Writer Justin Kuritzkes on ‘Challengers’; Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned

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Writer Justin Kuritzkes on ‘Challengers’; Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned

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Published on Apr 26, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:28:32

Episode Description

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the surprising decision made by the New York State Court of Appeals to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. 

Plus, Masters speaks to writer Justin Kuritzkes about the rollout of his first effort at writing a movie, Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. He talks about how the Zendaya-led film was inspired by a particular US Open match that turned him into a tennis obsessive. And he shares how he and his wife, Celine Song — known for her Oscar-nominated Past Lives — manage to keep their work separate from their relationship.

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