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Analysis

Analysis

Group Faults Al Gore on Environmental Claims

Melissa Block talks with Mark Trexler, President of Trexler Climate and Energy Services in Portland, Ore. Trexler will talk about carbon offsets — what they are, and how a small consumer can reduce carbon emissions.

Group Faults Al Gore on Environmental Claims

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Culture

Director Marc Lawrence on 'Music and Lyrics'

Fresh Air

Film director Marc Lawrence wrote and directed the new film Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. He also directed the film Two Weeks' Notice and co-wrote and produced the comedy Miss Congeniality.

Director Marc Lawrence on 'Music and Lyrics'

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Tuesday

Culture

Terry Gilliam Tries to Revive Dark 'Tideland'

Terry Gilliam's Tideland was panned by film critics and audiences alike when it was released in 2005. But he hopes the disturbing tale of a girl, whose parents are drug addicts, finds an audience on DVD.

Terry Gilliam Tries to Revive Dark 'Tideland'

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Monday

Analysis

Analysis

Rasputia: A Comic Type, or a Racial Stereotype?

Two recent film portrayals of African-American women have drawn huge audiences: Tyler Perry's Madea character, which has spawned a franchise; and Eddie Murphy's Rasputia in Norbit. The large, boisterous characters have sparked outrage along with ticket sales.

Rasputia: A Comic Type, or a Racial Stereotype?

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79th Annual Academy Awards

'West Bank Story' Tells Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers

West Bank Story, this year's Oscar winner for best live action short film, is a takeoff on West Side Story and features a star-crossed love affair between an Israeli soldier and a Palestinian woman.

'West Bank Story' Tells Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers

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Whitaker's Speech a Highlight of Oscar Night

Tanya Hart, a reporter for American Urban Radio Networks, talks with Tony Cox about Sunday's Oscars. Hart offers her take on the view from the red carpet and the winners, including a strong speech from best actor winner Forest Whitaker.

Whitaker's Speech a Highlight of Oscar Night

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79th Annual Academy Awards

Scorsese, 'Departed' Grab Top Oscars

After decades of success, director Martin Scorsese has his first Oscar. His film The Departed also won Best Picture. Among actors, Forest Whitaker was honored for playing Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland, Helen Mirren for The Queen.

Scorsese, 'Departed' Grab Top Oscars

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Sunday

79th Annual Academy Awards

'Two Hands,' an Oscar Nominee with Heart

Nathaniel Kahn's film Two Hands, a film about pianist Leon Fleisher's 30-year struggle to return to the concert stage, is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

'Two Hands,' an Oscar Nominee with Heart

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79th Annual Academy Awards

Oscar-Nominated Scores: 'Notes On a Scandal'

NPR's movie-music expert Andy Trudeau does a roundup of this year's five Oscar-nominated scores and profiles one more composer: Philip Glass for Notes on a Scandal.

Oscar-Nominated Scores: 'Notes On a Scandal'

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79th Annual Academy Awards

Has Best Actor Become Best Impersonator?

A rash of recent Oscar winners have been rewarded for playing real people, from Ray Charles to Truman Capote to June Carter Cash. Are the acting categories turning into best imitation of a real celebrity life?

Has Best Actor Become Best Impersonator?

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Saturday

79th Annual Academy Awards

Oscar Shorts Are Tall on Talent

Some Oscar nominees don't get much attention on the red carpet. A quick look at the nominees for Best Short Documentary show subjects ranging from AIDS orphans to gifted high school artists.

Oscar Shorts Are Tall on Talent

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