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Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron and other Oscar contenders discuss their roles
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They directed films on everything from 'Joker' to 'Mister Rogers.' Time for group therapy
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The naked truth from Hollywood’s top costume designers
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Designer Ruth E. Carter's dynamite 'Dolemite' designs
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‘The Irishman:’ Costumes for the ages
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Julian Day's out of sight 'Rocketman' designs
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A nightmare in construction and tailoring, but it works
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Costumer Paul Tazwell moves from ‘Hamilton’ to ‘Harriet’
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Finding the contrasts of 'Hollywood' behind and in front of the camera
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