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The Big Screen: Reviewing ‘West of Memphis,’ Our Oscar Countdown Begins


by Stephen Becker 25 Jan 2013 4:00 AM

One our minds this week: A life-or-death documentary, plus the best supporting actress nominees.
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This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about the documentary West of Memphis. And we begin our look at the major Oscar categories with a breakdown of the best supporting actress field. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.


For a shortened version of our West of Memphis review:

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About Stephen Becker

Stephen Becker produces the shows Think and Anything You Ever Wanted to Know for KERA. As part of the Art&Seek team, Stephen produces radio and digital stories, along with the podcast "The Big Screen," with Chris Vognar, movie critic of The Dallas Morning News. View more about Stephen Becker.

COMMENTS

  • Ross CMR

    This film is so sad. Yet inspirational at the same time. I loved the music that they chose for it. Fits perfectly. Check out the soundtrack if you havent already. and this video of Eddie Vedder http://bit.ly/WHVOjd

  • Ross CMR

    This film is so sad. Yet inspirational at the same time. I loved the music that they chose for it. Fits perfectly. Check out the soundtrack if you havent already. and this video of Eddie Vedder http://bit.ly/WHVOjd