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Big names set to draw crowds at Hamptons Film Fest

Like the proverbial tree falling in the forest, a philosophical riddle nags at every film festival: If a movie is shown, but no celebrities are around, will anyone come to see it?

The answer: Perhaps, but it's best not to take the risk.

To that end, the organizers of the 17th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, launching Thursday at six theaters throughout the region, have made...

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