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Movie Interviews

France Has Changed — And So Has 'Les Misérables'

This 2019 film is not another adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel. It portrays life in a poor Paris suburb — where the police force is corrupt and residents are struggling just to get by.

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Opinion: We May Never Know The Toll Fires Have Taken On Australia's Wildlife

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Bitter Suite (Pájaro/Evil Eye/Tennessee Train) Iron & Wine & Calexico
Over Your Shoulder Calexico
Away Again Minor Alps
Between Two Lungs Florence + the Machine
Sunlight Barrett Martin
Mrs. Robinson Simon & Garfunkel
Red Barchetta Rush

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New Law Aims To Help Americans Without Retirement Plans. Will It Work?

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Absinthe Avi Bortnick
Well Alright Avi Bortnick
Respect Aretha Franklin

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California Reservation's Solar Microgrid Provides Power During Utility Shutoffs

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Star Trek The Vulcans

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France Has Changed — And So Has 'Les Misérables'

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So Flows the Current Patrick O'Hearn

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