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10 unforgettable films of 2016, from 'Manchester' to 'Hell' and back

10 unforgettable films of 2016, from 'Manchester' to 'Hell' and back

The best movies of 2016 were those that wormed their way indelibly into memory.
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'Lion' goes straight for the heart with real-life adoption story 

December 23
'Lion' goes straight for the heart with real-life adoption story
Review: Gripping tale is based on an amazing real-life adoption story.

Sublime performances make Denzel's adaptation of 'Fences' a landmark film

December 22
Sublime performances make Denzel's adaptation of 'Fences' a landmark film
Denzel Washington stars in and directs adaptation of August Wilson play.
  • Denzel Washington says he'll film all 10 of Minnesota legend August Wilson's plays
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December 25

A spy's story gets the green light from CIA

Film will tell the tale of one of the country's most legendary female agents.
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December 23

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How's your CHMIQ (classic holiday movie IQ)? Test it with this quiz.
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From the biggest box-office blockbuster to the smallest arthouse film, we have reviews for every movie playing in the Twin Cities.
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December 23

Movie openings Dec. 30

Opening FridayEvolution (not rated) After a boy makes a disturbing ­discovery in the ocean, he begins to question everything about his existence.
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December 22
The Mall of America theaters opened along with the mall in 1992.

Mall of America movie theaters will close next week for good

A new entertainment venue will open there next year, but the mall isn't saying what it is yet.
Movies
December 22

How the film academy is working to right #OscarsSoWhite

Reaching out to people of color, women and foreign filmmakers, the academy has raised some eyebrows.
Movies
December 22

Denzel Washington says he'll film all 10 of Minnesota legend August Wilson's plays

His film of "Fences" is just the beginning of an August Wilson project he calls "my life's work."
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December 22

What took so long for August Wilson's Minnesota-built 'Fences' to get to the big screen?

Denzel Washington's film version of the August Wilson play "Fences" was nearly 30 years in the making.
Movies
December 22

'Why Him?': Cranston and Franco go mano-a-mano

A cranky dad battles his daughter's boyfriend in the fun but sexist Silicon Valley satire "Why Him?"
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December 22

Aside from 'The Piano Lesson,' it's tough for home viewers to find August Wilson's work

The release of "Fences" highlights a quandary for those who appreciate August Wilson: Despite the breadth of his epic 10-play chronicle of 20th century African-American…
Movies
December 22

Revenge tale is no standard-issue potboiler

Isabelle Huppert is the target of a rapist in "Elle" — but don't call her a victim.
Variety
December 22

In 'Jackie,' Natalie Portman pulls the veil off American icon Jacqueline Kennedy

This realistic portrait follows the struggles of JFK's widow in the days after his harrowing death.
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December 20

'Assassin's Creed': The game's afoot in Fassbender's strange but exciting ride 

REVIEW: Director Justin Kurzel brings visual punch to this video game adaptation with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
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December 20

Animated musical 'Sing' is merely a mix tape, with an irritating lack of plot 

REVIEW: "Sing" is the sort of syrupy animated musical that will appeal to few viewers other than young talent-show fans and their doting parents.
Movies
December 20

Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are trapped cute in 'Passengers' 

REVIEW: Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence go to waste in a misfired sci-fi romance.
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December 17

Movies opening Dec. 21, 23 and 25

Movies opening this week Wednesday Assassin’s Creed (PG-13) A fantasy-adventure in which Michael Fassbender discovers that he’s descended from the secret Assassins Society.
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December 16

National Film Registry celebrates teen angst with 'Breakfast Club' and more

National Film Registry honors "East of Eden," "The Decline of Western Civilization," "The Breakfast Club" and more.
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December 16

Lin-Manuel Miranda captures sound of Pacific island for 'Moana'

Broadway hit creator Lin-Manuel Miranda embraced collaboration to capture the sounds of the Pacific islands for Disney.
Movies
December 16

'Collateral Beauty' comes up ugly, despite star-heavy cast 

REVIEW: The star-heavy cast is wasted in an empty drama about life after a tragedy.
Movies
December 16

The Force is strong with 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' 

REVIEW: Breaking new ground, the latest "Star Wars" chapter makes you leave your expectations at the door.
Movies
December 16

Films on 2016 National Film Registry

Films on 2016 National Film Registry"Atomic Cafe" (1982)"Ball of Fire" (1941)"The Beau Brummels" (1928)"The Birds" (1963)"Blackboard Jungle" (1955)"The Breakfast Club" (1985)"The Decline of Western Civilization"…
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