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[email protected] PAGE 8B PRESS&DAKOTAN AP Critics Year In Review Pick Top Forceful: ‘Star Wars’ Named 10 Films Of 2015 AP’s Entertainer Of The Year By The Associated Press BY DERRIK J. LANG Associated Press film AP Entertainment Writer writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr’s favorite LOS ANGELES — “Star Wars” isn’t just strong. movies of the year span It’s unstoppable. blockbusters, art house The revival of the nearly 40-year-old space and, yes, even “Star saga has already dominated the box office and toy Wars.” shelves. Now, it’s also been selected as The Asso- JAKE COYLE ciated Press Entertainer of the Year and is amass- 1. “Carol,” Todd ing support for Academy Awards consideration. “Personally, it’s been three years of feeling Haynes’ gorgeous 1950s privileged to be part of something that’s bigger film with a dreamy score than all of us,” filmmaker J.J. Abrams told the AP about hidden romance. in an interview. “This accolade is very much ap- 2. “About Elly,” an preciated and no exception to that feeling.” Iranian psychological “Star Wars” won the AP’s annual Entertainer thriller from Asghar of the Year contest with a volley of votes from Farhad set at a Caspian members that would rival the firepower of the Sea resort. First Order. 3. “Phoenix,” a haunt- The sci-fi series bested Adele, Taylor Swift and ing, Hitchcockian drama Amy Schumer as the top vote getter. Others up set in post-World World for the honor included streaming services, Jon II Germany, directed by Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence, Taraji P.