Oscar Buzz and Film History with Jeanine Basinger and Sam Wasson
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There are certain weeks of the year when there is just a little more stardust in the air, and that is certainly true of Oscar week. In anticipation of the coveted awards show, we are joined by film historians and bestselling authors, Jeanine Basinger and Sam Wasson, for a conversation through Hollywood history (which is chronicled in Jeanine and Sam's exceptional biography, Hollywood: The Oral History). We are what we read, and we are also what we watch. Jeanine and Sam spotlight the greatest in show business in this informative, vibrant episode about the movies that built our souls.  We'd also like to thank our sponsor Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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