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“So Confused”: Amazon Prime Slammed For Cutting A Crucial Scene From A Beloved Christmas Classic

"I'm glad I watched it before it got edited out."

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A Wonderful Life is not a ‘feel good’ Christmas film – but it is incredibly therapeutic

Despite the reputation of It’s a Wonderful Life as a heartwarming Christmas classic, both its fans and detractors like to remind audiences that it’s no feel-good film. For at least two-thirds of its running time, it is essentially the story of a man’s suicide attempt.

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Prime Video top 10 movies — here's the 3 I'd stream this week (Dec. 22-28)

Looking to stream a movie on Prime Video? Here are my 3 top trending picks from the Prime Video top 10 movies list as it stands this week.

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Christmas classic that reflects bigoted ideas about ‘proper’ music in the 1940s

Hailed by many critics and movie lovers as a “timeless classic” — and ranking first on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 most inspiring films of all time — It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) has found a secure place in the hearts of audiences.

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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction

Along with millions of others, I’ll soon be taking 2 hours and 10 minutes out of my busy holiday schedule to sit down and watch a movie I’ve seen countless times before: Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which tells the story of a man’s existential crisis one Christmas Eve…

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Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

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Nathan Lyon in ‘filthy’ mood after Test omission as Crawley hails ‘phenomenal’ Root

Nathan Lyon admitted he was furious after being dropped by Australia for the first time in 13 years of home Tests

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Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.

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Cameron Green stakes Ashes claim with strong all-round showing in Sheffield Shield

Western Australian hits 94 and bowls injury-free spell, with one more day of action to impress before Australian XI is named

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Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

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Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test

Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.

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‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call-up

The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for Tasmania

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Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it.

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Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed

Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test.

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Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises

The lineup for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down

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If he farts it's a headline: Bailey feels for Konstas

Sam Konstas could still be given time against England's attack in tour matches this summer, as Steve Waugh says the opener needs time with NSW to find his game.

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Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad

Opener Jake Weatherald has secured a place in the Australian squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for the first Ashes Test

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Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition

George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..

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Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

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Australia selector confident Pat Cummins will play major part in Ashes

George Bailey, Australia’s chair of selectors, has said he is confident Pat Cummins will play in the Ashes series against England

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Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role

Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.

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Ashes hopeful starts new audition with one-day century

NSW batsman Kurtis Patterson, considered an outsider for an Ashes berth, has posted a century in a one-day loss to Tasmania.

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Pat Cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for Ashes opener

The Ashes gets under way in Perth on November 21.

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Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.

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McSweeney the shining star as Sri Lanka A secure draw

The Australia A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash in Darwin has ended in a draw, but Nathan McSweeney can be proud of his work with the Ashes on the horizon.

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