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The Post
By the sound of the mounting buzz, it seems as though Steven Spielberg is going to slip in one of the best films of the year right as 2017 comes to a close. Spielberg's depiction of the Pentagon Papers — leaked documents that illustrated America's involvement in the Indochina Wars — and how The Washington Post pounced on the story has layers of relevance that might result in one of the director's finest films. You can almost hear the rest of the Best Actress Oscar candidates sigh, knowing that Spielberg indeed finished the project in time for awards nominations, because that means Meryl Streep is in contention for her 21st nomination and fourth win. — Arno
The Post opens in limited release on Friday, Dec. 22; it expands nationwide on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018
By the sound of the mounting buzz, it seems as though Steven Spielberg is going to slip in one of the best films of the year right as 2017 comes to a close. Spielberg's depiction of the Pentagon Papers — leaked documents that illustrated America's involvement in the Indochina Wars — and how The Washington Post pounced on the story has layers of relevance that might result in one of the director's finest films. You can almost hear the rest of the Best Actress Oscar candidates sigh, knowing that Spielberg indeed finished the project in time for awards nominations, because that means Meryl Streep is in contention for her 21st nomination and fourth win. — Arno
The Post opens in limited release on Friday, Dec. 22; it expands nationwide on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018
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