon to MVP to become a movie

Scott's agent confirmed a movie deal for the ex-Minnesota Wild player who was named NHL All-Star MVP last month despite being sent to the minors.
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February 20, 2016
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February 19, 2016
Luke Kirby and Katie Holmes in "Touched With Fire."

'Touched With Fire' catapults audience into the mind of a bipolar person

REVIEW: Two bipolar poets fall in love in "Touched With Fire," a drama that authentically conveys the highest highs and unbearable lows of mental illness.
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February 19, 2016
Michael Pollan spoke at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park in 2013.

Michael Pollan's 'Cooked' book becomes four-part Netflix documentary

The author of the bestselling book "Cooked" turns to film to share his love of home cooking.
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February 13, 2016

New album, video releases: Animal Collective, Wolfmother; 'Trumbo,' 'Steve Jobs'

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February 13, 2016
This photo provided by Bleecker Street shows Bryan Cranston as Dalton Trumbo in Jay Roachís "Trumbo," a Bleecker Street release. Cranston was nom

Home video review: 'Trumbo' triumphs thanks to Bryan Cranston

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February 12, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio, who received a best-actor nomination, stars in "The Revenant."

Does #OscarsSoWhite controversy overlook diversity in 'The Revenant'?

In a year when "The Revenant" is a leading Academy Award contender for best picture, its rare, authentic glimpse into Native American culture has been overshadowed by protests over the Oscars' lack of diversity.
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February 11, 2016
"Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words" features her diaries, letters, photographs and amateur home movies, and candid interviews with her four children: P

Documentary 'Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words' lives up to the legend

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February 6, 2016
Daniel Craig in "Spectre." (Photo courtesy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures/EON Productions/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1175866

Home video review: Bond's 'Spectre' is an extravagant collection of small wonders

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February 6, 2016

New album, video releases: Lissie, Vince Gill; 'Spectre,' 'Love the Coopers'

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