'Belle' Of The Big Screen: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Stays Busy In Film
British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw made an impression two years ago with her starring role in Belle. Now, she discusses her new movie Miss Sloane.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Ushers In A Feast Of Films
Kristen Page-Kirby, columnist for the Washington Post Express, shares her recommendations for movies to watch over Thanksgiving weekend — both in the theaters and on the small screen.
'Confessions Of A Cuban Boy' Author Taks Life As A Cuban Refugee
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Yale history professor Carlos Eire about living in the United States as a Cuban refugee. Eire is the author of "Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy."
100 Years After Jack London's Death, Hearing His Call
Jack London died 100 years ago this week, worn out from drink, disease and overwork — but he left behind a prolific body of work that considers the vast scope of human experience and suffering.
In 'Lion,' A Man Uses Google Earth To Search For His Family
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Lion, a dramatic true story starring Dev Patel as a man who uses Google Earth to search for his family.
Barry Williams Remembers His TV Mom, 'Brady Bunch' Star Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson, who played the matriarch on The Brady Bunch, has died at the age of 82. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Barry Williams, who played the part of the eldest Brady child, Greg.
The Favorite Drink Of Italian Grandpas Gets An American Revival
Amaro is considered "grandpa's drink" and a digestive aid in its native Italy, but not stateside, where this centuries-old, bittersweet liqueur has become popular on cocktail menus.
Bah Humbug! Why Are Most Christmas TV Specials So Bad?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas airs tonight — and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It's one of a rare few watchable Christmas specials. Why is it so hard to make a good Christmas special?
As Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces 'Endangered' List
Two years ago, UNESCO gave Venice and Italy a deadline to figure out a way to manage the harmful effects of tourism or risk being placed on a World Heritage in Danger list. The deadline has passed.
Matisse And Diebenkorn 'Meet' At Last, At The Baltimore Museum Of Art
Henri Matisse and Richard Diebenkorn never met in real life, but a new exhibit feels like a conversation between the two artists. Across decades and continents, Matisse influenced Deibenkorn's work.