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    The Treatment

    Jason Reitman

    In just two films, writer-director Jason Reitman (In God We Trust) has found comedy in the realm of personal responsibility. First, Thank You for Smoking and, now, Juno. For this Oscar nominee, the first and second times are the charm.

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    By Elvis Mitchell • Feb 13, 2008 • 30m Listen

    In just two films, writer-director

    Jason Reitman has found comedy in the realm of personal responsibility. First,

    Thank You for Smoking and, now,

    Juno

    . For this Oscar nominee, the first and second times are the charm.

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      Jason Reitman

      In just two films, writer-director Jason Reitman (In God We Trust) has found comedy in the realm of personal responsibility. First, Thank You for Smoking and, now, Juno. For this Oscar nominee, the first and second times are the charm.

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      Elvis Mitchell

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