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The Movie Critics: Academy Awards Predictions

On this Friday's Walt Bodine Show, co-host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics will take a look at recent movie releases, including A Dangerous Method, The Grey, Big Miracle,  and Star Wars Episode 1 3-D.

Plus, their thoughts on why there are only 9 nominees for this year's Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards, and predictions for which films could take Best Picture.
 

TODAY'S CRITICS INCLUDE:
Russ Simmons, co-host, KKFI, Fox 4 News
Marie Asner, Metro Voice, On Air Prep, Phantom Tollbooth

Michael Smith, Leavenworth Times, Media Mikes

TELL US:
Who do you think is a front runner for best picture?

RATINGS OF RECENT RELEASES ON 1-5 STAR SCALE:

Opened January 27th:
The Grey - R - (4)
Man on a Ledge - PG-13 - (2)
Albert Nobbs - R - (4)
A Dangerous Method - R - (3)

Opened February 3rd:
Chronicle - PG-13 - (3)
Big Miracle - PG - (3)
The Woman in Black - PG 13 - (3)

Opening February 10th:
Safe House - R - (2.5)
Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace – 3D –PG - (2.5)
The Vow - PG-13 - (3)
Journey 2:  The Mysterious Island – PG - (3)
2012 Oscar Nominated Short Films - NR - (4)

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