'The Artist' Gives Us 'Vertigo'

Soundcheck | Feb 17, 2012

This weekend at the Oscars, “The Artist” will vie for best original score. But a key scene in the film includes an excerpt from the Hitchcock classic, "Vertigo" – and not everyone was happy about it. Today: the story behind the scoring controversy. Plus, a live performance from violinist Jenny Scheinman and her quartet. And, our weekly Pick Three feature.

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