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‘Arrival’ challenges science-fiction genre

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 23, 2017

Denis Villeneuve directs the Oscar-nominated science-fiction thriller, “Arrival,” a film that asks the deep and puzzling questions humanity fears to confront. Released in early November by Paramount Pictures, the film grossed an impressive $24 million,...

‘Hidden Figures’ encourages women

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 23, 2017

Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe bring an untold story to fruition in “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three women who overcame obstacles and helped put the first astronaut into space. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best...

Oscar nominees add dramatic flavor

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 6, 2017

As Oscar night draws closer, predictions about which film will take home the title of Best Picture still have audiences mystified. “La La Land” danced its way into the hearts of audiences around the world, but that doesn’t guarantee a win. Critics...

‘La La Land’ ties for Oscars record

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 30, 2017

The romantic movie-musical “La La Land” received a record of 14 nominations, including one for Best Picture on Tuesday when Oscar nominations were announced. The film made history as the only movie to tie with “Titanic” and “All About Eve”...

…and the Oscar goes to…?

February 23, 2011

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday. The DeKalb Scene staff is used to giving you its take on local entertainment, but here are some of our writers' predictions and hopes for how things go down on Hollywood’s biggest night. CONNOR RICE DeKALB...