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Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
Later on, the documentary even gives screen time to some of Madden‘s toughest competition over the years, namely Sega Sports and NFL 2K, and interviews representatives from both companies to talk about going head-to-head with Madden.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Usually at this stage of the Oscar race, the documentary category possibilities range far and wide.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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The center will remain open on Fridays in January, which coincides with the council’s documentary series, before opening full-tilt with a Feb. 1 concert.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
Later on, the documentary even gives screen time to some of Madden‘s toughest competition over the years, namely Sega Sports and NFL 2K, and interviews representatives from both companies to talk about going head-to-head with Madden.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 15-film international and documentary feature shortlists will be announced on Dec. 17, 2024.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Usually at this stage of the Oscar race, the documentary category possibilities range far and wide.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Event = Peter Sarsgaard, September 5 Photo: Paramount Pictures via YouTube September 5 is Schrödinger’s contender: Is the Munich Olympics docudrama a potent player awaiting its moment or an also-ran whose own studio barely wanted it?Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2024
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At Witt’s End elevates the typical true-crime docudrama by drawing an intimate portrait of Witt, a beloved teen whose life was cut far too short.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our interactive dashboard on Rio Tinto’s valuation highlights the historical trends in revenues, earnings, the valuation multiple, and the forecast for FY2024.Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, SiriusXM’s Big 40 Countdown, on ’80s on 8, and the Back in the Day Replay, on ’90s on 9, are based on historical weekly Hot 100 charts, with other current and classic charts counted down on channels including ’70s on 7, Prime Country and TikTok Radio.Gary Trust, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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Subtle notifications: In talking with friends who have Oura Rings, I’m struck by how many people appreciate the gentleness of the Oura Ring’s notifications; both models share this feature.Amy Fischer MS, RD, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Evaluate aspects such as noise levels, internal spaciousness, and modern external features like ice makers and water dispensers.Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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This article was updated with comment from Robert Barsky. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Netflix’s move into daily soap is part of the streamer’s strategy to position itself as a mass media outlet in key territories, notably through live content and factual entertainment.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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Stiller also appeared in cameos in Sandler’s 2020 comedy Hubie Halloween, and the 2009 film Funny People.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The film depicts a dark, violent, dystopian view of the world.Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
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In an exclusive new featurette, producer Fred Berger reveals that Chalamet learned and performed live 40 of the folk hero turned rock star's songs.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Filmmakers discuss the importance of inclusion in a first-look exclusive featurette about the movie.Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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This holiday season, the concept of transportive fragrance is taking on a new — rather literal — meaning.Noor Lobad, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Clearly unfazed by any literal or mental hangover from the weekend Botafogo took an early lead in Porto Alegre on Wednesday night and managed to stay on top for the duration of the game.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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This 75-inch TV is the biggest television on this list and will make any game or movie come to life.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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No audience scores below an 80%, even with being the focal point of a lot of DCEU fanbase controversy, and only two movies below a 90% from critics.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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