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Director Paul Schrader Tests His Faith In 'First Reformed'

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First Reformed, which Schrader wrote and directed, is up for an Oscar for best screenplay. It tells the story of a divorced minister experiencing a crisis of faith. Originally broadcast June 12, 2018.

Director Paul Schrader Tests His Faith In 'First Reformed'

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Academy Defends Decision Not To Present 4 Awards Live

The Academy Awards will have four award categories not aired live in the broadcast this year, which is drawing criticism from members of the movie industry. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images hide caption

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Academy Defends Decision Not To Present 4 Awards Live

Some Hollywood luminaries have criticized truncating the broadcast of awards for best cinematography, film editing, live action short, and makeup and hairstyling. Some parts will be shown later.

More 2019 Short Film Oscar Nominees, Reviewed: Live-Action And Documentary

Jeremy Comte's live-action short film "Fauve" took home a Special Jury prize at Sundance. It's nominated now for an Oscar at the 91st Academy Awards. H264 Distribution hide caption

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More 2019 Short Film Oscar Nominees, Reviewed: Live-Action And Documentary

Critic Andrew Lapin reviews the 10 short films nominated in the live-action and documentary categories this year, and offers his picks for both what will — and what should -- win.

An Indigenous Community Is Drawn Into The Drug Trade In 'Birds Of Passage'

Rapayet (José Acosta) and Zaida (Natalia Reyes) perform a public dance in Birds of Passage. The Orchard hide caption

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An Indigenous Community Is Drawn Into The Drug Trade In 'Birds Of Passage'

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An epic new film by Colombian director Ciro Guerra taps into the family versus business tension captured in great American mob sagas like The Godfather and The Sopranos.

An Indigenous Community Is Drawn Into The Drug Trade In 'Birds Of Passage'

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When Your Shared Netflix Account Outlasts The Relationship

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When Your Shared Netflix Account Outlasts The Relationship

Sharing of online streaming video and music passwords among sweethearts is a territorial marker, like wearing a boyfriend's sweater. But what happens to custody of the accounts when the love is gone?

When Your Shared Netflix Account Outlasts The Relationship

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Ken Jeong's Netflix Comedy Special Comes Out On Valentine's Day

You might know actor Ken Jeong from the movie The Hangover. NPR's David Greene talks to him about his new Netflix special, and how he went from being a medical doctor to a comedian and actor.

Ken Jeong's Netflix Comedy Special Comes Out On Valentine's Day

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In An Effort To Shorten Academy Awards Telecast, 4 Awards Won't Be Presented Live

In the interest of cutting the Academy Awards telecast down to three hours, awards in four categories will be presented during commercial breaks, and edited for inclusion later in the broadcast.

In An Effort To Shorten Academy Awards Telecast, 4 Awards Won't Be Presented Live

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Well Before 'The Wife,' Glenn Close Was Ready For Her Close-Up

Glenn Close plays Joan, the titular wife in The Wife. The role has earned her an Academy Award nomination for best actress. Graeme Hunter/Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics hide caption

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Well Before 'The Wife,' Glenn Close Was Ready For Her Close-Up

Her latest movie role earned her a nomination for the best actress Oscar. Ahead of the ceremony, she talks about facing the camera, her viral Golden Globes speech and her love of theater.

Well Before 'The Wife,' Glenn Close Was Ready For Her Close-Up

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'What Men Want' Actor Taraji P. Henson Talks Fighting 'Like A Girl'

"You can't tell me that a movie that I'm doing about a story that involves black culture is not going to reach other corners of the world," Taraji P. Henson says. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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'What Men Want' Actor Taraji P. Henson Talks Fighting 'Like A Girl'

Henson tells NPR what she wants for women who look like her. "You can't tell me that a movie that I'm doing about ... black culture is not going to reach other corners of the world," she says.

'What Men Want' Actor Taraji P. Henson Talks Fighting 'Like A Girl'

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Video Clips Of Oil Train Disaster Used In Netflix Sci-Fi Films Anger Canadians

The Netflix series Travelers uses video footage from an oil train disaster in Lac-Megantic, Quebec for its fictional series about time-travelers. The use of the footage has angered Canadians. Netflix/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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Video Clips Of Oil Train Disaster Used In Netflix Sci-Fi Films Anger Canadians

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In 2013, an American-owned oil tanker train exploded in the Quebec city of Lac-Megantic and killed 47 people. Canadians are furious that video of the disaster is being used by Netflix in sci-fi films.

Video Clips Of Oil Train Disaster Used In Netflix Sci-Fi Films Anger Canadians

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