The past is shrouded in mystery.

To understand it, you have to get up close.

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An NPR's through line, we reopen stories from the past to find clues to the present.

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From W HY, in Philadelphia, this is Fresh Air Weekend.

I'm Dave Davies.

If you've ever wondered how directors convinced stars to appear in their films,

or what they do in an actor committed to a lead role suddenly starts throwing up roadblocks,

you can ask our guest Ed Zwick.

He's a writer, director, and producer who's been making TV and movies for decades.

His new memoir is Hits, Flops, and other illusions.

Also, we hear from Eugene Levy. He's appeared in dozens of films including four satirical movies by Christopher Guest which he co-wrote. He also starred in the hit comedy series Schitz Creek, that's S-C-I-T-T-S-C-C-E-C-E-E-T-S-C-C-E-E-E-T-S-C-E-E-T-S-C-E-E-E-T-S-C-E-E-E-Evevevey currently stars in the Reluctant Traveler, a series of... and tastes exotic foods that aren't exactly in his comfort zone.

And David B. and Cooley will review the new documentary about Paul Simon.

That's coming up on Fresh Air Weekend.

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