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The Business

Hollywood news banter

Matt Belloni, executive editor of the Hollywood Reporter joins Kim Masters for an update on the awards race, with a look at why personal issues from the past plague some directors and actors (Nate Parker), but others (Mel Gibson, Casey Affleck, Woody Allen) seem to be able to endure and keep working, especially as time passes.

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By Kim Masters • Dec 16, 2016 • 1 min read

Matt Belloni, executive editor of the Hollywood Reporter joins Kim Masters for an update on the awards race, with a look at why personal issues from the past plague some directors and actors (Nate Parker), but others (Mel Gibson, Casey Affleck, Woody Allen) seem to be able to endure and keep working, especially as time passes.

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    Kim Masters

    partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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    Kaitlin Parker

    Producer, 'The Business' and 'Hollywood Breakdown'

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    Matthew Belloni

    founding partner of Puck News

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