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With twelve nominations, including a nod for best picture, Spielberg's presidential drama "Lincoln" is a strong contender at the Oscars. Next, after a decade of silence David Bowie whets fans’ appetites with his surprise birthday single and the promise of more to come. Finally, Franco-American director and actress Tanya Lopert tells us about "Punk Rock", the UK play she's brought to the Parisian stage.

CULTURE
By Georja Calvin-Smith
Slideshow: Behind the scenes
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Art out of used metal

This edition of Culture introduces Sofia Neonaki, who conceives artwork and commodities from used pieces of metal. It is followed by a tarzan exhibit at Quai Branly and a look at contemporary comic book artists.
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The Asteroids Galaxy Tour : from Copenhagen and beyond

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Anna Lacazio and Cock Robin at culture

In this edition, Anna Lacazio, singer of the pop band "Cock Robin", and a new exhibition, "the bath and the mirror", at the Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris.
MUSIC
Maximo Park back on stage with a third album
The five British boys from Maximo Park released their third album ‘Quicken the Heart' in May. FRANCE 24 interviewed Paul Smith, singer of the alternative rock band, before the intimate gig at the Trabendo in Paris.

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