Holiday films, from action to indie

Dec. 22, 2016

Our film critics review “Passengers,” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt; “Fences,” adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning play by August Wilson; “Ordinary Women,” an indie set in 1970s Santa Barbara; and more.

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Credits

Guests:

Christy Lemire - film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day” - @christylemire
Miri Jedeikin - Movies with Miri - @mirithejedi

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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