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Arts Jan 14

Quiz: What are critics saying about this year’s Oscar nominees?

By Joshua Barajas

‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ ‘The Revenant’ sweep Oscar nominations

In an announcement that surprised and delighted fans this morning, "Mad Max: Fury Road," which follows the road warrior Max as he battles for survival in a dystopian wasteland, received 10 Oscar nominations.

By Corinne Segal

‘The Revenant’ takes home top prizes at the Golden Globes

Find out who else won at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.

By Corinne Segal

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