December 31, 1996

Critic John Powers' Top Ten Movies of 1996

A review of the year's best films with critic John Powers. He'll talk with Terry about which are his favorites and why.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 31, 1996: Interview with John Powers; Interview with Ken Tucker.

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December 31, 1996

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1996 Had Great Music but No Masterpieces

A review of the year's best pop music with critic Ken Tucker. He'll talk with Terry about his favorite albums and artists.

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Ewan McGregor has played a heroin addict in Trainspotting, a young Obi-Wan Kenobi in three Star Wars films, and a poet in Moulin Rouge. In his latest film, Roman Polanski's Ghost Writer, McGregor plays an unnamed writer uncovering a political scandal. He recounts his favorite acting roles — and how he prepared for them.

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