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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Kathryn Bigelow and Her Career

    Last night, The Hurt Locker became the lowest grossing movie to win the film industry’s highest award , beating out Avatar in every category that mattered.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Last night, The Hurt Locker became the lowest grossing movie to win the film industry’s highest award, beating out Avatar in every category that mattered. Not only did it win Best Picture, it also won Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow, the only woman ever to get that award. But that’s not what Bigelow herself emphasized on stage or behind the scenes. Sharon Waxman is editor in chief of the website she founded, TheWrap.com.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      CEO and editor in chief of The Wrap

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    In Iraq, Voting; In California, Rising Insurance Rates
    1. 0:00The Iraqi People Have Voted Again: What's Next?
    2. 27:41Anthem Blue Cross Rate Hikes Galvanize Healthcare Reform
    3. 44:57Kathryn Bigelow and Her CareerYou’re reading this
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