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An Oscars® Q&A with Richard Roeper

Sun-Times film critic Richard Roeper answered your questions about the 95th Academy Awards®.

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Film critic Richard Roeper answered your questions about his Oscar®-winner predictions, the 95th Academy Awards®, the Best Picture toss up and more on March 9!

If you missed it, watch the pre-recorded video here.

This event is in conjunction with the Sun-Times’ annual Beat the Critic contest with Richard Roeper. This year’s contest is closed. To learn more, visit suntimes.com/beatthecritic

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