HOLIDAY RELEASES AWAIT CINEPHILES By Nathan Lerner Invariably, the studios hold the release of some of their top theatrical releases until the holidays. 2023 proves no exception to this customary approach. A spate of screen treats awaits eager cinephiles. These vehicles will provide a wide array of different genres to accommodate a variety of tastes. This time around, the studios have adopted a dimorphic release strategy for their year-end films. The release of holiday films

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