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What makes a movie star?

WAMU 88.5 | By Jorgelina Manna-Rea
Published June 3, 2024 at 7:35 AM CDT
A picture taken in Paris shows the main screening room of the "Cinema des Cineastes" movie theater.
A picture taken in Paris shows the main screening room of the "Cinema des Cineastes" movie theater.

If you made a vision board for Hollywood, what would it include?Flashing lights? Cameras? Expansive sound stages?

Well,is it sold outshowsor is itan Oscar? Whatmakes someone a movie star?

Especially in a day and age where the silver screen has lost some of its shine. We talk about it.

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Jorgelina Manna-Rea