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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.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenFifty 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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In this episode
4 storiesFriday Film: “Fifty Shades” Drops
It’s Friday, and the day before Valentine’s Day, so we can all admit what news story is on our minds today: Fifty Shades of Grey” hits theaters this weekend. The movie already took in nearly $9 million from midnight showings last night, and it’s expected to hit the $70 million mark by Sunday.
Read the story15 minBroad Museum Sneak Peek
L.A.’s newest art museum won’t open for another seven months, but visitors can get a sneak peek this weekend. The Broad Museum -- located downtown, next to Walt Disney Concert Hall -- is opening one floor of its new building on Sunday. We hear from the museum’s leader, and one of the artists whose work will be showcased this weekend.
Read the story10 minThe Perils and Promise of Geoengineering
The west and southwest U.S. are about to face "unprecedented drought conditions," according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances. The authors say the decades-long droughts known as “mega droughts” are probably on the way by mid-century. Pronouncements like these are making geoengineering sound more palatable.
Read the story14 minRemembering David Carr
It’s been a terrible and tragic week for journalism. NBC suspended anchor Brian Williams over exaggerations about his reporting in Iraq; Jon Stewart announced he’s leaving The Daily Show. Then, Wednesday night, 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon was killed in a car crash.
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