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Holiday Season Means Hollywood in High Gear Commentator John Ridley talks about why December is one of Hollywood's busiest months. Ridley says in addition to the holiday blockbusters, the big movie studios are rushing to get their smaller, more artistic films into theaters, just under the wire for Academy Award consideration. Hear Ridley and NPR's Renee Montagne.

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Holiday Season Means Hollywood in High Gear

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Commentator John Ridley talks about why December is one of Hollywood's busiest months. Ridley says in addition to the holiday blockbusters, the big movie studios are rushing to get their smaller, more artistic films into theaters, just under the wire for Academy Award consideration. Hear Ridley and NPR's Renee Montagne.