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Oscar winning director Sidney Lumet passes away


Award-winning director Sidney Lumet, 86, died of lymphoma on Saturday at his home in Manhattan.  Lumet was personally nominated for four Oscars during his lifetime for gritty dramas, such as The Verdict, Network, Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men.  On being presented an honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 2005, he told New York Times, […]