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Talking Movies With Wesley Morris, Sean Fennessey, and Cameron Crowe (first appearance!)

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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The Power of Exclusion: A Deep Dive into a Deleted Scene

This chapter examines a notable deleted scene from a film that featured 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin, discussing how its absence may have improved the movie's pacing. It also reflects on the emotional performance by Frances McDormand, the complexities of music rights negotiations, and the cultural impact of song selection in cinema.

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