David Edelstein’s Runners-up for the Best Films of 2012
This year was the most difficult I’ve ever had to pick ten favorite films, let alone to rank them one to ten.
By David EdelsteinSilver Linings Playbook
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Jennifer Lawrence keeps gaining.
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Chris Tucker may not have been in a movie since 2007's Best Picture winner Rush Hour 3, but he looks to be back in the game now. He's already been cast in Ben Stiller/Vince Vaughn's Neighborhood Watch, and now comes word that he'll also be in [...]
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