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January 24, 2020
This image released by STXfilms shows Colin Farrell, left, and Charlie Hunnam in a scene from "The Gentlemen." (Christopher Raphael/STXfilms via AP)

Guy Ritchie's new gangster movie 'Gentlemen' doesn't feel all that new

Guy Ritchie's violent, profane crime caper boasts a snappy cast with Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant but the same old story.
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January 24, 2020

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January 23, 2020
This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Sebastian Stan in a scene from "The Last Full Measure." (Jackson Lee Da

'Last Full Measure' reveals the shame and trauma vets battle

Star-studded cast elevates war drama "The Last Full Measure."
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January 23, 2020
Alfre Woodard in "Clemency."

'Clemency' explores harsh realities of capital punishment

"Clemency" highlights the issue from the vantage point of a prison warden.
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January 19, 2020
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in "Bad Boys for Life." (Sony Pictures) ORG XMIT: 1542224

'Bad Boys for Life' debuts with top spot

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January 18, 2020
Awkwafina stars in "Nora From Queens" on Comedy Central.

Golden Globe winner Awkwafina continues to break new ground in her Comedy Central sitcom

"The Farewell" star won't let being left out of the Oscar party get in the way of celebrating her new sitcom.
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January 18, 2020
Alfre Woodard in "Clemency."

This week's movie openings

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January 16, 2020
(from left) Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.) and parrot Polynesia (Emma Thompson) in "Dolittle," directed by Stephen Gaghan.

Do little? They could not have done less in cursed 'Dolittle'

Refusing to learn from the past some five decades later, Universal is condemned to repeat it.
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January 16, 2020
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in "Bad Boys for Life."

Formulaic-but-fun 'Bad Boys' sequel entertains

It's the third go-round for buddy cops Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Spoiler alert: They're still breaking all the rules.
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January 14, 2020
This image released by Sony Pictures shows, Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Little Women." On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Ronan wa

Oscar predictions: What will win, what should win for Best Picture?

With the nominations now on the table, we look at what the favorites will be.
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January 13, 2020
Best actor nominees Antonio Banderas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Joaquin Phoenix and Jonathan Pryce. Taron Egerton missed the cut.

Oscar predictions: Who will win, who should win for Best Actor?

Plus, the rest of the nominees.
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January 13, 2020
Supporting actress nominees Kathy Bates, Laura Dern, Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie. Jennif Lopez missed the cut.

Oscar predictions: Who will win, who should win for Best Supporting Actress?

Plus, the rest of the nominees.
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January 13, 2020
Supporting actor nominees Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Brad Pitt. Song Kang Ho missed the cut.

Oscar predictions: Who will win, who should win for Best Supporting Actor?

Plus, the rest of the nominees.
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January 13, 2020
Best actress nominees Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson, Saoirse Ronan, Charlize Theron and Renee Zellweger. Awkwafina missed the cut.

Oscar predictions: Who will win, who should win for Best Actress?

Plus, the rest of the nominees.
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January 13, 2020
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Oscar noms clear room for 'Joker' but not much for women or people of color

Anticipating pushback, the Oscars released a statement that women comprise about one-third of this year's nominees.
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January 12, 2020
This image released by Universal Pictures shows George MacKay in a scene from "1917," directed by Sam Mendes. (François Duhamel/Universal Picture

Riding the Golden Globes, '1917' tops 'Star Wars'

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January 11, 2020

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January 9, 2020
Dean-Charles Chapman, left, and George MacKay in "1917," directed by Sam Mendes.

Single-shot look of '1917' is a cinematic marvel

The World War I film is a technical astonishment but keeps the audience at an emotional distance.
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January 9, 2020
Michael B. Jordan, left, and Jamie Foxx in "Just Mercy." (Jake Giles Netter/Warner Bros. Pictures) ORG XMIT: 1524473

Subtle performances power courtroom drama 'Just Mercy'

Michael B. Jordan is excellent as a real-life lawyer on a crusade against capital punishment.
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January 9, 2020
This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Kristen Stewart in a scene from "Underwater." (Alan Markfield/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

'Underwater' resembles 'Alien,' just on the ocean floor

In "Underwater," Kristen Stewart has her Ellen Ripley moment.

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