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The Contenders: ROMA

February 23, 2019

The Best Picture of the eight films nominated for Best Picture is clear.

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Ryan McNeil
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The Contenders: GREEN BOOK

February 22, 2019

The third of three puzzling Best Picture nominees; and one I loathe to admit stands a chance of winning a prize.

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Ryan McNeil
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The Contenders: BLACKkKLANSMAN

February 21, 2019

Something of an also ran that should really be leading the run.

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Ryan McNeil
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The Contenders: A STAR IS BORN

February 20, 2019

We’re far from the shallow now…a little too far.

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Ryan McNeil
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The Contenders: VICE

February 19, 2019

Adam McKay cast a shiny lure out into the waters, and Oscar voters bit down hard.

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Ryan McNeil
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The Contenders: BLACK PANTHER

February 18, 2019

The argument can end – a genre now has a Best Picture nomination. That nomination goes to a film that sets itself apart.

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Ryan McNeil
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The Contenders: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

February 7, 2019

This is the real life. That was the fantasy.

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Ryan McNeil
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