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Musicians perform a song from Slumdog Millionaire during the 81st Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 22, 2009, in Hollywood, Calif. The film won 8 Oscars including Best Picture that year — and had box office returns to show for it.

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In An Age Of Streaming, 'Oscar Bounce' At The Box Office Is ... Less Bouncy

5:12pm February 07, 2020

by Bob Mondello

Films used to get a boost at the box office from Academy Award nominations — and the bounce still exists for films hanging on at the multiplex. But changes in the industry are altering the calculus.

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'Fresh Air' Remembers Hollywood Star Kirk Douglas

1:41pm February 07, 2020

by Terry Gross

One of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1950s and '60s, the Spartacus and Lust for Life actor went on to run his own production company. Douglas died Feb. 5. Originally broadcast in 1988.

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'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen

1:35pm February 07, 2020

by Terry Gross

Todd Phillips has been nominated for an Oscar for his film, a Batman villain origin story (of sorts) that explores mental health and the lack of social services. Originally broadcast Jan. 6, 2020.

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'Beanpole' Captures The Devastation That Lingers, Even After War Has Ended

1:35pm February 07, 2020

by Justin Chang

Set in Leningrad shortly after World War II, Beanpole centers on two women who find themselves deeply scarred by their wartime experiences with the Red Army.

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Ophira Eisenberg performs on stage alongside Jonathan Coulton on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Stop Misquoting Me On The Internet

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Contestants determine whether a well-known inspirational quote was actually said by the person to which it's commonly attributed. In the words of Terry Gross (maybe), "Let's get this bread!"

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Contestants Randolph Meiklejohn and Meredith Lark face off in a game on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Speeches And Songs: Stratford Edition

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Contestants let slip the dogs of war in this Shakespeare-themed audio quiz where the Bard meets contemporary pop songs.

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Ask Me Another host Ophira Eisenberg interviews Tan France at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Tan France: Naturally Tan

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Fashion expert Tan France discusses how he nearly turned down Queer Eye, and how his new Netlifx series Next In Fashion embraces positivity.

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Contestants Jamie Wernet and Fiona Finlay-Hunt play games on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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New York Times Best Sailors

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Literary figures take to the sea in this word game where every answer is a mashup of a bestselling author and an aquatic creature.

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Jonathan Coulton leads a music parody game alongside Ophira Eisenberg on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Punk Goes Pop

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Spike up that mohawk, put on those JNCO's, and grab your combat boots, because in this music parody game classic punk rock clash songs with fads that, while popular, were not all that punk rock.

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Tan France plays a game with Ophira Eisenberg on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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This, That, Or The Other With Tan France

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Tan France had his first date with his now-husband at an Olive Garden. France guesses whether an ambiguously-named product is a chain restaurant, a skin care product, or a scented candle.

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