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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Fifty Shades of Film, Geoengineering Our Climate, and Remembering David Carr

    Fifty Shades of Grey comes out this weekend and is expected to rake in $70 million by Sunday. We talk about the biggest Valentine’s Day release of all time and how it lives up to the hype. Also, we get a sneak preview of L.A.’s Broad Museum, which opens in seven months.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 13, 2015 • 51m Listen

    Fifty Shades of Grey comes out this weekend and is expected to rake in $70 million by Sunday. We talk about the biggest Valentine’s Day release of all time and more in our weekly film segment. Then, L.A.’s Broad Museum opens for a sneak peek this weekend, seven months ahead of its official debut. What’s in store? Next, two scientists discuss geoengineering: trying to alter the Earth’s climate through technology. And finally, beloved New York Times media columnist David Carr died yesterday at 58. What made him stand out?

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