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We're really having a problem right now in our culture. I haven't seen one movie lately in which the story and visuals have been equally good.

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Julie Taymor
Age: 71
Born: 1952
Born: December 15
Costume Designer
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Film Director
Film Producer
Opera Director
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Theatrical Director
Newton
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