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Film critic Alonso Duralde recommends holiday movies: “See You Next Christmas,” “Better Watch Out, “1985,” and “Christmas, Again.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s latest film is “The Room Next Door” — a former war correspondent has terminal cancer, makes a plan to kill herself, and asks her old friend to help.

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The band Pixies and The Breeders helped shape the alternative rock sound of the early ‘90s.

Kim Deal on solo album, losing her mom, and collaborator Steve Albini

The band Pixies and The Breeders helped shape the alternative rock sound of the early ‘90s.

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Films are baked into the fabric of Press Play, so we’re going to pass the microphone around the staff.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ ‘Die Hard’: Press Play staff holiday film picks

Films are baked into the fabric of Press Play, so we’re going to pass the microphone around the staff.

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John David Washington talks starring in his brother Malcolm’s adaptation of “The Piano Lesson” and how playing college football continues to shape his acting.

John David Washington talks parallels between college football and acting

John David Washington talks starring in his brother Malcolm’s adaptation of “The Piano Lesson” and how playing college football continues to shape his acting.

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Director Matt Tyrnauer reflects on how a great editor set the course for his future in filmmaking.

How a ‘cinéma verité paper cut’ led Matt Tyrnauer to filmmaking

Director Matt Tyrnauer reflects on how a great editor set the course for his future in filmmaking.

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Filmmaker Marco Perego breaks down the Italian neorealist influence on his new short film “Dovecote” which stars his wife Zoe Saldaña.

Marco Perego on making his new short film “Dovecote” with wife Zoe Saldaña

Filmmaker Marco Perego breaks down the Italian neorealist influence on his new short film “Dovecote” which stars his wife Zoe Saldaña.

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Consumption, big tech in focus in ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

Documentarian Nic Stacey on his film, ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

Consumption, big tech in focus in ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

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A Nevada commissioner has blocked Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to shake up his family trust in favor of his son, Lachlan. Why did the commissioner block the move?

Rupert Murdoch’s family trust change denied, accused of acting in ‘bad faith’

A Nevada commissioner has blocked Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to shake up his family trust in favor of his son, Lachlan. Why did the commissioner block the move?

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The latest film releases include Kraven the Hunter, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, The End, and September 5.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Kraven the Hunter,’ ‘The End,’ ‘September 5’

The latest film releases include Kraven the Hunter, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, The End, and September 5.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Kraven the Hunter,” “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” “The End,” and “September 5.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Kraven the Hunter,’ ‘The End,’ ‘September 5’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Kraven the Hunter,” “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” “The End,” and “September 5.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rainn Wilson says a central theme in “Waiting for Godot” is the danger of inaction. He explains the linguistic and physical challenges of his role, and the healing power of theater.

Rainn Wilson on what ‘Waiting for Godot’ reveals about humanity

Rainn Wilson says a central theme in “Waiting for Godot” is the danger of inaction. He explains the linguistic and physical challenges of his role, and the healing power of theater.

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Emmy winner Ben Decter’s new musical shows the impact of his daughter’s epilepsy on their family, and the importance of communication.

Epilepsy, family, talking the tough stuff: New Hollywood musical

Emmy winner Ben Decter’s new musical shows the impact of his daughter’s epilepsy on their family, and the importance of communication.

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With new film “The Order,” Jude Law adds FBI Agent to the long list of characters he’s been asked to portray — he’s here to share how it all came together.

Jude Law (finally) adds ‘lawman’ to his resume

With new film “The Order,” Jude Law adds FBI Agent to the long list of characters he’s been asked to portray — he’s here to share how it all came together.

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Ilana Glazer goes deep on their admiration for Stevie Wonder's landmark, 1976 double album "Songs in the Key of Life."

Ilana Glazer praises Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life’

Ilana Glazer goes deep on their admiration for Stevie Wonder's landmark, 1976 double album "Songs in the Key of Life."

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Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

Errol Morris & MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff break down their film ‘Separated’

Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

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President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood?

President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

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The latest film releases include Y2K, The Return, Get Away, and Nightbitch.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Y2K,’ ‘The Return,’ ‘Get Away’

The latest film releases include Y2K, The Return, Get Away, and Nightbitch.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Critics review the latest film releases: “Y2K,” “The Return,” “Get Away,” and “Nightbitch.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Y2K,’ ‘The Return,’ ‘Get Away’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Y2K,” “The Return,” “Get Away,” and “Nightbitch.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sony’s PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994, and revolutionized gaming by pursuing an older audience and using film-like graphics.

PlayStation at 30: Sony’s console became a victim of its own success

Sony’s PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994, and revolutionized gaming by pursuing an older audience and using film-like graphics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand