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Why Leonardo DiCaprio Is ‘Due’ for an Oscar

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The star of ‘The Revenant’ is the frontrunner for the Academy Award for Best Actor. And it’s OK to award an Oscar for a star’s impressive body of work.

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We’ve all seen the unfortunate memes. Now, after four prior nominations, Leonardo DiCaprio is the odds-on favorite to win his very first Oscar this year, for his portrayal of a 19th century fur trapper who survives a vicious bear attack and then treks across the wilderness in search of revenge...

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