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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama

If people worry about Disney creating every blockbuster film, they better at least get used to Netflix owning every Oscar contender, too. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” tells the tale of the group of protesters who in 1968 were charged with inciting a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The second directorial effort from… Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama

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‘Fantastic Beasts’ a Comforting but Flawed Return to Harry Potter

I mean, at least it’s better than “The Hobbit” or “Star Wars” prequels… “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is the first of five (five!!) films of the spin-off prequel Harry Potter series that follows Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), the author of the animal guide students at Hogwarts will eventually use. Katherine Waterston, Dan… Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts’ a Comforting but Flawed Return to Harry Potter