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With 'The Post,' 'Darkest Hour' and more, filmmakers show that they often mine the past for stories to enlighten the present

Itâ€™s often said that history repeats itself. But when it comes to the Oscars, history, or more specifically, the feting of real-life historical characters, has been a recurring rite since 1931, when George Arliss collected the third-ever lead actor award for his portrayal of British Prime Minister...

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With 'The Post,' 'Darkest Hour' and more, filmmakers show that they often mine the past for stories to enlighten the present

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Itâ€™s often said that history repeats itself. But when it comes to the Oscars, history, or more specifically, the feting of real-life historical characters, has bee... more info

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