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Blue Glow
Eriq LaSalle: From doc to cop; Dilbert in the Promised Land

Oscar in Love

No glamour, lousy flicks, but a few nice moments
By Camille Paglia

It wasn't as bad as usual
By Cintra Wilson

L.A. without guilt
By Joyce Millman
ABC's new sitcom "It's like, you know ..." is a West Coast remake of "Seinfeld" -- not that there's anything wrong with that

Y E S T E R D A Y

"Forces of Nature"
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
A romantic road comedy that packs plenty of thrilling scenery, but forgets about chemistry
(03/19/99)

"Ravenous"
By Andrew O'Hehir
Though it definitely requires a strong stomach, this may be the best cannibal tragicomedy ever made
(03/19/99)

"True Crime"
By Andrew O'Hehir
He may be pushing 70, but Clint Eastwood just hit his stride
(03/19/99)

"Carrie 2: The Rage"
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
A supernatural sequel tries a little tenderness, but still goes for gross
(03/19/99)

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R E C E N T_.
M O V I E S

"Wing Commander"
Reviewed by Andrew O'Hehir
If you absolutely, positively can't wait for 'Star Wars,' 'Wing Commander' works as frivolous filler
(03/12/99)

"Deep End of the Ocean"
Reviewed by Andrew O'Hehir
A family drowning in grief resurfaces and doesn't know how to cope
(03/12/99)

"Analyze This"
Reviewed by Stephanie Zacharek
Robert De Niro gets the lion's share of laughs in Harold Ramis' mob comedy
(03/05/99)

"Cruel Intentions"
Reviewed by Charles Taylor
Retro morality makes for a pleasurably nasty update of "Les liaisons dangereuses"
(03/05/99)

"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
Reviewed by Mary Elizabeth Williams
A hit English crime caper arrives in America jetlagged
(03/05/99)

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And the Oscar goes to...
A COMPLETE LIST OF 71ST ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS

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Best Picture: "Shakespeare in Love," David Parfitt, Donna Gigliotti, Harvey Weinstein, Edward Zwick and Marc Norman

Director: Steven Spielberg, "Saving Private Ryan"

Actor: Roberto Benigni, "Life Is Beautiful"

Actress: Gwyneth Paltrow, "Shakespeare in Love"

Supporting actor: James Coburn, "Affliction"

Supporting actress: Judi Dench, "Shakespeare in Love"

Foreign film: "Life Is Beautiful," Italy

Screenplay (written directly for the screen): Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, "Shakespeare in Love"

Screenplay (based on material previously produced or published): Bill Condon, "Gods and Monsters"

Art direction: "Shakespeare in Love," Martin Childs (art direction) and Jill Quertier (set decoration)

Cinematography: "Saving Private Ryan," Janusz Kaminski

Sound: "Saving Private Ryan," Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson and Ronald Judkins

Sound effects editing: "Saving Private Ryan," Gary Rydstrom and Richard Hymns

Original musical or comedy score: "Shakespeare in Love," Stephen Warbeck

Original dramatic score: "Life Is Beautiful," Nicola Piovani

Original song: "When You Believe" from "The Prince of Egypt," Stephen Schwartz

Costume: "Shakespeare in Love," Sandy Powell

Documentary feature: "The Last Days," James Moll and Ken Lipper

Documentary (short subject): "The Personals: Improvisations on Romance in the Golden Years," Keiko Ibi

Film editing: "Saving Private Ryan," Michael Kahn

Makeup: "Elizabeth," Jenny Shircore

Animated short film: "Bunny," Chris Wedge

Live action short film: "Election Night (Valgaften)," Kim Magnusson and Anders Thomas Jensen

Visual effects: "What Dreams May Come," Joel Hynek, Nicholas Brooks, Stuart Robertson and Kevin Mack

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OSCAR WINNERS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED THIS YEAR:

Scientific and technical award: Avid Technology Inc.

Honorary award: Director Elia Kazan

Thalberg award: Producer-director Norman F. Jewison

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