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The Oscars Showdown: ‘Argo’ vs. ‘Skyfall’

By Sarah Contreras | February 13, 2013

The 85th Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 24. As per usual, a slew of films have earned nominations - who has time to watch every one? In part four of this series, columnist Sarah Contreras will wade through the river of films and tell you what...

Fey, Poehler brought comedy to Golden Globes

By Sarah Contreras | January 13, 2013

What happens when actual funny people host an awards show? The 70th annual Golden Globes answered that question this weekend. On air live 7 p.m. CST Sunday from The Beverly Hills Hilton, hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, longtime friends and collaborators,...

Reasons to see Skyfall

By Kevin Bartelt | November 18, 2012

There are many reasons why you should see Skyfall. James Bond is at his best, and here’s why: Action: The fight and chase scenes are anything but ordinary. Sometimes I adjust my cuff links after jumping into a moving train through the roof, too. And...