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

By Joshua Barajas

Take our quiz to find out which Oscar-nominated films these critics thought earned a place in Valhalla or were simply mediocre.

Quiz: What are critics saying about the Golden Globes nominees?

By Yena Oh

Get ready for a celebration of the some of the best voices in TV and film: the Golden Globes, airing this Sunday.

Critics share films you shouldn't miss from 2015

By PBS News Hour

What was the best movie of the year? The best performance of the year? The most under appreciated film of the year? Jeffrey Brown talks to Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio.

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What films were under-appreciated in 2015?

By artsdesk

Ann Hornaday and Mike Sargent join Jeffrey Brown to discuss which performances and films stood out this year.

New film tackles dangers of concussions in the NFL

By PBS News Hour

Dr. Bennet Omalu was working in a Pittsburg coroner's office when he was asked to examine the body of a local football hero. What he discovered would bring new attention to the hazards of head injuries. A new film, "Concussion,"…

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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' breaks record for biggest opening weekend

By Andrew Mach

Continuing to shatter almost every box office record, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" now holds the record for a film's biggest domestic opening weekend ever.

Photos: Meet a real-life Star Wars Snowtrooper

By Larisa Epatko

Lori Frye, a member of the 501st Legion, talks about what it takes to be a “Star Wars” costumer and the role of women in science fiction.

How a galaxy far, far away became an obsession on planet Earth

By PBS News Hour

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" isn't just a movie. It's part of a universe, both imaginary and real, that has obsessed fans since the 1970s. Jeffrey Brown explores what’s made the enduring franchise a storytelling and moneymaking powerhouse.

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