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Director Todd Haynes discusses John Schlesinger's 1971 film "Sunday Bloody Sunday," highlighting its specificity and sophistication.

Todd Haynes on John Schlesinger’s 1971 film ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’

Director Todd Haynes discusses John Schlesinger's 1971 film "Sunday Bloody Sunday," highlighting its specificity and sophistication.

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Teflon, the nonstick pan coating made by DuPont, was originally praised as a great American innovation. But the chemical used to make it was toxic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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