MAJOR CONTENDERS These 10 movies have a good chance of nabbing a best picture nod in January GLENN WHIPPLos Angeles Times Oct 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 1 of 10 Matt Damon, left, is Odysseus in"The Odyssey," written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan. MELINDA SUE GORDON, UNIVERSAL PICTURES Timothée Chalamet in "Dune: Part Three." WARNER BROS. CARLA OSET, NETFLIX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES A24 FILMS A24 FILMS NEON A24 FILMS THIN MAN FILMS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GLENN WHIPPLos Angeles Times 2027 OSCARS| POWER RANKINGSkAm'6?:46[ %6==FC:56 2?5 %@C@?E@ 2?5 }6H *@C< 7:=> 76DE:G2=D 92G6 HC2AA65] ~G2E:@?D 92G6 366? >6E:4F=@FD=J E:>65] tI:DE6?E:2= 4C:D6D 92G6 366? 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Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother Condemnation is growing against Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over an attack ad that featured his opponent's estrang…
Wisconsin orthopedic surgeon isn't immune to motorcycle crash | Dr. Craig A. Dopf The recent fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 14 near Cross Plains in western Dane County compelled me to share my perspective shaped by both p…
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GOP shifts attention to Bryan Steil reelection effort Wisconsin's key battleground status is attracting some high-profile visitors from D.C. and loads of campaign cash that is likely to fill your …
Our endorsement for Wisconsin governor Wisconsin’s next governor needs to make good decisions for the entire state, independent from Washington’s caustic influence.
