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American Gangster
The Departed proved violence isn't an Academy deal breaker. And this gritty New York City tale has enough uplift to counter all the bloodshed.
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From Oscar-bait dramas to family comedies, get the buzz on the hottest movies from now through the end of the year
Oscar Contenders: EW Looks at the Hopefuls
With the Academy Awards suddenly on the horizon, it's time we took a look at the year's notable -- and most likely to be nominated -- films and performances
| Nov 06, 2007
Dave Karger
Dave Karger, a senior writer at EW, also reports on box office and other movie-
related matters on NBC's ''Today''
