Sharon Knolle, Entertainment Writer

The Best Movies About World War I

January 26, 2012


Steven Spielberg already dramatized the horrors of World War Two in 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Schindler's List,' but when he chose to bring 'War Horse' to the screen, he became one of a select few filmmakers to tackle the first "Great War." Now that the men of 'Downton Abbey' are marching off to enter World War I, we salute actors like Gary Cooper and directors like Howard Hawks who told the story of what was once thought to be the "war to end all wars." Read more.

A Ridiculously Early Look at the Oscar Race for Best Actress

July 9, 2011

We're getting our first glimpses of Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady' and Glenn Close as a Victorian woman passing as a man in 'Albert Nobbs.'

Can there be any doubt these two will be going head to head at the 2012 Academy Awards? The race will very likely come down to these two powerhouses, but we've got a pretty good idea  who else might get a nomination, even though most of their films haven't even opened yet.

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