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Blockbusting; Blowing Off ‘Hurt Locker’

Hosted by Kim Masters Feb. 15, 2010 Entertainment
A hefty new book conceived by director George Lucas examines the DNA of 300 American blockbusters. We examine how the book was made and what we can learn from it. Plus, how far will you go to become a successful screenwriter? The Hurt Locker's Mark Boal went to Iraq.

hurt_locker.jpgA hefty new book conceived by director George Lucas examines the DNA of 300 American blockbusters. We examine how the book was made and what we can learn from it. Plus, how far will you go to become a successful screenwriter? The Hurt Locker's Mark Boal went to Iraq.

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Blockbusting; Blowing Off 'Hurt Locker'

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Kim Masters

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