The Movie Maven weighs in on 2010 Oscar nominations

The science-fiction sensation "Avatar" and the war-on-terror thriller "The Hurt Locker" lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each. Minnesota Public Radio's Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis breaks down the Oscar favorites.

Guests

• Stephanie Curtis: Minnesota Public Radio producer and "Movie Maven."

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Resources

• The Academy Awards
• About Stephanie Curtis