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That Time of Year: The Oscar Noms

OSCAR: A writer reviews the good, the bad and the ugly from this year’s Academy Award nominations.

CELEBRATION: Six days of Homecoming are expected to bring out UCI pride in every Anteater, young and old.

ADDICTION: The NC-17-rated film masterfully strips its lead character’s heart bare.

ADVENTURE: Steven Spielberg adapts Hergé’s beloved comic book series to delightful and nostalgic results.

SPY: The film adaptation of John le Carré’s famous novel deftly combines suspense and humanity.

MAGICAL: With this 3-D family film, Martin Scorsese has crafted his most endearing and personal film to date.

ADVICE: This holiday season, be sure to watch the movies that will more than justify their ticket prices.

BIOPIC: A terrific lead performance and great period detail counteract a sputtering story in Clint Eastwood’s latest.

UNDEAD: The second season of “The Walking Dead” emphasizes the characters’ hopeless situation and agony.

COMBAT: Though it doesn’t quite reach its potential, “Battlefield 3” takes the atmosphere of war to greater heights.