Let's stop pretending that standing ovations at film festivals are newsworthy

• The New York Times - World

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• The Wall Street Journal - World

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• ABC News - World

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• ABC News - Entertainment

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  Yesterday
• ABC News - Entertainment

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  Yesterday
• Los Angeles Times - Entertainment

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  Yesterday
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