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Sep 2024
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Movie News Roundup: Early Oscar favorite...

MAD ABOUT MOVIES
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Which movies have the best chance to win Best Picture as of right NOW? Let's discuss on a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM as we reveal the favorites for the 2025 Academy Awards and talk some big picture takeaways from this year's Emmy Awards.

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