Martha Teichner profiles the stage and screen actor, star of “Platoon” and “The Last Temptation of Christ,” who is nominated for his third Oscar for the acclaimed film, “The Florida Project.” Willem Dafoe talks about his career trajectory as an actor, including his nearly three decades with the experimental theater company The Wooster Group, and his love for New York. Source
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95-year-old becomes oldest organ donor in U.S. history
Cecil Lockhart died last week and his liver was donated to a woman in her sixties. Source
From 1992: Jimmy Buffett and the “Parrotheads”
Correspondent Bill Geist visits with singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, famous for his 1977 hit “Margaritaville,” and for his music’s beach-bum flavor that draws thousands of “parrotheads” to his concerts – even in Cincinnati, far from the sub-tropical splendor of the Florida Keys. Originally broadcast August 30, 1991. Source
“Black Panther” review by David Edelstein
Critic David Edelstein says Marvel’s nearly all-black superhero movie from director Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o, is not just “a momentous event in pop culture history” – it’s also pretty good! Source
Russian indictment lays out how they financed “sophisticated operation” in the U.S., ex-federal prosecutor says
President Trump claims the Russian indictment vinidicates him. But former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti tells CBSN that no conclusion has been reached by special counsel Robert Mueller about whether there was collusion with the Russians and if the Russians influenced the outcome of the election. Source
Former FBI profiler on the psychology of a sexual serial killer
Dr. Mary Ellen O’Toole worked as a profiler for the FBI studying the criminal mind. She and her colleagues analyzed the case of Rodney Alcala. Source
Director Ryan Coogler on his message with “Black Panther”
Reactions are pouring in from all across the country to “Black Panther,” the latest comic book blockbuster from Marvel Studios. The movie is expected to have a record-breaking opening weekend at the box office. It’s the first superhero film to feature a mostly black cast and crew. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sits down with director Ryan Coogler to discuss what it was like to helm the history-making film. For the full interview, tune in to “CBS Weekend News” on Sunday. Source
“Black Panther” director on film’s cultural impact
One of the most eagerly anticipated movies in a while opened Friday. “Black Panther” is the first superhero movie to feature a mostly black cast. It raked in more than $25 million in Thursday previews. Gayle King spoke with the director, 31-year-old Ryan Coogler. Source
Police foil possible attacks following Florida shooting
A 15-year-old boy was arrested after schoolmates alerted the police about a threatening message he posted on Snapchat. Three-thousand miles away in Everett, Washington, another possible attack was foiled by a grandmother. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone has more. Source
FBI got a call about Florida suspect a year before shooting
The FBI got a call about the school shooting suspect last year, but the bureau said they didn’t have enough information to take action. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports. Source