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The Frame

OSCARS 2015: 'Boyhood,' 'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' — hear from the people behind the best movies of the year

Alejandro Iñárritu directing actor Michael Keaton in "Birdman."
Alejandro Iñárritu, right, with Michael Keaton on the set of "Birdman," which has nine Academy Award nominations, including for Best Picture.
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Our interviews with the best actors, best directors and more ahead of the Academy Awards. Hear from Wes Anderson, Alejandro Iñárritu (far right, with Michael Keaton), Richard Linklater, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Reese Witherspoon and more.
Our interviews with the best actors, best directors and more ahead of the Academy Awards. Hear from Wes Anderson, Alejandro Iñárritu (far right, with Michael Keaton), Richard Linklater, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Reese Witherspoon and more.

Our interviews with the best actors, best directors and more ahead of the Academy Awards.  Hear from Wes Anderson, Alejandro Iñárritu, Richard Linklater, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Reese Witherspoon and more.