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'The Artist': a worthy Oscar contender

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We're giving you our verdict on the recent Oscars nominations. Michel Hazanavicius's silent flick "The Artist" is a worthy contender not to be missed. Our next pick of the week is David Schwimmer's "Trust", an unnerving film about the impact an internet predator has on a family. Plus, the Clermont-Ferrand festival proves short films can still be masterpieces.

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