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The Force is Definitely With Him

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As George Lucas sells Star Wars to Disney for three billion euros, we look back at the director's success story. Also on the show, Alan Pauls talks Buenos Aires, Argentina's history and the mystery of why one of the best living Latin American writers struggles to get his books translated. Plus as the Sistine Chapel frescoes turns 500, the Vatican says it may limit visitors.

CULTURE
By Eve JACKSON
Slideshow: Behind the scenes
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Augustin Trapenard's books for this summer!

In this edition of the culture magazine: book critic Augustin Trapenard reveals what's in for the summer with authors Laura Kasischke and and Monica Ali.
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Saïd Taghmaoui presents 'GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra'

Saïd Taghmaoui talks about the upcoming release of "GI Joe: the Rise of Cobra". Graffiti artist Chuck Hargrove, aka Koor, says he never thought he could make a living out of his rebellious art form.
22/07/2009 - CULTURE

"More than it hurts you" with Darin Strauss

Darin Strauss, the author of "More than it hurts you". A handful of Chinese violin makers are carving a name for themselves on the international music scene and Sasha Baron Cohen's latest film "Bruno" is out in France this week.
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Robyn Orlin is "walking next to our shoes"

In this edition of the culture magazine: Robyn Orlin, South Africa's most provocative choreographer, the Montreux Jazz Festival and Polish cheese.
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British electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys in Paris

British electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys and new albim "Yes", it's Bastille Day, and the French are having a ball and John Malkovich as a serial killer in an experimental operatic play.

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