The 1993 documentary The War Room, which offered a verite look behind the scenes of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, has just been released on Criterion Blu-ray and DVD. Critic-at-large John Powers explains why the film was revelatory — and why it could never be made today.
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On DVD: Inside Bill Clinton's Campaign 'War Room'
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The holiday movie season offers a short break from the assault of summer blockbusters, and it’s the last chance for movie studios to push some of their award season contenders. Guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday about the films of this holiday season.
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Movies To Watch For Over The Holidays
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Film critic Bob Mondello recommends the 50th anniversary Blu-ray release of West Side Story .
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DVD Picks: ‘West Side Story’
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In an effort to reclaim a movie market that’s been dominated by the likes of Netflix, Amazon and iTunes, Hollywood has come out with UltraViolet, a service that allows users to buy and store movies digitally. But the system has its problems.
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Hollywood Stages A DVD Comeback, With Some Snags
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Bob Mondello recommends a collection of Alfred Hitchcock films that reveal a master at work.
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DVD Picks: ‘Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection’
