Donald Glover Explores A Surreal Feel In 'Atlanta'
Donald Glover is the creator and star of the new FX show Atlanta. He says he wanted to "give people a feeling that they can't really siphon or make into something else."
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Not My Job: Nickel Creek Frontman Chris Thile Gets Quizzed On Nickelback
The new host of A Prairie Home Companion has fronted the popular bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek — so naturally, we asked him about the much derided Canadian band Nickelback.
'Shoeless Joe' Author William Patrick Kinsella Dies At 81
The award-winning book was adapted into the beloved film Field of Dreams. The Canadian author is best known for his works about magic — and baseball.
Emma Donoghue's New Novel Follows "The Wonder" Of Starvation
The main character in Emma Donoghue's new novel "The Wonder" is a little Irish girl who refuses to eat. She says she's been kept alive by "manna from heaven." NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the author.
Missouri Theater Embraces Ferguson Echoes In 'Antigone' Production
Some TV stars will perform Sophocles' Antigone on stage in Ferguson, Mo., tonight. The ancient Greek drama is expected to resonate with its theme of an individual's struggle against the state.
Laia Jufresa Weaves Together Richness Through Common Grief In Debut Novel 'Umami'
Laia Jufresa's new novel Umami traces a group of neighbors, each getting over a private grief. Scott Simon asks Jufresa about the book and the woman who translated it from Spanish to English.
'Commonwealth' Doesn't Need Big Drama To Draw Us In
Ordinary family life provides all the tension and attraction in Ann Patchett's new book. The story of two families and a fateful party that upends both, it draws on Patchett's own life experiences.
In India, A Rich Food Culture Vanishes From The Train Tracks
Once upon a time, most of the millions of people who travel on India's vast train network brought their own food or bought it from vendors at stations. Sharing meals could turn strangers into friends.
Playwright Edward Albee, Who Changed And Challenged Audiences, Dies At 88
"All art should be useful," Albee said. "If it's merely decorative, it's a waste of time." The Pulitzer-winning playwright of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? died Friday following a short illness.
Toronto Film Festival Unveils Likely Awards Contenders
The Toronto International Film Festival is underway. Many likely Academy Awards contenders were unveiled at this year's festival.