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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: AN A FOR AMY & ADVICE FROM AVA

Photo, courtesy of Universal Being a “Trainwreck” puts Amy Schumer on the A-List. Is Nicolle Wallace fired or isn’t she? The View is very blurry at the moment. “Follow the white guys.” Director, Ava DuVernay’s career tips will enlighten. Comedian Tig Notaro on the downs & back ups of her life and career. (VIDEO) Read this before joining or starting...

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Weekly Roundup: ‘Wild’ Buzz, Sundance Announces Slate & Kathy Griffin Joins the Force

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/459285384?et=LZkUR8RgQHN9OsEIum46BQ&sig=MveGVx7YMS0PHkwO_B19elQ8JQFbIKaRHUoMIR6e3oY= Laura Dern is causing Oscar buzz for her role in Wild.  Wild author Cheryl Strayed discusses her motivation and getting the book optioned. (Podcast) Directing big-budget Selma makes Ava DuVernay want to tell larger stories about women. The Sundance 2015 competition slate is here. Chicken & Egg Pictures grants $330K for women-directed documentaries! Kathy Griffin joins E!’s Fashion Police force....

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