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Sensitive student Charlie Bartlett plays shrink to his classmates — in the stalls of the school's bathrooms. John Poll's comedy succeeds with a light directorial touch and pitch-perfect casting.

The president of Georgia Tech University, Wayne Clough, is named the new head of the Smithsonian Institution on Saturday. He becomes the 12th secretary in the institution's history. When he begins in July, he'll face myriad management and financial obstacles.

Fresh Air's film critic reviews The Other Boleyn Girl, a costume drama from director Justin Chadwick. Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson play sisters battling for the affection of England's King Henry VIII.

The combined airline would offer 1,000 daily flights to more than 145 destinations in 19 countries and directly add 10,000 jobs by 2026. But consumer advocates have their doubts.

The owner, coach and star player of a '70s pro basketball team struggles to keep the team from going under. Insipid comedy doesn't measure up to earlier Will Ferrell films.

Penelope (Christina Ricci) has a disfiguring family curse — a pig-like nose — that can only be broken by true love. The nose scares off most potential suitors, except Max (James McAvoy), and the plot may scare off most audiences over the age of eight.

This Sunday, the film Juno, the story of an unmarried teen mother, is up for an Academy Award. The independent film was a success at the box office, as was the summer comedy Knocked Up. Film critic Shawn Edwards talks about whether unwed moms in movies are the next big thing.

Legendary actress, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen is directing the new Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' play, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof. Allen talks about the challenge of adapting this classic American story for an African-American cast, and about the cultural challenges of show business.

Laranjinha (Darlan Cunha, pictured) and Acerola (Douglas Silva) are close friends before a gang war pits them against each other in City of Men.

Fresh Air's film critic reviews the sci-fi action-adventure Jumper. The film stars Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels); it's directed by Doug Liman, whose other films include The Bourne Identity and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.