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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT - Best Director

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Ryan Lootens

Published February 7, 2020 at 3:25 PM CST

Our #OscarSpotlight category series and examines the truly incredible work of the 5 nominated Directors for 2019. Will there be anyone that can sneak in and challenge the favorite? #FRN #NPR

FEATURING: Ryan Lootens & Phil Rockwell

WATCH THE OSCARS WITH US AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL OSCARS VIEWING PARTY AT THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
https://bit.ly/2Re76mg

READ OUR SNUBS & SURPRISES ARTICLE ON NPR ILLINOIS!
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/oscar-nominations-2020-snubs-surprises