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'The King's Speech' Director; The 2010 Black List

The King's Speech director Tom Hooper talks about the anxiety of funding this historical buddy drama and the anxiety of learning Hollywood etiquette. He also gives a convincing argument for changing the MPAA ratings system. Plus, Franklin Leonard's 2010 Black List, the annual compilation of the most loved scripts that made the rounds in Hollywood this past year.

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By Kim Masters • Dec 20, 2010 • 28m Listen

Today's Banter Topics:

Golden Globe Nominations

SAG Award Nominations

The Weinsteins and Ron Tutor plan to make sequels to Miramax films

Banner image: Tom Hooper, director of The King's Speech

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    Kim Masters

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

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