Are True Stories Oscar Bait?
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Are true stories a sure bet during awards season? From "Spotlight" to "Steve Jobs," several of this year's contenders are based on true events — though some take liberties with fact and fiction; Hosts John and Kyle also assess new releases 'Creed' and 'The Danish Girl,' and the buzzy yet-to-be-released movie "The Revenant"; Plus, we hear excerpts from interviews with directors Ryan Coogler, Tom McCarthy and Danny Boyle, and actor Eddie Redmayne. Subscribe to this podcast on itunes.
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