Justin Chang

film critic at Los Angeles Times

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Ten films are up for Best Picture at the Oscars, including “Licorice Pizza,” “CODA,” and Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog.” KCRW looks at highlights from the nominations.

Will Jane Campion win Best Director at Oscars for ‘Power of the Dog?’

Ten films are up for Best Picture at the Oscars, including “Licorice Pizza,” “CODA,” and Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog.” KCRW looks at highlights from the nominations.

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Critics review “Irresistible,” about a Democratic political consultant who helps a veteran run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town; “Disclosure,” a documentary about the history of…

Political comedy ‘Irresistible’ is toothless and sanctimonious, critics say

Critics review “Irresistible,” about a Democratic political consultant who helps a veteran run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town; “Disclosure,” a documentary about the history of…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A highly-anticipated summer movie is coming from director Quentin Tarantino. "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this week.

A review of Quentin Tarantino's new movie about Hollywood in the 1960s

A highly-anticipated summer movie is coming from director Quentin Tarantino. "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this week.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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