George Clooney: Times Talks with Alexander Payne!

George Clooney suits up as he participates in TimesTalks held at the SilverScreen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on Wednesday (February 8) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 50-year-old actor was joined by his The Descendants director Alexander Payne and was interviewed by author and New York Times journalist David Carr.

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The Descendants is up for five awards at the 2012 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director.

Earlier in the week, George attended the Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon in Beverly Hills.

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