Drum Fill Friday, For Oct. 2
It's Name That Tune for especially careful listeners: Hear a series of drum fills and match them to the songs.
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Suspense And Emotion Teeter Alongside Each Other In 'The Walk'
Aside from a shaky French accent from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Walk is pretty compelling once it actually gets to the story of a famous wire walk between the twin towers.
'Taxi': A Banned Filmmaker Works From The Road
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has continued to make films since being officially barred from doing so. His latest finds him driving a cab, picking up passengers.
An Activist Examined In 'He Named Me Malala'
A new documentary follows the well-known young activist who survived being shot, won a Nobel Peace Prize, and still advocates for education for girls.
'Tacopedia': A Mouth-Watering Tour Of Mexico's Taco Culture
From the smoked marlin tacos of Baja California to the fried flower tacos of Chiapas, Mexico is home to endless interpretations of this essential dish. A new tome documents this vibrant taco cuisine.
A Broken-Hearted Heroine Picks Up The Pieces In Jojo Moyes' 'After You'
Moyes' follow-up to her 2012 novel Me Before You explores the depths of grief and the paths of resilience. Maureen Corrigan calls After You "an affecting [and] entertaining female adventure tale."
'Six Of Crows' Is A Well-Turned Heist Tale
Leigh Bardugo's latest invites comparison to Ocean's 11, one of the best heist stories ever told. Critic Jason Sheehan says the teenage crows seem too mature, but praises the immersive world-building.
'The Heart Goes Last' Is A Swiftian Satire Of Imbeciles In The Apocalypse
Margaret Atwood's new novel started life as a digital serial about a young couple who join a strange prison-based planned community. But their hapless shallowness makes the book deeply frustrating.
Exclusive First Read: Anthony Marra's 'The Tsar Of Love And Techno'
Read an exclusive excerpt of Anthony Marra's The Tsar of Love and Techno, a collection of nine interconnected stories about the journey of a mysterious painting through modern Russian history.
Guest DJ Rita Moreno On Fighting Back And Winning
The iconic actress and singer joins Alt.Latino to discuss the life of a Latina in Hollywood, as well as what the original West Side Story lyrics said.