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Art, Independent, and Foreign Film Reviews

Our film critics Cynthia Haines and Steve Walker discuss their predictions for this year's Academy Awards winners - and who was looked over for nominations.By Up to Date

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With only two days away from the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, our film critics Cynthia Haines and Steve Walker discuss their predictions for this year's big winners - and who was looked over for nominations.

Also, a talk with the creators behind the movie "What's the Matter With Kansas?".

Recommended art, independent, and foreign films of the Week:

Cynthia Haynes:
The White Ribbon
The Ghost Writer
Young Victoria

Steve Walker:
Animated Oscar Shorts
The White Ribbon
A Single Man

More recent reviews from Steve Walker

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